Dominick Reyes
Active 2017–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 85.0
Scouting report
Launching his career with 12 straight victories before pushing Jon Jones to the limit in a five-round title fight at UFC 247, Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes brought athleticism from collegiate football into the cage. A former standout from Hesperia, California, Reyes commands distance with a straight left hand and head kicks, his stand-up represented by a 90 Boxing rating and 86 Kickboxing.
Peak ratings
By edition
Reyes put together an undefeated 12-0 rise to the top of the division between 2018 and 2019, knocking out Jared Cannonier in round one in Santiago, outpointing Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, defeating Volkan Oezdemir in London, and knocking out former middleweight champion Chris Weidman in round one in Boston. His straight left hand and head kicks are reflected in a 90 Boxing and 86 Kickboxing.
In February 2020 at UFC 247 in Houston, Reyes pushed undisputed champion Jon Jones to the limit in a five-round decision loss, before suffering knockout defeats to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 253 on Fight Island and Jiri Prochazka in Las Vegas. His combinations, angles, and power anchor his 88 Boxing and 85 Kickboxing.
Dominick Reyes, the safety who nearly took the belt from Jon Jones
Dominick Reyes grew up in Hesperia, California, and played safety at Stony Brook from 2009 to 2012, finishing as the program's all-time leader in solo tackles with 158. He went undrafted in 2013, worked construction, then took an IT support job at a high school while fighting at night. He won his first six pro fights and finished his big-promotion debut in the opening minute in 2017. In February 2020 he lost a controversial decision to Jon Jones, with 14 of 21 media outlets scoring it for Reyes.
Reyes rating notes
Boxing. His top mark. He knocked out Chris Weidman in round one in 2019.
Kickboxing. Very good. He is nicknamed The Devastator for his kicks.
Wrestling. Athletic base. He wrestled and played football growing up.
BJJ. The weakest piece, though he did submit Jeremy Kimball in round one in 2017.
Strength. Solid power and athleticism from his football years.
Durability. He took a knockout from Jiri Prochazka in 2021 with multiple facial fractures, and Ryan Spann and Carlos Ulberg both stopped him in round one.
Cardio. Good over five rounds. He took Jones the distance.
Fight IQ. Sound game plans, though he lost several fights in the first two rounds.
Boxing at 90 and a pair of highlight knockouts
His hands and timing produce finishes. Weidman was knocked out in 2019, Nikita Krylov in 2025 with a left straight, and Anthony Smith was stopped in 2024 by elbows and punches. Against most light heavyweights, he can win a fight in a few seconds.
Ground game is his lowest: BJJ 74
It is not a glaring hole, but it is the lowest number on his card. His stoppage losses came on the feet, to Jan Blachowicz in 2020, Prochazka in 2021, Spann in 2022 and Ulberg in 2025. Draft him when your team needs striking, not grappling.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Dominick Reyes is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Dominick Reyes's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.