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Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid jibe at legacy: ‘What a claim to fame, you almost beat me’

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid legacy jibe what a claim to fame you almost beat meJon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite…

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid legacy jibe what a claim to fame you almost beat me

Jon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite his much-scrutinized legacy, he will have to know he should have lost to him back in 2020 in the pair’s title showdown.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and a current heavyweight gold holder, took on Hesperia native, Reyes four years ago at UFC 247, successfully defending his light heavyweight crown in a controversial unanimous decision win over the then-undefeated contender in Texas.

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to me
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And himself snapping a winless run of four straight fights since his defeat to Jones over the course of last weekend, Reyes was heralded for his first round win over Dustin Jacoby, stopping the contender with an impressive opening round knockout win.

Offering his thoughts on Jones’ legacy and much-discussed potential title unification fight with Tom Aspinall, Reyes claimed that the former will have to live with the fact he should have lost to him back in 2020. 

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“He (Jon Jones) doesn’t see Tom (Aspinall) or Curtis (Blaydes) as a long-standing champion,” Dominick Reyes said whilst discussing Jon Jones’ legacy. “And he sees them as ‘right now’. And he’s not worried about right now, he’s worried about forever.”

“But forever, he will also know that he lost to me, but maybe we could figure that out one day,” Dominick Reyes explained. “Oh yeah, it’s not a belief [that I beat him], it’s a fact – there’s a difference.”

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes

Responding to Reyes’ comments, Rochester veteran, Jones questioned the former’s claim to fame – given the fact he still lost a decision despite the controversy regarding the judging outcome.

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“What a claim to fame, almost beat Jon Jones,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account, in reference to Dominick Reyes. “Got full of myself and literally couldn’t win another fight.” 

What are your thoughts on Jon Jones’ renewed rivalry with Dominick Reyes?

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid jibe at legacy: ‘What a claim to fame, you almost beat me’

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid legacy jibe what a claim to fame you almost beat meJon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite…

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid legacy jibe what a claim to fame you almost beat me

Jon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite his much-scrutinized legacy, he will have to know he should have lost to him back in 2020 in the pair’s title showdown.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and a current heavyweight gold holder, took on Hesperia native, Reyes four years ago at UFC 247, successfully defending his light heavyweight crown in a controversial unanimous decision win over the then-undefeated contender in Texas.

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to me
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And himself snapping a winless run of four straight fights since his defeat to Jones over the course of last weekend, Reyes was heralded for his first round win over Dustin Jacoby, stopping the contender with an impressive opening round knockout win.

Offering his thoughts on Jones’ legacy and much-discussed potential title unification fight with Tom Aspinall, Reyes claimed that the former will have to live with the fact he should have lost to him back in 2020. 

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“He (Jon Jones) doesn’t see Tom (Aspinall) or Curtis (Blaydes) as a long-standing champion,” Dominick Reyes said whilst discussing Jon Jones’ legacy. “And he sees them as ‘right now’. And he’s not worried about right now, he’s worried about forever.”

“But forever, he will also know that he lost to me, but maybe we could figure that out one day,” Dominick Reyes explained. “Oh yeah, it’s not a belief [that I beat him], it’s a fact – there’s a difference.”

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes

Responding to Reyes’ comments, Rochester veteran, Jones questioned the former’s claim to fame – given the fact he still lost a decision despite the controversy regarding the judging outcome.

Jon Jones questions weak training of Stipe MIocic ahead of UFC 309 prepare even harder
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“What a claim to fame, almost beat Jon Jones,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account, in reference to Dominick Reyes. “Got full of myself and literally couldn’t win another fight.” 

What are your thoughts on Jon Jones’ renewed rivalry with Dominick Reyes?

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones’ legacy after UFC Louisville win: ‘Forever he will know that he lost to me’

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to meSnapping a four-year run without a victory over the course of last weekend in his UFC Louisville knockout win,…

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to me

Snapping a four-year run without a victory over the course of last weekend in his UFC Louisville knockout win, former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes has poked fun at the ongoing conversation regarding the legacy of Jon Jones – claiming he should have beaten the heavyweight king back in 2020. 

Reyes, the current number fifteen ranked light heavyweight challenger, returned over the course of last weekend in Kentucky in the co-main event of UFC Louisville, landing a blistering first round knockout win over Dustin Jacoby in the pair’s clash.

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The win came as Hesperia native, Reyes’ first since 2019 knockout win over former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC Fight Night Boston.

In the time since, Reyes had suffered a slew of four consecutive losses – three of which in vicious knockout defeats to Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka, and Ryan Spann.

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Challenging former pound-for-pound number one, Jones for light heavyweight spoils at UFC 247, Reyes pushed the Rochester native to his absolute limit over the course of five rounds – suffering a close, hugely-debated unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) defeat to the current heavyweight gold holder.

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones’ legacy after UFC Louisville

And amid the ongoing discussion regarding the status of Jones’ legacy should he avoid a title unification clash with current interim gold holder, Tom Aspinall, Reyes joked that the former should always remember that he should have lost his title against him four years ago.

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“He (Jon Jones) doesn’t see Tom (Aspinall) or Curtis (Blaydes) as a long-standing champion,” Dominick Reyes told MMA Fighting whilst discussing Jon Jones’ legacy. “And he sees them as ‘right now’. And he’s not worried about right now, he’s worried about forever.”

