Jones to headline UFC White House event

Despite UFC President Dana White previously calling the odds of Jon Jones appearing on the White House card 'billion-to-one,' it appears Jones will indeed headline the event. The likely opponent is Alex Pereira, who vacated the light heavyweight title this past weekend.

The bout could be for the interim heavyweight title, given Tom Aspinall's uncertain return. Jones's presence makes sense as the only American fighter with enough reputation to carry the flag for what's billed as a 250-year-anniversary celebration of American independence.