Tag: Javier Reyes

Colombia’s Javier Reyes feels close to reaching UFC dream: ‘I’m more than ready to kill it’

Colombia’s Javier Reyes hopes his eight-fight winning streak gets him a shot at the UFC.

Colombia has had little historical representation in the UFC and there’s currently no Colombia-born fighter in the promotion. [autotag]Javier Reyes[/autotag] wants to change that.

The rising featherweight dreams of making it to the premiere MMA promotion on the planet, and now on the best run of his 10-year professional MMA career, Reyes (18-3) doesn’t see himself too far from it.

“I think I’m a fight away, or maybe even next fight is one in the UFC,” Reyes told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I don’t think it will be long, and I hope it’s not because I’m already 30 and this career is not infinite. I hope it’s soon because I’m at my best moment.”

Reyes is coming off a TKO win over Dana White’s Contender Series alumn Chase Gibson in the co-main event of LFA 184 this past Friday. The victory improved Reyes’ win streak to eight in a row with seven finishes. Prior to fighting in LFA, Reyes was competing under the Combate Global banner.

“Blair” feels ready to jump into the big leagues.

“Yeah, I really do feel ready,” Reyes said. “That’s why I was nervous for this last fight with Chase Gibson, as he had fought in Contender Series and had gotten close to making it into the UFC and had a good run, so I was a little nervous.

“However, once the fight got going I felt like I had everything to finish the fight, even earlier than I did. I’m at the level of UFC. When I’m in Phoenix, I train with UFC guys and I feel like I’m at their level, so it’s just a matter of getting the opportunity.”

Apart from building a better life for himself and a legacy, Reyes, who lives and trains out of Bogota, Colombia, wants to see his country’s flag represented more in the octagon. It would be a dream come true to be one of the few Colombians who have fought in the UFC.

“I’m more than ready to kill it and make history,” Reyes said. “And it’s not just about signing one Colombian, I’m sure if you sign me, you’re taking half of the country as well. I have a strong following and I want to show that Colombian power. I’m born and trained in Colombia, and I’m ready.”

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‘TUF: Latin America 3’ champion Martin Bravo signs with Combate Global, set to debut Friday

Martin Bravo has found a new home in his post-UFC career and is set to make his Combate Global debut on Friday.

[autotag]Martin Bravo[/autotag] has a home in his post-UFC career.

Bravo, who won Season 3 of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America,” has signed a multifight deal with Combate Global and is expected to make his debut in the main event of Friday’s event in Miami. Bravo (11-3) takes on [autotag]Andrew Whitney[/autotag] (16-9) in a featherweight contest. The card will stream  on Paramount+ beginning at 11 p.m. ET.

Bravo has’t fought since September 2019 when his UFC run came to an end. The Mexican fighter showed plenty of promise as he won the “TUF: Latin America 3” lightweight season at 23, defeating Claudio Puelles by second-round TKO and extending his then-undefeated run to 11-0.

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However, since winning ‘TUF,’ Bravo went 0-3 in the octagon. Now 27, “Toro” looks to get back to his wining ways under the Combate Global banner.

Additionally on the card, a bantamweight bout pitting undefeated [autotag]David Solorzano[/autotag] (3-0) vs. Mexico’s [autotag]Ramon Vizcarra[/autotag] (3-2) will serve as the co-main event.

Below is the full fight card for Friday’s Combate Global event:

MAIN CARD

  • Martin Bravo vs. Andrew Whitney
  • David Solorzano vs. Ramon Vizcarra
  • [autotag]Maritza Sanchez[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Elizabeth Schroder[/autotag]

PRELIMINARY CARD

  • [autotag]Carlos Calvo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Javier Reyes[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Eric Alequin[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Ernesto Ancona[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Irlanda Galindo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Gloria Bravo[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Santiago Monreal[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Christopher Daniels[/autotag]

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