Jones eyeing a comeback. Jon Jones hints at UFC comeback, enters drug‑testing pool after Trump’s White House Fight Plans. The former two-division UFC champion is considering a return to the Octagon, and a massive opportunity might be pulling him back in.
The MMA world is buzzing once again, and at the center of it all is none other than Jon Jones. Just weeks after announcing his retirement, the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion has dropped a major hint that he may not be done just yet especially with a historic UFC event possibly taking place at the White House in 2026.
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to host a UFC event at ”The White House” to commemorate Independence Day 2026, several fighters reacted to the news with excitement, including Conor McGregor, who expressed interest in fighting on the proposed card.
Now Jones, is teasing a comeback after announcing his retirement in June. The former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion commented on social media writing, “Fighting at The White House?” along with eyes emoji. Adding fuel to the fire, Jones subsequently posted on X that he Just re-entered the testing pool, that lasted for about two weeks. “Just re-entered the testing pool, that lasted for about two weeks. Figured we’d keep everyone’s options open.”
Jones had announced his retirement on June 21, following a quiet stretch in his career where he managed to capture the UFC heavyweight title but only competed twice since 2020. Throughout that time, he faced ongoing criticism for not accepting a fight with Tom Aspinall, the interim champion who openly called for a unification bout. With Jones stepping away, Aspinall was quickly elevated to undisputed champion status.
This small but telling update has sparked fresh speculation that Jones could be eyeing a return to the Octagon, possibly with an eye on the once-in-a-lifetime White House card. Trump would undoubtedly love to have Jones as part of the event. The president was in attendance for Jones’ most recent fight at UFC 309 in New York, where Jones successfully defended his title against Stipe Miocic. Jones celebrated by imitating one of Trump’s famous dances and then greeted the president cageside.
If Jon Jones does come back, it won’t just be any fight, it could be one of the biggest moments in UFC history. Fighting on the White House lawn, with the American flag waving and fans all around, would be something no one has ever seen before.
Jones has been through his fair share of highs and lows, but one thing has always been true, he has always loved the spotlight. And if this once-in-a-lifetime UFC event at the White House becomes a reality, he might actually show up to steal the show and make history once again.
