Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently fired back at a former foe who insists he triumphed over the MMA legend during their Octagon showdown. Jones, widely hailed as one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, boasts a near-spotless record—his sole blemish a controversial 2009 disqualification loss to Matt Hamill for illegal elbows. Yet, one rival refuses to let go of the narrative that he outclassed Jones: Dominick Reyes, whose claim of victory in their 2020 bout sparked a fresh wave of debate.
Never one to shy from confrontation, Jones responded with his signature blend of wit and venom—though the details of his clapback are best saved for later.
Jon Jones' jab reignites a one-sided feud
Jon Jones’ retort to Dominick Reyes’ lingering claims was as ruthless as it was unexpected. After stumbling upon a podcast clip where Reyes doubled down on his belief that he defeated Jones at UFC 247, the heavyweight king took to Instagram with a sarcastic olive branch. “Dominick, let’s play a game of rock-paper-scissors,” Jones quipped in the comments.
“Best two out of three. That way you can finally possibly beat me at something—so I don’t have to hear these stories 40 years from now.”
The jab cuts deeper when contextualized. Reyes, once a rising light heavyweight contender, has struggled since their clash, suffering three consecutive knockout losses before rebounding with recent wins. Meanwhile, Jon Jones’ career ascended further, capturing the heavyweight title and solidifying his GOAT status.
During the podcast appearance, Reyes argued that mental and physical superiority secured his phantom win.
“I beat him… He knows who won,” he insisted, critiquing judges’ scoring and lamenting the fight’s outcome. “The first time we jostled, I elbowed him clean… That’s why people say, ‘Don’t leave it to the judges.’”
Jones’ response, however, underscores a stark reality: Reyes’ narrative exists in a vacuum. Despite fan debates over the split decision, the official record remains unaltered. For Jones, the exchange is less about legacy defense and more about dismissing what he views as delusion.
While Reyes rebuilds his career, Jon Jones’ dominance continues unchallenged. His Instagram quip isn’t just a punchline—it’s a reminder that in MMA, victories are etched in record books, not hypotheticals. And for now, Jones’ book has no entries under “L” (except that pesky DQ).