Dominick Reyes believes that the feeling of defeating Jon Jones won’t match how he’d feel if he’s announced as the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Reyes will challenge Jones for the UFC 205-pound gold on Feb. 8. The title bout is …
Dominick Reyes believes that the feeling of defeating Jon Jones won’t match how he’d feel if he’s announced as the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Reyes will challenge Jones for the UFC 205-pound gold on Feb. 8. The title bout is set to headline UFC 247 inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This will […]
Dominick Reyes will get his shot at doing the unthinkable, as he’s set to face off against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones and Reyes headline the UFC 247 pay-per-view (PPV) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on February 8. M…
Dominick Reyes will get his shot at doing the unthinkable, as he’s set to face off against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones and Reyes headline the UFC 247 pay-per-view (PPV) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on February 8. Many have stepped up over the years in an attempt to hand Jones […]
Dominick Reyes is well aware that Jon Jones’ reach advantage could lead to eye pokes. We’ve seen Jones’ opponents in the past run into this problem. MMA referees aren’t known for being strict when it comes to the foul and usuall…
Dominick Reyes is well aware that Jon Jones’ reach advantage could lead to eye pokes. We’ve seen Jones’ opponents in the past run into this problem. MMA referees aren’t known for being strict when it comes to the foul and usually only give out warnings. Reyes was even poked in the eye while preparing for […]
The UFC has revealed the official UFC 247 poster. UFC 247 takes place Saturday, February 8th from the Toyota Center in Houston Texas and will be headlined by Jon Jones facing Dominick Reyes in the event’s headliner. Jon Jones has been active since maki…
The UFC has revealed the official UFC 247 poster. UFC 247 takes place Saturday, February 8th from the Toyota Center in Houston Texas and will be headlined by Jon Jones facing Dominick Reyes in the event’s headliner. Jon Jones has been active since making his return to the UFC at UFC 232 in 2018, which […]
The UFC has released the official UFC 247 poster for the pay-per-view (PPV) that will go down on February 8 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. In the main event of the night, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his title up for grabs against Dominick Reyes. Also, in the co-main event, another […]
The UFC has released the official UFC 247 poster for the pay-per-view (PPV) that will go down on February 8 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
In the main event of the night, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his title up for grabs against Dominick Reyes. Also, in the co-main event, another title bout will take place when Valentina Shevchenko puts her women’s flyweight title up for grabs against Katlyn Chookagian.
The card also features a heavyweight clash between fan-favorite Derrick Lewis and Ilir Latifi. So far, the Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion has compiled a great card for its return to Texas. Check out the UFC 247 official poster and updated fight card here below.
UFC 247 Card
Light heavyweight: (C) Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes
Women’s flyweight: (C) Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian
Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis vs. Ilir Latifi
Featherweight: Mirsad Bekti? vs. Dan Ige
Bantamweight: Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Vera
Women’s flyweight: Lauren Murphy vs. Andrea Lee
Heavyweight: Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
What do you think about the UFC 247 poster? Who are you picking in Jones vs. Reyes?
Jon Jones will make his return to the Octagon on February 8 in Houston, Texas from the Toyota Center. However, it won’t be in a heavyweight matchup as many fans have hoped for. Instead, Jones will again defend his 205-pound title. This time, against rising prospect Dominick Reyes. Recently, UFC president Dana White was interviewed […]
Jon Jones will make his return to the Octagon on February 8 in Houston, Texas from the Toyota Center.
However, it won’t be in a heavyweight matchup as many fans have hoped for. Instead, Jones will again defend his 205-pound title. This time, against rising prospect Dominick Reyes. Recently, UFC president Dana White was interviewed by ESPN to talk about a wide range of topics. One such subject was Jones’ potential move up to heavyweight.
When pressed with the possibility, White said he’s not sure Jones will ever make the jump up to the heavyweight division (H/T BJPenn.com)
“I don’t know about him going to heavyweight, I think he’s comfortable at light heavyweight, and every time that you think there’s not another challenger for Jon Jones, there’s another challenger for Jon Jones,” White said. “I don’t know, we’ll have to see how this thing plays out. He has to get through Dominick Reyes first before you even start thinking about heavyweight or anything else.”
Jones will now take on Reyes, a very impressive prospect who comes off a first-round knockout win over ex-middleweight king Chris Weidman. Now, Reyes, who holds a very impressive athletic background, looks to become the first man to ever best Jones inside the Octagon. White calls the matchup “massive” for Jones.
“That’s such a massive fight for Jon Jones,” White said. “Dominick Reyes is a bad boy. And young, hungry, this is going to be a very interesting fight for Jon Jones. Dominick Reyes isn’t this big name guy that you know, but if you know fighting, Dominick Reyes is the real deal. And a very tough challenge for Jones. If he gets through this fight, and wins again, Jones is a freak of nature.”
What do you think about Dana White’s doubt about Jones moving up to heavyweight? Do you agree Reyes is a “massive fight” for Jones?