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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.
Alex Pereira reacted to the UFC 321 heavyweight fight ending in a no contest with a cryptic message teasing a potential superfight with Jon Jones, as he aims to make the heavyweight division great again, while also considering a title defense at light heavyweight.
Dricus du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev should stay in his weight class and not move up to fight Alex Pereira, asserting that Pereira is a top-tier fighter who would be difficult for Chimaev to beat, especially given Pereira's size and skill.
Alex Pereira aims to fight Jon Jones at the White House in 2026 and has expressed interest in transitioning to boxing, with Oleksandr Usyk also on his radar, as he seeks to cement his legacy before retiring.
Khamzat Chimaev expressed his desire to fight Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title, citing Pereira as a good matchup and a potential second belt opportunity, while also being open to other contenders if the fight pays well.
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, hopes to make his UFC debut at a White House event, sharing the card with Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira, and is excited about the possibility of representing the US on such a historic stage.
Alex Pereira expressed regret for not using a controversial 'Sao Paulo Slap' technique during his UFC 320 victory over Magomed Ankalaev, which he believed could have further humiliated his opponent. Despite winning with an 80-second knockout, Pereira felt the stoppage was premature and wished he had the chance to execute his planned move, inspired by Nate Diaz.
Alex Pereira won the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 320 with a quick knockout but suffered a foot fracture, which may delay his next fight. He is eyeing the UFC White House event in June, possibly facing Jon Jones or moving to heavyweight, but his recovery timeline remains uncertain.
Charles Oliveira supports Alex Pereira's potential superfight with Jon Jones in 2026, praising Pereira's knockout power and legacy, while expressing admiration for Jones and acknowledging the evolving phases of Brazilian MMA legends.