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Dominick Reyes Jan Blachowicz 0 … Additionally, he managed to put together finishes over elite competitors going into a title fight with Jones. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) faces Jiri Prochazka (27-3-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in the main event of UFC on ESPN 23, which takes place on May 1 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. UFC color commentary analyst Joe Rogan didn’t understand what he was seeing from the judges at UFC 247 on Saturday night. [12][14] Reyes started competing in amateur MMA fights shortly after. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter @tgerbasi (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC), LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Dominick Reyes celebrates after his victory over Volkan Oezdemir of Switzerland in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 Arena on March 16, 2019 in London. Jan Blachowicz . Reyes turned the table and took Kimball down, landing some strikes before taking his opponent’s back in a scramble. 11 of 31 26 of 53 35% 49% 6 of 23 23 of 48 1 of 4 1 of 3 "I got these hands. [30], Reyes faced Volkan Oezdemir on March 16, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 5. He had attended Hesperia High School as a child and later went on and joined Stony Brook University. Dominick Reyes had to dig deep to keep his unbeaten record intact, but he did just that as he pounded out a three-round split decision over fellow light heavyweight contender Volkan Oezdemir. Eventos 1 mês ago. A light heavyweight fight between two-time title challenger Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka has been rescheduled for an upcoming UFC event … (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC), LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 06: Dominick Reyes kicks Ovince Saint Preux in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 229 event inside T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [42] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round. Dominick Reyes, Actor: UFC Destined. With MMA, I feel I have a greater control of my destiny. [9] Reyes graduated from Stony Brook as the program's all-time leader in solo tackles (158), recording 259 tackles in total. A week from Saturday, Dominick Reyes will enter the Octagon at Toyota Center in Houston to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 247. Dominick Reyes (born December 26, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former college football player. Dominick Reyes faces Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 253 fight card. UFC 253 results: Brandon Royval, Hakeem Dawodu win big on Fight Island 7M UFC 253 expert picks: Former foes and MMA insiders weigh in on Adesanya-Costa, Reyes-Blachowicz With football, you can do everything right and because of the variety of factors that’s involved in a game; the result may not go in your favor. By night, he was the fighter trying to carve a place for himself in MMA, in King of the Cage and Legacy Fighting Alliance and eventually, finally, the UFC. Highly touted light heavyweight prospect Dominick Reyes lived up to his “Devastator” nickname, knocking out Denmark’s Joachim Christensen in the first round. Reyes faced Ovince Saint Preux on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229. Dominick Reyes took this confidence and partial momentum with him into his vacant world championship bout with Jan Blachowicz at UFC 253 but came out … As tickets go on sale for UFC London 2020, look back at the best from 02 Arena. He lost the fight via a controversial unanimous decision. MMA Decisions provides a summary of MMA judging decisions, focusing on UFC results. In a spectacular main event performance at TD Garden in Boston, Dominick Reyes spoiled the light heavyweight debut of Chris Weidman and made his case for a shot at the 205-pound title by stopping the former middleweight champion in less than a round. It was an interesting first round between the two 205-pound standouts and a tough one to score, as Reyes got in his shots and showed off some solid defense while Oezdemir stalked and landed his own strikes while also scoring a takedown in the first five minutes. Reyes impressed in the first round, with his early striking attack prompting Saint Preux to look for a takedown. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. [7] After graduating from Hesperia High School, he moved to New York to attend Stony Brook University, where he earned his B.S. [14] Reyes has an older brother, Alex Reyes, who has competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. “That’s the game we play,” said Weidman. 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UFC 253 news: Jan Blachowicz breaks Dominick Reyes' nose to lift light heavyweight title. Fatigue appeared to catch up to Oezdemir in the third round as Reyes got his second wind, and while there wasn’t a lot of sustained action, California’s Reyes was the busier of the two, and two of the three judges agreed. 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[8], Reyes was the starting safety for the Stony Brook Seawolves from 2009 to 2012, eventually becoming captain. I got this heart. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [12] He left the job after two years to focus on UFC full-time. His mother’s name has not yet been disclosed. