[autotag]Jon Jones[/autotag] continued to build his case as the greatest in MMA history on Saturday when he defenses his light heavyweight title against [autotag]Dominick Reyes[/autotag] in the UFC 247 headliner.
Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) set a new mark for most championship-fight victories in UFC history (14) when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Reyes (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) in the pay-per-view main event, which took place at Toyota Center in Houston.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Jones’ victory over Reyes at UFC 247.
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We've arrived at the #UFC247 main event and light heavyweight gold is on the line! Champ Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) is moments away from fighting unbeaten @DomReyes.
Play-by-play: https://t.co/1RBB4CcefJ pic.twitter.com/0KYlGxSNnA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) February 9, 2020
Dominick Reyes out to "Grinding All My Life" by Nipsey Hussle
Jon Jones to "God Gave Me Style" by 50 Cent and "The Champ is Here" by Jadakiss#UFC247
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) February 9, 2020
#UFC247 Light Heavyweight Title Closing Betting Odds:@DomReyes +350@JonnyBones Jones -450
šµ Live Now -> @ESPN+ #PPV @Jon_Anik @joerogan @DominickCruz @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker #OnTheLine https://t.co/3B4Yysunib
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) February 9, 2020
BIG FIGHT FEEL.
š @JonnyBones vs @DomReyes
Get the E+ PPV ā”ļø https://t.co/AjIbEjcpmG #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/UOAtrQxZXM
— UFC (@ufc) February 9, 2020
Reyes comes out guns blazing, and Jones ties him up and avoids most of the opening blitz. Reyes comes up high with a head kick, but Jones blocks it as he walks forward. Reyes then targets the lead leg with a few kicks. #UFC247
— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) February 9, 2020
Thereās a kick counter for Reyes and it opened up a ton of offense for him…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
That clashing of shins is happening because Reyes loves to kick an orthodox opponent's lead leg as they take dominant angles. Jones knows it and is checking it.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2020
ROCKED! š±@DomReyes puts the champion down early in R1! #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/rYykH9nPQb
— UFC (@ufc) February 9, 2020
Reyes looking good early, connected a few strong left hands on Jones. #UFC247
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) February 9, 2020
I'm wondering how much energy Reyes is spending.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 9, 2020
10-9 Reyes after one.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 9, 2020
Dom took round 1 #ufc237
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 9, 2020
Reyes 10-9 in the first. Really good round for him overall. He found a home for that left hand. Not a ton of damage, but he pressured Jones successfully. Jones rallied near the end with a nice left head kick. #UFC247
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) February 9, 2020
Solid 1st round. Jones is being patient, while Dom is expending a lot of energy… 1-0 Dom #UFC247 @bso
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 9, 2020
Dominick Reyes is straight up just fighting Jon Jones, dictating the pace, and putting it on the champ. He definitely believes he can beat the champ. #UFC247
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) February 9, 2020
Those lefts from Reyes are trouble.
— Heidi Fang (@HeidiFang) February 9, 2020
I havenāt been one to discount Reyesā takedown defense (and heās certainly moving well tonight), but Iām starting believe the wrestling deterioration talk on Jones may have more legs to it than I initially thought if he was, in fact, discouraged by his initial attempts
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
Stay calm pick your shots ahh #UFC247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) 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
Jones sticks Reyes with a jab, so Reyes returns fire with two to the body. The champ misses with a kick, and walks Reyes down without throwing a strike. A front kick from Jones falls short, but he does connect with a leg kick. #UFC247
— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) February 9, 2020
Dominick Cruz is 100% right about Jones's defense.
He has 95% takedown defense.
He has 65% striking defense. Two of every three shots against him don't land.
That's a hard guy to hurt.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) 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. Letās hope Reyes keeps that left hand up. #UFC247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
2-0 Reyes #ufc247
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 9, 2020
Dominick Cruz said it best. This is the most we've seen Jon Jones hit in a long time. This is fascinating. #UFC247
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) February 9, 2020
Interesting fight!! Can Reyes keep this pace for 5? What happens when Jon finds an opening? Loving this fight so far. #UFC247
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) February 9, 2020
Thereās that uppercut that I and many suspected, but Jonesā chin (thankfully for him) is still showing to be strong. Potential momentum change ahead of Reyes doesnāt get a strong second wind…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
Reyes looks amazing. Needs to pace himself though. #experience
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
If this keeps up the scorecards could be interesting. Jones is scoring well in one-off attacks. Reyes is stringing more together even if Jones is evading most of it.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) February 9, 2020
Reyes is looking really good
— Randa Markos (@randamma) February 9, 2020
Jones is pressuring. Man, this is a great fight. #ufc247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
I have it 2-1 for Reyes #UFC247
— Justin Gaethje šŗšø (@Justin_Gaethje) February 9, 2020
Close round, which means the champ may need to finish (Texas judging aside, of course) #UFC247
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
Oh boy…this will be the controversial round if we get to the scorecards.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 9, 2020
Judges very likely gave Jones the last 2 rounds but could very well be Reyes 3-0 if theyāre not biased
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) February 9, 2020
Might be seeing the end of the greatest light heavyweight reign in UFC history.
