Few things excite fans more than the prospect of a super fight between two dominant champions. Recently, whispers of a potential clash between heavyweight king Jon Jones and light heavyweight sensation Alex Pereira have been circulating through the MMA community. However, UFC CEO Dana White has stepped in to pour some cold water on these fiery expectations.
White addressed the swirling rumors in a recent interview on the Pat MacAfee show. The UFC CEO revealed that even though the potential fight has great hype, it probably will never come to fruition. He answered the burning question with a simple answer.
“No. See, that was easy. That was quick,” said White.
The idea of Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, facing off against the hard-hitting Pereira, has captured the imagination of fight fans worldwide. It’s a matchup that promises fireworks, with Jones’ unparalleled fight with IQ and wrestling prowess pitted against Pereira’s devastating knockout power.
For now, though, it seems that both Jones and Pereira have their hands full in their respective divisions. Jones is expected to defend his heavyweight title against former champion Stipe Miocic. Meanwhile, Pereira is not set to fight anyone but will probably defend his title again soon.
Dana White Reveals Joe Rogan’s Insistence On Making Alex Pereira Vs. Jon Jones
Fight fans are always on the lookout for the next big matchup. But who would have thought that one of the most intriguing potential bouts would come from the mind of a comedian-turned-commentator? According to UFC CEO, none other than Joe Rogan has been persistently advocating for a super fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira.
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During a recent appearance on “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” White shed light on this unexpected development. The UFC boss admitted that Rogan pushed him hard to make that fight a reality.
“It’s a possibility. Rogan is pushing me right now to make that fight,” White stated.
The proposed bout would put two of the UFC’s most accomplished champions against each other. Fight fans just can’t help but get excited about the prospect of such a monumental clash. It’s the kind of matchup that gets debated in bars and gyms across the world. And while Dana White may not be fully convinced yet, the fact that he is even entertaining the idea shows the power of this matchup.
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