Jones Makes White House UFC Card Despite Billion-to-One Odds

Despite Dana White previously giving 'billion-to-one' odds of Jon Jones making the UFC's White House card, the former champion appears set to face Alex Pereira at the event. Jones, who retired in June only to unretire upon learning of the White House card, is negotiating the deal with Pereira, who vacated the light heavyweight title this past weekend.

The fight is likely to be for the interim heavyweight title, given Tom Aspinall's uncertain return. Jones' inclusion makes sense as the only American fighter with enough reputation to carry the flag for the event, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence.