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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 12: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the UFC 314 event alongside UFC … More President and CEO Dana White at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC Jon Jones’s brief retirement from the UFC ended when he learned that the UFC might hold a fight card on the grounds of the White House. Jones’s hopes of competing on that card were dashed on Saturday at the UFC 318 post-fight press conference when UFC Dana White told Jones, thanks, but no thanks. “I can’t risk putting him in big positions in a big spot and have something go wrong,” White said after Saturday’s UFC 318. “Especially the White House card.” Not long after hearing White’s comments, Jones expressed disappointment on social media, but said he was going to continue to train for a UFC fight. “I heard the comments made at last night’s press conference. While I was a little disappointed, I’m still in the UFC’s drug testing pool, staying sharp, and continuing to train like a professional. I’ll be ready for whatever comes next. “In a recent interview, I shared that the opportunity to fight at the White House gave me something deeper to fight for, a “why” that goes beyond paychecks or belts. Fighting for my country gives me a greater purpose! “The silver lining in all this is knowing the fans see my heart. They see, I am ready and willing to take on anyone, to represent my country on a historic stage. For me, it’s never been just about the opponent. I’m chasing legacy, something timeless, something bigger than the moment. “So for now, I’ll keep grinding, stay patient, and stay faithful. I’m ready to fight on July 4th. #IndependenceDay” ForbesPresident Donald Trump Wants…

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