Dana White: "I am forever grateful to him" - Jon Jones apologizes to Dana White while hinting at failed Tom Aspinall fight

Jon Jones seems to be entering a stage of reflection and has extended an apology to UFC CEO Dana White. He admitted his fault over a collapsed verbal deal for a Tom Aspinall fight. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been vocal about his desire to return for the White House card next June.

Jones vacated his title earlier this year before announcing his retirement. However, the buzz around the proposed UFC White House event quickly reignited his interest.

White, however, remains unmoved, having previously said that Jones would not feature on the card, given his track record of cancellations. Despite that, Jones told the No Scripts podcast that he feels responsible for the fallout and wishes to make amends in person. He said:

“I think my most immediate goal is to try to be on the White House card. I’m giving Dana his space. Dana has changed my life. He’s changed my life, he’s changed my children’s lives. I am forever grateful to him. We had a verbal agreement that didn’t go over well, nothing was finalized, but I do admit guilt – not guilt, but I was wrong.”

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He added:

“The way things went down, I was wrong. And I wish that I could see him face-to-face and just apologize to him so that we can let bygones be bygones and get back to making some major money for the sport, and really entertaining these fans.”

Check out Jon Jones' comments below (7:40):

Jon Jones makes public plea to Dana White for UFC White House return

Jon Jones is taking a different approach in his bid to return to the UFC. The former heavyweight champion publicly pleaded with Dana White to consider him for the upcoming White House card.

Since Jones' retirement, White has remained firm about keeping him off the event, citing past controversies.

Jones, who was present at the recent Dirty Boxing event, pleaded to White for an opportunity, stating:

"I really hope it happens [crosses fingers]. Dana, bro... Please, bro. Please. I'm training. I feel great. I'm healthy, and I would be so honored to represent our country and… and… and do what I do best."