Undefeated in his career, Reyes says he is the man who will beat Jon Jones: 'I'm a different animal'

D. Reyes (photo) bets he can beat J. Jones. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @domreyes24

Patience and efficiency. These are two qualities that helped Dominick reyes appearing on Ultimate's radar as a possible challenger to the 'almighty' Jon Jones. Undefeated in his career and coming off a great victory over the former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, the North American establishes himself as a candidate to challenge the throne of 'Bones'. In an interview after the ufc boston, the athlete spoke about his expectation of exchanging forces against Jones.

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“I'm a completely different animal, man. I am Dominick reyes”, stated the athlete.

As an interviewer, Anthony Smith, a former challenger for Jon's belt, asked the fighter what he sees as a flaw in the North American's game and what he would do differently if he faced the light heavyweight champion, who has been beating everyone who tries to take his title. post. Reyes, without hesitation, then responded in a confident tone.

“The same things as you (Anthony Smith) saw are the same things I'm seeing. I can implement the game plan that you weren't able to implement, it's the same thing. We all see the same holes, but when we get there, things don't happen,” said Dominick.

The number four in the ranking, however, remembered Jon's last challenge, who, in a true battle, managed yet another title defense when he faced the Brazilian Thiago Marreta. However, unlike other times, the result came in a split decision from the judges, such a balance imposed by the carioca.

“Thiago (Marreta) did a little more. I feel like I will do whatever is necessary. I'm going to go in there and play my game. I'll leave all my chips on the table. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and, just like tonight (against Weidman), I'm not going to let it pass me by. I’m not going to stop going there and doing everything I can to get the victory”, said the North American.

With each fight, Reyes has shown his qualities and can now be considered one of the most dangerous athletes in the division. The fighter is young and, at just 29 years old, is already in the top 5 of the category, behind names like themselves. Thiago Marreta e Anthony Smith; it is clear, Daniel Cormier.

Dominick, who debuted in MMA in December 2014, currently has 12 fights and no defeats in his career as a professional athlete.