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) February 9, 2020
Unbelievable takedown dedence
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
Incredible TD defence by Reyes. #ufc247
— The Mane Eventā¢ (@EliasTheodorou) February 9, 2020
WOW, that wrestling sequence from Reyes!!!! Dude is a beast! #UFC247
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 9, 2020
Wow. Jon Jones has decided to wrestle, man. And he CAN NOT get Dominick Reyes down. Now's the time to hit the panic button.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 9, 2020
This really is a hell of a fight.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) February 9, 2020
Jones is closing the gap. Lands a short elbow. Reyes is all heart and still fighting and moving well. Jones with a high kick.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 9, 2020
Have it 39-36 for Reyes after four.
This may ultimately come down to how judges scored the third if neither earns a fifth round finish.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 9, 2020
That was a closer round, both doing some damage there, but Jon edgges it out, and I have it 3-1 going into the fonal round… #UFC247
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 9, 2020
Jones wins the fourth in my books. I have it 3-1, Reyes. #UFC247
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) February 9, 2020
It all depends on how these Texas judges saw the third, but Jones needs this round big regardless. That said, seeing Reyes take it to the champ thus far has been nothing short of impressive…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
Reyes is exhausted and Jones is taking over, but Reyes fires back enough to slow Jonesās mental momentum. Jones has to finish him this round to win.
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
Keep the same energy! Dig! #UFC247
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) February 9, 2020
Reyes is doing everything he said he would. Three minutes to go and fight hands in the balance
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) February 9, 2020
Jones clearly wins the fifth round. Second round was very close. I thought the fourth was close as well. Jones rose to the occasion in the fifth. Reyes is celebrating as if he's won. Scores coming up.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 9, 2020
3-2
— michael (@bisping) February 9, 2020
Split decision. Calling it. š¤·š¾āāļø #UFC247
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 9, 2020
3-2 And NEW #UFC247
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 9, 2020
There gonna give it to jones
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) February 9, 2020
Outstanding fight @JonnyBones @DomReyes ššš @ufc #247
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) February 9, 2020
Reyes really fought those final 3 minutes like if he knew he won. We shall see. #UFC247
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) February 9, 2020
Reyes lost the 4h and 5th rounds by pretty much going on the defensive and barely attacking in the last 90 seconds. Couldāve cost him the fight. I have him 3-2, but itās Texas and Santos shouldāve beaten Jones too, so…
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) February 9, 2020
Great fight that exceeded expectations regardless of how you score it. I lean 48-47 Reyes but suspect the judges (not just because weāre on Texas) will give the third round to Jones, making it 48-47 for him. Letās see… #UFC247
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 9, 2020
This gonna be a tight 1. I have it 3-2 Jones 2 (jones pressured the whole Round even though Reyes landed a few more strikes),4,5, the title could switch hands here also š¤·š¾āāļø #UFC247
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 9, 2020
Official: Jones def. Reyes via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). #UFC247
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) February 9, 2020
#UFC247 results: Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) def. Dominick Reyes via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) āĀ to defend light heavyweight title https://t.co/1RBB4CcefJ pic.twitter.com/UsW14yCCdF
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) February 9, 2020
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 49-46 WHAT A JOKE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) February 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/ekc/status/1226387537494671362
Jon Jones stands alone in history. #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/EBmBxbuQgv
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) February 9, 2020
My initial feeling here is Reyes won this fight I might have to rewatch this one
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) February 9, 2020
a Jv high school athlete almost beat Jon Jones just imagine what i would do to him š
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) February 9, 2020
Not sure about the score cards . They awarded pressure tonight . What scores more PRESSURE or point strikes ? Thereās 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
OMG! What a wonderful performance for Reyes?! š #UFC247
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) February 9, 2020
I had Reyes in the first three rounds. Credit to Jones on coming on strong 4th and 5th but I would of guessed Reyes won that fight on scorecards.
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) February 9, 2020