"I'm in negotiations with the UFC about this White House [fight] as well. I'm a very proud American, and I cannot wait to represent one more time, so we'll see what happens."
"Jones' involvement in the UFC White House card was nixed early on by Dana White, citing the superstar's history of fight cancellations and egregious behavior outside the cage. Jones has, after all, been stripped of UFC championships on three separate occasions, a promotion record."
Jon Jones has revealed he is negotiating with the UFC to compete on the White House card scheduled for June. The former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion expressed enthusiasm about representing America at the prestigious event. This development comes as Alex Pereira vacates his light heavyweight title, with Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg set to fight for the vacant belt at UFC 327. Dana White previously excluded Jones from the White House card due to his history of fight cancellations and disciplinary issues, though Jones remains considered among MMA's greatest fighters. Jones has expressed interest in a super-fight with Pereira, who appears poised to move up to heavyweight after winning titles at middleweight and light heavyweight.
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