Currently, there was loads of discuss a potential UFC superfight between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. This combat would go down as one of many greatest fights in UFC historical past, however Jones says that is unlikely.
That is as a result of UFC CEO Dana White is more likely to shut down the UFC.
“Pereira needs to combat me, however I do not suppose Dana White will enable that,” Jones mentioned at Crimson Nook MMA in Thailand, the place he’s filming a actuality present together with his UFC rival Daniel Cormier (by way of MMA Mania). “It will likely be fascinating to see what Hunnah needs.”
A possible Jones vs. Pereira combat has been mentioned as a potential addition to an upcoming UFC White Home card. It can most likely function a headliner.
Significance of Jones vs. Pereira
Jones is broadly thought of to be the best fighter in MMA historical past. His fame is due to his unbelievable run as UFC mild heavyweight champion. He was additionally the heavyweight champion for a time. He retired after his victory over Stipe Miocic in 2024, however was lured again by the significance of the deliberate White Home card.
Regardless of his accomplishments, Jones has a historical past of authorized troubles, failed drug exams and last-minute recreation cancellations. These points led Mr. White to counsel Mr. Jones was not dependable sufficient to be within the White Home playing cards, resulting in Mr. Jones’ current remarks.
Though Pereira hasn’t achieved as a lot as Jones, he has constructed an unbelievable legacy in his personal proper. A former Glory Kickboxing Champion, he’s at the moment a one-time reigning UFC Middleweight Champion and a two-time reigning Mild Heavyweight Champion. He has confronted elite competitors lately, defeating the likes of Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, Jiri Prochaska, Khalil Rountree Jr., Jan Vlahovic and Magomed Ankalaev.
