Jon Jones has yet another title defense under his belt. It did not, however, come easy. And when the dust had cleared following the UFC 247 main event on Saturday in Houston, a lot of onlookers left feeling cheated.
Challenger Dominick Reyes was certainly on their side. Reyes was certain he had won rounds one through three in the five round main event. He had Jon Jones under fire early. Knocked him down. Forced him to go on the defensive. Lit him up at times. While the rounds were close, Reyes gave Jones one of the best tests of his career, alongside Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Santos.
Jones, to be certain, came on in the fourth and fifth. He began landing takedowns, although Reyes was able to power back up nearly each and every time.
In the end, two judges had it as a one round fight, 48-47. One had it 49-46 for Jones, a score that raised a number of eyebrows in particular.
While it was a big night for “Bones,” a number of his peers had him losing the fight as well. See how his fellow pros reacted to the fight below.
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) February 9, 2020
So same height but Jones’ reach is like ten inches longer 😳 #ufc247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
I will never forgive Jon Jones for taking "Bones" instead of "Martian Manhunter." #ufc247 pic.twitter.com/5ZOR3llE5k
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 9, 2020
He walked out to @NipseyHussle…. same song @EddyGeorge_mma walked out to when he won the @CageTitans title. https://t.co/OYUvgCW8Qq
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) February 9, 2020
Here We Go!
Let's see. #UFC247 https://t.co/UwtvipAsiI
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) February 9, 2020
If Jones keeps throwing a the teep to the body Reyes is going to be hurting after the 5th especially considering he threw everything but the kitchen sink that round #UFC247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
Dom took round 1 #ufc237
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 9, 2020
Devastator with the strong start, but JJ started to gain back the momentum towards the end of the round. #ufc247 pic.twitter.com/t4FrPC8ny1
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 9, 2020
If Reyes can keep his pace I think we may see a new champ crowned, that being said….big if…. #ufc247
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 9, 2020
Who’s side do you think Joe rogan is on in this fight 😂😂😂😂
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) February 9, 2020
Still smiling.
🏆 @JonnyBones #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/8SyNFMkGa5
— UFC (@ufc) February 9, 2020
I got Reyes 2 rounds. Great round by both fighters. Reyes chopping at that front leg of Jones. Jones throwing hard body kicks. Let’s hope Reyes keeps that left hand up. #UFC247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
Can reyes keep this up? Hes definitely stepping up
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) February 9, 2020
Reyes is looking really good
— Randa Markos (@randamma) February 9, 2020
I have it 2-1 for Reyes #UFC247
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) February 9, 2020
Unbelievable takedown dedence
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
Incredible TD defence by Reyes. #ufc247
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 9, 2020
WOW, that wrestling sequence from Reyes!!!! Dude is a beast! #UFC247
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 9, 2020
WOW, that wrestling sequence from Reyes!!!! Dude is a beast! #UFC247
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 9, 2020
3-1 Reyes #ufc247
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 9, 2020
That round could have went to Jones
— Randa Markos (@randamma) February 9, 2020
Yo I’m on the Reyes Bandwagon win or lose I like this kid
— Terrion Flash Ware (@flashmma) February 9, 2020
Fantastic fight
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
WOW, that wrestling sequence from Reyes!!!! Dude is a beast! #UFC247
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 9, 2020
I feel like if Jones doesn't get a finish we're gonna hear #AndNew #UFC247
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) February 9, 2020
Holy shit do we have a #AndNew about to happen?
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) February 9, 2020
I got 3-2 Jon Jones
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) February 9, 2020
There gonna give it to jones
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) February 9, 2020
To The Judges It Goes
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) February 9, 2020
⏰ WE GO THE FULL 25 MINUTES. WHAT. A. FIGHT.
Has Reyes done enough to dethrone Jones? Sound off! ⬇️ #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/iO9kiCHaai
— UFC (@ufc) February 9, 2020
Wow very close fight but I think Reyes got this one. Jones finished strong though
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) February 9, 2020
Scorecards: 50-45 Jones, 50-45 Reyes, 47-47 Draw
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) February 9, 2020
Eeehhhhh I donno. I thought @DomReyes got that #UFC247
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) February 9, 2020
a Jv high school athlete almost beat Jon Jones just imagine what i would do to him 😂
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) February 9, 2020
Reyes won that. #UFC247
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) February 9, 2020
BRUH
— Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) February 9, 2020
Not sure about the score cards . They awarded pressure tonight . What scores more PRESSURE or point strikes ? There’s is no concrete answer . We need a standard judging system! #UFC247
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 9, 2020
I don't agree with the scoring. But I knew I could've went either way.#UFC247
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) February 9, 2020
Damn I think Reyes got robbed. What do yall think? @ufc
— Matt Van Buren (@GutterMMA) February 9, 2020
Not robbery. Close fight, could have gone either way. 3-1 or 2-2 going into 5th. I thought 3-2 Reyes but the fight was so close it could have gone either way.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 9, 2020
#ANDSTILL. 🏆
☠️ The most decorated champion of ALL TIME. @JonnyBones remains on top! #UFC247
(B2YB @NarcosNetflix) pic.twitter.com/9tln6DMHLF
— UFC (@ufc) February 9, 2020
