Jon Jones REACTS to Alex Pereira Fight CANCELLED! Dana White, UFC White House Fight

March 7, 2026 — UFC President Dana White has shut down rumors surrounding Jon Jones and the upcoming UFC White House event, stating that the former champion was never seriously considered to compete on the historic card scheduled for June 14 in Washington, D.C. Following the announcement of the stacked UFC “Freedom Fights 250” White House fight card, many MMA fans quickly noticed that Jon Jones, one of the biggest stars in UFC history, was not included in the lineup. Speculation began circulating online that Jones was negotiating to appear on the event, but White strongly denied those claims during a post‑fight press conference after UFC 326 in Las Vegas. #jonjones #ufcwhitehouse #ufc326 According to White, the rumors about Jones fighting at the White House event were never legitimate. The UFC CEO explained that Jones’ current health situation—particularly ongoing issues with his hips and arthritis—played a major role in why the former champion was never part of the promotion’s plans for the event. White added that doctors have reportedly advised Jones that he may eventually require hip replacement surgery, raising serious concerns about a potential return to the Octagon. The controversy intensified after Jones recently told fans during a public appearance that he was actively negotiating with the UFC to compete on the card. White pushed back against that claim, saying he had already communicated with Jones’ legal team and made it clear that a White House fight was never going to happen. Despite the debate surrounding Jones, the UFC White House card is still shaping up to be one of the biggest MMA events of the year. The event will feature two major championship bouts, including UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defending his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event. In the co‑main event, Alex Pereira will attempt to become a three‑division UFC champion when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. The historic card will also feature several high‑profile matchups across mu