Jon Jones once showed interest in fighting Alex Pereira at heavyweight, and fans went absolutely nuts for that potential matchup. But then Jones retired, and the fight never happened. Pereira’s still actively competing in the UFC, though, and he’s been talking about moving up to heavyweight.

The Brazilian is now focused on getting his light heavyweight belt back from Magomed Ankalaev. ‘Poatan’ lost his title at UFC 313 by decision. He’s getting his chance for revenge at UFC 320 where he’ll run it back with Ankalaev. But even with this huge title fight coming up, the former light heavyweight champ says he’s still open to making the jump to heavyweight down the road. Talking with Ariel Helwani recently, Pereira explained:

“I’m gonna listen to my body. Eventually, when it gets harder for me

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