Jon Jones believes Alex Pereira made a critical mistake at UFC Freedom 250. Pereira was finished in the second round via strikes by Ciryl Gane, who became the new interim UFC heavyweight champion.

What happened at UFC Freedom 250?

Pereira weighed in at 251 lbs, which Jones thinks sapped his speed in the fight against Gane, who was lighter at 248 lbs.

Jones, who successfully moved up to light heavyweight to heavyweight in his own UFC career, shared his thoughts in an interview with Red Corner MMA.

He said Pereira would have been better off fighting around 230, 235 lbs, keeping his speed, and possibly translating his power.

Why did Pereira's strategy fail?

Pereira waited around too much, never really getting his game going, which ultimately cost him as Gane came out strong and hurt him badly with a jab.

Jones said Pereira was second-guessing things, questioning things, which is one of the worst things to do in a fight.

What's next for Ciryl Gane?

Gane has said he will continue to fight at heavyweight going forward, as his days as a light heavyweight and middleweight are done.

Perhaps for his next bout, he will come in a bit lighter, as Jones did when he fought Gane in his own UFC heavyweight debut, weighing 248 lbs, then 237.6 lbs when he fought Stipe Miocic.

Jones was 248 lbs when he fought Gane, and he likely learned that being a bit lighter was helpful.

Pereira may heed the same advice for his next fight.

The event took place on a recent date, with Gane finishing Pereira in the second round via strikes.

Jones wishes Pereira all the best, despite his loss to Gane.

The UFC Freedom 250 event was a significant one, with Gane becoming the new interim UFC heavyweight champion.

Jones' analysis of Pereira's mistake provides valuable insight into the fight, and what Pereira could have done differently.

The fight was an exciting one, with Gane's speed and power proving to be too much for Pereira.

Pereira's loss to Gane was a significant one, and it will be interesting to see how he bounces back from it.

Jones' thoughts on the fight are well worth considering, given his experience in the UFC and his success in the sport.

The UFC Freedom 250 event was a great one, with many exciting fights and memorable moments.

Jones' analysis of Pereira's mistake is a must-read for any UFC fan, and it provides a unique perspective on the fight.