Alex Pereira won’t train with Jon Jones anytime soon – just in case. UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) previously expressed interest in sharing the mats with heavyweight champ Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), but has now changed his tune.

UFC star Alex Pereira has withdrawn his training offer to Jon Jones amid speculation the pair could face each other in the Octagon

Alex Pereira has taken his training up a notch for his upcoming fight with Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title for a fourth time in the main event of UFC 313, meeting #1 contender Ankalaev in Las Vegas on March 8.

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira faces Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8, and he's already weighing up his options for his next bout.

Alex Pereira isn't looking past next title challenger Magomed Ankalaev. It's no secret Pereira has become a busy man since becoming the UFC light heavyweight champion, defending his title repeatedly last year and traveling around the world for different events and obligations,