At the press conference after UFC 318, Dana White drew attention by revealing that does not intend to ccount on Jon Jones for the UFC card at the White House. According to the organization's president, he prefers to play it safe by scheduling the fighter for an event of this magnitude, given the former champion's history of controversy.
Hours later, in a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Jon Jones demonstrated maturity in his response to Dana White's comments. Despite the disappointment, the former champion assured that he remains in the organization's anti-doping testing group, training with discipline and staying focused, ready for any challenge that arises.
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"I heard the comments made at last night's press conference. While I was a bit disappointed, I'm still in the UFC's drug testing pool, staying focused, and training like a professional. I'll be ready for whatever comes next," he said. Jon Jones.
Jones emphasized that the chance to fight in the White House carries a deeper meaning for his career. For him, the fight would cease to be just a sporting contest and become a mission to represent the country, a purpose greater than financial prizes or belts.
"In a recent interview, I shared that the opportunity to fight in the White House gave me something deeper to fight for, a 'why' that goes beyond paychecks or belts. Fighting for my country gives me a greater purpose!" Bones explained.
The fighter also emphasized the importance of fan support, who, he says, recognize his commitment and courage to face any opponent. Jones's motivation goes beyond the fight itself: he seeks to build a legacy that will stand the test of time and transcend the limits of the octagon.
"The silver lining in all of this is knowing that the fans see my heart. They see that I'm ready and willing to face anyone, to represent my country on a historic stage. For me, it's never just been about the opponent. I'm chasing a legacy, something eternal, something bigger than the moment," Jones continued.
Jones hasn't ruled out the chance to fight at UFC Casa Branca
Even without official confirmation about the fight on July 4th, Jon Jones stated that he will continue to prepare with dedication, maintaining patience and faith while waiting for the next opportunity to take action.
"So for now, I'll keep pushing, being patient, and keeping the faith. I'm ready to fight on July 4th," concluded the former UFC champion.
I heard the comments made at last night's press conference. While I was a little disappointed, I'm still in the UFC's drug testing pool, staying sharp, and continuing to train like a professional. I'll be ready for whatever comes next.
In a recent interview, I shared that the…
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) July 20, 2025
Dana White promises dream card at UFC Casa Branca
Dana White visiting Donald Trump. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter Dan Scavino Jr.
The promise of a UFC event in the White House garden is being hyped by Dana White. The CEO stated that a massive card is in the works and even compared it to a kind of "Sphere on steroids," in reference to UFC 306, held at the 'Sphere' in Las Vegas in September of last year. Recently, President Donald Trump announced an Ultimate promotion at the seat of government for July 2026.
"Obviously, everyone wants to fight on that card. And that's good, because we're going to present the best card we've ever done for that White House event. Think about what I'm going to do for this fight, and then think about what (President) Trump is going to do for this fight. It's a unique experience. Like when we did 'Sphere,' it's the Sphere on fire! It's going to be a unique event, and it'll never be the same again," said Dana White in an interview with 'PatMcAfeeShow'.
White House event prompted Jon Jones' return to the Octagon
Jones has been linked to a possible fight against Tom aspinall for much of 2025, with UFC president Dana White even guaranteeing that the fight would take place in November at Madison Square Garden. However, the veteran surprised everyone by announcing his retirement, ending the saga for now.
The decision, however, was short-lived. With confirmation that the UFC would hold a special card as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence, a plan conceived by Donald Trump, Jones became enthusiastic and decided to return to action. The American claims to have already resubmitted his application to the anti-doping program, a mandatory step for any return.
"I can't promise anything, but I have a very strong feeling that I'll be on that card. I think it's going to be incredibly iconic, historic. In my opinion, it's going to be on par with Thrilla in Manila, Rumble in the Jungle... It could even be bigger," he projected. Jon Jones recent interview with 'Joy of Everything',
Jon Jones faces new criminal charge over US accident
While dreaming of returning to the UFC, Jon Jones faces new criminal charges related to a car accident that occurred on February 21st in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to documents obtained by 'MMA Fighting', the fighter is being investigated for fleeing the scene of the collision and for using his phone to intimidate a witness, a woman who was visibly intoxicated and naked from the waist down, and who allegedly identified him as the driver.
Records show Jones called her 13 times after the crash, and reportedly even made threats to police officers during one of the calls.
Jones' defense, led by attorney Christopher Dodd, argued that the accusations were unfounded and that the witness had lied to avoid being held accountable for driving under the influence.
He also criticized the existence of two similar cases without coordination between authorities, which would violate legal rules. On June 30, Dodd requested the dismissal of one of the complaints, citing duplicative accusations.
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