Dominick Reyes Acknowledges Jon Jones’ Role in the Light Heavyweight Division

Dominick Reyes pays respect to the former Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones, and acknowledged Bones for the role he played in the division.

Dominick Reyes, who is set to face Jan Blachowicz at UFC 253, for the vacant Light Heavyweight title, has paid respect to the former champion Jon Jones, who voluntarily vacated the title after mulling over and initiating a move to the Heavyweight division. Jones claims that he has achieved everything in the circuit, and has a new challenge in his sights. He even disclosed his reason for a sudden relinquish.

Dominick Reyes Posts a Tweet in Respect of Jon Jones

The Devastator has used the micro blogging website Twitter to express his regard for the legend. He writes, “Hey @JonnyBones thank you for the experience man, I wish you the best of luck in your journey. I know things got a lil crazy, but I just wanted to be pushed beyond my perceived limits by the LHW GOAT again. God bless and God willing we get to dance under those lights again.”

With Jones’ illustrious Light Heavyweight chapter over, On September 26, the division will see a new talisman. And both Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are expected to produce a spectacle for the fans, as the two will attempt to go one step ahead of each other.

UFC 253: Main Card*

• Middleweight Fight (Main Event): Israel Adesanya Vs. Paulo Costa
• Light Heavyweight Fight (Co-Main Event): Dominick Reyes Vs.
• Flyweight Fight: Kai Kara-France Vs. Brandon Royval
• Women’s Strawweight Fight: Claudia Gadelha Vs. Yan Xiaonan
• Featherweight Fight: Hakeem Dawodu Vs. Zubaira Tukhugov

*Subject To Change

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