Dominick Reyes acquired some priceless recommendation from fellow Jon Jones foe Ovince Saint Preux.
In February 2020, Reyes noticed his undefeated streak snapped by the hands of Jones through unanimous resolution. Greater than 5 years later, followers are nonetheless debating the controversial scorecard, with many suggesting that ‘The Devastator’ did greater than sufficient to unseat ‘Bones’ because the UFC’s mild heavyweight world champion.
About 4 years earlier than Reyes acquired his solely crack at Jones, Saint Preux had the chance to battle the consensus GOAT at UFC 194, and later provided some priceless recommendation to Reyes concerning one in every of Jones’ extra unsavory ways contained in the Octagon.
“It was my third five-round battle,” Reyes mentioned on the Pound-4-Pound podcast whereas wanting again on his UFC 247 title tilt towards Jones. “My greatest associate is my little brother, who mimics anybody higher than they battle. OSP confirmed me how Jones tries to finger poke within the face. I punched down on his fingers due to OSP’s recommendation. Don’t let him do something he needs to do. Jon Jones is a genius. He tries to make you battle his battle after which make you pay.
“My arms are higher than his. He doesn’t perceive his vary very effectively. He needs to be touching you, elbowing, grappling in safer locations. He is aware of the sport from being champion so lengthy, however my factor was by no means let him do what he needs.”
Whereas followers clamored for a direct rematch between Reyes and Jones, ‘Bones’ in the end opted to vacate the 205-pound title for a heavyweight run that wouldn’t come till three years later.
Dominick Reyes seems to be to increase his win streak in The Land Down Underneath
As for Reyes, the loss to Jones kickstarted a four-fight shedding streak that noticed him give up knockout losses to Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka, and Ryan Spann. Nevertheless, ‘The Devastator’ has seemingly turned again the clock in recent times, stringing collectively a trio of highlight-reel finishes towards Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith, and Nikita Krylov.
Reyes will look to make it 4 in a row this September when he meets the all the time harmful Carlos Ulberg in a Battle Night time headliner in Perth, Australia.
