On Thursday, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones posed a question to his X followers.  "Who would you guys want to see me fight the most, Alex or Tom?" 

Jones was reference light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall.  On Friday, Jones seemed to have decided who he'd rather face after taking on former two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic later this year.  

"If Alex P became champion of the heavyweight division, would you guys consider him the GOAT? Being back in the gym has got me thinking differently. That fight after stipe maybe the next biggest move I could possibly make," Jones wrote on X.  "This killer has already defeated so many champions, and is already considered a legend to millions around the world. The most massive fight the UFC could make. Give Alex a chance to avenge all those great Brazilian champions I’ve defeated."

"It would be absolutely massive," Jones continued.  "A guy with a chance to be three division champion and a goat versus the actual goat. Same age, different strengths. No one can argue that that would be the biggest fight in MMA history. There’s absolutely no fight that generates a payday like that. Marketing would be insane."

If Alex P became champion of the heavyweight division, would you guys consider him the GOAT? Being back in the gym has got me thinking differently. That fight after stipe maybe the next biggest move I could possibly make. This killer has already defeated so many champions, and…

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 3, 2024

It would be absolutely massive. A guy with a chance to be three division champion and a goat versus the actual goat. Same age, different strengths. No one can argue that that would be the biggest fight in MMA history. There’s absolutely no fight that generates a payday like that.… https://t.co/B4LGC209sV

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 3, 2024

Aspinall has been lobbying for a fight against Jones since winning the interim title at UFC 295 last November.  Jones appeared to shoot down a fight with Aspinall for the 'dollar signs' of a match against Pereira.  

"You actually think me fighting Tom would be more massive than Alex and I colliding? Tom only matters in the UK, newsflash. Pereira is one of the most polarizing figures this sport has seen," Jones wrote.  "Toms a contender who won a belt against another contender. We had to save Madison Square Gardens main event. I’m thinking dollar signs, legacy, big picture here. Not what UK fans are dying to see. Literally just went through this with the French fans."

You actually think me fighting Tom would be more massive than Alex and I colliding? Tom only matters in the UK, newsflash. Pereira is one of the most polarizing figures this sport has seen. Toms a contender who won a belt against another contender. We had to save Madison Square… https://t.co/JatZed5UUO

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 3, 2024