UFC light heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes has offered a response to the arrest of champion Jon Jones. Earlier today (March 26), KOAT broke the news that Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police were responding to a criminal comp…
UFC light heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes has offered a response to the arrest of champion Jon Jones. Earlier today (March 26), KOAT broke the news that Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police were responding to a criminal complaint claiming gunshots had been fired. When police arrived in the area of 3rd Street and […]
One of Dominick Reyes’ training partners doesn’t see an immediate rematch with Jon Jones happening. Reyes challenged Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship back in February. The title bout headlined UFC 247 inside the Toyota Cente…
One of Dominick Reyes’ training partners doesn’t see an immediate rematch with Jon Jones happening. Reyes challenged Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship back in February. The title bout headlined UFC 247 inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. After five close rounds of action, Jones successfully retained his gold via unanimous decision. The […]
UFC President Dana White has revealed the promotion is trying to make a light-heavyweight rematch between champion Jon Jones and top contender Dominick Reyes. The two fighters met at UFC 247 in main event for the 205lb title held by Jones. Over five rounds both men went to war and it was ‘Bones’ who emerged […]
UFC President Dana White has revealed the promotion
is trying to make a light-heavyweight rematch between champion Jon Jones and
top contender Dominick Reyes.
The two fighters met at UFC 247 in main event for the 205lb title held by Jones. Over five rounds both men went to war and it was ‘Bones’ who emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins. He picked up the controversial unanimous decision win on the judge’s cards which read 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 in his favour.
However, Jones faced much backlash from fans and pundits post-fight including Dana White who believed Reyes had done enough to secure the win and should have left the UFC 247 main event still undefeated and the new light-heavyweight champion.
Speaking on Instagram live White confirmed he is working on making the Jones vs. Reyes rematch per Bloody Canvas although not specifics timescale was revealed.
Whilst many will be happy to hear of this news one man in particular will feel pretty hard done by. Jan Blachowicz seemed to have secured his title shot last time out when he impressively beat top 205lb contender Corey Anderson.
The Polish puncher earned the performance of the night bonus at UFC Rio Rancho by knocking out Anderson inside one round. Blachowicz land a picture-perfect right hand over the top which left Anderson slumped on the mat and receiving unanswered ground and pounds shots before the referee mercifully saved him. Check out the Blachowicz vs. Anderson full fight replay here.
After stretching his win streak to three Blachowicz immediately went to stare down champion Jones who was front and centre for this top of the division clash. In that moment that two fighters appeared to agree to throw down next. However that now seems unlikely after these latest comments from UFC boss White.
Who wins when
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes rematch?
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is clamoring to see a rematch between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. Earlier this month, Reyes challenged Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship. “The Devastator” was highly competitive against ̶…
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is clamoring to see a rematch between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. Earlier this month, Reyes challenged Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship. “The Devastator” was highly competitive against “Bones” for five rounds. While Jones was awarded the unanimous decision victory, many fans and media members scored the fight […]
Jan Blachowicz believes it’s time for Dominick Reyes to step to the side. Blachowicz made a case for receiving the next UFC light heavyweight title opportunity. He took on Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch fro…
Jan Blachowicz believes it’s time for Dominick Reyes to step to the side. Blachowicz made a case for receiving the next UFC light heavyweight title opportunity. He took on Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch from their Sept. 2015 clash. Anderson won their first encounter via unanimous […]
Jan Blachowicz admits he wouldn’t be a happy camper if Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes II is booked next. Blachowicz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Corey Anderson. The rematch took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 15). It serv…
Jan Blachowicz admits he wouldn’t be a happy camper if Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes II is booked next. Blachowicz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Corey Anderson. The rematch took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 15). It served as the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. Blachowicz got revenge on Anderson […]