Dominick Reyes (born December 26, 1989), nicknamed The Devastator, is an American mixed martial artist and former college football player. He competes in the light heavyweight division and is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 13, 2020, he is #1 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings and he is #15 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Reyes was a four-year Division I starting safety in college for the Stony Brook Seawolves. After going undrafted in 2013, Reyes embarked on a career in mixed martial arts, signing with UFC in 2017 and winning his first 12 fights. Reyes challenged Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title in 2020 as a large underdog but lost his first career fight in a controversial unanimous decision.
"I made Jon Jones look like just a man." what a beast
Like the bitch that he is.
Bruh your soft
@@edwinmontanez2792 nah bruh, you're soft
@@chungusdisciple9917 OHHHHHHHHH SHIT NI**GA!!!!!!
@James Crawford Jr A lot of my favorite fighters are black. Always so desperate to make it about race, keep being a little victim. Your idea of greatness is using PEDs and doing hit and runs on pregnant women. Not a good look man.
The ufc is dumb for taking those videos down its litteraly free promotion
Should have left that fight up it was awesome
If you think Dana still has functional neurones after he got jumped 5 minutes by 4 dudes youre crazy
@Feezie F-Baby going out of a bar he got jumped hard having some cerebral problems after
Eduardo Bonomi lol I didn’t know this. Is it on tape?😂
Aleph O spoke about it on rogans show
I love it how he just walks away once he knows it's over... that's called class and control.
That cost him the fight.
@@TycoTyrannus what are you talking about?
@@drquack1217 he means that's what it costed the KO
@@dantearias2182 coasted? Like war coast or west coast?
@@massivepump3059 war coasted
Dude deserves way more respect than he gets. He made Bones look ordinary.
If you’re on PEDs you were aways ordinary. Where is that kick that ended DC?
And Jan knocked Reyes ass out.
And jan Made look reyes like a simple football player
@@Tsdsc2 and santos made jan looked like foolish power
Jones won. If Jones was “ordinary” then Reyes is below average 🤷♂️
Watching it before it gets taken down gang
On Gang
It was taken down for me 2 mins after uploaded now it's back lol
*Gang Gang*
After watching his match vs jones i have decided that if being an athelete is the only goal of my life then i want to be an athelete like dominick👍
I got a back up...
“But it is what it is, I’ll get better, I know I will.” Really hurts considering Dom hasn’t won since 2019 and has been brutally knocked out multiple times. He was so close😪
Very reminiscent of Garbrandt. Made it to the pinnacle quickly. Then spiraled immediately afterward. I'm not comparing their exact downfall. But it's sad to see someone come out and put on such amazing performances only to seemingly lose that "spark" of greatness.
This video just made me a Dominick Reyes fan..
you didnt like him after he humbled jones lol?
@Evolving Human kya bol raha hai vo pata bhi hai..??
If Dominick Reyes reads this, you're well regarded around the world, thanks for setting a great example
These movie esque highlights of yours is absolutely fantastic mate, not only it highlights the skills of the fighter but also tells the story about their journey as a fighter, making your video levels above just a normal highlights. Seriously big ups man.
Same mystique as MMA TV productions, two great highlight channels right now
10000% agree, on point Rae Hanzel
I was going to write the same thing
After watching his match vs jones i have decided that if being an athelete is the only goal of my life then i want to be an athelete like dominick👍
@@shikharsingh2971 I respect the fact that he didn't let all the doubters and trollers get to him he knows his skill set and that Jon would be a test he could meet head on.
the uncrowned 205lb champ
NO DOUBT 'BOUT THAT !!!
Lets not get carried away...
WhiteSundae I mean it’s still debatable but we’ll see what they do in the future
@@laoscuridad8799 there's no debate, the whole you gotta beat the champ to be the champ and later rounds are worth more argument is bullshit.
@@laoscuridad8799 octagon control isn't higher on the scoring criteria when you are getting your face caved in by punches, effective damage is.
This guy is the perfect example of a pure athlete, powerful, courageous, precise. Beautiful work
I severely underestimated Dominick Reyes I thought he had no chance but he BEAT Jon Jones!
No he lost actually
Apollo 1 I mean let me ask you a question have you watched the fight In its entirety?
