Jones (left) defends belt against Reys (right). Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press
Jon Jones He still doesn't know what it's like to lose to a fighter inside the Octagon – his only career loss was by disqualification when he dominated Matt Hamill. But for Dana White, president of the UFC, the undefeated Dominick reyes, Jones' next challenger, has everything he needs to give the light heavyweight champion a hard time.
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In an interview with ESPN in the United States, the UFC boss praised the 30-year-old challenger. White even called Reys a 'bad boy'.
“This is a huge fight for Jon Jones. Dominick reyes He's a bad boy. Young, hungry (for victories), this will be a very interesting fight for Jon Jones. Dominick reyes It's not a big name that many people know, but if you understand fighting, Dominick reyes It's a true talent. And a very tough challenge for Jones. If he goes through this fight, and wins again, Jones is a freak of nature,” said Dana White.
Dana White also commented on the possibility Jon Jones move up to heavyweight, as the fighter himself recently stated. The president stated that he has not yet discussed this matter with the fighter, but says that 'Bones' should remain focused on the duel against Reys.
“I don't know about him going to heavyweight. I think he is comfortable at light heavyweight, and whenever you believe there is no other challenger for Jon Jones, a new challenger appears. I don't know, we'll have to see how this plays out. He has to go through Dominick reyes first, before you start thinking about heavyweight or something else”, concluded Dana.
Jones vs Reys
Jon Jones, number one in the UFC's weight-for-weight rankings (which encompasses all categories), has a professional record of 25 wins and just one loss. The North American, who had his title stripped in September 2017, due to doping problems in the US Courts, regained the belt at UFC 232, in December 2018, when he defeated Alexander Gustafson. Since then, 'Bones', as he is known, has defended his reign against Anthony Smith at UFC 235, in March, and Thiago Marreta, in the divided decision of the judges, in the UFC 239, in July.
In turn, Reys has a record of 12 fights and 12 wins, six of which in Ultimate. The North American, fourth in the light heavyweight rankings, defeated the former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, in his last performance, at the ufc boston, in October.
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