Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, has his sights set on a new challenge: Alex Pereira. After cementing his legacy in the light heavyweight division and making a triumphant move to heavyweight, Jones now seems intrigued by the idea of facing Pereira. The former middleweight champion-turned-light heavyweight powerhouse is known for his striking prowess and knockout ability.

Pereira presents a unique test for Jones, who thrives on taking on elite opponents. It seems that former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is eagerly waiting to see this particular clash next. However, there’s only one reason behind his wish to see these two legends take on each other.

Robert Whittaker shares why he wants to see Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones next

What makes Alex Pereira’s rise so remarkable is the speed at which he ascended the ranks. Despite his limited MMA experience, he demonstrated composure, adaptability, and a relentless will to win. After conquering the middleweight division, Pereira moved to light heavyweight, continuing to impress with his striking and evolving ground game.

However, has never faced anyone as elite as Jon Jones who has exceptional wrestling skills. This is what excites Whittaker about this particular match-up. While Pereira is definitely one of the most lethal strikers in the division, he has often been criticized for his ground game. If and when the fight happens, it will be interesting to see what ‘Poatan’ does when he is taken to deep waters by ‘Bones’.

In his conversation on the ‘MMArcade’ Podcast ‘The Reaper’ shared his honest opinion on the potential matchup and said, “I would love to see that fight so bad. Jones vs Pereira, dude, I would love to see that so bad. I would [love to see that fight over Aspinall] only because of how well Pereira is going, and no I don’t want to see Pereira fall but I want to see him go against a guy that has the wrestling caliber of Jones. Especially at heavyweight where Jones has even more strength. He was said to be strong as a light heavyweight.”  

Currently, there has been no announcement of the fight and fans are waiting for any news. Jones is a master of studying his opponents and developing a game plan. However, one key person in his corner has been Brandon Gibson who rates Alex Pereira very highly. In a recent interview, Gibson broke down the styles of both fighters and also picked his favorite for the clash.

Jon Jones’s style will be a problem for Alex Pereira feels Coach Gibson

Jon Jones is a name synonymous with dominance in the world of mixed martial arts. Since his debut in the UFC in 2008, Jones has shattered records, defeated legends, and cemented himself as one of the greatest fighters to ever step into the Octagon. Whether it’s landing spinning elbows, outwrestling Olympians, or strategically dismantling rivals, he always finds a way to win. With Jones focused on Pereira next, his team is confident that he can keep his winning momentum going.

During a recent interview, Coach Gibson praised the light heavyweight champion for his journey. While he does believe that ‘Poatan’ has a variety of skill sets, he said, “Pereira has such dynamite in his hands and with his kicks, incredible pressure, championship mentality,”.

“And to see what he’s accomplished and the streak he’s been on is something that has us excited to go and try to figure out and solve that puzzle. But Jon brings so many tools to the table I think it’s more challenging for another team and set of coaches to try to solve the riddle, the problem that is Jon Jones,”, continued Gibson. Pereira’s story is one of discipline, resilience, and a refusal to be defined by his past accomplishments. As he sets his sights on new challenges, his journey is a testament to his dedication to mastering every aspect of the fight game.

Will Alex Pereira get to test his skills out against Jon Jones? What will happen if they’re paired against each other? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.