Meeting between Jon Jones e Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Back in action and determined to perform once again in the octagon, Jon Jones spoke out last Saturday (25) and gave a positive sign to Alex Poatán, after the Brazilian challenged him to UFC Casa Branca in July 2026. At 38 years old, the American seeks to add his 29th victim to his professional record.
Even though he's nearing two years of inactivity when he potentially faces Poatan at the unprecedented event, Jones continues to command confidence and respect from fighters due to his success against opponents. A victim of 'Bones' power, Rampage Jackson didn't hesitate to predict that the Brazilian will have great difficulty facing the veteran.
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"I don't think there's anyone who can really defeat us." Jon Jones. Jon Jones He is very intelligent in his decisions about who he fights and who his opponents are. I don't think he was worried about... Tom aspinall"Just as everyone thought. He knows what kind of fight he'll have against Alex Pereira. He's not going to stand there and exchange punches with him. He doesn't care about entertainment, he only cares about his legacy," he declared. Rampage on the podcast JAXXON.
Known for his ability to blend strategies during fights, whether maintaining a stand-up fight or seeking the ground game, Jones has won two of his last five fights by stoppage. In his last appearance, the fighter defended his heavyweight title with a knockout. Stipe Miocic with a spinning kick to the ribs.
Despite the scenario pointing towards a duel between the legends of the sport, Dana White has not yet officially commented on the chances of accepting to call them up for UFC White House. In past interviews, the president expressed discomfort at having Jones for such an important date, fearing that his compatriot would cancel the commitment at the last minute.
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