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Jon Jones says he has spoiled fight fans: “Now victory isn’t enough”
Harry Kettle - May 13, 2020
UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones feels he has spoiled fight fans to the point that simply winning his fights is not longer enough. While many fans and pundits alike consider Jones to be the greatest of all time, he has certainly had some difficulty in defending the Light Heavyweight Championship in his last two fights.
Dominick Reyes takes a shot at Jon Jones, ‘Bones’ responds
Adam D Martin - May 3, 2020
Dominick Reyes took a shot at his rival UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, as the two exchanged barbs on social media once again. Reyes and Jones met in the main event of UFC 247 back in February. In one of the most contentious decisions of the year, Jones got his hand raised via unanimous decision to keep his belt even though many fans and media believed that Reyes did enough to win the fight. Not surprisingly, the two have been taking shots at each other over social media for the last few months since the fight went down.
Dominick Reyes wants Jon Jones next, but would take Jan Blachowicz for interim belt
Adam Martin - April 27, 2020
Dominick Reyes is still hoping for a rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, but he would take an interim title fight with Jan Blachowicz. Reyes lost a contentious unanimous decision to Jones at UFC 247 in February, a fight that many fans and media members felt he won, not to mention UFC president Dana White. There was talk of an immediate rematch, but when Jan Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho with Jones in attendance, the Pole jumped to the top of the line in the UFC light heavyweight title picture.
Dominick Reyes believes punishment for Jon Jones arrest should be a rematch
Natasha Hooper - April 24, 2020
Dominick Reyes wants to be the judge, jury and executioner, as he serves up some overdue justice towards Jon Jones. “The Dominator” faced off against the light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 247. Jones ultimately claimed the decision victory, but many spectators believed Reyes delivered the stronger performance.
Jon Jones shuts down Dominick Reyes rematch, plans on popping some cherries in Poland
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has no plans of granting Dominick Reyes with a immediate rematch following their close fight at UFC 247. ‘Bones’ scored a unanimous decision victory over Reyes at February’s event in Houston, but the judges ruling did not sit well with many fight fans. Even UFC President Dana White admitted that he had scored the UFC 247 main event in favor of ‘The Devastator’.
Dominick Reyes says the UFC is on board for Jon Jones rematch, but champ is avoiding the “dog fight”
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Dominick Reyes doesn’t believe that Jon Jones is all too interested in fighting him in a rematch for the title. The two men went to war in an incredibly close fight back at UFC 247, and while Jones left Houston with the win and the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, many fans and pundits were of the belief that Reyes should’ve had his hand raised at the end of the night.
Dominick Reyes declares himself the "uncrowned king" of the light heavyweight division
Cole Shelton - April 13, 2020
Dominick Reyes believes he’s the uncrowned king of the light heavyweight division. Reyes is coming off a controversial decision loss to Jon Jones at UFC 247 where he’s confident he won that fight. Although the judges never game him the nod, fans and fighters praised the challenger for his performance.
Dominick Reyes says UFC was working on Jon Jones rematch before coronavirus pandemic
Adam Martin - April 5, 2020
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes says the promotion was working on a rematch against champion Jon Jones prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Reyes and Jones fought to a five-round decision at UFC 247 in early February, with the champion Jones retaining his title by a controversial unanimous decision. Many fans, media, fighters, and even UFC president Dana White believed that Reyes did enough to win the title that night, but the judges disagreed and Jones kept his belt.
Jan Blachowicz foresees Dominick Reyes title fight if UFC strips Jones
Tom Taylor - April 1, 2020
Jan Blachowicz believes he deserves a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title before recent contenders like Dominick Reyes and Thiago Santos get another chance. “Everyone is trying to make his way to the belt, but these guys already had a chance and they didn’t take it,” he said of his rivals in an interview with Polish MMA site MMARocks.pl (via MMA Junkie). “Now they can rest some, or they can fight between the two of them. I am the next in line, and nobody can get in line in front of me. They can just fight to see who’s going to be fighting me next, when I’m defending the belt (or) if anything happens and they take the belt from Jon [Jones].”
Thiago Santos calls for title fight against Dominick Reyes following Jon Jones arrest
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2020
Thiago Santos believes he and Dominick Reyes should fight for the light heavyweight title following the arrest of Jon Jones. On Thursday afternoon, news broke that UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was arrested for a DWI and negligent use of a firearm. It is no doubt a bad look for the champion who has dealt with a ton of legal problems in the past.
Dominick Reyes roasts Jon Jones after DWI arrest: "It's almost laughable"
Adam Martin - March 26, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Dominick Reyes took to social media to roast Jon Jones after the champ was arrested for a DWI, calling it “almost laughable.” This is not the first time Jones has been in trouble with the law, and several other MMA fighters including Colby Covington have gone onto social media to take aim at the UFC light heavyweight champion, who was arrested on DWI and negligent firearms charges this week. It seems as though Jones has not learned his lesson about getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol.
Dominick Reyes' training partner says immediate rematch with Jon Jones is unlikely
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2020
It appears Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes 2 will not happen next, according to UFC light heavyweight, Sam Alvey, a training partner of Reyes’. Jones and Reyes fought in the main event of UFC 247 where it was “Bones” who won a very close decision. Yet, for many fighters and fans, they thought Reyes did enough and should have been awarded the belt.
Dominick Reyes deserves Jon Jones rematch, says Dana White
Adam Martin - February 29, 2020
UFC president Dana White believes that Dominick Reyes deserves a rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Reyes fought Jones tooth-and-nail for 25 minutes in the main event of UFC 247. Despite many fans and media scoring the bout in favor of Reyes, the judges awarded a unanimous decision to Jones in one of the more controversial title fight decisions of recent memory. Immediately after the fight was over, fans were calling for a rematch.
Joe Rogan wants Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes rematch
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see a rematch between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and recent title challenger Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 earlier this month. After five competitive rounds, Jones retained his title with a unanimous decision, though many fans and pundits believe Reyes did enough to earn the judges’ nod — and the belt.
PHOTO | Dominick Reyes shows off leg damage sustained in Jon Jones fight
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Dominick Reyes sustained quite a bit of damage to his leg in his UFC 247 fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Reyes challenged Jones for the title at UFC 247 in Houston, Texas last weekend. The Californian put forth a remarkable performance, giving Jones arguably the toughest test of his career. In fact, many fans and pundits scored the fight in Reyes’ favor.
Ray Longo feels Dominick Reyes 'unequivocally' defeated Jon Jones at UFC 247
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2020
MMA coach Ray Longo questions the judges’ decision to award Jon Jones a victory over Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 on Feb. 8. Jones’ UFC light heavyweight championship was on the line. By the end of the fifth and final round, many had Reyes winning the fight 48-47. That’s not how the judges scored the fight, however, and Jones took the unanimous decision victory.
Rashad Evans gives take on Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes fight
Natasha Hooper - February 12, 2020
Rashad Evans has weighed in on the conundrum that is Jon Jones’ victory against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. The former light heavyweight champion and training partner of Jon Jones tuned into Saturday night’s action at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. In the main event, Jones successfully defended his 205-pound title for the 14th time against Reyes.
Anthony Smith says Jon Jones 'looked lost' in UFC 247 win over Dominick Reyes
Natasha Hooper - February 12, 2020
Jon Jones’ former opponent Anthony Smith believes the champion “looked lost” during his UFC 247 performance against Dominick Reyes. On Saturday, February 8 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the light heavyweight champ successfully defended his belt for a record-breaking fourteenth time. However, his opponent Dominick Reyes put up a worthy fight, leaving many spectators believing he should have won.