Jones confirms White House talks vs Pereira

Jon Jones has confirmed he is in active negotiations with the UFC to compete at a White House event scheduled for June 14, 2026. According to reports from Ariel Helwani, the UFC is attempting to arrange a fight between Jones and Alex Pereira, who recently vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. Jones, who announced his retirement in June 2025 while holding the Heavyweight Championship, expressed his pride in potentially representing the country one more time. The potential matchup would mark Jones's return to competition after his last fight in September 2024, where he defeated Stipe Miocic. While negotiations are ongoing and not yet finalized, this represents a significant development in the heavyweight division and could reshape the title picture.