Jon Jones’ retirement announcement shocked the UFC and entire MMA world, mainly because Jones’ career ended on an anticlimactic note with glaring asterisks.

There has been speculation recently that UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could fight former champ Jon Jones at the White House on July 4, 2026.

Despite Jon Jones quickly ending his retirement for the chance to fight on next year's proposed UFC card at the White House, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is not holding out hope that their long-awaited fight will come to fruition.