Overview
- Jon Jones publicly told Alex Pereira he would be "down" to fight at the White House after Pereira hinted at a move to heavyweight.
- Pereira posted a callout after UFC 321, writing "Let’s make the heavyweight division great again" as the Aspinall–Gane bout ended in a no-contest from eye pokes.
- Dana White has shown resistance to Jones headlining the June event, with reporting indicating Conor McGregor is viewed as a more likely option for the slot.
- Any Jones vs. Pereira meeting is reported as unlikely to carry heavyweight title stakes, with an Aspinall–Gane rematch expected following their no-contest.
- Top contender Carlos Ulberg urged Pereira to stay at light heavyweight and called a title fight with him the "money fight" fans want to see.