Getty Former heavyweight champion Jon Jones announces that he's unretiring. Former pound-for-pound kingpin Jon Jones has announced his return. Less than two weeks after vacating the heavyweight title and riding off into the sunset, Jones has indicated that he’s re-entered the UFC’s testing pool. In doing so, he will be eligible to fight again in six months, giving him plenty of time before the reported UFC White House event, expected to take place on Jul. 4, 2026. Jones announced his return in