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

Less than a month after announcing his retirement from MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is already eyeing a return to the Octagon next year.