Jon Jones Hints At Potential Showdown With Tom Aspinall For UFC’s Historic White House Event

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall (Photo by Imagn Images)

Before giving fans the long-awaited fight against Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones stepped away from the Octagon, announcing his retirement from the UFC. However, like many champions before him, such as Henry Cejudo and Amanda Nunes, Jones now appears to be hinting at a comeback. He recently revealed he’s open to returning for the historic UFC White House card and is even willing to face Aspinall, the current champion.

In a recent appearance on Joy of Everything, Jones hinted at making his return from retirement at the UFC’s rumored White House fight card. While he didn’t confirm anything, Jones said he has a “very strong feeling” he’ll be there. He acknowledged Tom Aspinall as the current heavyweight champion but made it clear he’s targeting whoever holds the belt by year’s end. With the UFC planning a historic event, Jones vs. Aspinall could be the blockbuster headliner fans are hoping for.

“I think it’s (White House Card) exciting. I can’t promise anyone anything but I have very strong feeling that I’ll be there…As of right now the champion is Tom Aspinall, but we’ll see who’s the champion at the end of the year,” he said.

🚨 Jon Jones wants to fight whoever is the heavyweight champion by the end of the year at the White House 👀

“As of right now the champion is Tom Aspinall, but we’ll see who’s the champion at the end of the year.”

🎥 TT / Joy Of Everything #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/h6mmCgqqt4

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 16, 2025

While figures like Chael Sonnen and Din Thomas have expressed skepticism or disinterest in Jon Jones’ return, the former champion remains undeterred. For Jones, the motivation runs deeper—he believes he has a real reason to step back into the Octagon.

Real Reason Why Jon Jones Wants To Make His UFC Return

Jon Jones (Image Credit: Imagn)

Jones revealed that the announcement of the UFC White House event reignited his competitive fire. The idea of fighting at such a historic venue has motivated him to make a return, with his focus now on representing America on one of the sport’s biggest stages. According to Jones, the opponent doesn’t matter—what drives him is the chance to compete under the spotlight of a landmark moment for the UFC and the country.

While many fighters have struggled to perform at their peak after coming out of retirement, Jones’ return adds intrigue. Given the high stakes and historic nature of the UFC White House event, all eyes will be on how Jones fares in his comeback fight. Whether he still has the sharpness and dominance that once defined his legacy remains to be seen, but if anyone can defy the trend, it’s a fighter of Jones’ caliber.

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Jon Jones Hints At Potential Showdown With Tom Aspinall For UFC’s Historic White House Event
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