The UFC two-weight champion isn’t shy of letting the world know of his accolades whenever his integrity is brought into question. Furthermore, it’s observed that ‘Bones’ doesn’t take kindly to the limelight being taken away from him, as seen when he seemed visibly irked with the MMA community putting Khabib Nurmagomedov in the P4P discussion following his retirement fight. Jones just wouldn’t let ‘The Eagle’ have his moment, without consideration for the fact that the former lightweight champion had then recently lost his father.

While Jones tried to add another feather to his cap on social media, what he likely intended as a motivational post turned into a flurry of community notes and fan corrections, putting him in an awkward spot. The twist? Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, holds the achievement ‘Bones’ tried to claim and fans were quick to remind him of the truth!

Jon Jones checked by fans on social media after claiming “oldest champion” status over Alex Pereira

In a recent post on X, Jon Jones stated, “In 2011, I became the youngest champion in UFC history. Today, I’m proud to stand as the oldest champion on the roster… Age is just a number when your mind and spirit stay sharp.” While there’s no denying Jon Jones’s status as the youngest-ever UFC champion, a feat he accomplished against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC 128 via TKO. The oldest champion, however? Well, here’s where things get interesting. Fans quickly pointed out that Alex Pereira, not Jones, is the oldest active UFC champion.

‘Poatan’, born on July 7, 1987, is 12 days older than ‘Bones’, who was born on July 19, 1987. For those keeping score, the math doesn’t lie and X users wasted no time adding a community note beneath Jon Jones’s post, clarifying the error. The reactions on social media were as sharp as a Pereira left hook.

Some fans couldn’t resist poking fun at Jon Jones’s oversight as they pointed out, “You do know you’re younger than Alex Pereira right?”. One user commented on Jones’ appetite for older fighters, warning users not to disclose that he’s younger than the light heavyweight champion, “Guys don’t tell him Alex is older than him, cause then he’ll 100% wanna fight him next. pls stop”.

One user alluded to Jones’ infamous undesirable habit as being the reason for his longevity, “Little bit of c*ke goes a lot way kids”. One user took this opportunity to accuse Jones of ducking Tom Aspinall when Jones himself won the title as the youngest to ever do it against a significantly older opponent in Shogun – “You became the youngest champion in UFC history because a legend agreed to fight a young rising star.” Another user suggested that Jones would be able to redeem himself with the Tom Aspinall fight – “I’ll be so proud of you when you fight Tom!”

For ‘Poatan’s supporters, this wasn’t just about numbers; it was a moment to celebrate the Brazilian’s unique legacy. With championships in two UFC divisions and numerous accolades in kickboxing, Alex Pereira’s resume is also a masterclass in versatility and dominance. But one achievement ‘Bones’ can add to his already illustrious career is a possible win over Tom Aspinall. According to a UFC commentator, some signs hint at the highly anticipated heavyweight clash becoming a reality!

Jones vs Tom Aspinall ‘is going to happen’ claims Jon Anik  

After UFC 309, the whispers of Jon Jones retiring with a win over Stipe Miocic have seemingly faded. With a spectacular third-round TKO victory secured, the talks of ‘Bones’ possibly hanging up the gloves have been replaced by roaring speculation about a potential super fight with interim champion, Tom Aspinall.

According to veteran UFC commentator Jon Anik, in a recent conversation with MMA Junkie, seemed inclined towards the Jones-Aspinall bout happening – “I have no inside information. I truly don’t. You can call it informed speculation… But I do believe that fight (Jones vs Aspinall) is going to happen, and I think what was most telling was just the way Jon Jones handled his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.”

Aspinall, with his natural heavyweight frame and explosive style, represents the ultimate challenge for the arguable MMA GOAT. And while some wondered if Jones might opt for a fight against light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira, Anik was quick to shut down the idea as he stated, “Even though Jon Jones isn’t the natural heavyweight in [a] body that Tom Aspinall is, he’s not going to fight Alex Pereira right now. He’s going to fight Tom Aspinall.”

To wrap things up, the social media slip may have highlighted Pereira’s impressive achievements, but it also reignited the conversation surrounding Jon Jones’s future. With whispers of retirement fading and the prospect of a heavyweight unification bout against Tom Aspinall gaining momentum, Jones seems poised to chase even more glory. Will this potential clash with Aspinall solidify his claim as the greatest of all time? Or will it pave the way for a new heavyweight king? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!