Jon Jones Downplays Pereira Superfight for UFC’s White House Card
Jones cites uncertainty during the UFC’s compressed timeline to lock the June 14 lineup.
Overview
- Jones told The Schmo he does not know if he will face Alex Pereira and said he feels blessed whether he fights again or not.
- Dana White has signaled he is not seeking Jones’ return from retirement, adding to doubts about the matchup being booked.
- Pereira continues to push for the fight and has teased a move to heavyweight after reclaiming the light heavyweight title at UFC 320.
- The UFC is building the White House event for June 14 and aims to finalize the card by mid‑February, leaving limited time to secure a main attraction.
- Reports speculate that injured heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could be asked to vacate, a claim not confirmed by the UFC that, if true, could clear a path to an undisputed bout.