J. Jones (photo) defeats D. Reyes and remains UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook ufc
Who imagined that Jon Jones would have an easy task in the main fight of the UFC 247, you were wrong. In a fight valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg.), which took place this Saturday (8), in Houston (USA), Dominick reyes He sold the title fight dearly and ended up defeated by the judges' decision after five hard-fought rounds.
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Jones stepped into the octagon with the responsibility of increasingly consolidating himself as one of the best in MMA history. In addition to needing to win to maintain his reign, the champion had the responsibility of ending his opponent's invincibility.
Considered an underdog in the bookmakers, Dominick exceeded the expectations of many fans, who expected to see a gala performance from 'Bones'. Showing a lot of aggression from start to finish, Reyes was able to put the champion in danger on many occasions.
The fight
Reyes started the fight by attacking Jones with a series of punches, the champion defended himself and tried to impose a takedown on the challenger. Dominick remained aggressive in the confrontation, forcing 'Bones' to walk back. Jones tried to find the distance and ended up surprised by a direct shot from Dominick. The champion fell, but got up and tried to protect himself, while Reyes continued throwing punches. The challenger remained more aggressive, while Jon tried to find himself in the fight. In the final seconds, 'Bones' connected with a good high kick that touched Dominick's face, but the challenger was unfazed. The athletes remained studying each other until the assault came to an end.
Reyes returned to the fight with a punch and a low kick. Jones continued trying to find the best distance to connect his blows. After a minute, Dominick pressed the champion against the bars and landed good blows against Jon's body, but 'Bones' managed to free himself. Halfway through the round, Jones connected with a good left cross to the challenger's face, but didn't shake his rival. Jon started to loosen up at the end of the round and started throwing the best blows. Even walking backwards, Dominick remained dangerous with his left hand, which continued to touch the champion's body. In the final seconds, Reyes connected with a good uppercut, which rocked Jon, but there was no more time.
The third round started with Dominick throwing a good high kick, which touched 'Bones' face. The champion tried to defend himself, but Reyes remained dangerous in his actions. Jon risked low kicks, trying to force his opponent to move backwards. Halfway through the round, the challenger surprised the champion again with an uppercut, at which point Jones tried to apply a takedown, which was well defended by Reyes. In the final minute, Dominick connected with a left jab on Jon, who responded in kind.
Reyes started the stage again putting pressure on the champion, with a good sequence of punches, the challenger shook 'Bones', who was forced to try a takedown on his compatriot. Dominick fell, but got up easily afterwards. Halfway through the round, Jones feinted a cross and looked for his rival's legs to try to take the fight to the ground, but Dominick defended himself well. After Jones' attack, the challenger managed a good sequence of punches, which touched Jon. At the end of the round, Jones managed to throw his famous elbow, but the blow was not effective. The athletes exchanged blows in the final seconds, but the assault ended.
In the last stage, Dominick continued trying to connect the best blows. Jones tried to surround his opponent and soon managed to take the fight to the ground. Reyes defended well, but Jones insisted on the attempt. The challenger managed to free himself and landed a good right on 'Bones' face. Jon continued to attack his opponent, but the opponent remained dangerous in his counterattacks. Halfway through the round, the champion started throwing kicks at Reyes' waistline. The challenger always responded with his dangerous left. More tired, the pressure from the athletes was no longer the same, but the fight remained tense until the end.
With the triumph, Jon Jones reached the mark of 26 career victories. Reyes, in turn, suffered his first career defeat.
UFC 247 results
MAIN CARD:
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jon Jones derrotou Dominick reyes in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – title fight
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko derrotou Katlyn chookagian by knockout 1,03s before R3 – title fight
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): justin tafa defeated Juan Adams by knockout at 1m59s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Dan Ige defeated Mirsad Bektic via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Derrick Lewis derrotou Ilir Latifi in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Trevin giles defeated James Krause via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lauren Murphy derrotou Andrea Lee in the judges' split decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: Kalinn Williams derrotou alex morono by knockout 27s into R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): mario bautista defeated Miles Johns by knockout at 1m41s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): JourneyNewson defeated Domingo Pilarte by knockout 38 seconds into R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Andrew Ewell derrotou Jonathan martinez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Youssef Zalal defeated Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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23 responses to “In a tense fight, Jon Jones defeats Dominick Reyes and keeps his belt at UFC 247”
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Just read the fight description to make sure Reyes won
In my opinion, Jones won 3 rounds! The unanimous termination was an exaggeration, but it was his victory!
