Jon Jones, who is expected to return later this year in a title showdown with former champion Stipe Miocic (current heavyweight champion), is set to win a stunning showdown with current light heavyweight kingpin Alex Pereira. He is considering the possibility of defending his title.
Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight titleholder and current heavyweight champion, has been out of action since his first-round guillotine choke submission win over Cyrille Gane at UFC 285 last March.
Pereira, a Sao Paulo native and undisputed former middleweight gold medalist, successfully defended his 205-pound title at UFC 300 last month, defeating the returning Jamahal Hill with a first-round knockout.
Rochester, who was expected to return to the Octagon to face Miocic after Jones failed last November with a torn pectoral tendon, was heavily pursued by interim gold holder Tom Aspinall. But it was no use.
Jon Jones picks a fight with Alex Pereira
And overnight, Jones appeared intrigued by the prospect of facing Pereira in the future, describing the pairing as a “legendary” match and harshly praising the Sao Paulo striker.
“That's a bad guy,” Jon Jones said of Alex Pereira. formal X account.
“If Alex P were to become heavyweight champion, would you consider him the GOAT?” Jon Jones posted. “Being back in the gym has changed my mindset. A fight with Stipe could probably be the biggest move I can make next. This murderer has already defeated many champions, and he's like no other in the world. Already considered a legend by millions of people. This could be the biggest fight in the UFC. Give Alex a chance to get revenge on all the great Brazilian champions I have defeated. ”
Jon Jones posted about his fight with Alex Pereira: “It's going to be absolutely massive.” “A guy with a chance to be a three-division champion and a GOAT vs. a real GOAT. Same age but different strengths. No one disputes that it will be the biggest fight in MMA history, and there will never be a fight that generates a paycheck like this.” No. Marketing is crazy.”
“Actually, do you think my fight with Tom will be bigger than Alex and I's conflict?” Jones posted. “Tom only matters in Britain, newsflash. Pereira is one of the most divisive figures in the sport. Tom is a candidate who won the belt from another candidate. We are Madison Square. – Had to save the main event at the Garden. I'm thinking about the dollar signs, the legacy, the big picture here. Literally not what the English fans want to see. I just went through this.”
Who will win the dream of the future? Fight: Jon Jones or Alex Pereira?
