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Dominick Reyes was able to get back in the win column this past weekend, defeating Dustin Jacoby via first-round knockout. It marked the No.15-ranked middleweight's first win since UFC on ESPN 6 in Oct. 2019 when he picked up a first-round knockout victory over Chris Weidman to secure a title opportunity.
'The Devastator' had suffered four consecutive losses in that span, losing to Jon Jones via unanimous decision at UFC 247, Jan Blachowicz via second-round TKO at UFC 253, Jiri Prochazka via second-round knockout at UFC on ESPN 23, and Ryan Spann via first-round knockout at UFC 281.
Following his loss to 'Denisa', the No.15-ranked light heavyweight put out a statement that read:
"Finally home and surrounded by those I love, I'd like to say, I went out there and fought with all my heart! I put it all out there and I'm glad it was entertaining for most of you. I'm happy and upset as you can imagine as I didn't get the desired outcome. But I went out and fought and for that I can say I'm proud."
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He continued:
"I love this game and at times it does not love me back but that's what we have all signed up for. I want to say I'm doing good healing up I'll be ok. And congrats to @jirkaprochazka hell of a fight and what an elbow! it's the ones you don't see coming that get you. God bless you all and I'll see you guys at the next one - Dom Reyes"
Check out a screenshot of Dominick Reyes' comments below:
Fans reacted to the statement by sharing praise for Reyes. Reddit user @RLPMMA labeled him as humble:
"Incredibly humble. I hope that Once cocky, now humble Reyes becomes a mythic fighter."
@cosmic-schmuck believes he is a warrior:
"Dudes not kidding when he said he fought with all his heart. Warrior"
@jacobsaggypoo claimed:
"Honestly, as long as I’ve followed him I’ve quite liked most of what I’ve heard Dom Reyes say"
Check out the best fan reactions below:
What did Dominick Reyes say about getting back in the win column?
Dominick Reyes took to Instagram following his first victory in nearly five years - a first-round knockout against Dustin Jacoby - to express his gratitude. The two-time light heavyweight title challenger stated:
"Grateful! Louisville thank you for an amazing night! Setting records, we blew the roof off tonight! I have many to thank for this I will get to all the thank you’s in another post, for now. Wow what a night. God bless you all! 🙏🏽❤️✝️ 📸 @espnmma Bonus?!?"
Check out Dominick Reyes' Instagram post below:
It is unclear who Reyes will face next, however, the No.15-ranked light heavyweight has to feel great about getting back in the win column. It remains to be seen if he can regain the form that previously earned him a title opportunity.
