Jones Makes White House UFC Card Despite Odds

Despite Dana White initially giving it 'billion-to-one' odds, Jon Jones looks certain to compete at the UFC's White House event. The former champion is reportedly negotiating a deal to face Alex Pereira, who recently vacated the light heavyweight title.

The bout could be for the interim heavyweight title, given Tom Aspinall's uncertain return. Jones is considered the only American fighter with sufficient reputation to headline the 250-year-anniversary celebration of American independence at the event, which coincidentally falls on President Trump's 80th birthday.