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Jon Jones says he’s still in negotiations with the UFC to fight on the UFC White House card, keeping alive a comeback bid after un-retiring for the historic event; with Alex Pereira vacating the title and chatter about a Jones–Pereira clash, the path to the White House show remains unsettled but possible.
UFC legend Jon Jones confirmed he is in negotiations with the UFC to fight at a June White House event in Washington, D.C., potentially against Alex Pereira, as a centerpiece for the card. No official announcement has been made yet, but discussions appear to be advancing.
Alex Pereira has vacated the UFC light-heavyweight title, hinting at a pursuit of a third belt, while Dana White confirmed Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg will headline UFC 327 for the newly vacated title on April 11 in Miami, with Pereira’s next move to heavyweight not explicitly confirmed.
Chimaev’s grappling coach says Alex Pereira shouldn’t take a superfight with Chimaev if he wants to pursue a historic third UFC title, suggesting a move up to heavyweight for the belt; the high-profile matchup would draw big money, but the coach argues it isn’t the wisest legacy move for Pereira, and any potential bout would hinge on UFC decisions and weight adjustments.
Jon Jones revealed severe arthritis in his left hip, potentially needing a hip replacement, which could derail a planned June bout with Alex Pereira. Pereira says he remains interested in fighting at the White House event and is open to moving up to heavyweight if necessary, noting he’ll fight whoever is matched with him. The 205-pound division remains competitive as contenders beat each other, leaving Jones’ status a key factor for Pereira’s next move.
MMA veteran Matt Brown argues the UFC’s heavyweight division isn’t deep but could regain buzz with a couple of marquee moves: Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight and potentially challenging Ciryl Gane for an interim title, plus a high-profile signing like Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson. With Aspinall sidelined and Gane awaiting a rematch, Brown says reviving the division will require star power to draw attention and spark rivalries.
Usman theorizes that Khamzat Chimaev may have outgrown middleweight and is pursuing Alex Pereira as part of a strategic move to a higher division, potentially chasing a title and opening a path for Nassourdine Imavov, portraying the situation as chess-like maneuvering rather than a straightforward title defense.
Khamzat Chimaev blasted UFC middleweight rival Alex Pereira and his coach Glover Teixeira on social media, claiming a lack of mutual respect and posting a side-by-side shot that supposedly contrasts their records. He indicated he’ll have one more fight at middleweight before moving up to light heavyweight, and hinted Nassourdine Imavov as his next opponent, a stance that has fans debating how active a champion should be.
Renato Moicano floated Alex Pereira as the event’s potential savior after Kayla Harrison withdrew, suggesting Pereira could accept a short‑notice heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane to boost UFC 324’s appeal on Paramount+. He argues the card needs a big name to impress subscribers and deal executives, even as Dana White hinted at announcements and the lineup for UFC Seattle was rolled out.
UFC champion Alex Pereira has accepted a challenge from Khamzat Chimaev to fight in Brazilian jiu-jitsu or grappling, with Pereira offering to donate all proceeds to charity, and Chimaev quickly responded positively, setting the stage for a potentially exciting match.
Alex Pereira responded to Khamzat Chimaev's challenge with a proposal to fight in grappling or UFC, emphasizing a charity aspect, while Chimaev responded on social media, escalating the rivalry.
Alex Pereira defended Tom Aspinall against accusations of faking an eye injury at UFC 321, emphasizing that only Aspinall knows what happened and highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The fight ended in a no contest after Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, leading to debate about whether Aspinall quit or was genuinely injured. Pereira's comments add to the ongoing discussion about the fight's controversial ending.
Jon Jones responded to Alex Pereira's challenge to make heavyweight great again, expressing interest in a super fight at the UFC White House event next summer, amid Pereira's desire to move up divisions and White's reservations about the move.
Jon Jones responded to UFC 321's disappointing no-contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane by focusing on a potential fight with Alex Pereira, dismissing Aspinall and hinting at a superfight with Pereira at the UFC White House event, while also mocking Aspinall's supporters.
Alex Pereira reacted to the UFC 321 main event's no-contest with a call to 'make the heavyweight division great again,' hinting at a possible move to heavyweight and a potential superfight with Jon Jones, especially if he first wins the heavyweight title from Aspinall.