@@Apollo-th2xb as someone that doesn't have a bias for either fighter unlike yourself. Reyes won
@@johngrissom1504 not only have i rewatched it once i rewatched it 5 times at .75 speed and recorded strikes landed, to the untrained eye Reyes wild attacks, volume and multiple great landings give him the appearance of winning, but he missed alot! at one point he threw a 10 strike combination missing 9 and 1 blocked = 0, even though the crowd was cheering on. (casuals) But actual strikes landed was much closer, and then scoring Jones octogan control, pressure and takedowns got him the win. go rewatch it you will come to the same outcome each time.
@@Apollo-th2xb octagon control doesn't mean anything if Reyes was clearly out striking Jon. Sorry dude ur fighter lost.
You can see one thing clearly, Reyes has really good aim with his strikes. That and surprising power too.
He’s also pretty good and getting up when taken down
@@Leeroynumanuma yes great takedown defense
thats 2 things
I saw a comment once that Reyes was "built like crash bandicoot." I'd have to agree lol
That is Tony Ferguson, he even moves like him
ahahahahahhaha
El Rompe Culos You’re 100% right on that analysis. I can see it now
El Rompe Culos true Ferguson looks EXACTLY like crazy. That wide upper body vs the small hips
@@DARKYDARKGAMING AHAHAHAHA yesss and the big pointy ears
Such a humble respectful guy. Never has anything bad to say about anyone. It’s a real shame his first loss had to be a robbery.
It’s such a tragedy they took down that Paulo costa video it was amazing
Instead fo taking Videos down the UFC should simply hire you tbh. Better than many of their official Videos.
seriously they know talent when they see it. Recognize how much you could do for their online presence
Yup
Damn what videos did they take down😭😭😠
This guy do everything simple. Hit hard, never lose balance, chain of attack from legs to hands or hands to legs. Always defense and offense at body's center line which are all coming from excellent strength of core. Since young kid played many sports made him used to the speeds and has a good trained eyes too. I am glad he settle down at MMA and made a name himself one of the top fighters. A true natural bone beast. Thank you for the video.
He will go far. He has a future for sure.
I didn't think about football helping with the tracking. You're right, I see many boxers nowadays use things like tennis balls and other sports equipment to help train with accuracy. And obviously the footwork is easy for him since he plays football.
I agree his perfect balance generates so much power and he is one of the most athletic is his division but knows how to use his athleticism better than anyone
What do you mean by "chain of attack"? I don't know anything about fighting.
@@doptimist sequence of non stop attacks. You will see alot of fighters do big shots one or two and stop. But Reyes do it in octagon like he is doing on heavy bag very naturally.
The editing and music in the Jones vs Reyes fight is so amazing. I come back to it often because it brings back the same emotions I felt watching the fight live.
Such bullshit that Jon “won” that fight, those judges reeked of cigarettes and alcohol
And marijuana! I bet they smokes like nine weeds that night!
@@jackielegz8689 i love all 3
Kinda bs how he beat oezdemir as well tho lol
they were lighting it up with hon before the fight
especially the one dumbass judge that scored it 49-46
And *STILL* undefeated Dominick Reyes
hard truth, mma fans know who is the champ, an UFC dick sucker have a fake champ
@@WanderingBrushArt I love mma not Danas balls I know who is the best lightwheight in the world. Do you?
He’s one hell of a fighter, but another five rounds he would have gassed out. Jones definitely had more energy at the end of the fight.
@@ryanb8736 Jones had more energy because he literally did nothing the first 2 to maybe even 3 rounds. All he did was walk forward and get clocked in the face for 3 rounds straight. Also since when is the winner of the fight determined by how much "energy" they had by the end of it? Lol ur talking out of ur ass.
You simply don't win a belt running the whole Championship rounds. He did great but not enough, just Deal with it mate
Reyes seems like a down to earth dude, even from his earlier career fights never changed.
HA! Reyes made Jones so scared for a rematch, he went up to heavyweight to avoid the rematch. First time in Jones history he was out struck by his opponent. I honestly think it was to close to be called a robbery, but I still had Reyes winning.
Yeah ducking reyes and aiming for a fight with Ngannou.Sounds “scared”
@@edenrudi8530 But he ain't fighting Francis is he? Man is trying to fight Miocic, but he has to wait for Ngannou vs Miocic 2. I'm hoping for either just to see that chin get cracked. He got rocked by Reyes twice that I could visibly see, he'll have to crotch sniff to the heavyweight championship.
