Dana White claims Jon Jones was ‘never ever’ in contention for the UFC White House card.
In recent days, rumors about ‘Bones’ facing Alex Pereira on the June 14 card have been swirling.
Jon Jones added fuel to the fire by claiming he was in negotiations to fight at the White House.
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Dana White believes Jon Jones is retired
Fans were shocked by Jon Jones’ absence from the UFC White House card announcement, even though Dana White ruled out MMA’s greatest fighter several times.
The UFC CEO explained his stance during a press conference after Charles Oliveira’s BMF title win over Max Holloway.
“Never ever, which I told you guys 100,000 times, was Jon Jones remotely in my mind to fight at the White House,” White insisted.
“First of all, I’ve told you why I wouldn’t do it. And number two, some guy with Meta glasses filmed him talking about his hips, that his hips are so bad. I don’t know if you saw that flag football game where he could barely run. Jon Jones, he retired because of his hips. The doctors say he should have a hip replacement.
“So, that on top of all of the other reasons that I wouldn’t. The Jon Jones thing is bulls—.
“I’m not saying they weren’t talking to Jon Jones, or that Jon Jones wasn’t interested in the fight.
“What’s even crazier is Jon Jones came out and was like, ‘I’m in negotiations right now for the White House fight’, right after I had already sent a text to his lawyer saying, ‘never going to happen ever’.
White was then asked if it’s fair to say Jones is retired and this is the end of his UFC career.
“Yes. Very fair,” he replied.
2026-03-08 06:30:21
