Pereira Reclaims Title, Honors Arthur Jones

Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 320 with an 80–85 second knockout of Magomed Ankalaev, avenging their March loss and becoming a two-time champion. In his post-fight interview at T-Mobile Arena he asked the crowd and viewers to hold a moment of silence for Arthur Jones, the 39-year-old older brother of Jon Jones. Arthur Jones died suddenly after his defibrillator/pacemaker alerted and he was later found at home. He was a former NFL defensive tackle and a Super Bowl XLVII champion with the Baltimore Ravens. Jon Jones responded on X with “Wow Alex” and a prayer-hands emoji, and fans and fighters praised Pereira’s sportsmanship and the respectful moment.