Alex Pereira Would Get SMASHED in the DC-Jones Era UFC Analyst Drops Brutal Truth Bomb
The light heavyweight division has always been one of the UFC’s most competitive weight classes. Back in 2014, the 205-pound division was stacked with elite fighters, and the championship scene was ruled by Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. These weren’t just great champions—they were dominant forces that dismantled world-class opponents.
Names like Ryan Bader, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, and Glover Teixeira all battled for the top spot in what many consider the golden era of light heavyweight MMA. During that time, being a champion meant surviving a gauntlet of killers.
Alex Pereira’s Meteoric Rise: Hype or the Real Deal?
Fast forward to today, and Alex “Poatan” Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. He has taken the MMA world by storm, moving up from middleweight and claiming gold in two divisions. However, not everyone is buying into the hype—especially MMA analyst Luke Thomas.
Luke Thomas: “Pereira Wouldn’t Stand a Chance”
Speaking on Submission Radio, Luke Thomas brutally dismissed Pereira’s chances against legends from the 2014 era.
“Guys, I have terrible news for you… He [Pereira] is not beating Anthony Johnson. And if he does, he is sure as shit not beating Daniel Cormier. And even if you want to say he beats Daniel Cormier, he’s beating 2014 Jon Jones? Go f yourself. No, he’s not. He’s not winning that fight at all. He’s not a champion in that era.”**
That’s a hard-hitting statement from Thomas, but does he have a point?
Would Pereira’s striking hold up against elite wrestlers?
There’s no denying that Pereira’s striking is world-class. His knockout power has been a nightmare for opponents, and his ability to move between weight classes has solidified him as a two-division UFC champion.
But here’s the issue: Pereira has never faced a high-level wrestler. Fans are still waiting to see if he can handle someone who can take him down and dominate him on the mat. That’s exactly what Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones were known for.
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Why Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Is the Fight That Needs to Happen
Adding to the controversy, Magomed Ankalaev—the No. 1 contender—has been calling for a fight with Pereira, but the champ doesn’t seem eager to face him. If Pereira wants to silence the doubters, he must prove he can defeat a high-level grappler like Ankalaev.
Would Pereira have survived in an era where “DC” dominated Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (R.I.P.) and Jon Jones ruled over legends?
Jon Jones Keeps Calling Out Pereira—But Will It Ever Happen?
Meanwhile, Jon Jones, now the UFC heavyweight champion, keeps bringing up Pereira’s name. Even Dana White has admitted that he’s hesitant to book Jones vs. Pereira because Jones’s wrestling would make it a one-sided affair.
With Thomas’s critique coming at a time when Pereira’s grappling abilities are still in question, one thing is clear—the light heavyweight division is at a crossroads.
Is Alex Pereira a real champion, or would he have been just another name on Jon Jones’s hit list in 2014? Let the debate begin!
