What Jon Jones is now saying about a potential blockbuster showdown with Alex Pereira

After Pereira called out Jones following his win over Magomed Ankalaev, Joe Rogan went as far as calling it one of the biggest fights ever, and many fans agreed.

The timing felt right for the UFC to take advantage of the buzz and book the match-up. And when White announced a card at the White House, many thought that would be where it happened.

Pereira has since said he has talked with the UFC about fighting on June 14th but does not expect to be on the card.

While neither side has fully confirmed anything, Jones told Red Corner MMA that White does not seem all that interested in making it happen anytime soon.

“Pereira wants to fight me but I don’t think Dana White’s gonna allow that to happen,” Jones said. “It’ll be interesting to see what Dana wants.”

The primary issue, at this juncture, is that ‘Bones’ is no longer the heavyweight champion. Therefore, it is illogical for the Brazilian to move up to heavyweight without a title fight awaiting him.

Since then, Pereira and Ciryl Gane have been linked with a fight for an interim heavyweight title due to Aspinall’s injury.

Aspinall recently addressed that buzz, appearing unconcerned about the possibility of an interim title fight.

What is next for Jon Jones if the Pereira fight falls through?

UFC fans have not given up hope of a future heavyweight title fight between Jones and Aspinall, even after everything that has gone on between them.

But in recent months, the 38-year-old has made it pretty clear that his only real interest is a super fight against ‘Poatan’.