Nationality Guamanian Reach 68.0 in (173 cm) Parents Mel Espinoza Division Flyweight Role Mixed Martial Artist | Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) Name Jon Reyes Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Residence Tamuning, Guam | |
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Jon delos Reyes is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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- 808 battleground dropping jaws russell doane vs jon delos reyes 135lbs
- Neil Seery on Jon Delos Reyes I think Ive got a better striking game
- Background
- Early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Neil Seery on Jon Delos Reyes: "I think I've got a better striking game"
Background
Reyes was born and raised in Guam, and both of his parents are Filipino. Reyes began training in the martial arts in high school with Brazilian jiu-jitsu before transitioning into kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Reyes is the former Grappler's Quest Champion, NAGA Champion, Pan Asia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Pan Asia No-Gi Grappling Champion, Marianas Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Guam Kickboxing Invitational Champion, and an IBJJF-Las Vegas Open Medalist.
Early career
Reyes made his professional MMA debut in 2008 and compiled an overall record of 7-2 before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Reyes had originally tried out for The Ultimate Fighter 18 and didn't make the cut but demonstrated enough talent to earn a call from the promotion a year later.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Reyes made his promotional debut against Dustin Kimura On January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 34. Reyes lost via armbar submission in the first round.
Reyes was next scheduled to face Richie Vaculik at UFC Fight Night 43 on June 28, 2014. However, Reyes was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Roldan Sangcha-an.
Reyes then dropped down to the Flyweight division and faced Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night 52 on September 20, 2014. Reyes was defeated via first-round TKO.
Reyes faced Roldan Sangcha-an on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. He won the fight by submission in the second round. The win also earned Reyes his first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Reyes faced Neil Seery on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. He lost the bout via submission in the second round.