Alex Pereira Won’t Train with Jon Jones Anymore

Alex Pereira has change of heart on training with fellow UFC champion Jon Jones
Alex Pereira won’t train with Jon Jones anytime soon – just in case. UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) previously expressed interest in sharing the mats with heavyweight champ Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), but has now changed his tune.
Alex Pereira Shrugs Off Training Possibilities With Jon Jones As UFC 313 Fight Draws Near
Alex Pereira has his first assignment of the year. He will be going up against Magomed Ankalaev. And even though the Russian has constantly issued warnings Pereira seems unfazed. Staying true to his focus, Poatan recently stated that he will not be treating Ankalaev any specially.
Alex Pereira performs dramatic U-Turn on Jon Jones training offer amid UFC super-fight ‘speculation’
The dominant Brazilian met with Jones at UFC 306 and offered for the pair to train together despite being called out multiple times by his two-weight world champion rival. However, in an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow in his role as Stake ambassador, he appeared to change his tune.
Ben Askren: Odds of UFC champ Jon Jones fighting again are 'less than 50 percent'
UFC CEO Dana White went from guaranteeing that Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) vs. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) happens in 2025, to being willing to move on if the fight doesn’t materialize – and Askren doesn’t think it will.
Alex Pereira Picks Oleksandr Usyk Over Jon Jones During An Interview
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is preparing for his title defense against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira, known for his striking, f
Alex Pereira eyes Jon Jones' record at UFC 313: The hurdles ‘Poatan' must clear to make history
Can Alex Pereira break Jon Jones’ historic UFC record at UFC 313? Explore the stakes, challenges, and legacy on the line in his clash with Magomed Ankalaev.
Alex Pereira Won’t Train with Jon Jones Anymore: “I wouldn’t want to”
Alex Pereira on Training with Jon Jones . In a recent interview with Bloody Elbow, Alex Pereira explained why he won’t train with the heavyweight champion. “To be honest, I do
Alex Pereira refusing to train with Jon Jones in huge UFC U-turn
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