Colombia has had little historic illustration within the UFC and there’s at present no Colombia-born fighter within the promotion. Javier Reyes needs to vary that.
The rising featherweight goals of creating it to the premiere MMA promotion on the planet, and now on one of the best run of his 10-year skilled MMA profession, Reyes (18-3) doesn’t see himself too removed from it.
“I feel I’m a battle away, or perhaps even subsequent battle is one within the UFC,” Reyes informed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I don’t assume it will likely be lengthy, and I hope it’s not as a result of I’m already 30 and this profession is just not infinite. I hope it’s quickly as a result of I’m at my greatest second.”
Reyes is coming off a TKO win over Dana White’s Contender Collection alumn Chase Gibson within the co-main occasion of LFA 184 this previous Friday. The victory improved Reyes’ win streak to eight in a row with seven finishes. Previous to preventing in LFA, Reyes was competing underneath the Combate World banner.
“Blair” feels prepared to leap into the massive leagues.
“Yeah, I actually do really feel prepared,” Reyes stated. “That’s why I used to be nervous for this final battle with Chase Gibson, as he had fought in Contender Collection and had gotten shut to creating it into the UFC and had a superb run, so I used to be a bit of nervous.
“Nevertheless, as soon as the battle acquired going I felt like I had the whole lot to complete the battle, even sooner than I did. I’m on the degree of UFC. Once I’m in Phoenix, I practice with UFC guys and I really feel like I’m at their degree, so it’s only a matter of getting the chance.”
Javier Reyes now on an 8-fight profitable streak after his TKO win within the co-main occasion of final evening’s LFA card. He’s 18-3.
One in every of Colombia’s greatest fighters proper now and seeking to get within the UFC. 🇨🇴pic.twitter.com/MA7CY6wGey
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) Could 18, 2024
Aside from constructing a greater life for himself and a legacy, Reyes, who lives and trains out of Bogota, Colombia, needs to see his nation’s flag represented extra within the octagon. It could be a dream come true to be one of many few Colombians who’ve fought within the UFC.
“I’m greater than able to kill it and make historical past,” Reyes stated. “And it’s not nearly signing one Colombian, I’m positive in the event you signal me, you’re taking half of the nation as effectively. I’ve a robust following and I need to present that Colombian energy. I’m born and skilled in Colombia, and I’m prepared.”
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