Even with a controversial result, Dana White praises the duel between Jones and Reyes at UFC 247

D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

Closed a few hours ago, the UFC 247 presented MMA fans with a true spectacle in the main fight of the night, when Jon Jones e Dominick reyes they faced each other for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg.). Even with a result disputed by some, which kept 'Bones' as champion of the division, the company's president, Dana White, made a point of congratulating the athletes for the spectacle promoted this weekend. The statement was made at a press conference after the event.

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“I've heard that Jon won, or there was a draw, or that Reyes was victorious. It all depends on how you judge. We are not judges. It doesn't matter. What matters is that these two fighters are tough. The blows they took to the body, the legs, the head. It was a phenomenal fight between two phenomenal athletes,” said White.

In the same interview, Dana did not want to guarantee whether Dominick will receive an immediate rematch, given the high level of competitiveness imposed by the challenger. However, the 'boss' did not hide his admiration for the athlete, who gave Jones one of the biggest challenges of his career.

The setback suffered by 'Bones' marked, in addition to the loss of the chance to become champion, Dominick's first defeat in his professional MMA career. The fighter remained undefeated for 12 appearances.

Jones, in turn, continues his successful career path and consolidates himself as one of the biggest names in MMA history. This Saturday, the North American reached the mark of 14 victories in title fights. Jon's feat had never been accomplished by any other fighter.