Overview
- Jones made a public on-camera plea at DBX 4 in Nashville on Oct. 30, asking to be booked for the UFC event planned at the White House in June 2026 and saying he is healthy and training.
- White previously said the odds of Jones competing on the card are “a billion to one,” underscoring persistent distrust.
- The UFC has indicated matchups for the White House show will not be finalized until February 2026, leaving a window for potential changes.
- Jones briefly retired in summer 2025 after declining a reported $30 million fight with Tom Aspinall, a decision White has cited in questioning dependability.
- Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has floated a superfight with Jones for the White House event, and Jones has shown interest, though no bout has been booked.