Former UFC gentle heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes lastly returned to the win column earlier tonight (Sat., June 8, 2024) at UFC Louisville reside on ESPN+ from inside KFC Yum! Heart in Louisville, Kentucky, when “Devastator” stopped veteran Dustin Jacoby with a dominant first-round TKO (knee and punches).
It was Reyes’ first UFC win since he knocked out Chris Weidman all the way in which again in 2019.
Reyes is understood for his measurement, however Jacoby is simply as tall. Jacoby has additionally been far more lively than Reyes over the previous few years as “Devastator” has struggled with accidents on and off. Evidently, Reyes was the betting underdog and wanted to show he nonetheless belongs among the many prime fighters at 205 kilos after practically two years off.
The 2 gentle heavyweights went shot-for-shot throughout an early feeling out interval, however Reyes appeared to have the stronger punches. He finally damage Jacoby who stumbled backwards into the cage. Reyes adopted go well with and launched a monster knee within the clinch that completely destroyed Jacoby. That allowed Reyes to unload punches in bunches for the eventual end.
it was an effective way to return to the win column and an ideal state of affairs for Reyes to maneuver up the sunshine heavyweight ranks upon his return. Take a look at the ultimate moments within the above video participant.
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