Jon Jones’ retirement announcement shocked the UFC and entire MMA world, mainly because Jones’ career ended on an anticlimactic note with glaring asterisks.

UFC president Dana White threw cold water on the idea that Jon Jones could compete in the event the company plans to stage at the White House in 2026.

Despite the odds, I’m still training and optimistic about the possibility of being part of the White House event. At the end of the day, Dana is the boss and it’s his call whether I compete that night or not. I do know Dana was really excited about the fight, and the door hasn’t…