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2 clusters · 5 sources · 27 days · First seen 29 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Jon Jones comments on Alex Pereira UFC matchup

Entities: Ciryl Gane · Alex Pereira · Jon Jones · Khamzat Chimaev · Stipe Miocic

Overview

In early July, former two‑division champion Jon Jones publicly defended a video featuring Alex Pereira and expressed support for Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 329. By the end of the month, Jones gave a more detailed interview, stating his own physical strength would be “too much” for Pereira, labeling the Brazilian light‑heavyweight champion “not a big‑big boy” and criticizing his wrestling as lagging behind heavyweight standards. He also noted his own age and past partying habits while maintaining confidence in his abilities.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Jon Jones believes his physical strength would be too much for Alex Pereira. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))
[● 2 SOURCES] Jon Jones says Alex Pereira is “not a big, big boy”. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))
[● 2 SOURCES] Jon Jones claims he could submit Pereira quickly if taken to the ground. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jon Jones says he used to party before his title fights and still won. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jon Jones praises Khamzat Chimaev as able to beat anyone with the right mindset. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jon Jones says he is no longer in his prime. (Jon Jones (interview with ALF Global))

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Jon Jones says his physical strength would overwhelm Alex Pereira, calling him ‘not a big‑big boy’
Jon Jones told ALF Global he could easily defeat Alex Pereira, calling him “not a big‑big boy” and claiming a quick submission, while also praising Khamzat Chimaev and revealing he once partied before title‑fue
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Jon Jones backs Conor McGregor and defends Alex Pereira video ahead of UFC 329
Jon Jones says Conor McGregor doesn’t need to fight but praises his comeback, and clarifies his post‑Pereira loss video was aimed at haters, not disrespect, before UFC 329.

Sources

bjpenn.com · cagepotato.com · cashonyourmobile.net.au · lowkickmma.com · sportskeeda.com