Despite his retirement, Jones remains in the UFC testing pool and continues to train. He expressed his interest in participating in the July 4 event and said he was disappointed in White's decision not to consider him for a spot on the card.

UFC president Dana White threw cold water on the idea that Jon Jones could compete in the event the company plans to stage at the White House in 2026.

Getty/UFC Dana White isn't changing his stance regarding Jon Jones' potential participation in a Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House. The UFC CEO recently stated that he couldn't risk counting on Jones in such a significant moment after "Bones" ended his short-lived retirement to re-enter the promotion's drug testing pool.