Jones Set for UFC White House Card Despite Billion-to-One Odds

Jones, who previously backed out of a title fight with Tom Aspinall and briefly retired, is now negotiating a bout against Alex Pereira, who vacated the light heavyweight title this past weekend. The fight could potentially be for the interim heavyweight title given Aspinall's uncertain return.

The event, billed as a 250-year-anniversary celebration of American independence, coincidentally falls on President Trump's 80th birthday. Despite White's skepticism, Jones remains the only American fighter with sufficient reputation and marketability to headline such a significant event.