Jon Jones, a retired UFC legend, has expressed interest in making a comeback to challenge Alex Pereira at UFC White House. However, the proposed matchup faces several obstacles.
Jesse Holland, a long-standing MMA journalist, reported that Jones is open to moving up to the heavyweight division to face Pereira, who is two weight classes below him. Unfortunately, UFC CEO Dana White has expressed uncertainty about the matchup due to Jones' retirement status.
Chael Sonnen, a former opponent of Jones, suggested a potential solution to this issue. Sonnen proposed that Jones could offer to fight Pereira at light heavyweight and even secure a world title for the bout. According to Sonnen, this would significantly alter the conversation surrounding the proposed matchup.
However, some experts believe that the matchup may not be a fair one, regardless of weight class. Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown stated that Pereira would face a significant disadvantage against Jones in terms of wrestling abilities. Brown also questioned the motivation behind making such a mismatch, raising the debate about whether UFC prioritizes entertainment or competitive fairness.
Despite these concerns, UFC White House is expected to start constructing its fight card in February. The decision to include Jones and Pereira in the lineup remains to be seen.
What are your thoughts on this potential matchup? Is it a fair fight, or is it more about entertainment value? Share your opinions in the comments below.
