Dominick Reyes expresses desire to push for second UFC world title shot

UFC veteran Dominick Reyes has made it crystal clear that he wants to make another push for a world title shot.

When you talk about all-action fighters in the higher weight classes, Dominick Reyes is certainly someone who comes to mind. He has previously fought for a world championship at 205 pounds, he has a string of great knockouts to his name, and he’s someone who has had to overcome adversity time and time again.

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However, after his recent loss to Carlos Ulberg, many questioned whether or not Reyes would ever be able to find his way back to the top again. He will hope to prove that he can this weekend when he takes on Johnny Walker in a really fun fight at UFC 327.

In a recent interview, Reyes had the following to say about his title aspirations.

Reyes on future world title opportunity

“I was on a three-fight win streak, I win this one, it’ll be four out of the last five – pretty damn good,” Reyes told MMA Junkie Radio. “The cool thing about fighting on the title fight card is it’s like a relevancy thing, you know? We live in a world of ‘what have you done for me lately,’ and everything is kind of like short-term memory.

“So, I go out there and put on a hell of a show against Johnny, and the main event is a couple of fights later, I’ll be in the conversation. Whether I have to fight one more time or whatever, whatever, I’m relevant.”

“I have a full new motivation, appreciation – I mean, I feel like a new man, truly,” Reyes said. “… Definintely dad strength is hitting hard. I’m physcially strong than I’ve ever been and I’m fitter than I’ve been in my last four fights, so, that’s really exciting. But like I said, dad strength comes not just physical strength, but mental strength as well.

“I’m able to do the hard stuff without being like, ‘Oh man, this sucks,’ or struggling mentally like, ‘Oh, this is terrible.’ Every day we’re just going and going and going. Now I’m like, ‘Alright, let’s get this sh*t. Hell yeah. I got a baby to feed.'”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

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