Jon Jones recently made a surprising reversal regarding his retirement from the UFC.
Following President Donald Trump`s announcement about a potential UFC event at the White House, several prominent fighters expressed interest in participating.
Conor McGregor mentioned a possible comeback on July 4, 2026, but he isn`t the only major name considering a return.
Fans immediately speculated whether a long-anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall might finally happen on this significant date, given the potential grandeur of the event.
Just two weeks after declaring his retirement from the sport, `Bones` shared a significant update after hinting at competing at the White House.
Jon Jones` Manager Posts About His Re-Entry Into The UFC Testing Pool
Jon Jones` retirement might be very brief. He revealed a major career development via social media.
In a post on X, Jones stated that he has re-entered the UFC`s testing pool. This action is necessary to be eligible to compete in the Octagon again in the near future.
While `Bones` did not explicitly confirm his return to fighting, the former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion noted that he is keeping his options open.
Dana White initially confirmed Jones` retirement during the post-fight press conference at UFC Baku. Following this, the fighter widely considered the greatest of all time shared his own reflections on ending his career.
However, his recent decision to rejoin the testing pool appears to be supported by his long-time manager at First Round Management.
Malki Kawa posted Jones` statement on Instagram, adding a smirking emoji and the caption, “Happy Fourth”.
Jones reposted Kawa’s update on his own Instagram story, accompanied by the song ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ by Thin Lizzy.
Jon Jones Had Previously Disputed Dana White`s Comments on a Fight with Tom Aspinall
After Jon Jones` official retirement, Tom Aspinall was elevated to the status of undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.
UFC CEO Dana White had claimed that a fight between Jones and Aspinall was finalized until `Bones` changed his plans.
In a post on his X account, which was quickly deleted, the former champion disputed White`s statements. He asserted that while negotiations occurred, the fight “was never done.”
A potential matchup between Jones and Aspinall remains highly desired by fans, even after recent events. However, Jones did not specifically mention Aspinall in his recent social media update.
