It seems that John Jones might be preventing on the UFC’s White Home card subsequent July.

Jones left MMA earlier this yr, however after the promotion introduced the White Home occasion, he teased potential returns. Nevertheless, UFC CEO Dana White revealed that Jones shouldn’t be on the cardboard and is retired.
However talking on the VMA on Sunday, John Jones claims he has not retired and is again and coaching for a comeback.
🚨 John Jones says he has not retired and trains 5 days every week for the UFC White Home occasion
“I am not retired. I prepare actively 5 days every week. I am within the UFC’s drug testing pool…
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“I am not retired. I prepare actively 5 days every week and I am within the UFC’s drug testing pool,” Jones mentioned on the VMA purple carpet.
When requested about him who may compete on the White Home card, John Jones admits that he does not know what the longer term holds. However he expects to be on the cardboard.
“I actually do not know (concerning the White Home playing cards), it is like my management now. I prepare for the occasion. I am prepared for the occasion. That is my aim. However in the end, it depends upon the boss.”
When John Jones final fought at UFC 309 in November, he gained Stipe Miocic by TKO to defend his heavyweight title. White confirmed Jones’ retirement in June.