“Be Careful What You Wish For” – Jon Jones Vows to Put Alex Pereira to List of Brazilian ‘Victims’

UFC legend Jon Jones warns Alex Pereira of his record over Brazilian fighters after the UFC light heavyweight champion takes a sly jibe.

“Be Careful What You Wish For” – Jon Jones Vows to Put Alex Pereira to List of Brazilian ‘Victims’

Jon Jones responds to Alex Pereira's callout (via MMA Mania, Yahoo Sports)

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Jon Jones is widely regarded as one of the most intimidating fighters in UFC history. Standing at 6-foot-4, he developed one of the most balanced and creative fighting styles ever seen in the Octagon. Jones also built a fearsome persona against his rivals that amplified his dominance. That presence resurfaced recently when Jones warned UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira after he called him out.

Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 320 with a knockout win over Magomed Ankalaev, becoming a two-time champion. The victory quickly sparked talk of a potential super-fight. Pereira considered calling out Jones inside the Octagon but chose not to. Instead, ‘Poatan’ honored his late brother Arthur Jones, who passed away a day earlier, and later signaled interest in facing Jones.

While their interactions afterward remained respectful, Pereira recently escalated the narrative with a symbolic gesture. He posted a video from the tire shop where he worked before MMA, a setting closely tied to his rise. The clip showed Jones’ name written on a tire, while Pereira’s name appeared on the hammer used to strike it. The post drew a response from Jones, who reminded Pereira of statistics tied to his nationality.

I’ve beat a lot of legends from your country, my friend. I know you’d love to avenge the boys, but boy, would you be a good one to add to my list. Be careful what you wish for. Chama.

Jon Jones via X

‘Bones’ has a long history of facing Brazilian fighters at the highest level of the UFC. His resume includes victories over legends such as Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua, and Vitor Belfort during his light heavyweight reign. He also defeated rising contenders like Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos in title fights. Those wins helped establish Jones’ dominance across multiple eras against elite Brazilians.

Jones is now retired from active MMA competition after concluding his career as UFC heavyweight champion. Even before his retirement, discussions had already emerged about a potential matchup between Jones and Pereira during Jones’s heavyweight title reign. The fight was viewed as a rare cross-division super bout with major appeal. However, despite the interest, the matchup never materialized.

As the proposed UFC White House event continues to draw closer, both Jon Jones and Alex Pereira have expressed interest in competing on the historic card. The potential matchup has been framed as a legacy-defining opportunity given the scale of the event. However, despite their public willingness, neither fighter has shown confidence that the UFC will approve or schedule them for the card.

Jon Jones praises Islam Makhachev’s dominance in the UFC

Islam Makhachev has established dominance in the UFC and firmly positioned himself among the sport’s elite. He became the 11th two-division champion in UFC history, adding to his growing legacy. Makhachev is also tied with Anderson Silva for the longest win streak in UFC history at 16 straight victories. His authority peaked at UFC 322, where he dismantled Jack Della Maddalena to win the welterweight title.

Jon Jones praises Islam Makhachev
Jon Jones praises Islam Makhachev (via MMA Fighting)

Makhachev has previously been at odds with Jon Jones amid ongoing pound-for-pound debates during his lightweight title reign. The discussion intensified as Jones held championship status in a higher weight class, keeping both fighters central to P4P comparisons. That backdrop set the stage for Jones’ recent public comments acknowledging the Dagestani champion’s achievements.

The recent exchange highlights how Islam Makhachev’s sustained success has shifted perceptions at the highest level of the sport. With historic achievements across two divisions, his standing is now measured alongside the most accomplished champions in UFC history. Recognition from a figure like Jon Jones reflects the impact of Makhachev’s dominance beyond rankings or divisions.

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