At the very end of UFC 321, where the heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane did not take place due to an eye poke incident, Jon Jones, a two-time world champion, responded to the challenge from champion Alex Pereira.
In his social media address, Alex Pereira stated that their meeting would "bring greatness back to the heavyweight division." Jones agreed to the fight and suggested holding it at a UFC event in the White House, which is expected in June 2026.
However, UFC President Dana White expressed his doubts about the feasibility of this fight, reminding of Jones's past disciplinary issues that have affected his reputation as an unreliable participant in main events.
According to analysts, the meeting between Jones and Pereira promises to be a real event, regardless of whether a championship title is on the line. The UFC is already considering making their fight the main event of an upcoming tournament, which is set to become one of the most anticipated matchups in the MMA world in 2026.
