The UFC White House card has been in the talks for the past few weeks. The UFC President took to his social media a few days ago to confirm the news of the highly discussed card. As the news broke, fans began speculating the potential matchups for the historic event. Among the many names was the UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey.
Ronda Rousey Shuts Down UFC White House Card Talks
In her recent podcast appearance, the former UFC Bantamweight Champion spoke about her return on the UFC White House Card. She told the host, “I am not fighting at the White House.” However, she did not shut down the idea of a return, referencing the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight. “I mean, after Mike Tyson being the biggest fight of the year, you never say never…But I ain’t fighting on the White House.”
Jon Jones on The UFC White House Card
Ever since the news of the UFC White House Card was confirmed, UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones has been constantly asking to headline the future card. However, the UFC president was quick to turn down the possibility, stating Jones’ unrealisable nature as a main reason.
Following this, the former title holder continued to express his desire to headline the historic card, stating it as the only way he’ll return to the cage. Jones was earlier in conversation to face the then-interim heavyweight title holder Tom Aspinall; however, after a year of waiting, the fight was cancelled due to Jones’ surprise retirement.
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Chael Sonnen Questions Jon Jones’ Return
Speaking on the return, UFC veteran Chael Sonnen also questioned Jones’s desire to headline the cage on the White House Card. He expressed his confusion, saying that “If Jon says that he’s back and he was never injured, he was never ill… he just didn’t want to fight Tom Aspinall.” He further commented, “That’s the part to me that’s a little bit weird. He’s playing this as though that retirement never happened as opposed to this is a comeback.”
Sonen also questioned the intent behind his return, pointing at Tom Aspinall as the person Jones is actively trying to avoid. “If you’re coming back, what are you coming back for? What is it that you’re coming back to? And is it just an open slate to admit anything? Anyone except that guy, that guy over there in England… anybody but him,” he said.
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What are the Potential Headliners for the UFC White House Card?
After Dana White completely shut down the prospect of a Jon Jones fight on the White House Card, there are a lot of potential contenders who can take the top spot. The list of potential contenders who can headline the card includes:
Illia Topuria (Lightweight)– The most popular name in the UFC at the moment, if he can keep up his buzz, Illia Topuria is the ideal candidate for the UFC White House card.
Jack Della Maddalena (Welterweight)– Jack Della Maddalena is another name in the pool of fighters who would make for an exciting fight.
Tom Aspinall (Heavyweight)– The most discussed fighter in recent times due to his on-and-off fight discussions with Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall has expressed his desire to become an active champion.
Future UFC Matchups
The UFC has been on a roll recently, with exciting matchups from the likes of Lopes vs Silva scheduled for September 14’s Noche UFC event, along with the rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Fans are excited to see these matchups, with MMA fans talking at length about the fight and its potential outcomes.
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