Overview
- Alex Pereira has relinquished the UFC light heavyweight belt and is preparing to debut at heavyweight.
- Jon Jones says he is negotiating to compete on the June 14 White House event, which the UFC is positioning as a marquee card.
- Multiple reports, including from Ariel Helwani, indicate active discussions for a Jones–Pereira fight, though no bout agreement has been announced.
- Charles Oliveira signaled that Pereira is pursuing a “much bigger fight” than Ciryl Gane for the White House card, reinforcing speculation about Jones.
- Dana White previously downplayed Jones’ chances of making the card but now plans to reveal the lineup soon, while any interim-title stakes remain unconfirmed.