After the chaotic end of UFC 321, Jon Jones made sure his voice dominated the headlines. His reaction was sharp, calculated, and impossible to miss.
Controversy After No Contest Main Event
The UFC 321 heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended in a no contest. Aspinall could not continue after suffering a double eye poke. Hours later, fans and fighters argued over who was to blame. Some accused Gane of carelessness, while others suspected Aspinall wanted an exit from the fight.
Jones chose his side through mockery. He changed his social media profile photos to rubber ducks wearing eye patches. The move directly mocked Aspinall, who earlier this year waved a rubber duck at the camera during a London event. He had implied that Jones avoided a title fight negotiation that never materialized.
Jones Targets Pereira for UFC White House
Jones didn’t stop with the duck joke. Shortly after the UFC 321 main event, he reached out publicly to Alex Pereira. On X, formerly Twitter, Jones wrote that he would be “down to bring the highest skill level to the White House.” He thanked Pereira for his respect and added, “Let’s dance.”
Pereira had already hinted at interest in the fight. In a post on Instagram, he shook his head with a smirk while walking away from his TV after the UFC 321 conclusion. His caption addressed Jones directly, calling for the two to “make the heavyweight division great again.”
Both Fighters Take Aim at Aspinall
Both Jones and Pereira used the UFC 321 chaos to take subtle shots at Aspinall. Their reactions united them in criticism of the British champion’s misfortune. Jones’s posts implied weakness, while Pereira’s smirk showed quiet disdain.
Dana White Stands in the Way
Despite their enthusiasm, the fight faces a major obstacle. UFC CEO Dana White has repeatedly said he doesn’t want Jones to fight at the UFC White House card. He also has no plans for Pereira to move up to heavyweight.
For now, both stars can only wait. Jones has reignited rivalries, mocked a champion, and challenged another — all in one weekend. Whether any of it leads to a fight remains up to White.
