Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently weighed in on the hypothetical challenge of defeating Jon Jones, pinpointing one fighter he believes possesses the unique skillset to do so.
Strickland articulated his views on the formidable task, specifically highlighting “Alex” (presumably referring to Alex Pereira, a two-division UFC champion) as a rare threat to Jones`s legendary reign. While acknowledging Jones`s exceptional wrestling foundation, Strickland underscored Alex`s distinct and challenging fighting style.
If there’s anyone who can beat Jon Jones, it’s Alex. But Jon is the guy who knows how to wrestle. The thing about Alex is that he’s really damn hard to deal with. It’s really tough to outplay that bastard. If you want to succeed in a fight with him, then Alex has to be exhausted.
According to Strickland`s analysis, Alex presents an incredibly difficult puzzle for any opponent. He characterized Alex as “really damn hard to deal with” and “tough to outplay,” emphasizing the unique difficulties his style poses. Strickland ultimately concluded that the most viable path to victory against Alex would involve successfully exhausting him.
