Dominick Reyes delivers devastating knockout, prompting veteran to suggest retirement at UFC 310

Dominick reyes imposes a devastating knockout blow on UFC 310. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

O UFC 310, held this Saturday (7), brought a night marked by emotion and unexpected twists and turns, and one of the biggest highlights was the victory of Dominick reyes about Anthony Smith. In a fight valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the American scored a knockout in the second round after a 'rain of elbows'.

Reyes has found his best form again after a series of defeats. He now has 14 positive results and four negative ones.

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On the other hand, Smith, after being defeated by knockout in the second round, considered retiring from the octagon. At 36 years old, the 'Lionheart' has 37 wins and 21 losses.

Dominick Reyes' devastating knockout secures victory over Anthony Smith at UFC 310

From the beginning of the fight, Reyes showed that he was in good shape, with an offensive strategy that involved low and high kicks, as well as quick movements to avoid Smith's approach. However, Smith was not intimidated and tried to dominate the fight, although without success. At one point, a break was necessary due to a finger in Reyes' eye, which was attended to by doctors before returning to action.

With both fighters showing moments of brilliance, the duel remained evenly matched, with the 'Lionheart' trying to get closer to get takedowns, but always being neutralized by Reyes' defenses. The turning point came when Smith tried to apply a takedown after grabbing Reyes' leg, but was surprised by his opponent's firm defense. Reyes took advantage of the opening and, in a moment of intense aggression, delivered a series of elbows that left Smith speechless.

Referee Marc Goddard had no choice but to stop the fight, ruling it a technical knockout, which secured Reyes' second consecutive victory and led to an uncomfortable situation for Smith.

Dominick Reyes knocks out Smith and leaves the veteran's future up in the air at UFC 310

Visibly frustrated with the result, the veteran removed his gloves, a symbolic gesture of someone saying goodbye to the octagon. He, however, remained mysterious about his continued career.

“I don’t even care about the fight. I don’t know how many times I can do this here. I thought I could keep going, but I couldn’t fight. I need to think. I don’t know if this is the last time, maybe. It’s been a long journey, but I’ll probably stop today,” Smith said, making it clear that he was reflecting on the end of his career.