Overview

• Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight belt at UFC 320 with a first‑round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev in Las Vegas.
• In his post-fight interview, he requested a moment of silence and dedicated the win to Arthur Jones, drawing a brief "Wow Alex" response from Jon Jones on X.
• Authorities said Arthur Jones, 39, a former NFL lineman and Ravens Super Bowl champion, was found after a pacemaker alert notified his doctor.
• Pereira said he had planned to call out Jon Jones for a superfight at the White House but held back out of respect for the Jones family.
• The champion reiterated interest in moving to heavyweight and facing Jones, while noting a foot issue when asked about fighting before the proposed White House event, and Dana White questioned both the weight jump and Jones’ suitability for that showcase.