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Jon Jones weighs in on Gane-Hokit and Pereira-Pavlovich fights
Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has shared his views on two upcoming heavyweight fights.
Ciryl Gane is set to defend the undisputed title against Josh Hokit next month.
Jones said Hokit could win, but added that Gane’s victories reflect well on their shared team.
Jones is retired and now coaches Gable Steveson, who has connections to Hokit’s coaches.
Alex Pereira moved up to heavyweight earlier this year and lost to Gane by second-round stoppage in an interim title fight.
Pereira is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich in December, and a win could lead to another title shot.
Jones said he was unsure what to expect after Pereira’s loss to Gane, but said he would watch the fight.
Jon Jones said Josh Hokit could beat Ciryl Gane but also said Gane’s wins reflect well on Jones’s team.
Jones said he was unsure how Alex Pereira would fare against Sergei Pavlovich.
Pereira is scheduled to face Pavlovich in December, with a win potentially leading to another heavyweight title shot.
Gane previously stopped Pereira in the second round of an interim heavyweight title fight.
Jones, now retired, made the comments while discussing upcoming heavyweight matchups.
- Who
- Jon Jones commented on heavyweight matchups involving Ciryl Gane, Josh Hokit, Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich.
- What
- Jones said Hokit could beat Gane and that he was uncertain about Pereira’s fight with Pavlovich.
- When
- The comments were reported on October 10, 2026. Pereira is scheduled to fight Pavlovich in December.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Jones was asked to give his thoughts on upcoming heavyweight fights.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that the more people Ciryl Gane beats, it really just shows the specialness of our family and our team
So, my prediction is that I believe Hokit very well could win but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it doesn’t make our brand look great when Ciryl Gane beats people. So may the best man win.
The Alex that showed up at the last fight was hesitant and maybe second guessing himself
But I will be watching and again, I hate to give you cliche answers but may the best man win.
Jones submitted Gane to win the heavyweight title after moving up from light heavyweight.
Jones ended his career, according to the article.
Pereira moved up to heavyweight.
Jones and Pereira had wanted to fight each other at the White House, but the matchup did not happen.
Pereira fought Gane for an interim title and lost by second-round stoppage.
Pereira is scheduled to face Pavlovich.
- Gane-Hokit
- Jones said he believes Hokit could win, while noting Gane’s wins reflect well on Jones’s team.
- Pereira-Gane result
- Pereira lost by second-round stoppage in their interim title fight.
- Pereira-Pavlovich
- The fight is scheduled for December.
- Jones’s status
- The article describes Jones as retired.
- Jones-Gane title fight
- Jones submitted Gane three years ago to win the heavyweight title.
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