UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes

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UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes

2020
Movie
175 min
English

UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 8, 2020 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, United States. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between the current two-time champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes served as the headliner. A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between the current champion Valentina Shevchenko and Katlyn Chookagian served as the co-headliner.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, MMA

Plot Summary

UFC 247 was a mixed martial arts event held on February 8, 2020, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The main event featured a light heavyweight championship bout between the reigning champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defend her flyweight title against Kaitlyn Chookagian. The event showcased a full card of professional MMA fights.

Critical Reception

UFC 247 received a mixed reception, largely due to controversy surrounding the main event decision. While the skill and athleticism of the fighters were generally praised, many critics and fans felt the scoring in the Jones vs. Reyes fight was questionable, leading to widespread debate about the judging criteria in MMA.

What Reviewers Say

  • The event featured high-level MMA action with impressive performances in several bouts.

  • The main event between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes was highly competitive but marred by a controversial decision.

  • The co-main event saw a dominant title defense by Valentina Shevchenko.

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Fun Fact

Dominick Reyes, the challenger in the main event, was undefeated coming into his fight against Jon Jones.

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