Alex Pereira won’t train with Jon Jones anytime soon – just in case. UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) previously expressed interest in sharing the mats with heavyweight champ Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), but has now changed his tune.

UFC star Alex Pereira has withdrawn his training offer to Jon Jones amid speculation the pair could face each other in the Octagon

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira faces Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8, and he's already weighing up his options for his next bout.

The officials for the UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have been revealed. Referee Marc Goddard will oversee the action in the March 8 title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Judges Mike Bell, Derek Cleary and Sal D’Amato will score the action cageside.