What happens when two of the most dangerous fighters on the planet meet? At UFC 306, the fans witnessed an electrifying moment when Jon Jones came face-to-face with Alex Pereira. A photo of the two titans standing together sent the MMA world into a frenzy, with fans and fighters alike lighting up social media.

UFC CEO Dana White recently announced in an interview with Complex Sports that ‘Bones’ will be back in action at UFC 309 on November 16. His opponent? The former heavyweight king, Stipe Miocic. Their fight was originally supposed to happen at UFC 295 in 2023, but due to a pectoral tendon tear suffered by Jones, it’s taken almost a year for them to get a new date for this matchup.

Meanwhile Pereira has been scheduled to defend his light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307 in October against Khalil Rountree Jr. But their photo together at ‘The Sphere’ has caused the internet to explode with comparisons of size between the two champions and a debate about how a matchup between them would go.

Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say.

Fans left in disbelief as Alex Pereira and Jon Jones UFC 306 encounter raises questions about potential showdown

Fans pointed out that it appears that the time off and return from injury has seemingly led to Jon Jones dropping a significant amount of weight. ‘Bones’ had bulked up considerably for his move up to heavyweight, but with the Miocic fight on the horizon, could this perceived drop in weight be a part of his strategy?

“Jon Jones looks like he is back to fighting at 205”

Some fans humorously brought up Dana White’s passionate defense of Jon Jones’s P4P status as they wanted to know what would happen if the two went one-on-one in a closed room.

“what would happen if they walk into a room”

Dillon Danis also chimed in by adding that he believes ‘Poatan’ looks considerably ‘bigger’ than Jon Jones. While both men are 6’4 according to information available online, the difference is in their reach as Jones measures in at a whopping 84.5’ inches compared to 79’ inches for Pereira.

“@dillondanis: Alex is bigger than Jon”

Others pointed out that it looks like ‘Bones’ isn’t too keen on the matchup. However, in the past, Jones had confessed on X that, “The most massive fight the UFC could make. Give Alex a chance to avenge all those great Brazilian champions I’ve defeated”. So, will we see them clash inside the Octagon sometime in the future? What do you think?

“Jones knows he don’t want that smoke let’s be honest”

One fan joked that Pereira must have a “genetic condition” because no matter who he stands next to, he never looks small. And let’s be honest—standing next to Jon Jones, a man who has towered over his opponents for years, is no easy feat.

“Bro gotta have a genetic condition that doesn’t allow him to look small next to any human being”

To wrap things up, the buzz around Jon Jones and Alex Pereira meeting face-to-face has set the MMA world on fire, sparking debates and excitement. Fans can’t help but wonder: could this be the next super-fight in the making? With Jones preparing for his heavyweight clash against Stipe Miocic and Pereira defending his light-heavyweight crown, the timing might not be right—yet. But the comparisons, the chatter, and the undeniable presence of these two giants hint at something bigger. Could their photo at UFC 306 be the beginning of an inevitable showdown? Let us know what you think in the comments below!