@@TheIpwnkyle he asked to fight francis first but was rejected by dana man
@@TheIpwnkyle he beat reyes, get over it
that’s dumb as hell, he’s literally going up to fight way tougher opponents than Reyes
this dude is a counter punching king my god. That straight left when the opponent starts rushing in is so precise and brutal. He didnt win in the score cards vs jon jones but he def won in our hearts, peoples champ for sure!
You don't do highlights bro, you do real mini-movies!! Great work man!! Best MMA channel right now. Cheers
Straight up. Well worth my time watching this guys work!
@@maxoneill5208 These guys do an amazing job and they deserve more recognition!!
@@patohardoy6224 best highlights. Should be working for ufc
His punching style is beautiful to watch, he really has some of the best hands at LHW. Very fluid striking. Started MMA in 2014 and fought/beat Jones 6 years later. Amazing talent.
Bob Saget that’s insane he Gave Jones arguably the greatest to ever do it the toughest challenge of his career maybe gufstasson but he deserves a rematch for sure
I agree but sometimes he doesn't follow through with his punches... He stops after the connection. Any good puncher will tell you to aim for the back of your opponents head. Hence the saying "throwing punches with bad intentions."
Dominick Reyes is A REAL CHAMP.
I feel like he’s on trajectory for GOAT status, give him a few more years EDIT: Never fucking mind
So In your opinion a Guy Who has a loss on his record can't be a goat. So ali is not the goat for example?
@@danieleriksson5587 Yeah but he racked up losses past his prime. Reyes is in his prime now and got demolished
He has super strong eyes. Sees everything. When he starts throwing bombs he has such good balance.
Jones also spent the fight trying to poke those eyes out, Reyes had excellent head movement and even when jones touched his eyes didn't lose focus. Jones is scared of a rematch!
Going undrafted in the NFL to being undefeated in the UFC and beating Jon Jones for the LHW title. Reyes has truly come a long way.
Lol beat who?
Fire Angel Chris yo mama
@@FireAngelChris jon jones got beat
felix vargas Lol yo mama got beat when??
owen parish by who ??
Coming back after the last 2 years..sucks to see the path his career has taken. His chin hasn’t been the same since Jan broke his face. Hopefully he retires soon because he can’t seem to stay conscious, tragic. He should have been the champ, now he’ll just be remembered as a footnote contender in the sport.
Probably the best MMA promo. Worth watching on its lenght. Packed. Wish to see more of this kind.👍👍👍
It's amazing that he just started training in 2013 and 4 years later he gets a contract in the ufc. This guy is both talentous and committed.
The rightful champion of the Light Heavyweight Division.
Heavyweighy sounds funny lol
Chill the f*ck out buddy. Jon Jones beat the F%CK out of this stoopid bald headed, Tom Brady wannabe headass.
nah. that was not a champion's performance. He should take a look at Fury-Wilder 2 and do it just like that in the rematch. RIght now he's just the guy, who won 3 first rounds and lost 2. 5 btw he lost like a bum.
Your mum sux kawk like a bum
Ur Zaddy ur gay tho
My favorite video of all time. Legend.
And The Devastator has been devastated by Jan Blachowicz
@Bolek Lolek said someone who is probably fat, never done a sport in his life, forget about having the balls to get in the cage. Accurate right ?
@@LuKyFreeS At least u said probably. Relax bro. Its not that serious
@@LuKyFreeS Don't be so stiff ;] It was a funny sentence according to this only one situation (fight) ...because he was devastated :D I know he is a good fighter as well kid :D ...Chill ;]
Let's be honest, Reyes beat Jones.
what about his match against volkan?
@@YountenJamtshoYen10 that a a gift from the judges
@@YountenJamtshoYen10 He outsriked Volkan.
Jones won rounds: 2,4,5.
Elijah Austin oh so you're a judge now?
Everyone doubt him, and get the respect of the best of all time, this dude is a beast.
Another Great Vid!!! I love MMA and I can't believe I just found this channel! Thank you for your hard work!
Bro, your videos are SICK! Can’t stop watching
This channel is absolutely amazing. Thankyou for all your hard work 🙏
I love hearing that intro song every time lol
man needs a name
Great video, as always. Reyes has really won me over the last few years. Looking forward to what will hopefully be a storied career 👍
Why the ufc doesn’t hire you for the promo videos is beyond me. The ability to create such suspense is amazing 19:48 and I have goosebumps over my whole body. Thank you!
he's the real deal...down to earth, relaxed fighter
He deserves a rematch with Jones
Jones wouldn't not take the rematch after that fight
They dont care its all about that big ppv but i agree with u
He deserved that belt from Jones
Doesn't need a rematch should have the belt already
@@jeffreydahmer1143 nah dude a rematch ok but not the belt..he did not win that match, the bad thing is that i dont see a rematch coming jones doesnt care and reyes doesnt go after it so much
Man this edits are straight 🔥🔥🔥
Dude awesome job on this video. Thank you!
Such a a great job you doing here, man. Literally the best series about fighters on youtube.
Absolute fkning machine
oooh now he's a machine? you mfks were laughing at him before the fight
IHABi Simo not a bandwagon... supporting the dude since 2018. He is the real deal.
Dom has had my attention since the Khabib vs McGregor card
J Mz same as me
IHABi Simo I don’t like Jones and never voted for him I had faith in Reyes in the Jon Jones fight
I am more impressed with the narrative and extremely well analyzed video, good work checkmate
I keep binge watching your videos man
The definition of a finisher. He has some of the nastiest finishes I've ever seen. That left straight reminds me of Mcgregor
Reyes is a good counter puncher with that left hook looks like Manny Pacquiao
This is by far the best MMA video/highlight ever created man this is amazing ! #DominicReyesTheTrueChamp
the intro for jon was amazing. Great editing
Watching his progress sent chills down my spine. Hard not to route for this young Athlete.
I’m really a big fan of this guy! Great athlete and very humble. Give him his rematch!!#RealChamp
I would love a Dominick Cruz video. Great job again, by the way! Favorite MMA highlights channel by far. You're awesome!
This guy is impressive. And the intro is 🔥🔥🔥
love your music choice man, keep up the good work
Imagine your first ever loss is to the greatest of all time... this guy is the future no doubt.
That or it fucks with you're mind like Gus and makes you think why work so hard again to get fucked by the judges
And that loss wasn't even a loss
You are a gift to the sport man. You vids remind of the old HBO NFL show. This shit is amazing and we are all proud of your work. This body of work you have made will take you to the stars. Beautiful work.
Jon Jones doesn't want to catch Reyes's hands again.
He won't reyes got fucked up
Phenomenal Talent, in my Top 3 All-Time Favorites~
your video's are pure gold mate, every new one is straight class
Another dope video from EFC. God, you inspire me with this stuff. They're so good, it feels like these are sponsored episodic art pieces dedicated to who you showcase. From beginning to end, I stay interested. Thank you, yet again.
Yo this video made my cry, what a beautiful story!
The new champion of the era dominick devastator reyes ,you done ity boy
Great work truly inspiring to see how you came back from a dark spot in your life. You motivate me in so many ways man! Thanks alot. Stay healthy my brother... for one day you WILL hold that belt and never let it go! Love from the windy city bro!
Dude, jones is the best pound for pound, and his fight with dominick was very VERY close ... a rematch is just necesary
tony t lol he did not fuck jon up. it was an incredibly even fight. i personally had reyes winning 48-47, but i think it could’ve been scored anywhere from jones 48-47 to reyes 49-46. that one judge was trippin
The uncrowned Champ! I want to see come back for what belongs to him 🤜🏽
These videos are so awesome keep it up
Another amazing video keep them coming I love watching these
My new favorite fighter really a great inspiration for late starter's too.
What a great little production! Had me on the edge of my seat. You really managed to transmit the cold killer that Pietr really is! I foresee a fast takeover of the top the division by the siberian gansta!
This man is a real beast, I hope that soon he can be a champion
This was such an amazing watch and put together/edited so well...bravo EFC, I just subscribed.
Damn this editing is insane. Gave me chills and feel feelings that are strange and confusing to me
I am very impressed with Dominic Reyes, I like to see more of him.
Quality videos man, please keep making them.💪🏻👍🏻
Bruh the background music is literally plug walk 🤣
Great work agin Elite fight club, another perfect highlight of a great up and coming fighter with excellent music choices.
