Jon Delos Reyes

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Jon delos Reyes
Born Chalan Pago-Ordot, Guam
Residence Tamuning, Guam
Nationality Guamanian (Overseas American)
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Reach68.0 in (173 cm)
Style Sanda, Kickboxing, BJJ
Fighting out ofTamuning, Guam
TeamCountershot MMA
RankBlack belt in Sanda [1]
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins8
By knockout3
By submission5
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
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.

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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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches8 wins5 losses
By knockout31
By submission53
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–5 Neil Seery Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka October 24, 201524:12 Dublin, Ireland
Win8–4Roldan Sangcha-anSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 201523:13 Pasay, PhilippinesFight of the Night.
Loss7–4 Kyoji Horiguchi TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson September 20, 201413:48 Saitama, JapanFlyweight debut.
Loss7–3 Dustin Kimura Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim January 4, 201412:13 Marina Bay, Singapore
Win7–2Troy BantiagSubmission (armbar)PXC 33September 1, 201213:46 Pasig, Philippines
Win6–2Josh DuenasTKO (doctor stoppage)Rites of Passage 12April 20, 201225:00 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Win5–2Virgil OrtegaTKO (punches)PXC 28November 26, 20111N/A Pasig, Philippines
Win4–2Derek RangamarSubmission (rear-naked choke)Trench Warz 12May 21, 201012:30 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Loss3–2 Russell Doane Submission (rear-naked choke)808 Battlegrounds: Dropping JawsFebruary 19, 201011:48 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
Win3–1Chris LaayugTKO (punches)Trench Warz 10July 31, 200911:17 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Loss2–1Kyle AguonDecision (unanimous)PXC 15July 25, 200835:00 Pasig, Philippines
Win2–0Brandon ChandlerSubmission (rear-naked choke)PXC 14March 10, 20081N/A Pasig, Philippines
Win1–0Conrad IbaSubmission (slam)Rites of Passage 4February 16, 200812:04 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

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