Dana White shut down the idea of a Jon Jones-headed White House event in 2026, following the dynamite UFC 318 PPV on July 19. The UFC boss was flung into the headlines once again earlier in the month,

Jon Jones vows to be focused and ready to fight at the proposed UFC White House event next year, despite Dana White's concerns.

Beyond basketball, one of Shaquille O’Neal’s biggest passions has been the UFC. As far back as 2011, Shaq publicly expressed his admiration for MMA and the athletes who compete in it. At a time when MMA was still fighting for mainstream recognition, Shaq stood firmly behind the UFC and its fighters.