Jon Jones Offers Dominick Reyes A Virtual Hug After Cormier Dispute
Jon Jones has answered Dominick Reyes’ latest reference to their disputed title fight, offering the former challenger a sarcastic virtual embrace. The October 25 message followed Reyes’ public argument with Daniel Cormier over commentary at UFC 333, bringing Jones into an exchange that had initially centered on the broadcast booth. A fan had directed Jones toward Reyes’ remarks. Jones asked for his response to be passed along, mocked Reyes over the unresolved disagreement and ended with a reference to putting in more work and passing that lesson to the next generation. “I hope one day you heal from such a defeat. Close but no cigar.” The former light heavyweight champion’s written response adds a separate voice to the Reyes-Cormier commentary dispute. It is not an announcement of another fight between Jones and Reyes, and his post gives no proposed date or terms for a rematch. — Jonny…
