Dustin Jacoby expects greatest model of Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 57

by Christina S. Brown
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Dustin Jacoby gained’t underestimate Dominick Reyes due to his shedding skid.

Jacoby (19-8-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC) meets former title challenger Reyes (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 57 (ESPN/ESPN+) co-main occasion at KFC Yum! Middle in Louisville, Ky.

Jacoby, who’s misplaced three of his previous 4, relishes the chance to face a notable identify within the division like Reyes.

“I really like the matchup,” Jacoby stated of Reyes throughout Wednesday’s media day. “I’m very nicely conscious Dominick Reyes is a giant identify. He’s among the finest guys within the division. He’s on a little bit little bit of a skid proper now, however this isn’t a straightforward job.

“It’s a troublesome job to do and he’s fought a assassin’s row of people. I do know I’ve my arms full. I do know Dom’s going to be harmful, and I’m actually wanting ahead to the chance of taking out a so-called legend and constructing my legacy.”

Reyes was an unbeaten rising contender when he challenged Jon Jones for the sunshine heavyweight title in February 2020, shedding a razor-thin resolution that many thought he gained. However since then, the 34-year-old has struggled by shedding 4 straight, three by knockout.

Jacoby gained’t take Reyes’ latest struggles an excessive amount of under consideration.

“I’m ready for each (variations of Reyes),” Jacoby stated. “I’m very well-prepared. It’s my job to go in there and execute. He might come ahead, he might keep again. Both method, I feel he’s going to go in there searching for the kill. I feel his again’s towards the wall. I feel he is aware of that, and he’s bought to go on the market and make one thing occur.

“I’m anticipating one of the best Dominick Reyes, one of the best model there may be. I’ve little doubt he’s going to be on that night time and once more, I’m simply wanting ahead to the chance to go in there and face a man like him. He’s undoubtedly among the finest guys within the division.”

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