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Alex Pereira backs Jon Jones’ call for BMF title fight after UFC 309: ‘Let’s make them wait’

Brazilian fan-favorite, Alex Pereira appears to be all ears to a suggested title fight between himself and Jon Jones for the symbolic BMF title after UFC 309, urging the Rochester native to make Tom Aspinall wait for a charge for the crown — as he receives more call outs from Magomed Ankalaev.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, and the incumbent undisputed light heavyweight gold holder, most recently featured just a month ago in the main event of UFC 307.

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And successfully defending his crown for the third time this year alone, Sao Paulo striking ace, Alex Pereira landed an eventual fourth round win over surging contender, Khalil Rountree, courtesy of a stunning barrage at the Octagon fence.