“But forever, he will also know that he lost to me, but maybe we could figure that out one day,” Dominick Reyes explained. “Oh yeah, it’s not a belief [that I beat him], it’s a fact – there’s a difference.” 

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones’ legacy after UFC Louisville win: ‘Forever he will know that he lost to me’

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to meSnapping a four-year run without a victory over the course of last weekend in his UFC Louisville knockout win,…

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to me

Snapping a four-year run without a victory over the course of last weekend in his UFC Louisville knockout win, former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes has poked fun at the ongoing conversation regarding the legacy of Jon Jones – claiming he should have beaten the heavyweight king back in 2020. 

Reyes, the current number fifteen ranked light heavyweight challenger, returned over the course of last weekend in Kentucky in the co-main event of UFC Louisville, landing a blistering first round knockout win over Dustin Jacoby in the pair’s clash.

Dominick Reyes scores his first win in four years, KO's Dustin Jacoby in round one - UFC Louisville Highlights

The win came as Hesperia native, Reyes’ first since 2019 knockout win over former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC Fight Night Boston.

In the time since, Reyes had suffered a slew of four consecutive losses – three of which in vicious knockout defeats to Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka, and Ryan Spann.

Dominick Reyes reveals blood clots stopped UFC return I'm lucky to be alive right now

Challenging former pound-for-pound number one, Jones for light heavyweight spoils at UFC 247, Reyes pushed the Rochester native to his absolute limit over the course of five rounds – suffering a close, hugely-debated unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) defeat to the current heavyweight gold holder.

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones’ legacy after UFC Louisville

And amid the ongoing discussion regarding the status of Jones’ legacy should he avoid a title unification clash with current interim gold holder, Tom Aspinall, Reyes joked that the former should always remember that he should have lost his title against him four years ago.

Jon Jones leaks UFC 309 title fight with Stipe Miocic in November here I come baby
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“He (Jon Jones) doesn’t see Tom (Aspinall) or Curtis (Blaydes) as a long-standing champion,” Dominick Reyes told MMA Fighting whilst discussing Jon Jones’ legacy. “And he sees them as ‘right now’. And he’s not worried about right now, he’s worried about forever.”

“But forever, he will also know that he lost to me, but maybe we could figure that out one day,” Dominick Reyes explained. “Oh yeah, it’s not a belief [that I beat him], it’s a fact – there’s a difference.” 

Nassourdine Imavov lands TKO win over Jared Cannonier after brutal referee stoppage – UFC Louisville Highlights

Nassourdine Imavov lands controversial TKO win over Jared Cannonier after brutal referee stoppage UFC LouisvilleFormer middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier will likely leave Kentucky feeling outdone by by heralded referee, Jason Herzog following…

Nassourdine Imavov lands controversial TKO win over Jared Cannonier after brutal referee stoppage UFC Louisville

Former middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier will likely leave Kentucky feeling outdone by by heralded referee, Jason Herzog following his UFC Louisville headliner with Nassourdine Imavov — dropping a fourth round TKO defeat to the streaking Dagestani in rather controversial fashion

Cannonier, the current number four ranked middleweight contender, had been sidelined turning in a decision win over fellow former title challenger, Marvin Vettori in the summer of last year — which came as his second straight win after a close judging win of his own against former champion, Sean Strickland.

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As for former MMA Factory staple, Imavov, the Russian-born French force can count it two wins in two tonight after UFC Louisville, following a prior majority decision win over Roman Dolidze back in February.

Sharing a largely striking exclusive affair with Cannonier tonight in Kentucky, Imavov will likely count himself lucky to land a fourth round stoppage victory via strikes, despite rocking the former with a winging right hook.

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Catching an engaging Cannonier on his left blind side, Imavov attempted to seize the chance and finish the fight, and despite failing to fell the former title challenger, Imavov conituned to pour on the pressure — and despite the fact it appeared Cannonier was recovering on the feet, Herzog stepped in to stop the contest.

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Following his second straight main event win on the trot, Imavov called for a September comeback at UFC Paris, welcoming a fight with the above-mentioned Strickland — whom he was defeated by back in January in a short-notice light heavyweight main event.

Below, catch the highlights from Nassourdine Imavov’s win over Jared Cannonier at UFC Louisville

Dominick Reyes scores his first win in four years, KO’s Dustin Jacoby in round one – UFC Louisville Highlights

Dominick Reyes scores his first win in four years, KO's Dustin Jacoby in round one - UFC Louisville HighlightsDominick Reyes stormed back into the win column at UFC Louisville, scoring his first victory in more than four…

Dominick Reyes scores his first win in four years, KO's Dustin Jacoby in round one - UFC Louisville Highlights

Dominick Reyes stormed back into the win column at UFC Louisville, scoring his first victory in more than four years.

Stepping inside the Octagon against Dustin Jacoby, things were relatively reserved between the two fighters. 90 seconds into the bout, Jacoby picked up the pace and began walking down Reyes. Pressed against the cage, ‘The Devastator’ uncorked a looping left hand that caught Jacoby.

Jacoby quickly backed up and Reyes began his pursuit, unleashing a flurry of strikes punctuated by a knee up the middle that caught Jacoby. With ‘The Hanyak’ out on his feet, the referee had no choice, but to step in and call for the stoppage at two minutes on the dot.

Official Result: Dominick Reyes def. Dustin Jacoby via TKO (strikes) at 2:00 of Round 1. 

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Check Out Highlights From Dominick Reyes vs. Dustin Jacoby at UFC Louisville: