Who was the last challenger (perhaps only since Zuffa?) to lose and get an immediate rematch? I had to look this up so I know the answer now.
Shogun vs Machida
I think Hendricks would've probably got a rematch with GSP if GSP didn't retire.
Wasnt joanna given a quick rematch with rose after her lost?
Last challenger
I think in a rematch -230 is way too high considering what just happened. I see Jones as -175.If I were UFC I think I'd let Jones/Reyes 2 marinate for a minute. Granted in MMA you run the risk of the rematch getting blown up but I think if you let them both go out and get a quality W and revisit in a year then it'll be an even bigger fight. If the rematch was in June then I think Jones should be -230 and he probably wins but the longer it takes for rematch likely favors Reyes. Jones got a lot of mileage on him and Reyes only getting better.I get when it is a straight draw you wanna do the rematch but I think in a close, polarizing decision that distance makes the heart grow fonder.
Jones been the best version of himself in rematches though. Gus/DC he was significantly better than the first fight. I think Reyes is close but Bones definitely has another gear when he tastes his own blood.
If I were Reyes I'd wanna put a little distance between a rematch, work on my game and see him in a year/18 months.