Jon Jones e Alex Poatán They are UFC champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
Jon Jones He demonstrated caution when speaking about a possible confrontation against Alex PoatánAfter the Brazilian regained the light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) belt in UFC 320 And having publicly expressed his desire to move up to face 'Bones' in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), the former champion even showed himself open to the idea. However, according to the American, the realization of the duel still depends on a decisive factor: Dana White's approval.
In an interview with the Red Corner MMA website, Jones explained that, despite Poatan's interest in the fight, he doesn't believe the UFC president will authorize it at this time, emphasizing that the final decision rests with Dana White and that it will be crucial to see which path the executive intends to take.
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“Pereira wants to fight me, but I don’t think Dana White will allow that to happen. It will be interesting to see what Dana wants,” he said. Jon Jones.
What is Alex Poatan's next fight?
Poatan faces his opponent before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Although the desire to Alex Poatán whether to face Jon Jones The Brazilian fighter still doesn't have a defined opponent for his return to the octagon. Among fans, besides 'Bones', two other scenarios appear as the most discussed: a duel with Cyryl Gane for the interim belt in the category, since there is no scheduled return of Tom aspinall, or a confrontation in front of Carlos Ulbergin the middleweight category.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reignite their historic rivalry as coaches on an MMA reality show.
D. Cormier (left) and J. Jones (right) facing off for a fight in 2016.
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While there is still no confrontation against Alex Poatán definite, Jon Jones comes closer again From an old rival. The former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) champion, the American has been announced as one of the coaches for the new season of the reality show ALF MMA, where he will share the spotlight with... Daniel Cormier and will reignite one of the greatest rivalries in the organization's history.
Known as the 'Russian Ultimate Fighter', ALF MMA brings together aspiring professional MMA fighters who live and train together in pursuit of a contract in the sport. Previous seasons have featured big names such as... Khamzat Shimaev, Arman Tsarukyan, Petr yan, aljamain sterling, Jorge masvidal, Nate diaz and himself Jon Jones.
Now confirmed as a coach again, Jones will have Cormier as his direct opponent on the reality show, reviving the rivalry that marked the UFC after the two faced each other twice inside the octagon.
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