Despite his retirement, Jones remains in the UFC testing pool and continues to train. He expressed his interest in participating in the July 4 event and said he was disappointed in White's decision not to consider him for a spot on the card.

The UFC recently signed a broadcast deal with Paramount+ that will average $1.1 billion annually, dwarfing the MMA powerhouse’s previous ESPN agreement ($550 million/year). The promotion’s president and CEO,

UFC president Dana White threw cold water on the idea that Jon Jones could compete in the event the company plans to stage at the White House in 2026.