Overview
- Aleck Pereira rejected claims that Tom Aspinall exaggerated his injury, saying a fighter would not fake severe eye damage following the UFC 321 pokes.
- Reporting from Petesy Carroll details Aspinall’s ongoing vision problems after double eye surgery and no set return date, while a lone ophthalmologist’s dismissive view remains disputed.
- Pereira revealed he is walking around at roughly 242–242.5 pounds and said his next fight announcement is “very close,” signaling readiness for a potential move to heavyweight.
- Media and pundits are speculating about an interim heavyweight title bout to keep the division active, with a possible Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane matchup frequently floated.
- Jon Jones’ disclosure of severe left‑hip arthritis has clouded hopes for a White House super‑fight with Pereira, as Brendan Schaub also criticized Dana White for comments seen as fueling doubts about Aspinall’s injury.