Dominick Reyes ’ worst-case scenario occurred on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 25. Jan Blachowicz needed to do something spectacular against Corey Anderson in the light heavyweight contender matchup in order to shift the conversation away from a rematch between Reyes and champion Jon Jones. He did just that. Blachowicz (26-8 MMA, 9-5 UFC) scored a brutal first-round knockout of Anderson, and did so with Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) sitting cageside. The pair engaged in a colorful post-fight moment, and it felt Reyes’ chance to run it back may have just slipped away. Related Jan Blachowicz: 'I promise' to knock out Jon Jones after UFC on ESPN+ 25 win Jon Jones says Jan Blachowicz 'very deserving' of title shot but open to Dominick Reyes rematch Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz's KO of Corey Anderson, callout of Jon Jones at UFC on ESPN+ 25 It’s clear Reyes (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) sensed at much, because he took to social media and did the only thing he could: Accuse Jones of avoiding a fight with him (via Twitter ): Duck Duck Goose @ufc — Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) February 16, 2020 Duck Duck Goose @ufc Reyes pushed Jones to his very limit at UFC 247 this month, falling just short in a controversial unanimous decision .
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No rematch? Dominick Reyes reacts to potential Jones vs. Blachowicz title booking – MMA Junkie