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Jon Jones Targets UFC Heavyweight Title at Historic 2026 White House Event
16 Jul
Summary
- Jon Jones plans to return to the UFC and fight for the heavyweight title at a historic event at the White House in 2026
- Jones previously announced his retirement but has now re-enrolled in the UFC's anti-doping program to clear the way for his comeback
- The current UFC heavyweight champion is Tom Aspinall, but the title could change hands before the 2026 White House event
In a surprising move, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has set his sights on a return to the octagon in 2026 when the promotion is set to hold a historic event at the White House. Jones, who briefly announced his retirement last year, has now re-enrolled in the UFC's anti-doping program to clear the way for his comeback.
The plan is for Jones to headline the UFC's White House card and challenge the heavyweight champion, whoever holds the title at that time. Currently, the champion is Britain's Tom Aspinall, who captured the belt in 2023. However, the article suggests the title could change hands before the landmark 2026 event, which Jones believes will be as iconic as the "Thrilla in Manila" and "Rumble in the Jungle" fights.
Jones previously dispatched Ciryl Gane in just over two minutes to claim the vacant heavyweight title in 2023. Now, he is eager to reclaim the heavyweight crown, potentially against Aspinall, who had been pushing for a fight with Jones before the latter's sudden retirement. The article notes that Jones' return could end up being another "nightmare" for Aspinall, given the unpredictable nature of the former champion's career.
