Dominick Reyes: From College Football Star to UFC Title Contender

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Dominick Reyes has always been an exceptional athlete, demonstrating his skills in both football and the UFC.

The UFC fighter`s initial passion was football, with aspirations of playing in the NFL. However, after his NFL dreams didn`t materialize, he transitioned to MMA, discovering his athletic abilities were well-suited for mixed martial arts.

Since entering the UFC, Reyes, known as “The Devastator,” has had a rapid rise. The fighter with Mexican heritage quickly built an impressive winning streak, establishing himself as a promising contender in the Light Heavyweight division.

Reyes faced his first setback with a loss to Jon Jones in a title fight, which began a series of four consecutive losses. However, the former football player has shown resilience and is now determined to climb back into championship contention.

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Dominick Reyes waits for the start of the round during UFC 310 event in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 07, 2024.

How Old is Dominick Reyes?

Dominick Reyes is currently 35 years old, born on December 26, 1989. He grew up in California and played football at a high collegiate level.

Reyes was eligible for the 2013 NFL draft but was not selected, hindering his professional football ambitions.

After leaving football, Reyes worked in construction while training in MMA, and began competing in fights in 2014.

Dominick Reyes Height, Weight, and Reach

Dominick Reyes is 6 feet 4 inches tall, which is 193cm.

He competes in the UFC Light Heavyweight division, which has a weight limit of 205lbs. For his recent fight against Anthony Smith, Reyes weighed in exactly at 205lbs.

His reach is 77 inches, or 196cm.

Dominick Reyes Instagram and X/Twitter Accounts

Reyes is active on Instagram, where he has gained a significant following of 289,000. He shares photos and videos from his training, fights, and personal life with his wife.

His Instagram username is domreyes24.

He also has an X (formerly Twitter) account, but he hasn`t posted since July 2024. His Twitter handle is DomReyes, but it is not actively used.

Who is Dominick Reyes’ Wife?

Dominick Reyes is married to Brenda Lupian, who is 10 years younger than him. Reyes mentioned their age difference when celebrating her 25th birthday on Instagram on October 5, 2024.

They got married on January 11, 2025, in a private ceremony at the Bella Blanca event venue in North Hollywood, California.

Dominick Reyes MMA Record

WLD (T)KO SUB
14-4-0 9-3 2-0

Dominick Reyes MMA Stats

Statistic Value
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute 5.26
Significant Striking Accuracy 54%
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute 4.14
Significant Strike Defense 59%
Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes 1.45
Takedown Accuracy 50%
Takedown Defense 80%
Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes 0

Dominick Reyes Net Worth

According to MMASalaries, Dominick Reyes has an estimated net worth between $1-2 million, with career fight earnings totaling $1,296,500.

His largest single payout was reportedly $380,000 for his fight against Jon Jones.

Dominick Reyes Next Fight

Dominick Reyes is scheduled to fight Nikita Krylov at UFC 314, aiming for his third consecutive victory.

Reyes expresses confidence in defeating Krylov and appears relaxed leading up to the fight, focusing more on Jon Jones than his current opponent.

Krylov is returning after a 16-month hiatus from fighting, which may benefit Reyes. He is expected to be in better fighting condition and is favored to win.

Dominick Reyes’ Walk-Out Song

Dominick Reyes has previously used the popular rap song “Still D.R.E” by Dr. Dre as his walk-out music. Released in 1999, the song likely holds nostalgic significance for Reyes from his childhood.

Dominick Reyes vs. Jon Jones

The most significant fight of Reyes’ career was against Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 247. Reyes entered the fight undefeated and aimed to end Jones`s nine-year title reign.

Leveraging his football background, Reyes utilized his power, athleticism, and footwork to challenge Jones. He outperformed Jones in the first three rounds, but Jones rallied in the final two rounds as Reyes seemed to fatigue.


Jones won the fight by judges` decision, although Dana White indicated that he personally scored the fight in favor of Reyes. This close fight highlighted Reyes`s capability as a fighter and how near he was to defeating the Light Heavyweight champion.

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