When President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that the UFC would be bringing the octagon to the White House lawn for a special pay-per-view, Jones immediately cancelled his retirement. He rejoined the UFC testing pool, and insisted that he now had a new purpose for competing once more.

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

UFC President Dana White is promising to deliver one of the most unforgettable events in combat sports history — right on the South Lawn of the White House. In a recent interview on the Spinnin Backfist MMA Show podcast,