Dominick Reyes Channels McGregor with Stunning KO at UFC 314
Man, what a night it was at UFC 314! If you didn’t catch it live, let me paint the picture for you—Dominick Reyes just had one of those moments that fans will be replaying for years to come. You know, the kind of knockout that sends chills down your spine and instantly gets compared to the greats. And that’s exactly what happened when Reyes detonated a clean left hand to put Nikita Krylov out cold in the very first round. Yeah, it was that kind of finish—Joe Rogan even likened it to Conor McGregor’s iconic 13-second KO of Jose Aldo. And honestly? The comparison fits.
Reyes, once labeled “the guy who beat Jon Jones but didn’t get the decision,” had gone through some seriously rough waters. After his controversial loss to Jones at UFC 247, his career spiraled with three brutal knockout defeats. People started questioning whether “The Devastator” was done. But here’s the twist—he never stopped believing.
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Fast forward to 2025, and this man is on a warpath. First, he came back strong with a knockout over Dustin Jacoby, then followed it up with a TKO against Anthony Smith. But this win over Krylov? This was the exclamation mark. Krylov had his own momentum, coming off a long layoff but riding a win streak, and still, Reyes made it look effortless.
The knockout itself was picture-perfect. Reyes slipped back, baited Krylov in, then boom —a left counter that shut the lights out. It was emotional, powerful, and symbolic of everything Reyes has been through. You could see the emotion pouring out of him post-fight—this wasn’t just another win; it was a personal redemption story playing out in real time.
Now, Reyes is back in the top 10, and it’s not a stretch to say he’s one win away from another title shot. He’s not picky about his next opponent either—he just wants the path that leads back to gold. Carlos Ulberg could be next, depending on how things shake out, especially after his slower-paced performance against Jan Blachowicz. Either way, Reyes has momentum and the fans back on his side.
To go from nearly forgotten to being compared to McGregor at his peak—that’s the stuff fight dreams are made of. Dominick Reyes isn’t just back… he might be better than ever.
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