This year, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira shocked the MMA world after his dominant title defense against former champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. In a post-fight interview, Pereira hinted at an even bigger challenge, declaring, “I think a move to heavyweight is in my future.” The statement sent waves through the division, with many fans immediately dreaming of a super fight between Pereira and the reigning heavyweight king, Jon Jones.

However, despite the buzz, UFC President Dana White and his team never made the fight a reality, leaving fans disappointed. While it seems we won’t get to see these two warriors face off in the Octagon, the question remains: what if they trained together? Could they push each other to new heights? Let’s explore how these two champions might benefit from working side by side.

Michael Bisping appreciates the idea of Alex Pereira training with Jon Jones

Jon Jones once claimed that his fight with Alex Pereira would definitely be the biggest fight in MMA. However, ‘Bones’ has now declared that his fight at UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic might just be his last. Pereira, now uncertain whether he could ever face Jones in his career, wants to share the training experience with him. Pereira, through an interpreter, told Full Send MMA, “I don’t know if I’ll be able to share the cage with him, but at least I want to get the experience of training with him.”

The idea of Pereira and Jones training together has caught the attention of many, including Michael Bisping. The former UFC champion feels that Poatan will benefit a lot from training with Jones. Despite being a dominant champion, Pereira has often been criticized for his wrestling skills or lack thereof. Who better than Jon Jones to help improve his ground game? Bisping pointed it out in his YouTube video and said, “But what I am saying is Pereira is going to know all kinds of stuff. And how Jon Jones can help Alex Pereira. Well, we all know the wrestling isn’t the best.”

Pereira is currently busy preparing himself for his fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. While speaking to Full Send MMA, he made it clear that he would like to train with him after the fight. But will Pereira only benefit from training with Jones? The Brazilian has his own set of skill set, which Bisping feels can help the heavyweight champion too.

Michael Bisping feels Alex Pereira will help Jon Jones improve his striking

Jon Jones, in his illustrious career, has defeated some of the elite fighters in the UFC. However, striking has never been his biggest asset. If we closely follow his fights, Jones is basically a master in setting up his opponents with his measured wrestling moves. Adding striking to his game will only make him unbeatable inside the Octagon, according to Michael Bisping. Bisping, in his YouTube video, pointed out how Pereira could help him improve his striking technique.

Pereira’s knockout power is second to none in the UFC, and Jones can definitely learn from the best in the business, feels Bisping. He said, “He’s not known for having devastating punching power, kicking power, or kneeing power. He’s known for having meticulous game plans and executing them perfectly. Maybe training with Alex Pereira could show him a few tips, a few little tricks. Pereira could teach him how to generate more power and point out when he’s doing wrong.” Bisping is indeed right, as Pereira, in his last two fights, decimated his opponents with his brutal striking power.

So, what do you feel about Michael Bisping’s claims? Will the pair benefit each other by training together? Let us know about your thoughts in the comments below.