HOUSTON – Jon Jones hasn’t forgotten the “party favors” comment Dominick Reyes made in October. After defeating Chris Weidman at UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston, Reyes (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) took to the microphone and poked fun at Jones’ history with, well, partying. The verbal jab was the first notable piece of trash talk either lobbed at the other prior to their UFC 247 booking. At a UFC 247 athlete panel held Wednesday, Jones (25-1 MMA, 19-1 UFC) said he isn’t a fan what of what he deemed immaturity from the challenger. Jones said Reyes’ catty comment in Boston was the reason Jones decided he wanted the fight, but also admitted Reyes’ abilities were what ultimately earned him the matchup.
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Jon Jones: Dominick Reyes has immature trash talk – and ‘stinky breath’ – MMA Junkie