The fight, which became the main event of the UFC 247 tournament, lasted all five rounds and ended in favor of the current champion with a decision of the judges.

This victory was for Jones the 26th of his career with one defeat. Reyes, who has 12 wins, lost to MMA for the first time.

Earlier, Valentina Shevchenko knocked out Kathleen Chukagyan and defended her UFC flyweight champion title.