Jon Jones says missing UFC White House card was one of his biggest regrets

Jon Jones believes his victory over Stipe Miocic was a fitting conclusion to his fighting career, though he regrets missing the Ultimate Fighting Championship ’s White House event. Jones has not competed since stopping Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024. Speaking to The Schmo, “Bones” reflected on that victory and described his absence from UFC Freedom 250 as one of his biggest regrets. Jon Jones reflects on Stipe Miocic victory as possible final UFC fight, regrets missing UFC Freedom 250 Jones said his last bout was particularly meaningful because his father and late brother were there, along with then-President-elect Donald Trump. He described beating Miocic, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights, as a career high point. “I really do believe that was my last moment inside the cage – and it was great,” Jones told The Schmo. “I got to fight, my brother was still alive at the time, my father was there. I got to tell the world that I love Jesus, and that will never change. I got to salute our President. Stipe Miocic was considered the greatest heavyweight of all time. You know, we're both older, but to defeat him, I don't really see how it can get bigger than that.” Jones nevertheless regrets missing the White House card. Before the event, he said his team was negotiating for a spot, while UFC CEO Dana White maintained that Jones had never been under consideration. “There was the White House card,” Jones said. “That was one of the few nights in my career where I just was thinking, ‘I should have been there.’ I usually don't regret decisions, but that was one of my big regrets in life, not being a part of the White House. But if I never fight again, I think I'm pretty damn happy.”