In pursuit of his third belt, Alex Poatan still believes in a duel with Jon Jones: 'The UFC won't release him'.

Meeting between Jon Jones e Alex Poatán in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

On a collision course to confront Cyryl Gane in the co-main event of the highly anticipated UFC event at the White House, Alex Poatán He has the opportunity to make history in the world's largest MMA organization. After years dominating the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) categories, the Brazilian still dreams of the possibility of facing... Jon Jones in a super fight.

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In an interview with reporter Ariel Helwani on 'The Ariel Helwani Show' this Monday (16), Pataxó said he sees the possibility of meeting Jones in the octagon if he manages to beat Gane and become the first triple champion in Ultimate history.

I believe so. As long as I win the next fight (Cyryl Gane"It wouldn't make much sense if I win this fight. But if I win this fight, it makes sense. I believe it can happen because he needs to be released from the UFC, and I don't think the UFC will release him anytime soon. So if he wants to fight, who will it be against? Me," he stated.

Alex Pereira believes in a fight with Jon Jones It will still happen. 👀🔥

“I believe it happens because he has to be released from the UFC, and I don't think the UFC is going to release him anytime soon.”

(Via @arielhelwani ) pic.twitter.com/vCskKi8kDK

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 16, 2026

Jon Jones aimed to compete with Poatan for the White House.

Jon Jones Celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

Officially retired as a professional fighter, Jones reversed his decision after the UFC's official announcement at the White House. Despite having stated several times his intention to compete on the card against the Brazilian, Dana White remained adamant in his decision to keep him out of the event. In his last performance, Bones knocked out his opponent. Stipe Miocic In the third round, with a spinning kick to the midsection, he successfully defended the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg) for the first and only time.