Joe Rogan suggests creating a new belt for the fight between Jon Jones and Alex Poatan.

Meeting between Jon Jones and Alex Poatan at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Currently the most popular name in the UFC and aiming to test himself in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), Alex Poatan is one of the fighters associated with the highly anticipated Ultimate card at the White House this June. While there is speculation about a fight for an unprecedented third belt, another much-debated possibility is a confrontation between the Brazilian and Jon Jones , as Joe Rogan has stated.

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Although Poatan himself has previously questioned his participation in the United States Independence Day celebrations, the broadcaster brought up the subject again during the latest edition of 'The Joe Rogan Experience', the world's largest podcast . He believes the fight deserves the creation of a new title, even if it's not the main one.

“They should do an event with Alex Pereira and him ( Jon Jones ) at the White House. A heavyweight version of the BMF belt, you know what I’m saying?” Rogan said in a conversation with wrestler Gable Stevenson.

Joe Rogan poses next to Alex Poatan . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Beating Jones is more important than the belt, says Rogan.

Jones and Poatan at an event in the USA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/homeoffight

However, Joe also made it clear that the fight would be invaluable to the Brazilian even without a title at stake. According to him, the possibility of beating Jon Jones makes the duel much more valuable than "just" winning a belt.

“The belt means absolutely nothing when it comes to Jon Jones . There are so many fighters who could do that, they could simply give up the belts, abandon them. In the end, it all comes down to the fighter. Everyone knows who Jon is, everyone knows what Jon does. People will pay – you don't need a belt,” said the commentator.

Joe Rogan believes Jon Jones is bigger than any belt and doesn't need a title for fans to care 🏆🏆

"The belt doesn't mean jackshit when it's Jon Jones . There's so many fighters could do that, they could just step away from the belts, abandon the belts. It's really just about… pic.twitter.com/D7EOnWgt40

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 2, 2026

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