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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.