"I believe so [there is a chance that the Jones fight happens]. As long as I win this fight [against Gane]. Otherwise, it doesn't make much sense. I believe it happens because he has to be released from the UFC. I don't think the UFC is gonna release him anytime soon."
"Jones, who was eyeing a return after his retirement in June, expressed interest in fighting Pereira. The booking was being anticipated for the UFC White House card in June. However, the card was officially announced earlier this month, and Jones is surprisingly not a part of it."
Alex Pereira called out Jon Jones after reclaiming his light heavyweight title in October, with Jones expressing interest in a matchup. The UFC White House card in June was anticipated to feature this fight, but Jones was not included in the official announcement. Instead, Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at Freedom Fights 250. Pereira believes the Jones fight remains possible if he defeats Gane. Jones retired last year and has since called for his UFC release after being excluded from the White House card, but Pereira expects the UFC will retain Jones and eventually facilitate their matchup.
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