White appeared on "The Jim Rome Show" to address Jones' claims that he has no interest in facing Aspinall and will instead look to face light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should he successfully defend his title against Miocic.

UFC CEO Dana White is pushing back on Jon Jones' proposed legacy fight idea. Should Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) defeat Stipe Miocic and decide against retirement after UFC 309, White told "The Jim Rome

From the files of having your cake and eating it, too, it has been difficult to come to terms with Jon Jones' self-narrative of late as the often reclusive UFC legend has resurfaced in the media cycle entering just his second bout in a span approaching five full years.