In a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s Nolan King, Alex Pereira responded to Jon Jones’s unexpected callout for a potential future clash in the UFC heavyweight division. Pereira admitted being taken by surprise by Jones’s tweets, especially after initially discussing moving up to heavyweight for an upcoming fight.
Despite the suddenness of Jones’s callout, Pereira expressed his openness to the idea, emphasizing his eagerness to fight and acknowledging that such a matchup would draw significant attention.
While Pereira was briefly rumored to be in contention for a fight against Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title, it appears that both fighters are now headed in different directions as the UFC explores other options. Aspinall is still scheduled to return at UFC 304, indicating that Pereira’s immediate future in the heavyweight division remains uncertain.
Pereira’s journey to becoming a two-division UFC champion has been remarkable, achieving the feat in record time following a successful transition from Glory Kickboxing to MMA. With an impressive 3-0 record since moving to the light heavyweight division full-time, Pereira has solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC.
However, before any potential matchup with Pereira can materialize, Jon Jones must first focus on his recovery from an injury sustained prior to UFC 295. Once Jones is back in action, he will likely face former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in a highly anticipated bout. If Jones emerges victorious, a showdown with Pereira could indeed become a compelling possibility, offering fans an intriguing clash between two formidable fighters in the heavyweight division.
