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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jon Jones Reveals Grand Plans of Fighting Tom Aspinall at UFC White House Event
Images via UFC and Donald Trump's Instagram At the UFC Baku post-fight presser, Dana White made the shocking announcement to the world that Jon Jones has hung up his gloves for good. The UFC head honcho also announced the coronation of Tom Aspinall as the undisputed heavyweight champion after holding the interim gold for nearly 600 days. Just a day later, 'Bones' also released a message on his social media confirming his retirement. However, it seems that the promise is not going to last after President Donald Trump 's bumper announcement earlier this month, with Jones already charting a course for his Octagon return. Jon Jones Is Ready to Risk It All to Become UFC Heavyweight Champion Again At a recent event, Trump announced that the UFC will host an event on the grounds of the White House. Dana White even locked the date for the event, which is set to go down on 4th July 2026, on America's 250th birthday. And if there is someone who can main event that iconic card, then it's Jones. Two weeks after his retirement call, Jones announced that he had re-entered the drug testing pool. And now, in a chat with Joy of Everything on TikTok, the former 2-division champion made his intentions clear. 'I can't promise anyone anything, but I have a very strong feeling that I'll be on that card.' Moreover, the consensus MMA GOAT even compared his potential return to two of the biggest boxing events of all time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'I think it's going to be historic. It will be as big as the 'Thrilla in Manilla', or 'The Rumble in the Jungle', it's up there with that. Essentially, it could be bigger than that. I would want to take on whoever is holding the belt at the end of the year. ' Jones then hinted at a potential superfight with Tom Aspinall if he still has the belt by the time UFC White House comes to town. 'As of right now, the champion is Tom Aspinall, but we'll see who the champion is at the end of the year. I feel like to have an American fight for a championship that night, I would put it all on the line…right now, I'm just trying to be a good citizen.' Conor McGregor Is in Line to Make His Return at UFC White House Jon Jones might not be the only superstar headlining the UFC's historic event at the White House next year. Conor McGregor, who hasn't stepped into the Octagon since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, is eyeing a return in 2025. According to BKFC president David Feldman, McGregor personally told him that his comeback talks are real. Feldman said the Irishman is back in the USADA testing pool and working toward a UFC return. However, there's one major issue: despite McGregor's claims, he hasn't recorded a single drug test in 2025. That raises questions about the timeline of his return and whether fans will see him back in action anytime soon. Also read: Jon Jones retires from UFC with heartfelt message as fresh legal trouble shadows final exit Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jon Jones makes major career decision and puts shock phone call in to Dana White and UFC brass amid Tom Aspinall fallout
The MMA legend's latest social media rant has sent fans into a tizzy JON HIS WAY Jon Jones makes major career decision and puts shock phone call in to Dana White and UFC brass amid Tom Aspinall fallout Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JON JONES has seemingly made yet another major decision about his fighting future, just weeks after retiring from mixed martial arts. The former two-division champion ended fans' hopes of a mega heavyweight title unification bout with Tom Aspinall late last month by hanging up his gloves. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Jon Jones announced his retirement from mixed martial arts late last month Credit: GETTY 5 But he performed a U-turn earlier this month, just two weeks after hanging up his gloves Credit: GETTY 5 Jones has now claimed he wants to fight on Donald Trump's proposed UFC White House Card Credit: GETTY But the 37-year-old performed a major U-turn on his retirement last week by re-entering the UFC's drug testing pool. Jones has continued to umm and ahh over the idea of fighting again, although the prospect of facing Aspinall seemingly doesn't get his competitive juices flowing. But the prospect of fighting at the proposed UFC White House card next year to mark America's 250th anniversary has piqued his interest. And not long after learning of the promotion's grand plans, Jones put a call into Dana White and Co. READ MORE ON UFC NEWS ON THE CON-BACK TRAIL McGregor appears to confirm UFC return in shock card at White House In his latest X-posting spree, he wrote: "Donald made his announcement on the morning of the fourth of July. "I called the UFC headquarters that very same afternoon. I'll leave it at that. "America! Now that tickets my pickle." Jones believes a fight on the grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be the most "epic" of his long and illustrious career. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 He said: "It would be [the most epic fight in history]. "For me, it's about the opportunity to represent America at the White House." Tom Aspinall Fires Not So Subtle Dig At Jon Jones After UFC Retirement (1) MMA fans worldwide are hoping that Brit and the new undisputed heavyweight king Aspinall will face off against Jones if he indeed fights at the White House. It would be fitting given that America, of course, got its independence from the United Kingdom. Jones, however, could care little about who he fights at this moment in time. He roared: "I don't care who I fight that night. I found my reason why, that's what I needed. 5 Jon Jones stopped Stipe Miocic with a sensational spinning back kick in his sole defence of the UFC heavyweight title Credit: GETTY "Something more than money." Jones was offered the biggest payday of his Hall-of-Fame career after demanding "F**K YOU MONEY" to unify the interim and undisputed belts against Aspinall. UFC supremo White claims Jones initially accepted the offer on the table before performing a U-turn and deciding to retire. Jones - who was recently charged with leaving the scene of an accident in New Mexico - has denied that notion and insists he told the UFC brass he was done last November.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Jon Jones makes major career decision and puts shock phone call in to Dana White and UFC brass amid Tom Aspinall fallout