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC), SANTIAGO, CHILE - MAY 19: (L-R) Dominick Reyes punches Jared Cannonier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Movistar Arena on May 19, 2018 in Santiago, Chile. [10][11], Although Reyes attended tryouts for the Canadian Football League afterwards, he had no desire to play for a league that was not top-level. [24], Reyes faced Jeremy Kimball on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218. "Cupcake" drops by the UFC 260 Weigh-Ins Show to discuss the big news with Laura Sanko, DC and Aljamain Sterling. [41], Reyes faced Jan Błachowicz for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253. [18][19][20], Reyes made his promotional debut for the UFC on June 25, 2017 against Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 112. Just past the midway point of the stanza, Reyes stunned Cannonier with a left uppercut and he proceeded to chase his rubbery-legged foe until another left uppercut dropped the Arizonan hard to the mat, with referee Marc Goddard stepping in to stop the fight at the 2:55 mark of round one. 10 of 20 15 of 36 50% 41% 3 of 12 2 of 22 1 of 1 5 of 6 6 of 7 8 of 8 10 of 20 15 of 36 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 Round 2 Dominick Reyes . Dominick was born on December 26, 1989, in Hesperia, California, the United States to Jose Reyes. The 12-1 fighter has made a huge splash in the division ever since he joined the promotion in 2017. Reyes scored with a kick to start the bout, only to get grounded by Weidman. [17], Prior to entering the UFC, Reyes amassed a professional record of 6–0 including a victory that went viral on the internet against Jordan Powell who seemed to be showboating before being knocked out with a head kick. [15] He is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers and he enjoys snow boarding, wake boarding, mountain bike riding, dirt bike riding and watching documentary shows on TV. [45][46], Reyes was nicknamed "The Devastator" because of his calamitous kicks. Jon Jones is still the light heavyweight champ of the world but was savagely booed after yet another baffling UFC drama. Dominick Reyes entered UFC 253 with a single loss and exited with two. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved. As of December 15, 2020, he is #3 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. • Jan. 30, 2020, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 25: (L-R) Dominick Reyes punches Joachim Christensen of Denmark in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City. Rising light heavyweight star Dominick Reyes made another statement, stopping veteran Jared Cannonier in the first round to make it three first-round finishes in as many Octagon bouts. Kimball went to work immediately, closing the distance on his foe and scoring with a quick slam before locking up against the fence. As “The Devastator” awaits his next Octagon assignment, we asked him what some of his favorite fights over the years were, and he provided his reasoning for picking the following five bouts. in Information Systems. [2] Reyes was an athlete from a young age: he wrestled and played American football, aspiring to play in the NFL. “I was out there having fun, feeling loose, he came in and I put him down,” said Reyes. A week from Saturday, Dominick Reyes will enter the Octagon at Toyota Center in Houston to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 247. UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka May. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Dominick Reyes punches Chris Weidman in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at TD Garden on October 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. “I’ll be back better.”. Dominick Reyes knows what it’s like to be in the middle of negotiations between Jon Jones and the UFC. UFC Light heavyweight: Dominick Reyes. In any case, Reyes (12-2) will be looking to bounce back following two straight title fight losses, the … UFC 247 | Jon Jones defeats Dominick Reyes amid scorecard furore. Both fighters came out swinging and kicking to start the bout, Reyes taking an early lead thanks to his volume, but Cannonier getting in enough shots to keep his foe honest. Dominick Reyes is an actor, known for UFC Destined (2019), UFC Embedded: Vlog Series (2014) and UFC on ESPN (2019). ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. [21][22] He won the bout via technical knockout in the opening minute of the fight,[23] and he earned the Performance of the Night bonus. Dominick Reyes (born December 26, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former college football player. Read about the head coach of Roufusport, Duke Roufus. 01, 2021 loss. Krause Murphy def. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes (12-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of California and the #3rd ranked Top Light Heavyweight MMA fighter. Reyes faced Jeremy Kimball on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218. While upright, Switzerland’s Oezdemir’s experience was beginning to show, and Reyes’ nose was apparently bothering him, as he was breathing through his mouth and pawing at the nose. [13] He trained for MMA at Combat Cage Academy, his brother Alexander's gym, initially to stay in shape and vent frustration. ET on pay-per-view: Subscribe to the PPV at ESPN+ now. 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(Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC), DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Dominick Reyes submits Jeremy Kimball in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. In a light heavyweight title bout, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz square off at UFC 253 Saturday at the UFC’s Fight Island facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The prelims kick off at 7 p.m. Jan Blachowicz defeated Dominick Reyes by TKO in the second round to claim the vacant UFC light heavyweight title Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 253. Reyes fired off elbows from that position before locking in the rear naked choke that ended the fight at the 3:39 mark. Fighting for only the seventh time as a pro, Reyes went on the attack immediately, and after rocking Christensen, he refused to let him off the hook, with a big straight left hand being the catalyst for referee Gary Ritter to halt the fight 29 seconds into the bout. The winner claims the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. This is how Dominick Reyes kept his undefeated record in-tact and earned a shot at Jon Jones. It’s the culmination of a UFC journey that began six fights ago for “The Devastator,” and it’s a journey we recap below with our fight night reports. Dominick Reyes has had a rollercoaster ride in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Oezdemir and Reyes traded takedown attempts that came up empty in the second, opting then to go back to their tactical striking match. He has a brother named Alex Ryes, who is also an MMA lightweight fighter for UFC. