Jon Jones Pulls Out Decision Vs. Dominick Reyes In Main Event Of UFC 247

Many wondered if this was the end of Jon Jones' reign atop the UFC's light heavyweight division. But as he has done every other time, "Bones" found a way to remain champion.

Jones defended his title and won his 14th championship match inside the Octagon Saturday night at UFC 247. He earned a decision victory over Dominick Reyes in a match several scored for the challenger.

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Using his length and stamina, Jones came on in the final rounds, taking advantage of a tired Reyes. He was knocked down early in the fight, but avoided any serious damage after that.

In the co-main event Valentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight title, finishing Katlyn Chookagian. Shevchenko scored a finish in the third round with several strikes to the top contender.

Complete results can be found below:

* Jon Jones def. Dominick Reyes via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to remain UFC light heavyweight champion

* Valentina Shevchenko def. Katlyn Chookagian via TKO (strikes) at 1:03 of Round 3 to remain UFC female flyweight champion

* Justin Tafa def. Juan Adams via TKO (strikes) at 1:59 of Round 1

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* Dan Ige def. Mirsad Bektic via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

* Derrick Lewis def. Ilir Latifi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

* Trevin Giles def. James Krause via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

* Lauren Murphy def. Andrea Lee via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

* Khaos Williams def. Alex Morono via KO (strike) at :27 of Round 1

* Mario Bautista def. Miles Johns via TKO (flying knee/strikes) at 1:41 of Round 2

* Journey Newson def. Domingo Pilarte via TKO (strikes) at :38 of Round 1

* Andre Ewell def. Jonathan Martinez via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

* Youssef Zalal def. Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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