Legends like Conor McGregor and Brock Lesnar, who globalized the promotion, have shaped UFC into what it is today. However, Jon Jones stands out as one of the greatest, earning a place in UFC history with his dominance in the cage. Recently, after Jones called himself the oldest champion and mentioned Alex Pereira as the oldest contender, fans couldn’t help but react. Their hilarious responses flooded social media, turning Jones’ claim into a viral moment.
On X, Jones shared that in 2011, he became the youngest champion in UFC history and now proudly stands as the oldest champion on the roster. He said age is just a number when your mind and spirit stay sharp. However, fans quickly pointed out that Pereira is actually the oldest. This led to a flood of reactions, with fans jumping in to share their hilarious takes on the mix-up.
One fan joked that Dana White might convince Alex Pereira to legally change his name, especially after the UFC boss declared Jones his all-time favorite fighter.
Dana's about to get Alex to change his birth certificate.
— TeslaSkyz (@TeslaSkyz) November 27, 2024
One fan believes people have made hating Jon Jones a trend.
Damn hating on Jones really is the trend now smh
— CALLMEFANTA (@ITSDAFANTA) November 27, 2024
One fan pointed out and laughed that Pereira is 12 days older.
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Lmao 12 days older
— DeMelly (@demelly) November 27, 2024
Another fan suggested that soon there might be news of a fighter removed: Pereira.
❌Fighter removed : poatan
— Realrampage (@evil_rampage) November 27, 2024
Meanwhile, one fan said Jones is the oldest fighter on the roster regarding fighting age.
Fight age wise Jones the oldest
— Nima (@Nima9923) November 27, 2024
Jon Jones Kick-Off Negotiations for UFC Showdown
Jones took the heavyweight title at UFC 309 with a third-round TKO over Stipe Miocic. After the win, White pushed for a title fight with interim champion Tom Aspinall. But Jones recently revealed he’s in talks for a 2025 return. He’s back in the gym, feeling great, and his team is all in, ready for whatever opportunity comes his way.
Speaking to The Schmo, the heavyweight champion shared an update on his future and said: “Right now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations. We’re in talks to see what happens next. I’m back in the gym. I’m training. I feel really great. The team’s support, they’re right behind me. And we’ll just be ready for whatever opportunity comes our way.”
It’ll definitely be interesting to see who Jones faces next, with two major matchups on the table—one against Alex Pereira and the other against Tom Aspinall. Fans are eager to see who he’ll return to the octagon with.
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