Jon Jones, Alex Pereira Seek UFC Superfight on 2026 White House Card

Following a disappointing no contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 due to an accidental eye poke, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira publicly called out Jon Jones for a superfight at the 2026 UFC event slated for the White House on June 14. Pereira expressed his desire to move up to the heavyweight division and face Jones, rejecting a fight against Aspinall. Jon Jones, who retired in 2025 after a successful career including holding heavyweight and light heavyweight titles, accepted Pereira's challenge, stating he was ready to bring his highest skill level to the White House event. UFC CEO Dana White remains cautious about booking the fight, partly due to Jones' history of personal and legal issues, but Jones and Pereira continue to campaign for the bout. Jones also stirred controversy by seemingly mocking Aspinall's injury via social media, highlighting his psychological gamesmanship. Both fighters are poised for a potential blockbuster clash that could revitalize the heavyweight division after recent setbacks.