Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently offered his insight on which fighter might pose a legitimate threat to the dominant Jon Jones.
Strickland believes that Alex Pereira is the only individual with the potential to defeat Jones. He elaborated on his reasoning:
“If there’s anyone who stands a chance against Jon Jones, it’s Alex. But Jon possesses an exceptional wrestling game. The reality with Alex is that he is incredibly difficult to manage and outmaneuver in a fight. To truly succeed against him, you would need to exhaust him first.”
This statement highlights Strickland`s respect for Jones`s wrestling prowess, yet underscores his conviction in Pereira`s unique fighting style and resilience as the ultimate challenge.
