Dominique Reyes acquired helpful recommendation from fellow John Jones for Obins St. Prykes.
In February 2020, Reyes noticed his unbeaten streak snapped into Jones’s fingers by an unanimous resolution. Greater than 5 years later, followers are nonetheless discussing the controversial scorecard, with many suggesting that “Devastator” did sufficient to separate “bones” because the UFC mild heavyweight world champion.
Roughly 4 years earlier than Reyes received the one crack at Jones, St. Prue had the chance to battle the Consensus Goats at UFC 194, and later provided helpful recommendation to the Reyes on considered one of Jones’ extra uncomfortable ways.
“It was my third five-round battle,” Reyes recollects Jones in opposition to his UFC 247 title tilt on the pound-4 pound podcast. “My finest companion is my brother and everybody mimics than they battle. OSP confirmed me how Jones tried to the touch his face. I punched his fingers for Osp’s recommendation. Do not let him do something he needs to do.
“My fingers are higher than him. He does not actually perceive his vary. He needs to the touch you, stretch your elbows and work in a safer place.
Followers have been hoping for a direct rematch between Reyes and Jones, however “Bone” in the end selected to vacate the 205-pound title for a heavyweight run that would not come till three years later.
Dominic Reyes is attempting to increase his profitable streak on the land under
As for Reyes, the loss to Jones kicked off a four-game profitable streak that surrendered knockout losses to Jan Brakowicz, Jiri Prochazka and Ryan Span. Nonetheless, “The Devastator” seems to have retreated the watch lately, stitching collectively a trio of spotlight reel finishes in opposition to Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith and Nikita Krylov.
Reyes goals to make it for the fourth consecutive yr in September this yr when he meets the ever-dangerous Carlos Wulberg on the Struggle Evening Headliner in Perth, Australia.
