Miami, Florida – The Octagon made its return to Miami with a slew of exciting matches and unexpected outcomes. Amongst the buzz and controversy surrounding Dan Ige’s win over Sean Woodson, the night was also filled with impressive performances and standout finishes. As the main card began at the Kaseya Center, fans were eager for some of the biggest matchups of the year so far.
Dominick Reyes, who has had a tumultuous career since his disputed loss to Jon Jones, kicked off the action on PPV. Many believed Reyes should have been the light heavyweight champion after facing Jones at UFC 247. Despite a rough patch of three consecutive losses, Reyes managed to turn things around with back-to-back wins leading up to his clash with Nikita Krylov at UFC 314.
In a thrilling showdown, Reyes proved he was back in top form by delivering a crushing left hand that ended the fight in an instant. The impressive knockout drew comparisons to Conor McGregor’s iconic victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 194, as Joe Rogan pointed out the similarities in their first-round finishes.
With his third consecutive win, Reyes is now on the verge of a title shot in the light heavyweight division. The former title challenger stated that he is ready to face whoever it takes to earn another shot at the 205-pound gold. Carlos Ulberg stands out as a potential opponent, needing another win to secure his own title shot after a lackluster performance against Jan Blachowicz in London.
As Reyes continues his climb back to the top of the division, fans are eager to see who he will face next and whether he can secure another shot at the title. His resilience and determination have not gone unnoticed, as he looks to prove himself once again amongst the elite of the light heavyweight division.