Alex Pereira responds to Jon Jones' unexpected reaction to his loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Alex Pereira expressed surprise at Jon Jones' reaction following Pereira's loss against Ciryl Gane at UFC White House last weekend. Gane finished Pereira in the second round amid controversy over illegal blows. Jones posted a video wearing a GOAT necklace, which Pereira interpreted as a taunt. Despite this, Pereira maintains his respect for Jones and continues to regard him as a fan.
- •Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
- •Gane hurt Pereira in the second round, ending the bout controversially.
- •Jones' video post wearing a GOAT necklace surprised Pereira.
- •Pereira has never disrespected Jones and remains a fan.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira surprised by Jon Jones’ reaction to his loss
"Alex Pereira wasn’t expecting the reaction that Jon Jones had to his loss against Ciryl Gane.
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