Jon Delos Reyes
| Jon delos Reyes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chalan Pago-Ordot, Guam |
| Residence | Tamuning, Guam |
| Nationality | Guamanian |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Tamuning, Guam |
| Team | Countershot MMA |
| Rank | Black belt in Sanshou[1] Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jon delos Reyes is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.[3] 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.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
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.[4] Reyes lost via armbar submission in the first round.[5]
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.[6]
Reyes then dropped down to the Flyweight division and faced Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night 52 on September 20, 2014.[7] Reyes was defeated via first-round TKO.[8]
Reyes faced Roldan Sangcha-an on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66.[9] He won the fight by submission in the second round. The win also earned Reyes his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[10]
Reyes faced Neil Seery on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.[11] He lost the bout via submission in the second round.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 8 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 3 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8–5 | Neil Seery | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka | October 24, 2015 | 2 | 4:12 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 8–4 | Roldan Sangcha-an | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 | 2 | 3:13 | Pasay, Philippines | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 7–4 | Kyoji Horiguchi | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson | September 20, 2014 | 1 | 3:48 | Saitama, Japan | Flyweight debut. |
| Loss | 7–3 | Dustin Kimura | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim | January 4, 2014 | 1 | 2:13 | Marina Bay, Singapore | |
| Win | 7–2 | Troy Bantiag | Submission (armbar) | PXC 33 | September 1, 2012 | 1 | 3:46 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–2 | Josh Duenas | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Rites of Passage 12 | April 20, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | |
| Win | 5–2 | Virgil Ortega | TKO (punches) | PXC 28 | November 26, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 4–2 | Derek Rangamar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Trench Warz 12 | May 21, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Russell Doane | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 808 Battlegrounds: Dropping Jaws | February 19, 2010 | 1 | 1:48 | Waipahu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Chris Laayug | TKO (punches) | Trench Warz 10 | July 31, 2009 | 1 | 1:17 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 15 | July 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brandon Chandler | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PXC 14 | March 10, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Conrad Iba | Submission (slam) | Rites of Passage 4 | February 16, 2008 | 1 | 2:04 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
See also
References
- ^ "Catching Up with Guam-Based Fighter Jon Delos Reyes". Fightland.
- ^ a b "Jon Delos Reyes - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ LeeLi. "JON DELOS REYES in his UFC debut: "I am very proud of my Roots - Mabuhay and Hafa Adai!"". Asia MMA.
- ^ B Wylie (2013-11-26). "UFC signs Jon delos Reyes, faces Dustin Kimura at UFC Fight Night 34". fightsportasia.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
- ^ Dann Stupp (2014-01-04). "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Dustin Kimura taps Jon Delos Reyes in action-packed first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ^ Staff (2014-06-02). "Roldan Sangcha-an replaces Jon Delos Reyes at UFC Fight Night 43 in Auckland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
- ^ Jacob Cooper (2014-08-08). "Kyoji Horiguchi faces Jon Delos Reyes at UFC Fight Night 52". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2014-09-20). "UFC Fight Night 52 results: Kyoji Horiguchi takes out Jon Delos Reyes in first round". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
- ^ Staff (2015-02-11). "UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines adds five fights". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ Staff (2015-05-16). "UFC Fight Night 66 bonuses: Rare winners from UFC Fight Pass prelims". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
- ^ Staff (2015-09-02). "Neil Seery meets Jon Delos Reyes at UFC Fight Night 76 in Dublin". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2015-10-24). "UFC Fight Night 76 results: Neil Seery makes Dublin erupt, taps Jon Delos Reyes". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.