Up and comer? He damn near won the ufc heavyweight championship
Liam Does I think he’s still pretty new and I think if he would’ve had more experience like 3 or 4 more fights before jones he could’ve beat him
great editing !! good job
This video was done really well from the syching of the music to everything this is my first video I'm watch and u just earned a sub great work on my favorite lightheavyweight
Damn, you definitely deserved more... But life it's always about "patience". Awesome video as always, i hope you can made a lot of more of this. Send you only good vibes for keep going. PD: BTW, Dominick closed many mouths, including mine . I could clearly see (now) his strong willness in the first conference as soon as Jones started attacking him. We thought it was a "dumb" mind talking, when it was totally the opposite.
Damn all your videos are sick but the editing in this one made me feel like I was watching friday night lights at the end. I'm a big JBJ fan but I really hope the UFC gives Reyes the rematch. Seeing how well he took that controversial loss in the moment and how grateful he was for the title shot is almost heartbreaking
Like your videos man, keep 'em coming.
8:44 - truly badass moment showing how creative and confident in his power Dom is. I like his mindset more than his technic. Wish he will get that he already deserved.
Tremendous like ratio my man! It’s admirable the way that you innovate in the fighters HL Topic! Bones 🦴 besides the illegal substances, has a rock chin! That’s why he’s still the Champ!
Erik Carrillo 33 likely! Because he is in roids! But the point is that he was not knocked down so far by a blow to the head! And it is a fact! By the way, I don't like Joint "Dope" Jones!
@erikcarrillo33 you're either trolling or a new MMA fan. He's been defending his "belt" against killers (especially earlier in his career) for almost a decade now.
Jones gets in trouble, desperately tries to poke his opponent in the eye. Classic.
MMA fan accuses fighters of eye pokes. Classic
Also that dirty kick at end of 3rd round. Definetly did some damage with it
This video feels like a movie! Well done! love this sport
waht i like about the dude is that he lands his best shoots in a space that often goes unused by fighters. when the opponent thinks he can reset boom. when he stands up boom. when he attacks boom sneaks one through. just impressive eye for the openings.
D.Reyes was robbed with the fight of J.Jones, Reyes deserves a rematch on their fight with Jones! And Dana you know very well, Reyes won that fight with Jones! ✌️✌️✌️
Rodil Ybanez ol dude lost the championship rounds, he just stopped fighting, how can he b a champion?
Truth bomb you delivered, Rodil, with the power of a Bas Rutten liver kick and a D. Reyes precision punch. Bravo!!!! Dana, use your legendary Boston street smarts in promoting and get D. Reyes a rematch please, asap.
Fight results, like art appreciation, are in the eye of the beholder. Jones looked gassed for some reason, and very mundane that night. Reyes hurt him hard with those punches. While he won't admit his fears, Jones is showing by his recent tantrum with Dana that deep down he is afraid of being hit so hard and no longer has the eye of the tiger to outfight younger lions. He wants to relinquish his belt because he just can't stand the sledge hammer blows anymore, just as most of us would not be able to withstand 1/100th of the blows he has faced. His subconscious, imo, is telling him to bow out after Reyes knocked him with those punches and caused great doubt in Jon deep down in his psychology. Just an observation, that's what makes the fight game so much fun with all the differences of opinion. Hopefully, you will at least acknowledge that the Bas Rutten liver kicks in Pride are a true work of art. Regardless, best to you and let's have a rematch of these warriors to see who is right. In the meantime, Landshark Lager cheers and regards.
Gassed meaning Jon is perhaps showing the lack of energy, speed, and ferocity that he presented when taking ped enhancers. Without these ped stimulants, Jon does not look the same in the octagon. He looked ordinary in contrast to several prior fights. His drama with Dana shows Jon is worried about losing the eye of the tiger that comes from banned ped medicines.
Jones won you fat fuck
For sure there should be an immediate rematch and real judges assigned to the fight!
Awesome video... humbled bones for sure and deserves a rematch... can't wait for DR's next fight...lezzzz go
2 warriors. Great Fight. Glad we get to see it again soon.
I'm happy that you used Tick of the Clock, a good music by Chromatics
The first scene of Drive.
That car crash sound effect/transition had me dying.
This is my first video I’ve watched of your channel and I just wanna say, this is truly a work of art, this is as good as a fucking ESPN doc, it feels like I really know Reyes myself now