Alex Pereira is eyeing a superfight against Jon Jones, widely considered one of the greatest UFC fighters in history. Following his spectacular knockout victory at UFC 320 last Saturday, `Poatan` publicly challenged Jones for a high-profile bout in 2026.
Pereira headlined the event at Las Vegas` T-Mobile Arena, where he delivered a stunning knockout against Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds, avenging an earlier loss to the Dagestani fighter. Instead of defending his light heavyweight title in his second reign, Pereira is now focused on securing a superfight in the heavyweight division.
Jon Jones Emerges as Significant Favorite for Potential Bout Against Alex Pereira
Jon Jones, aiming for a comeback next year after a brief retirement, has proposed a fight at the White House, aligning with a national celebration. While this suggestion initially fueled speculation about a showdown with Tom Aspinall, Pereira explicitly expressed his desire to face Jones in Washington D.C., should UFC president Dana White reconsider the White House venue.
If this highly anticipated matchup materializes on June 14, 2026, `Poatan` is projected to be a considerable underdog. Following UFC 320, initial betting odds established Jones as a strong -285 favorite, with Pereira opening at +210 for the prospective clash. It`s noteworthy that since 2020, Jon Jones has only had two heavyweight bouts, securing decisive victories over Ciryl Gane and Stipe Miocic.
Fans Divided Over Jon Jones` Favoritism Against Alex Pereira in Opening Odds
The initial odds for a Jones vs. Pereira superfight sparked immediate and varied reactions from fans, with many expressing surprise at the two-time light heavyweight champion being pegged as a significant underdog.
Fans Supporting Alex Pereira:
- “I’m sorry but I’m taking ‘Poatan’ at these odds. Jon Jones is well past his prime and looked like a slower, out of shape version when he fought Miocic.”
- “How can people not understand that Jon is a shell of what he once was now. ‘Poatan’ sleeps him.”
- “House on Pereira.”
- “I’m going to bet all my savings on Alex and I’ll make the easiest money of my life.”
- “Same odds against (Ankalaev). Give me Chama.”
- “More free money on Pereira. I’ll take it.”
- “That’s insane lol. What could Jon possibly do to Alex?”
Conversely, `Bones` also boasts a strong base of unwavering supporters.
Fans Supporting Jon Jones:
- “Jones by (round two) submission.”
- “Jones finishes him inside of the first round.”
- “Pereira has no chance at heavyweight.”
- “Sorry but if Jones wants to hold Alex down for 5 rounds, he easily could.”
- “It really should be larger gap as much as I hate to say it.”
- “That’s cheap… I’ll take Jon all day.”