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Alex Pereira is around 247–250 pounds as he prepares to face Ciryl Gane on June 14 at UFC White House for an interim heavyweight title, aiming to become the first UFC fighter to hold titles in three divisions (middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight). If he wins, a potential unification with undisputed champ Tom Aspinall could be on the horizon.
Jon Jones says he was negotiating to fight on the UFC’s White House card but was offered only about $15 million, far below the roughly $30 million reportedly offered to face Tom Aspinall. Dana White had claimed Jones wasn’t seriously considered for the event, and Jones even asked for his release after the dispute. The White House card ultimately wasn’t Jones’s fight, instead Pereira faced Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title.
Dana White praises Alex Pereira as one of the UFC's most unique fighters as Pereira agrees to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 326; if he defeats Gane, a clash with Tom Aspinall could be next, and rumors of a Jones bout have not materialized.
Opening odds for UFC White House show Ilia Topuria as a massive -550 favorite to defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while Ciryl Gane is favored to win the interim heavyweight title against Alex Pereira (-180 vs +155); the six-fight card features several wide bets, including Sean O’Malley, Mauricio Ruffy, Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal, and others expected to win.
Tom Aspinall says he’ll fight the winner of Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira for the UFC interim heavyweight title as soon as he’s medically cleared to return, with a potential later unification bout in mind; his comeback follows a layoff due to eye surgery and he has since aligned with Eddie Hearn’s agency for possible future negotiations.
Alex Pereira will chase UFC history by challenging Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt on June 14 in UFC Freedom 250, staged on the White House South Lawn. Pereira vacated the light-heavyweight title to pursue a historic third belt; Gane’s last bout ended in a no contest with Tom Aspinall, who may unify later. The card’s main event is a lightweight unification between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and the show marks the first pro sport hosted on White House grounds, with significant on-site and park attendance planned and a multi-million-dollar UFC investment amid ongoing Trump-UFC ties.
Ilia Topuria returns to headline the UFC's White House–themed Freedom 250 card against Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout, with Alex Pereira moving to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for an interim title, and a stacked lineup including Sean O’Malley vs Zahabi, Bo Nickal vs Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia.
Jon Jones says he’s still in negotiations with the UFC to fight on the UFC White House card, keeping alive a comeback bid after un-retiring for the historic event; with Alex Pereira vacating the title and chatter about a Jones–Pereira clash, the path to the White House show remains unsettled but possible.
UFC legend Jon Jones confirmed he is in negotiations with the UFC to fight at a June White House event in Washington, D.C., potentially against Alex Pereira, as a centerpiece for the card. No official announcement has been made yet, but discussions appear to be advancing.
Alex Pereira has vacated the UFC light-heavyweight title, hinting at a pursuit of a third belt, while Dana White confirmed Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg will headline UFC 327 for the newly vacated title on April 11 in Miami, with Pereira’s next move to heavyweight not explicitly confirmed.
Chimaev’s grappling coach says Alex Pereira shouldn’t take a superfight with Chimaev if he wants to pursue a historic third UFC title, suggesting a move up to heavyweight for the belt; the high-profile matchup would draw big money, but the coach argues it isn’t the wisest legacy move for Pereira, and any potential bout would hinge on UFC decisions and weight adjustments.
Jon Jones revealed severe arthritis in his left hip, potentially needing a hip replacement, which could derail a planned June bout with Alex Pereira. Pereira says he remains interested in fighting at the White House event and is open to moving up to heavyweight if necessary, noting he’ll fight whoever is matched with him. The 205-pound division remains competitive as contenders beat each other, leaving Jones’ status a key factor for Pereira’s next move.
MMA veteran Matt Brown argues the UFC’s heavyweight division isn’t deep but could regain buzz with a couple of marquee moves: Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight and potentially challenging Ciryl Gane for an interim title, plus a high-profile signing like Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson. With Aspinall sidelined and Gane awaiting a rematch, Brown says reviving the division will require star power to draw attention and spark rivalries.
Usman theorizes that Khamzat Chimaev may have outgrown middleweight and is pursuing Alex Pereira as part of a strategic move to a higher division, potentially chasing a title and opening a path for Nassourdine Imavov, portraying the situation as chess-like maneuvering rather than a straightforward title defense.
Khamzat Chimaev blasted UFC middleweight rival Alex Pereira and his coach Glover Teixeira on social media, claiming a lack of mutual respect and posting a side-by-side shot that supposedly contrasts their records. He indicated he’ll have one more fight at middleweight before moving up to light heavyweight, and hinted Nassourdine Imavov as his next opponent, a stance that has fans debating how active a champion should be.