Alex Pereira Teases Heavyweight Move, Calls Out Jon Jones as Heavyweight Uncertainty Grows

New sparring footage alongside Tom Aspinall's injury update is fueling talk of an interim bout, with Ciryl Gane floated as a possible opponent.

Overview

Pereira said he is 'coming back to do what nobody has done,' stoking talk of a jump to heavyweight without a formal announcement.
Following Pereira’s callout tied to the planned White House card in 2026, Jon Jones signaled a comeback, though the UFC has not committed to booking him.
Viral clips show Pereira training with heavyweights, including a round with Robelis Despaigne that both sides described as productive.
Despaigne, a former UFC heavyweight, said Pereira carries heavyweight power at roughly 240 pounds and could knock Jones out if an opening appears.
After Aspinall detailed significant eye damage from his recent no-contest, ex-champion Josh Thomson predicted the UFC could book Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for an interim title while the champion recovers.