Jon Jones reveals impasse with UFC and praises Poatan as a possible rival.

Jon Jones Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

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Jon Jones does not rule out a super fight against Alex PoatánThe American was present at UFC 327, this past Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), and commented on the possibility of facing the Brazilian. The former champion went into detail about the Ultimate's backstage, classified the Paulista as a potential opponent and demonstrated great respect for the athlete.

When questioned by Evelyn Rodrigues, the official UFC reporter in Brazil, about the interest of Brazilian fans in a fight against Poatan, Jones commented that a disagreement regarding financial compensation had created obstacles with the UFC. It's true that, before the official announcement of the interim heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) title fight between the São Paulo native and... Cyryl Gane For the highly anticipated event at the White House on June 14th, a confrontation between the two was considered, however, Dana White denied that this duel could happen.r.

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“Yeah, you know… I feel like I would have liked to have been rewarded differently, and we ended up having a disagreement, and that happens in life. But, you know what? I’m a big fan of Alex (Poatan). I love the way he carries himself. He’s an incredible fighter, a potential opponent, and a very classy person. I’m a big fan of his,” he said. Jon Jones.

Watch Jon Jones' interview with UFC Brazil.

Jon Jones says a disagreement over compensation led to issues with the UFC, calls Alex Pereira a potential opponent 👀🔥

"I feel like I wanted to be compensated in a way that I wasn't, and we just had a disagreement. I'm a big fan of Alex Pereira, he's just a classy fighter,… pic.twitter.com/C1wq515Frk

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