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight[5] division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Reyes faced Jared Cannonier on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129. [43], Reyes was expected to face the inaugural and former Rizin FF Light Heavyweight Champion Jiří Procházka on February 27, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Procházka to serve as the event headliner. Dominick Reyes stands in his corner prior to his light heavyweight championship bout during UFC 247 at Toyota Center on Feb. 8, 2020 in Houston, Texas. [10] While he received attention from NFL teams, his speed was deemed 'average' and he ultimately went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He intercepted a pass in the end zone with 54 seconds remaining in the first round of the 2011 FCS Playoffs to give Stony Brook a 31–28 win over in-state rivals Albany. ESPN's Hallie Grossman described his life during this time as "pulling Clark Kent-ish double duty: by day, he was the technology nerd who made sure the campus internet ran smoothly and installed new computers in classrooms. [12] He would go on to work manual labor for his father's cabinetry business. He built his way up to a title shot and fought notable names in the division. By Ben Morse, CNN Updated 1731 GMT (0131 HKT) February 8, 2020 With Jon Jones out of the picture, the Polish star is the new champion in the division and he certainly did it in style. [14][15], In 2017, Reyes accepted a job as an IT Technical Support Specialist at Oak Hills High School in Oak Hills, California. He left the Octagon humbled by Polish power. [27] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [37], Reyes faced Jon Jones on February 8, 2020 for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 247. The Devastator, who also holds a … [28], Reyes faced Ovince Saint Preux on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229. Unbeaten Dominick Reyes continued to impress in light heavyweight action, scoring a first-round submission of Jeremy Kimball. [6], Reyes was born in Hesperia, California, on December 26, 1989, and is of Mexican American descent. Oezdemir Reyes def. Jan Blachowicz walked away from UFC 253 with the light heavyweight crown, but unfortunately all Dominick Reyes had to show for it was a broken nose. [33], [34]Reyes faced Chris Weidman on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6 in the main event. At end of the round, Reyes landed a flush left that dropped Saint Preux, but the horn intervened, sending the bout to the scorecards, where Reyes earned a 30-27 score from each judge. He twice made the All-Conference team, including being named First Team All-Big South in 2012. Dominick Reyes will aim to bounce back on winning terms. Na coletiva de imprensa realizada na praia, Adesanya e Paulo Borrachinha se provocam. Two-time championship challenger Dominick Reyes faces another stiff test on May 1 when he meets Czech sensation Jiri Prochazka in the UFC Vegas 25 main event. [38][39][40] 14 of 21 media outlets scored the contest for Reyes, while only 7 scored it for Jones. Reyes got up quickly, but the Long Islander stayed locked on his foe until the two broke with 90 seconds left. Recap an incredible year of UFC by the numbers. I'm Mexican. Dominick Reyes put on a show in his title bout with Jon Jones at UFC 247. [31] Reyes won the back-and-forth fight by split decision. Dominick Reyes . He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes stats, fight results, ... No quinto episódio da série Embedded UFC 253, a equipe de Israel Adesanya recruta um cameraman. Unbeaten Dominick Reyes delivered another big win in light heavyweight action, shutting out perennial contender Ovince Saint Preux over three rounds. Reyes grew up in a poor family; his parents encouraged him to pursue sports in order to avoid getting involved with gangs. 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In the vacant UFC light heavyweight title fight, which served as the pay-per-view’s co-main event, Reyes (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was finished by strikes by Poland’s Jan Blachowicz. 295.4k Followers, 1,275 Following, 804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dominick Reyes (@domreyes24) As Weidman tried to recover, Reyes took his time and picked his shots, and a series of hammerfists stunned the former champ once again, bringing in referee Herb Dean to halt the bout at 1:43 of round one. Can unbeaten challenger Reyes upset all-time great Jones for UFC light heavyweight championship? Collect The Second Wave Of Limited-Edition Figures From Jazwares Including Amanda Nunes, Conor McGregor, Francis Ngannou, Jorge Masvidal. Bektic Lewis def. [15], Before signing with the UFC, Reyes amassed an amateur record of 5–0 and was twice the U of MMA champion[16] during his amateur career. Reyes, who gave former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones arguably the toughest outing of his career, will look to snap a two-fight losing skid. [29] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Latifi Giles def. Dominick Reyes has twice fought for gold in the UFC, and twice he has come up short (or once, depending on your feelings about the judging in the Jon Jones fight). Dominick Reyes entered UFC 253 with the mindset of a champion defending his belt. "[13], If I train hard and do what I have to do in order to prepare myself for an upcoming fight, I should be in position to win. Watch the full UFC 253 Press Conference with UFC President Dana White, Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz. As they separated, Reyes clipped Weidman with a sharp left hand and dropped him. [36] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. As of December 15, 2020, he is #3 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. 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