White said the promotion 'can't risk' putting Jones on such a high-profile card as talks already start for next summer's planned event

Dana White confirmed Tom Aspinall will defend his undisputed heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25 in Abu Dhabi. With Jon Jones officially retired, a new era is officially underway.

Dana White shut down the idea of a Jon Jones-headed White House event in 2026, following the dynamite UFC 318 PPV on July 19. The UFC boss was flung into the headlines once again earlier in the month,

Jon Jones vows to be focused and ready to fight at the proposed UFC White House event next year, despite Dana White's concerns.

Jon Jones is a 'little disappointed' with the news that Dana White thinks he's too big a risk to headline UFC White House in 2026.

Jon Jones relinquished his heavyweight title and announced his official retirement from the sport. Two weeks later, Jon Jones announces his return after President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC event on the grounds of the White House next Fourth of July for the America 250 celebration.