Damn! UFC is really over, now Dana is a judge, and the guy who pays, what an ugly, shameful robbery, Belator will undoubtedly become the new success, Fight stolen for Jones, advice Dana! Now it's clear, you choose who wins and who loses, then you start talking about how angry you are, you don't care anymore, it was the last fight I watched, Mc Gregori's was another shameful purchase, this one has now broken the record, that's enough, I'm sorry, you're going to lose UFC, thank God there's BELATOR.
Wow, the reports don't seem to match the results. Someone is lying, either the writer or the UFC.
They put their hands on their hard faces, bunch of bastards
Dana controls the results of the fights according to the bets.
I just want to repudiate the decision of these judges, as they are being bought by this bald man, fight manipulator, Manipulador Dana. Only those who want to win win. This Jones, the champion, should have already lost since the fight with Marreta. It's all manipulated by this bald guy. He is a billionaire thanks to manipulations.
Danna is just fulfilling his promise to transform JJ into the greatest fighter of all time in the UFC, see that in addition to the help of the judges (in the fight against Gustaffsson, Marreta and now with Reyes) he has never received a severe punishment for the various doping, take photos of him from when he started and how he is now, apart from the use of drugs like cocaine
In my opinion, Reyes won the first 3 rounds, the 4th and 5th went to Jones.
It's funny that it was a UNANIMOUS decision by the judges, you're kidding me...
I haven't watched the fight yet but from the story above, Bones lost...
Jon Jones deserved to win, the Third Round in my opinion was a Draw, Dominick Reyes fought well but got tired, Jon Jones sought the fight more, I understand people who think Jon Jones lost, but in a draw he has to stay with the Champion, but it was a great fight.
I don't see anything wrong with this guy. His little game is to keep kicking his opponent's thigh. Or what's worse: sticking your fingers in your eyes. How many times has he not done this?
For me Jon won but not unanimously! He won 3 rounds!
If he won three rounds and all the judges understood it that way, the decision becomes unanimous. Or what do you understand as a unanimous decision?
For me Jon Jones won but not unanimously! Won 3 rounds! 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Jones clearly won, stop crying
Some comments here make it very clear that a lot of people watch, but few people understand. Example: There are people here agreeing that Jones won three rounds, and at the same time questioning the unanimous decision. Unanimous decision is not when the fighter wins all the rounds, but rather when there is a consensus among the judges that he won the majority of the rounds. In other words, everyone saw that Jones won 1 more. Note: The comment is only for those who do not understand. This is just an explanation.
Clear victory for Reyes….they got their hands on it!!
Those who must have sold this fight dearly were the judges…. Jones clearly lost
I know that to take the belt from a champion you have to do a lot of damage, especially when it comes to the judges' decision, if it's close, they will always leave the belt in the champion's hands. But if you go by the book, Jones lost, put up a weak fight, got beaten, and was nowhere near the Jones we know. Dominic shut me up, he fought a great fight, he hit like hell and deserved to have been knocked out, it wasn't long before.
Summary: Reyes didn't notice Jones, he passed the car, punched Jones, and Danna did what he does best. Against Muppet, Jones had to be taken straight to the hospital and was admitted; Against Gustaffsson, his face was broken, his lip was swollen like a rotten orange and his eyes were bulging. But Danna always finds a way.
Champion of shit, he was beaten more than a scoundrel's wife... You see whoever they want wins... Reyes beat up the bum and just got in his face...
The text is more or less as if I were telling a story to my son, more or less like this:
“Batman caught the Joker in his hiding place and punched him several times. The Joker was unable to escape Batman's blows, which ultimately trapped the Joker. What a shame the Joker got away with it.”