Corey Anderson is looking to set up a big fight in the UFC light heavyweight division this summer.
Anderson (12-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) today called out Dominick Reyes (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) for a future showdown after the rising 205-pound contender edged Volkan Oezdemir by split decision this past weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 5, which took place at The O2 in London and streamed on ESPN+.
Reyes told divisional champ Jon Jones he was “coming” after his win, but it’s likely a title shot isn’t next for “The Devastator.” Because of that, Anderson sees an opening to get a fight in that would knock Reyes off track (via Twitter):
So @DomReyes….. June in Chicago? Or July in Vegas?! @AliAbdelaziz00 @danawhite @ufc @Mickmaynard2 it only make sense at this point. #ufc238 #internationalfightweek #ufc
Anderson, 29, last competed in December when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Ilir Latifi that pushed his winning streak to three fights. “Overtime” believes he’s been among the more overlooked characters in the light heavyweight division, and has been angling for a matchup with champ Jones (24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) or a top contender.
It appears Reyes has landed on Anderson’s radar, and “The Ultimate Fighter 19” winner appears to feel the timing if right to bring the matchup to fruition.
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