Chris Weidman and Dominick Reyes have already fired warnings shots in each other’s direction, following the news that the two are going to fight in October.
Recently ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that a bout between the two was in the works. Since then, Brett Okamoto’s been told by a source verbal agreements are in place for the October 18th fight. The light-heavyweight scrap will reportedly headline the Boston card.
Well, Reyes tweeted out the comment below, and that prompted a response from the former middleweight champ himself.
I agree and I want Jones, but if they want me to take Weidmans head to prove I am the one, I'd be more than happy! #proveit #devastator
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) July 23, 2019
Did you forget you had a controversial split decision win your last fight? You think u would deserve a title shot ? And about taking my head I look forward to making you humble. https://t.co/GHva7RY2Z9
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019
I have more UFC world title belts then you have UfC finishes. See you in Boston, Devastator. https://t.co/sLSYgznYHy
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019
Weidman has said that he wants a top contender in his light-heavyweight debut, and the UFC has clearly obliged. This is a big opportunity for both men. If Weidman wins, he’ll move into the title shot mix at 205 right away. If Reyes wins, however, his case for a title shot will be considerably stronger.
Reyes (11-0) is coming off a split decision win over Volkan Oezdemir (which Weidman referred to), and the former 185 champ (14-4) was taken out by “Jacare” Souza in his last outing.
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