Jon Jones finally explained the viral GOAT necklace moment that had UFC fans talking. Jones claims he meant no disrespect to Alex Pereira with his video.
What happened?
Jones shared a video of himself sporting a GOAT necklace after Pereira's loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 last month. The video drew backlash for kicking Pereira while he was down.
Pereira looked to create history by winning a third Ultimate Fighting Championship title when he fought Gane for interim heavyweight gold. However, Gane stopped Pereira in the second round.
Why it matters for Jon Jones
Jones recently clarified that the video wasn’t aimed at Pereira. “Bones” recalls the Brazilian paying tribute to his late brother, Arthur Jones, after his death last October, and claims he has nothing but respect for Pereira.
He explained that his post was directed at those who claimed Pereira would be the MMA GOAT if he defeated Gane to win a championship in a third weight class. Jones, who is widely considered among the greatest fighters of all time, says that his video was a message to his haters.
What comes next?
Jones told Red Corner MMA: “I wish Alex all the best though. After my brother died, Pereira came out and had a moment of silence for my brother. And I respect that very, very dearly. And after the fight I made a video that went viral. It was a video of me with a GOAT necklace on. It felt like an attack to Alex. And I wanna say it here that I meant no disrespect to Alex.”
Dana White had claimed that Pereira would be considered the GOAT with a victory over Gane. Jones is amidst a fallout with the UFC after failing to secure a spot on the White House card.
Jones has nothing but respect for Pereira, and his video was not directed towards him. The situation has been clarified, and Jones can now focus on his upcoming fights.
The UFC community can now put the controversy behind them and look forward to upcoming events. Jones will likely be back in the octagon soon, and fans are eager to see him in action.
The clarification from Jones has eased tensions between him and Pereira. The two fighters have a newfound respect for each other, and the UFC community is better for it.
The viral GOAT necklace moment is now a thing of the past, and Jones can move forward with his career. He will continue to be one of the top fighters in the UFC, and his legacy will only continue to grow.
Jones' explanation has been well-received by the UFC community, and he can now focus on his training. He will be back in the octagon soon, and fans are excited to see him compete.
The future is bright for Jones, and he will continue to be a dominant force in the UFC. His clarification has put the controversy behind him, and he can now focus on his upcoming fights.
The UFC Freedom 250 event was a memorable one, and Jones' viral GOAT necklace moment will be remembered for a long time. However, the controversy has been put to rest, and Jones can now move forward with his career.