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Joe Rogan keeps it real and names what fight he wanted on UFC White House card
- Rogan revealed he hoped for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira on UFC’s White House card, but the match didn’t happen.
- The White House card instead featured Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
- Rogan said Dana White opted against putting Jon Jones on the card, which angered the MMA great.
- Jones last fought in November 2024, defeating Stipe Miocic to defend the heavyweight title.
- Jones was set to face Tom Aspinall, the interim champion at the time, before talks broke down.
- Most Valuable Promotions might offer Jones a fight against Ngannou on their May 16 card, given his star power.
- Rogan described White’s stance toward Jones as not necessarily irreparable, suggesting a deal could still be possible.
- The article profiles Jones’s absence from UFC Freedom 250 and the ongoing payoff of his star power.
- Rogan commented on his podcast that there are two versions of the story from Jones and the UFC about the stalled deal.
- The piece notes Rogan’s stance that a future Jones–Ngannou matchup could be a possibility if arranged.
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