Ah yes, Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones; the bout that the fight community might have gotten if Tom Aspinall wasn’t on the horizon. We know the story very well, Jones refused to entertain Aspinall for the longest time, citing that the fight does nothing for his legacy. Instead, he wanted Alex Pereira in a super fight in what he labeled as his “red p—y night”. Despite Jones warming up to the idea of fighting Aspinall for “f— you money”, it’s no secret that he would rather chase Alex Pereira for a “fun fight”. But what did UFC CEO think about Jones plans for a super fight?

Well, Dana White poured cold water on the possibility late last year, citing the size difference between the two fighters. “No f—ing way,” White stated, dismissing the matchup and calling ‘Bones’ “too big” for Alex Pereira. Despite White’s skepticism, the fight continues to excite fans, including YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar Logan Paul.

Speaking on his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Paul first took aim at Gervonta Davis, issuing a bold warning: “I don’t give a f–k how good you are…I would f**ing kill Gervonta.” Following that fiery statement, Paul revealed his admiration for Alex Pereira when rapper and singer T.I. asked, “Who’s your favorite fighter? Like, who do you respect right now?” Without hesitation, Paul named ‘Poatan’ as his top choice.

As the conversation continued, he shared his excitement about a potential showdown between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. Expressing his enthusiasm, Logan Paul stated, “I’ve been following UFC forever, and there comes a point in some fighters’ careers where they look genuinely unbeatable. He’s at that level. I think he could become the first three-division champion in history, which is f*cking crazy. There have been only a few two-division champions, but moving up three weight classes? Bro, that’s like a 40-pound difference. You’re that good. I think he could do it… That fight—Pereira vs. Jones at heavyweight—would be insane.”

The size difference isn’t the only hurdle keeping a ‘Bones’ vs. ‘Poatan’ fight from happening. Remember Tom Aspinall? Yeah, UFC President Dana White hasn’t forgotten his heavyweight interim champ. White has been firm on the matter, stating that ‘Bones’ must first take on Aspinall before any discussions about an Alex Pereira fight can happen. Laying down the conditions, White said, “If he beats Tom Aspinall, then yes, I would do the Alex Pereira fight.”

What’s the current status of Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones at heavyweight?

If you think Jon Jones is the only champion facing pressure to defend his title against a dangerous challenger, think again. Alex Pereira is also under immense scrutiny as he prepares to face what many consider his toughest test yet—Dagestani powerhouse Magomed Ankalaev. Riding the best streak of his career, Ankalaev has emerged as a formidable threat, making his showdown with ‘Poatan’ at UFC 313 on March 8 in Las Vegas one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the light heavyweight division.

At the same time, speculation is growing around a potential heavyweight title unification fight between Jon Jones and interim champion Tom Aspinall this summer. If that fight comes to fruition, it could clear the final hurdle standing in the way of a blockbuster heavyweight clash between  ‘Bones’ and Alex Pereira.

Despite the mutual respect between the two champions, Pereira remains laser-focused on his ambition to move up to heavyweight. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show last month, he addressed Jones’ continued callouts: “I think it’s about the momentum and also the risk. There’s a risk in fighting Aspinall. No one’s going to win from there—it’s another title fight for Jones, right? But fighting [me] is a much bigger achievement. So I think it’s the weight of the fight, right? He says he can beat everybody, and it’s a bigger fight.”

What’s your take on the potential heavyweight showdown between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones? Will Dana White give fans the bout they are craving, or does the ‘Bones’ vs. Tom Aspinall title unification bout hold more significance? Share your thoughts below!