UFC 247

About UFC 247

UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 8, 2020, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This event featured a Light Heavyweight Championship bout between the current champion Jon Jones and top contender Dominick Reyes. The co-main event featured a Women's Flyweight Championship between Valentina Shevchenko and Katlyn Chookagian.

Making / Production

UFC 247 was a spectacle of combat sports, orchestrated by Dana White and the UFC production team. The event was broadcast live on Pay-per-view and ESPN, showcasing high-profile fights and promotions. Training, weight-cutting, and media interactions were documented in the Fight Week and Embedded series, adding more promotional content to the event.

Actors / Fighters

• Jon Jones: He is considered one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. He successfully defended his Light Heavyweight Championship in a fiercely contested bout against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247.
• Dominick Reyes: As a challenger, Reyes showcased tremendous skill and strength, giving Jones one of his toughest fights in his career even though he came up short in a controversial decision.
• Valentina Shevchenko: She was dominant in her title defense against Katlyn Chookagian, retaining her Women's Flyweight Championship in a convincing fashion.
• Katlyn Chookagian: Despite losing to Shevchenko, Chookagian proved to be a formidable opponent, gaining respect from fans and fighters alike with her performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• UFC 247 marked the 3rd time that Jon Jones successfully defended his Light Heavyweight Championship since reclaiming the belt at UFC 232.
• The decision of the Jones vs. Reyes fight was controversial, with many pundits and fans believing that Dominick Reyes had done enough to secure a victory.
• Valentina Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 247 was her third successful title defense in the Women's Flyweight division.

Awards

No specific awards are given for individual UFC events. However, the Fight of the Night, Performance of the Night, and other commendations reward exceptional performances individually.

Quotes

• "To the person that is going to beat me, I'm waiting for you." - Jon Jones
• "I won, and the people know I won." - Dominick Reyes
• "I just do my job and enjoy the victory." - Valentina Shevchenko

Music, Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the event includes the iconic walkout tracks chosen by the fighters, which remains seared in fans' memories for long. Each track varies from event to event based on the fighters' choices for their entrances.