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Dominick Reyes

Light Heavyweight

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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
36
Height
6′4″193 cm
Reach
77″196 cm
Weight class
Light Heavyweight
Nationality
United States
Team
Cobra Kai Victorville
Active
2014–present

Fight history

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WinTKO
Opponent: Azamat Murzakanovhead kick and punchesR1 2:40
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
24 Oct 2026

Murzakanov landed a clean left hand that sent Reyes circling away. When they reset, Reyes went high with a kick that clipped Murzakanov and left him unsteady, then closed the distance with punches for the finish.

Key moments

  • Moments after taking a clean left, Reyes landed a head kick that hurt Murzakanov, and his punches finished it.
WinDEC
Opponent: Johnny Walker, their record after the fight: 22-10-0splitR3 5:00
UFC 327
11 Apr 2026
LossKO
Opponent: Carlos Ulberg, their record after the fight: 13-1-0punchesR1 4:27
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes
28 Sep 2025
WinKO
Opponent: Nikita KrylovpunchR1 2:24
UFC 314
12 Apr 2025
WinTKO
Opponent: Anthony Smithelbows and punchesR2 4:46
UFC 310
7 Dec 2024

Reyes stayed patient against Smith before opening the second-round finish with heavier elbows and punches in close.

Key moments

  • Finished Anthony Smith by TKO at 4:46 of round two.
  • The method was officially recorded as elbows and punches.
  • It gave Reyes back-to-back stoppage wins in 2024.
WinKO
Opponent: Dustin Jacoby, their record after the fight: 19-9-1punchesR1 2:00
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov
8 Jun 2024
LossKO
Opponent: Ryan Spann, their record after the fight: 21-7-0punchesR1 1:20
UFC 281
12 Nov 2022
LossKO
Opponent: Jiří Procházka, their record after the fight: 28-3-1spinning back elbowR2 4:29
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka
1 May 2021
LossTKO
Opponent: Jan Błachowicz, their record after the fight: 27-8-0punchesR2 4:36
UFC 253
27 Sep 2020

Reyes fought for the vacant light-heavyweight title but could not solve Blachowicz's heavier counters and body work over the first two rounds.

Key moments

  • Blachowicz stopped Reyes at 4:36 of round two.
  • The bout was for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title.
  • It was Reyes's first finish loss as a professional.
LossDEC
Opponent: Jon JonesunanimousR5 5:00
UFC 247
8 Feb 2020
WinKO
Opponent: Chris WeidmanpunchesR1 1:43
UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman
18 Oct 2019
WinDEC
Opponent: Volkan OezdemirsplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
16 Mar 2019
WinDEC
Opponent: Ovince Saint PreuxunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 229
6 Oct 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Jared Cannonier, their record after the fight: 10-4-0punchesR1 2:55
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
19 May 2018
WinSUB
Opponent: Jeremy Kimballrear-naked chokeR1 3:39
UFC 218
2 Dec 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Joachim ChristensenpunchesR1 0:29
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
25 Jun 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Jordan Powellhead kickR1 0:53
LFA 13
2 Jun 2017
WinKO
Opponent: Marcus Govanhead kickR1 0:27
Hoosier Fight Club 32
11 Feb 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Tyler SmithpunchesR1 1:35
KOTC: Martial Law
18 Sep 2016
WinDEC
Opponent: Kelly GrayunanimousR3 5:00
KOTC: Sinister Intentions
17 Oct 2015
WinSUB
Opponent: Jessie Glassguillotine chokeR1 0:55
Gladiator Challenge: Carnage
3 Apr 2015
WinTKO
Opponent: Jose Rivas Jr.punchesR1 3:23
KOTC: Fisticuffs
4 Dec 2014

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Dominick Reyes’s combat-sports credentials include 2nd in 2015 IBJJF Worlds (blue belt). Their background also includes blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. They name D’Arce choke as a favorite grappling technique.

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