Alex Pereira doubts he’ll be part of the UFC White House card in June, as matchmaking hasn’t started and other potential fights, like against Carlos Ulberg, are rumored for early 2026.
Alex Pereira isn’t too optimistic about snagging a spot on the UFC White House card this June. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s repeated assurances that matchmaking won’t kick off until February, Pereira seems convinced he’s out.
On Monday, Pereira shared an Instagram post with a photo alongside White. The caption? “Looks like the White House is a NO GO!!!” No further details, just a cloud of doubt.
Pereira’s been eyeing a showdown with Jon Jones at this historic event. It’s part of President Trump’s grand plan to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Jones, after a brief retirement, is eager to fight again. He passed on a bout with Tom Aspinall and now hopes to join the White House card. His interest in facing Pereira is clear, but his pleas seem unheard.
White’s cautious about booking Jones for such a high-profile event. Jones’ past issues, both inside and outside the cage, make him a risky choice.
For Pereira, missing out might mean a title fight before June. He reclaimed the 205-pound title with a stunning win over Magomed Ankalaev in October.
There’s buzz about Pereira facing Carlos Ulberg in early 2026. Ulberg’s on a hot streak, boasting nine consecutive wins against big names.
If that fight gets booked, it could explain why Pereira doubts his White House appearance in 2026.