Overview
- Alex Pereira publicly rejected claims that Tom Aspinall exaggerated his UFC 321 eye injuries, calling the post‑surgery images unsettling and stressing that fighters do not fake health issues.
- Medical reporting and on‑site documentation state Aspinall underwent procedures on both eyes and is still dealing with vision problems that restrict training and daily activities.
- Brendan Schaub criticized Dana White’s post‑fight remarks for giving oxygen to online attacks on Aspinall’s credibility after the no‑contest with Ciryl Gane.
- Pereira said he is walking around near 242 pounds, is comfortable competing at light heavyweight or heavyweight, and indicated his next fight announcement is close.
- With Aspinall sidelined and Jones disclosing severe hip arthritis, analysts have floated an interim heavyweight bout — often Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane — potentially targeting the June 14 White House card.