Overview
- Jones told Red Corner MMA he doubts UFC CEO Dana White will approve a matchup with Pereira despite both fighters expressing interest.
- Pereira has indicated in recent talks with the UFC that he likely will not compete on the June 14 White House card.
- White has previously questioned Jones’ reliability for the White House event following Jones’ retirement reversal and scrapped heavyweight plans.
- UFC has yet to finalize the White House lineup, with White expected to unveil the card next month, leaving the event’s headliners unresolved.
- Rumors suggest an interim heavyweight title fight between Pereira and Ciryl Gane could be considered after Tom Aspinall’s injury, though nothing is confirmed.