The Passion and Pain of UFC 247

The UFC returned to a sold out Toyota Center with two championship fights and host of several other mixed martial arts bouts Saturday. An exciting and close match between Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Dominick “The Devastator” Reyes capped off the night. Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko battled Katlyn Chookagian for the Women’s Flyweight Championship. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

James Krause clobbers Trevin Giles during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis stares at his opponent during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jonathan Martinez kicks Andre Ewell during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andre Ewell delivers a flying knee to Jonathan Martinez during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Journey Newson celebrates after delivering a knockout during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
A ringside doctor checks on Domingo Pilarte during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Mario Bautista screams out after winning during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Alex “The Great White” Morono gets ready to fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Austin Lingo punches at Youssef Zalal during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Khaos Williams stares intently during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee smiles during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
“Lucky” Lauren Murphy gets ready to fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee pushes the action during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee smiles during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee punches during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee kicks during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Andrea “KGB” Lee walks back to her corner during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
“Lucky” Lauren Murphy raises her hand in victory during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Trevin Giles fights off a choke during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Trevin Giles punches James Krause during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Blood and sweat fly during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Ilir Latifi reacts to “The Black Beast” charging during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis attacks Ilir Latifi during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis attacks Ilir Latifi during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis attacks Ilir Latifi during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis attacks Ilir Latifi during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Joe Rogan smiles at Derrick Lewis’ comments during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Juan “The Kraken” Adams walks down Justin Tafa during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Justin Tafa connects with a right hand during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko and her team look on during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko kicks at Katlyn Chookagian during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Katlyn Chookagian smiles and bleeds during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Katlyn Chookagian pushes the action during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko raises her arms in victory during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Katlyn Chookagian and Valentina Shevchenko embrace during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Dana White and Valentina Shevchenko during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Joe Rogan interviews Valentina Shevchenko during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones walks out during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Dominick Reyes awaits his opponent during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones prepares to fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center. UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Bruce Buffer introduces the fighters during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes fight during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes await the decision during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Jon Jones is the still the champion after UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.
Dominick Reyes shows his appreciation to fans during UFC 247 at the Toyota Center.