Sun Dec 08 04:09:28 UTC 2024: **UFC Champ Jon Jones Watches Former Rivals Clash at UFC 310**

LAS VEGAS, NV – UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones enjoyed a night of spectator sport at UFC 310, watching two former light heavyweight rivals battle it out in the prelim bouts. The event marked the UFC’s final pay-per-view card of the year, and Jones, fresh off his dominant victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, took the opportunity to watch Dominick Reyes decisively defeat Anthony Smith via second-round TKO.

Jones, who previously defeated both Reyes and Smith in controversial fights, took to social media to comment on the bout, calling the two fighters “my sons.” This post comes shortly after Reyes publicly criticized Jones regarding their past encounter.

Reyes, riding a two-fight winning streak after a four-fight slump, has rebounded strongly since his loss to Jones at UFC 247, a unanimous decision that remains a point of contention. Smith, meanwhile, has had a more inconsistent run since his fight with Jones at UFC 235, where Jones was penalized for an illegal knee but ultimately secured a win.

Jones, currently embroiled in contract negotiations with the UFC, is expected to face Tom Aspinall in a heavyweight title clash next year. Despite his move to the heavyweight division and ongoing contract discussions, the former light heavyweight king continues to show interest in the fighters he once dominated. His social media post highlights the ongoing connections and rivalries within the UFC even after fighters move on to different weight classes and careers.

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