Jon Jones is doing everything he can to secure a spot on the UFC White House card.

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On Wednesday, the former two-division champion unveiled a promotional video for the event on Instagram. In the caption of the post, Jones wrote: “It just makes sense. The best country on earth, the best fighter on earth.

His message in the video, which also appears to double as a sponsored spot for an energy supplement, is as follows:

“In the summer of 2026, America turns 250 years old, and I couldn’t be more proud to call myself an American,” Jones said. “I love this country. The people, the promise, the fight. This nation was built on courage and conflict, on the belief that we can take on the biggest, the boldest, and come out victorious. That’s how I’ve lived my life.

“I can’t help but think what a better way to celebrate America’s fight than for its best fighters to put it on full display. To remind the world who we are. Not just a country of words, but of warriors. Maybe somewhere iconic, or maybe on a certain someone’s lawn. All I know is, I’m fueled up, fired up, and ready. God bless the United States of America, and God bless the fighters who carry its spirit.”

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Jones hasn’t competed since defending the heavyweight crown with a stoppage of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November. A title unification bout with Tom Aspinall appeared to be in the works — with UFC CEO Dana White all but guaranteeing the fight would happen — before “Bones” abruptly retired and vacated the title in June. When President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC card at the White House, Jones quickly shifted gears and re-entered the drug testing pool.

White, seemingly still miffed at Jones for his handling of the Aspinall saga, has not been willing to commit to putting “Bones” on the lineup for the highly-anticipated event. Jones recently stated that he would like to apologize to White in person and “get back to making some major money for the sport and entertaining these fans.” The UFC White House card is expected to take place in June, but no fights are likely to be confirmed until next year.

Watch Jones’ UFC White House Video: