UFC light heavyweight champion John Jones will defend his belt on February 8 at the Toyota Center in Houston against the Dominican Race at UFC 247.
Jones, who is at the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings, suffered his only loss through a disqualification for an illegal downward elbow against Matt Hamill in a 22-1 record game in 2009.
The two-time champ has defended the belt twice since his victory over Alexander Gustafsson on December 29, 2018. Jose won the unanimous decision against Anthony Smith before defeating Thiago Santos by a split decision.
UFC 247: Jones vs Reyes live stream, start time, date, tv channel
UFC 247 Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes Official Poster
Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes News
At the main event, Dominic Reyes will try to end the reign of light-heavyweight champ, John Jones.
Reyes (12-0) has been rewarded with a title shot after going 6-0 in the Octagon today. On his most recent trip, at the UFC Boston in October, Race brought out former middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Jones (25-1), meanwhile, is coming off a tightly contested and split decision win against Thiago Santos in July.
As you can see, the official poster features flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko (3-5) and Caitlin Chucagian (3-2), who will be co-main event.
Here is the line-up to date for UFC 247, which will be hosted by the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian
Derrick Lewis vs. Ilir Latifi
Mirsad Bektic vs. Dan Ige
Trevin Giles vs. Antonio Arroyo
Alex Morono vs. Dhiego Lima
Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Vera
Lauren Murphy vs. Andrea Lee
Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
Line-up via MMA Fighting
UFC 247: John Jones eliminates Dominic Race, takes over heavyweight division
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, has been outplaying a possible heavyweight super fight to fight 265-pound Kingpin Steep Myosic for the past three years.
No need to be a dick, but either move up and do it or drop Yapin ‘about it.
Jones may be competing for the last time at 205 pounds, assuming his upcoming fight against top contender Dominique Reese, scheduled for the UFC 247 pay-per-view (PPV) main event in Houston, Texas, February 8.
Jones recently told reporters (via MMA Fighting) that “I was trying to fight a step moose.” “I thought it would probably happen but we have a Step-DC Button instead. But at that point I was so ready to go heavyweight and stick my hands with a few big guys. My versatility, I realize, is that most heavyweights don’t work, spinning, flying to their knees, that’s the thing. I feel really good. ”
The heavyweight title is up on the ice until the Miocic heavyweight rival, Daniel Carmiar, who is himself unable to finish his trilogy with a stranger to Jose. Determining the outcome of this fight can go a long way when (or if) the “bones” actually bring the trip north.
“Time is really going to be closer,” Jones continues. “I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens in 2020. I feel like I’ve cleared the department and I’m waiting and I’m embracing the new challenge. I’m not sitting in the title. I’m not hiding from anyone. I chose Dominic because he was mine. Appeared as the best of all the contestants and I’m just ready to take on the world ”
UFC 247 Fight Card, rumors, and updates for ‘Jones vs Reyes’ PPV on Feb. 8
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones, is unbeaten title contender for the 26-pound straps against his innings, available to Dominique Reyes on ESPN + only in five rounds of Per-View (PPV), while against female flyweight title holder, Valentina Shevchenko, Returns to Octagon to hold the 125-pound belt.
Event: UFC 247 “Jones vs. Reyes”
Date: Sat., Feb. 8, 2020
Location: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
Broadcast: ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV)
Date: Sat., Feb. 8, 2020
Location: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
Broadcast: ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV)
UFC 247 Main Event:
205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes
UFC 247 Co-Main Event:
125 lbs.: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian
UFC 247 Main Card, Prelims:
265 lbs.: Ilir Latifi vs. Derrick Lewis
125 lbs.: Andrea Lee vs. Lauren Murphy
265 lbs.: Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
145 lbs.: Mirsad Bektic vs. Dan Ige
205 lbs.: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Ryan Spann
125 lbs.: Andrea Lee vs. Lauren Murphy
265 lbs.: Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
145 lbs.: Mirsad Bektic vs. Dan Ige
205 lbs.: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Ryan Spann
*Fight card, bout order and the amount of matches subject to change.
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