“I want a Rematch”-Dominick Reyes Calls Out Jon Jones

Dominick Reyes has criticized Jon Jones for his behavior in the recent past. He says Jones is a different person inside and outside the octagon.

Jon Jones was arrested late last month in a DWI case. He eventually agreed to a plea deal and avoided any long-term jail time. As a part of the plea deal, Jones will have to enroll himself in the Community Custody Program, do community service, and pay a fine. However, long-time MMA fans know this wasn’t Jones’ first encounter with the law. He has a long list of cases to his name that showcases a similar pattern of behavior.

Dominick Reyes fought Jon Jones at UFC 247. Though Jones came out victorious, it was a very close match up. Reyes, along with several critics, still says that he was deprived of his win. Even though Reyes respects Jones as an opponent and a worthy contender, he isn’t a fan of Jones’ antics outside the Octagon.

When news of Jon Jones’ arrest emerged, Dominick Reyes said, “I’ve always respected Jon as a fighter. I’ve always respected him in the Octagon, but outside of the Octagon, it’s the same crap he’s been doing before. That disappointed me when I was a fan of his.”

Referencing all of Jones’ past arrests, Dominick said, “The arrest comes at no surprise to anyone; his pattern of habitual line stepping is apparent. I think he needs some real help.”

Dominick Reyes wants another shot at the title

Dominick believes that he won the last fight, though the decision said otherwise. He says that the Light Heavyweight title should be his. “I still know I was the better fighter that night….I want a rematch, I feel I have earned another title shot.”

Hearing of the arrest, even Thiago Santos cropped up to say a few words. Santos believes there should be a fight for the interim light heavyweight title between him and Reyes, now that Jon might be out for a while. He said, “I don’t think the division needs to wait. The division can go on, even if it’s for an interim belt between Reyes and I, since we both are next in line.”

As of now, Coronavirus has put this entire scenario on hold. Once the UFC returns to its normal schedule, we’ll get a clearer picture of how the division looks.