Jon Jones has reminded Alex Pereira concerning the success he’s enjoyed against Brazilian fighters.
The previous dual-weight champion holds wins over Maurício ‘Shogun’ Rua, Lyoto Machida, Vitor Belfort, Glover Teixeira, and Thiago Santos.
Jon Jones hopes he’ll get the prospect so as to add a sixth Brazilian to their glittering resume this summer.
Each he and Alex Pereira are pushing to fight one another on the UFC White House event on June 14.
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Jon Jones responds to Alex Pereira’s callout
Alex Pereira recently revisited the tire shop he once worked at during a visit back home to Brazil.
‘Poatan’ used the occasion to send a message to Jon Jones and the UFC matchmakers.
“We’re here within the tire shop, chama,” Pereira said before panning to a tire marked with “Next Jones UFC.”
Jones quickly got wind of the callout and responded by sending a warning to the 205lb king.
“I beat numerous legends out of your country, my friend,” he said.
“I do know you’d like to avenge the boys, but you’d be a very good one so as to add to my list.
“Watch out what you would like for.”
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Dana White’s White House update
Dana White has had a difficulty with Jon Jones since he briefly retired in June 2025.
The UFC CEO thought he had struck a $30 million deal for Jones to fight Tom Aspinall.
‘Bones’ reneged on their agreement and backed out of the fight before changing his mind about retirement when the UFC White House card was announced.
Ever since, White has repeatedly insisted that Jones is not going to be a component of the unique event.
Nevertheless, the MMA mogul can’t hide his excitement a few potential matchup with Pereira.
“At 205lbs? That might be a fight,” White said during an interview last week.
But can I count on Jon Jones?
“Can’t have Jon Jones doing something bad or pulling out of the f—ing White House fight.”
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