Fans leaning in for clarity on a potential Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira clash got another breadcrumb this week. The former UFC heavyweight champion signaled he is preparing for a return while keeping the door open for a blockbuster meeting with Pereira.Jones said he feels ready to start a full camp and that the decision now rests with the promotion. His interest in Pereira has grown since the Brazilian reclaimed the light heavyweight belt in a rematch against Magomed Ankalaev.The American took to X to offer some clarity and wrote:"It’s a little bit out of my hands. I’m getting in shape, I’m lean and completely capable of hopping into a training camp. I guess time will tell. Either way, life is good."Check out Jon Jones' X post below:Jones sees Pereira as the perfect opponent who elevates his legacy. He has made it clear that beating the Brazilian would mean more to him than facing Tom Aspinall.He spent months brushing aside Aspinall’s accomplishments while praising Pereira’s achievements in combat sports. Jones also views the proposed UFC White House event as the perfect stage for the matchup.However, the path to making the fight is complicated. UFC CEO Dana White has repeatedly voiced doubts about Jones’ reliability after the withdrawal from the Aspinall fight. He has shown little public confidence that Jones will be ready for the White House plan.Jon Jones open to charity grappling match with Daniel CormierJon Jones recently revealed he was approached about a charity grappling match with Daniel Cormier and immediately agreed. The idea has revived talk around one of the sport’s most heated feuds.Replying to a fan message on X regarding a grappling match with Cormier, Jones wrote:"I was approached the other day about grappling DC for charity. I said absolutely. Let’s see what comes of it. 3-0."Their history is tied to two heated meetings inside the cage, both dominated by Jones. The first fight saw Jones control the pace with steady pressure and sharper striking to capture a unanimous decision win. Their rematch ended with Jones stopping Cormier before the result was overturned as a no-contest after 'Bones' tested positive for a turinabol metabolite.