Alex Pereira and Jon Jones Agree to ‘Make Heavyweight Division Great Again’ After UFC 321 Eye Poke Disaster

Jon Jones and Alex Pereira are ready to save the heavyweight division following the disappointing UFC 321 main event.

Alex Pereira and Jon Jones Agree to ‘Make Heavyweight Division Great Again’ After UFC 321 Eye Poke Disaster

Jon Jones agrees to fight Alex Pereira in the heavyweight division (via X)

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The UFC 321 main event bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane took place last night in Abu Dhabi. Beyond all expectations, the fight ended in an unfortunate no-contest as Aspinall got his eyes poked during the first round. Following the incident, both Alex Pereira and Jon Jones jumped into the conversation, planning to save the heavyweight division with a superfight.

Before the fight began, excitement was at an all-time high as both fighters vowed to deliver an unforgettable spectacle. However, the actual performance failed to meet expectations, leaving audiences frustrated and echoing the arena with loud boos. Afterward, Pereira, known for his electrifying fighting style, hinted intriguingly at his much-anticipated move toward the heavyweight division soon.

Let’s Make the heavyweight Division Great Again! 

Alex Pereira via Instagram 

Pereira has established himself as one of the most formidable and active competitors in the UFC’s modern era, achieving remarkable dominance. After conquering the middleweight division and earning the championship belt, he boldly transitioned upward, winning the light heavyweight belt. However, his momentum was briefly halted when he suffered a challenging defeat to Magomed Ankalaev. 

Demonstrating resilience, Pereira reclaimed his light heavyweight crown at UFC 320, defeating Ankalaev decisively. With restoration of his title and renewed confidence, ‘Poatan’ announced his ambitious intent to pursue heavyweight glory. 

The Brazilian superstar officially confirmed plans to face the former heavyweight champion Jon Jones at the White UFC House event. Last night, Jones also made his intentions clear and accepted the Brazilian’s call-out, making waves in the combat sports community. 

Alex, I’d be down to bring the highest skill level to the White House. I appreciate the respect you showed. Let’s dance.

Jon Jones via X 

Till now, Dana White hasn’t given the green light for Jones to make his UFC comeback after announcing his retirement earlier this year. However, given the promotional possibility and the hype, it won’t be surprising to see UFC go with that fight. Fans and analysts anticipate an electrifying showdown symbolizing the pinnacle of MMA excellence and global sporting prestige.

Jon Jones mocks Tom Aspinall following the eye poke incident at UFC 321

Tom Aspinall had to wait for over a year as the interim champion before being promoted to the UFC heavyweight champion position. During that waiting period, he repeatedly called out Jon Jones for a title unification bout, but it never took place. The veteran superstar decided to walk away from competition and retired before the showdown materialized, leaving fans endlessly debating. 

Tom Aspinall gets eye poked against Ciryl Gane
Tom Aspinall gets eye poked against Ciryl Gane (via X)

Many critics accused ‘Bones’ of deliberately avoiding the young and hungry challenger, though the legend appeared entirely unbothered. As the new reigning champion, Aspinall boldly promised to bring constant activity and energy back to the UFC heavyweight division. Determined to fulfill that pledge, he planned to kick things off by decisively defeating the dangerous contender Ciryl Gane.

At UFC 321, events didn’t unfold according to Aspinall’s expectations. After the disappointing end, he was clearly upset and expressed displeasure with the boos coming from the crowd. In the aftermath, Jon Jones took to Instagram and edited his profile picture to a duck wearing an eye patch. The subtle change served as a mocking message directed straight toward the frustrated UK champion.

Many fans speculated that Jones vs. Aspinall might have ended similarly, given ‘Bones’ is infamous for repeatedly causing eye pokes. Others criticized Aspinall, accusing him of quitting after sustaining early damage in the opening minutes, questioning his toughness and determination. Dana White shared a similar opinion, subtly suggesting that the champion’s actions were responsible for spoiling the fight.

White also praised Ciryl Gane, highlighting how impressive he looked, even though most fans considered him an underdog. The CEO confirmed that an immediate title rematch between Aspinall and Gane will be scheduled as soon as possible.

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