UFC 247: Dana White reveals interesting details on scoring main Jones vs Reyes event

Questionable judging has always been a huge problem in MMA. Unfortunately, it is encountered far too often in sport. UFC 247 event that took place last Saturday at Toyota Center in Houston took issue of bad judging to a whole new level with experts and fans claiming that entire card was strewn with poor decisions.

However, biggest upset for most fans and experts was main event clash between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. two were involved in a super-close contest that ultimately earned Jones a unanimous decision victory. In a conversation with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter following event, UFC President Dana White revealed that he had scored fight 48-47 for challenger Dominick Reyes. Here is what Dana White had to say:

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Right after fight, re were many who claimed that third round of contest was a determining factor in fight. first two rounds of fight went in favour of Reyes while last two rounds went to Jones. third round was more like a swing round. According to Dana White, it was a round that was earned by challenger Dominick Reyes. judges, however, had a different view. Regardless, fight was an extremely close one. 

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Jones vs Reyes: Will UFC fans see a rematch?

While Dana White has t confirmed if Dominick Reyes will get a rematch with Jon Jones, many believe that he deserves one after his phemenal performance with champion which went to five rounds. 

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