Jon Jones at UFC in the White House? The details of the possible return of the legend

One of the top names in UFC history, Jon Jones announced his MMA retirement less than two months ago, delivering the heavyweight belt (up to 120.2kg) to British Tom Aspinall. However, the former champion seems to have missed the octagon.

Jones returned to the UFC anti -doping program, a mandatory step for those who want to fight again. According to information from Drug Free Sport International (DFSI), an institution responsible for collecting examination in the organization, the fighter has already provided three samples in 2025. The movement begins the protocol of six months of random testing required of retirement athletes, regardless of time out of combat.

It is speculated that the possible return of Jones will be aiming for the UFC at the White House, scheduled for July 2026. The event, not yet confirmed, was announced by US President Donald Trump shortly after “Bones” announced his retirement.

Despite the speculation, Dana White, president of UFC, has already stated in a press conference after UFC 318 that she prefers not to take risks with Jones fighting in an event of this magnitude.

“I can’t risk putting you into important positions in a crucial scenario and something goes wrong.” Especially the White House card, ”said Dana.

🚨 As of today, Jon Jones is officially back in the UFC drug-testing pool pic.twitter.com/IrYEL65Nz4

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 8, 2025

Jon Jones: Numbers and belts

Jon Jones is widely recognized as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Professional since 2008, he has accumulated a 27 -won cartel, 1 loss and 1 “no contest”. At the age of 23, he became the youngest champion in the history of the organization by winning his first half-heavyweight belt in March 2011. Jones successfully defended this crown 11 times, establishing the consecutive defenses record in the division to date.

In 2016, after a brief loss of the title due to extra-Cage issues, he regained the half-heavy belt, becoming two-time champion of the category. The following year, he still carried the interim half-dealed title, which he kept without defenses. In 2023, he migrated to the heavyweight division and knocked out Ciryl Gane to erect the inaugural belt of UFC’s heavyweight champion, ending his trajectory without defenses in this class.

In addition to the belts, Jones adds 10 knockouts, 6 finishes and 11 decision wins, demonstrating his versatility within the octagon.

– Jon Jones called me last night and retired. Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion – said Dana White.

Jon Jones numbers

• Cartel total: 27 v-1 d (1 NC)

• Knockouts/tkos: 10

• Finals: 6

• Decisions: 11

• Titles won: 4 (including interim)

• Belt Defenses: 11 (Record in the Middone Division)