Two-time undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones clung onto his title, winning over fourth-ranked Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in the Toyota Center, Houston on Sunday.
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While many expected Jones to win the fight, it turned out to be much closer than expected. Reyes had the upper hand in the first round as he won the round.
At the end of two closely fought rounds, the score read 19-19. It had all the makings of a classic encounter. And that’s what it turned out to be. The next two rounds saw the two fighters get 19 more points each.
An upset looked very much a possibility after four rounds but Jones managed to hang on. He eventually won the fight with unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46).
Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes 2. I need to see the immediate rematch. That's it. That's the tweet. #UFC247
Fans react to the close call that declared Jon Jones as the winner
As the fight went full 25 minutes, it seemed difficult to choose a winner. As the judges chose Jones, fans expressed their disappointment on Twitter.
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Jones winning this fight isn’t crazy but a 49-46 scorecard for Jones is. #UFC246
The 3 judges of Jones vs Reyes #UFC247
I found the judge who who scored 49-46 for Jones. #UFC247