Story byPhoto by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCAaditya KrishnamurthySun, January 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC·2 min readJon Jones has sent a stark warning to Alex Pereira after the Brazilian champion reignited talk of a potential super fight with a viral video callout. Alex Pereira and Jon Jones are two of the most dominant names in UFC history, and their rivalry has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBoth men sit at the top of their respective divisions, but neither seems ready to step away from the spotlight. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesJon Jones responds to Alex Pereira’s symbolic callout videoEarlier this week, Alex Pereira posted a video filmed at the tyre shop where he once worked, showing the words “Next Jones” painted across a tyre in white. The clip, shared with his trademark “Chama” catchphrase, was seen as both a challenge and a nod to his humble beginnings. The moment quickly gained traction across social media, drawing a response from Jones himself. Jones reshared the clip on Instagram before posting a direct message to Pereira that turned the banter into something far more personal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I beat a lot of legends from your country, my friend. I know you’ve got to avenge your boys, but boy, would you be a good one to add to my list.