LAS VEGAS – A day after Jon Jones was announced as the headliner of UFC 170, the light heavyweight champion has been scratched from the card.

UFC President Dana White today confirmed the bizarre news, though he declined to elaborate on the reason. In fact, he said he learned of Jones unavailability just before today’s UFC 167 press conference in Las Vegas.

However, White said Jones (19-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will still fight Glover Teixeira (22-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in his next bout, and it could take place as early as March.

As MMAjunkie.com reported on Wednesday, officials planned for the title fight to headline UFC 170 on Feb. 22 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

There’s no word on a possible replacement headliner for the pay-per-view offering.

Jones and Teixeira were originally expected to headline February’s UFC 169 event, which serves as the company’s traditional Super Bowl weekend event. However, officials ultimately delayed the bout and then announced the UFC 170 booking.

However, that planned date also has been scrapped.

Stay tuned to MMAjunkie.com for further updates.

For more on UFC 170, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

(Pictured: Jon Jones)