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Just weeks after calling time on his legendary career, Jon Jones has reversed course and re-entered the UFC’s drug testing pool.
Just weeks after calling time on his legendary career, Jon Jones has reversed course and re-entered the UFC’s drug testing pool.
Jon Jones Re-Enters UFC Testing Pool After Retirement U-Turn
Just weeks after calling time on his legendary career, Jon Jones has reversed course and re-entered the UFC’s drug testing pool.
The 37-year-old former light heavyweight and heavyweight champ hinted at a return on social media, reigniting speculation about a long-awaited fight with Britain’s Tom Aspinall according to The Sun.
Trump’s UFC White House Card Sparks Jones’ Comeback
Jones’ abrupt comeback appears linked to reports that Donald Trump is planning to host a UFC event at the White House. Posting on X, Jones wrote, “Fighting at the White House?
Just re-entered the testing pool… that lasted about two weeks.” The post sent MMA fans into a frenzy.
Heavyweight Shake-Up: Aspinall Now Undisputed Champ
Following Jones’ retirement, Tom Aspinall was officially promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.
The UFC had tried to stage a unification clash between the two, but Jones’ exit seemed to kill the dream matchup until now.
Aspinall’s camp has yet to publicly respond to the latest twist.
Dana White, Jones Clash Over Timeline
UFC boss Dana White insists Jones initially agreed to fight before pulling out.
Jones counters that he retired months earlier and had already informed the UFC. “Believe who you want to believe,” White said, as the he-said-he-said drama adds fuel to the story.
Legal Woes Cloud Jones’ Comeback
Jones’ announcement comes on the heels of legal trouble.
A February incident in which he was charged with fleeing an accident scene. An intoxicated woman, allegedly found partially undressed at the scene, claimed Jones was the driver.
He denies the allegations, saying she took his car without permission.
