UFC Plans Potential Fight Between Pereira and Aspinall

Current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is eyeing a move up to heavyweight, potentially targeting a fight with interim champion Tom Aspinall for the interim title at UFC 311 in January. Analyst Chael Sonnen has suggested that this matchup is being considered by the UFC, with Pereira's recovery from an injury expected by then. The speculation is fueled by Pereira's interest in capturing a third title, and Aspinall's desire to unify his interim belt with that of the heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, who is set to fight Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Sonnen believes that the winner of Pereira vs. Aspinall would then challenge Jones for the undisputed title, depending on his retirement plans. Both fighters have expressed interest in facing Jones, but it appears they may need to fight each other first to secure that opportunity. UFC 311 is slated for January 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.