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Former two division champion Jon Jones had been rumored to be returning to action at UFC Freedom 250 this June.
However, UFC CEO Dana White claims the rumors of Jones’ return where nothing but “bullshit.”
"Never, ever, ever – which I told you guys 100,000 times – was Jon Jones ever even remotely in my mind to fight at the White House," White told reporters backstage after UFC 326 (transcript via Nolan King & Ken Hathaway of MMA Junkie). "... Jon Jones retired because of his hips. He's got arthritis in his hips. Apparently, doctors say he should have hip replacements."
"The Jon Jones thing is bullsh*t. I'm not saying they weren't talking to Jon Jones and that Jon Jones wasn't interested in the fight. What was even crazier was Jon Jones came out and was like 'I'm in negotiations right now for the White House card,' after I had already sent a text to his lawyer saying, 'Never going to happen ever.'"
Jones last competed at UFC 309 in November of 2024, defeating Stipe Miocic by third round TKO.