JON JONES has seemingly made yet another major decision about his fighting future, just weeks after retiring from mixed martial arts. The former two-division champion ended fans' hopes of a mega heavyweight title unification bout with 5 Jon Jones announced his retirement from mixed martial arts late last month Credit: GETTY 5 But he performed a U-turn earlier this month, just two weeks after hanging up his gloves Credit: GETTY 5 Jones has now claimed he wants to fight on Donald Trump's proposed UFC White House Card Credit: GETTY But the 37-year-old performed a major U-turn on his retirement last week by re-entering the UFC's drug testing pool . Jones has continued to umm and ahh over the idea of fighting again, although the prospect of facing Aspinall seemingly doesn't get his competitive juices flowing. But the prospect of fighting at the proposed UFC White House card next year to mark America's 250th anniversary has piqued his interest. And not long after learning of the promotion's grand plans, Jones put a call into Dana White and Co. READ MORE ON UFC NEWS In his latest X-posting spree, he wrote: "Donald made his announcement on the morning of the fourth of July. "I called the UFC headquarters that very same afternoon. I'll leave it at that. "America! Now that tickets my pickle." Jones believes a fight on the grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be the most "epic" of his long and illustrious career. Most read in MMA JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 He said: "It would be [the most epic fight in history]. "For me, it's about the opportunity to represent America at the White House." Tom Aspinall Fires Not So Subtle Dig At Jon Jones After UFC Retirement (1) MMA fans worldwide are hoping that Brit and the new undisputed heavyweight king Aspinall will face off against Jones if he indeed fights at the White House. It would be fitting given that America, of course, got its independence from the United Kingdom . Jones, however, could care little about who he fights at this moment in time. He roared: "I don't care who I fight that night. I found my reason why, that's what I needed. 5 Jon Jones stopped Stipe Miocic with a sensational spinning back kick in his sole defence of the UFC heavyweight title Credit: GETTY "Something more than money ." Jones was offered the biggest payday of his Hall-of-Fame career after demanding " F**K YOU MONEY " to unify the interim and undisputed belts against Aspinall. UFC supremo White claims Jones initially accepted the offer on the table before performing a U-turn and deciding to retire. Jones - who
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jon Jones leaves UFC fans in a tizzy three-word U-turn after Dana White's lying claim over Tom Aspinall fight
JON JONES has left UFC fans in a tizzy following an apparent U-turn on a fight with Tom Aspinall. The former pound-for-pound king walked away from the biggest payday of his career and a historic heavyweight title unification bout with the Brit last month when he Advertisement 6 Jon Jones announced his retirement from mixed martial arts last month Credit: GETTY 6 But the MMA legend performed a stunning U-turn less than two weeks after hanging up his gloves Credit: GETTY 6 And another U-turn from the legend has left MMA fans' chins wagging Credit: GETTY Jones' retirement, however, pool . And he's seemingly now entertaining the prospect of fighting After seeing an AI-mocked-up photo of himself on the cage and a fallen Aspinall on the octagon canvas at Donald Trump's proposed UFC White House card, Jones commented: "I like this." Jones' comment sent MMA fans into a frenzy, with one saying: "He don't want to fight, [he] just likes the attention." Advertisement READ MORE UFC NEWS Another said: "Nobody cares anymore, you refused to fight. Enjoy your retirement." And another said: "This fool has wasted enough of everyone's [time]. Ignore him." One remarked: "This man is relentless in pushing the limits of delusion lol." Another chimed in: "That's cool, he can troll as much as he wants WITHOUT the belt." Advertisement Most read in MMA JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 6 Jon Jones sent MMA fans into a tizzy with his response to an AI-created photo of him beating Tom Aspinall at the White House Credit: ACGRAPHIXS Jones' vacating of the heavyweight title and subsequent retirement led to Wigan warrior Aspinall being elevated from interim to undisputed champion. In the immediate aftermath of Jones' retirement, UFC supremo Dana White doubled down on claims that the Hall of Famer "agreed" to fight Aspinall. Advertisement Tom Aspinall Fires Not So Subtle Dig At Jon Jones After UFC Retirement Jones denied that notion, insisting he retired LAST NOVEMBER after his title defence against Stipe Miocic and told the UFC brass of his decision. White hit back at that claim late last month when asked by SunSport, saying: "That's not true. "I'm telling you the truth. Believe who you want to believe." 6 Advertisement 6 Just hours after Jones' hanging up of the gloves, it emerged that the An "intoxicated" woman, who was "lacking clothing from the waist down", found at the scene claimed Jones was the driver of the vehicle. Jones, who allegedly alluded to threats of violence while on the phone to police at the scene, has vehemently denied the allegation and insisted the woman found in the car drove away from his house while intoxicated. Advertisement
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Max Holloway reacts to being betting favorite to headline UFC White House event
Max Holloway would happily accept the offer to headline the UFC's planned event at the White House in July 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump announced this past week, with subsequent confirmation from UFC officials, that the octagon will land in Washington, D.C., for an event to celebrate America's 250th birthday. A date has not been confirmed, but with July 4 being on a Saturday, it could land on that date. Advertisement After the news surfaced, betting website BetOnline released odds of fighters who could headline the prospective event. The biggest favorite at +250 was Dustin Poirier, who will retire at UFC 318 on July 19 when he takes on Holloway, who was listed as the second biggest favorite at +300. "On the lawn, bro? You know what I mean? My first ever amateur kickboxing fight was in a lawn," Holloway told MMA Junkie when informed of the betting odds in an interview facilitated by "Why not headline a fight at the White House on the lawn? Would be ridiculous. That'd be huge. That'd be cool." If UFC hosting an event at the White House does materialize, there's plenty of runway until that time arrives on who could be available to compete. Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have expressed a desire, but unlike both, Holloway is active and reliable. The possibility already has Holloway's mind moving, and he thinks to make the night all the more special, the fight-night bonuses should be converted into tax breaks. Advertisement "Getting to be able to do that would be huge," Holloway said. "Then maybe they do something like, on the bonuses you don't pay taxes or something. Instead of taking money just say, 'No taxes for this this year for the Performance of the Night winner.' Hell yeah please." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC White House: Max Holloway reacts to betting odds for headliner
