Jon delos Reyes is a Guamanian professional

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

currently competing in the

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division of the

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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 Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; a ...

in high school with

Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...

before transitioning into

kickboxing Kickboxing is a combat sports, combat sport focused on kicking and punch (strike), punching. The combat takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouthguards, shorts, and bare feet to favour the use of kicks. Kickboxing is pract ...

and

mixed martial arts Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...

. 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.

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

. Reyes had originally tried out for

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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

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On January 4, 2014 at

UFC Fight Night 34 ''UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 34'') was a mixed martial arts event held on January 4, 2014, at the Marina Bay Sands in Marina Bay, Singapore. Background This event was the first event the UFC held in S ...

. Reyes lost via armbar submission in the first round. 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. Reyes then dropped down to the

division and faced

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UFC Fight Night 52 ''UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 52'') was a mixed martial arts event held on September 20, 2014, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Background The event was the third time that the organization hoste ...

on September 20, 2014. Reyes was defeated via first-round TKO. Reyes faced Roldan Sangcha-an on May 16, 2015 at

UFC Fight Night 66 ''UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 66'') was a mixed martial arts event held on May 16, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines. Background The event was the first that the organization has hosted ...

. He won the fight by submission in the second round. The win also earned Reyes his first ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award. Reyes faced

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on October 24, 2015 at

UFC Fight Night 76 ''UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 76'') was a mixed martial arts event held on October 24, 2015, at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Background The event was the third that the organization has hosted in Dublin, ...

. He lost the bout via submission in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

** Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:delos Reyes, Jon 1989 births Living people Bantamweight mixed martial artists Flyweight mixed martial artists Guamanian male mixed martial artists American mixed martial artists of Filipino descent American sanshou practitioners American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Tamuning, Guam Guamanian people of Filipino descent Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Mixed martial artists utilizing sanshou Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu