Javier Reyes pockets $50,000 after dancing the YMCA and scoring buzzer beater KO in UFC Mexico debut

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However, he came unstuck in the early stages of his fight with Reyes as he found himself face down towards the mat. And despite seemingly surviving into the final seconds of the round, referee Herb Dean made the correct decision to stop the fight.

Javier Reyes dances to victory against Douglas Silva de Andrade

After a nearly two-year absence from competition, 12-year veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade made his return to the cage on Saturday night on the prelims of UFC Mexico City. He drew the debuting Javier Reyes, who earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last year.

Reyes began his walk as is fairly standard for UFC fighters, who generally just make their way from backstage to the octagon without much fanfare. However, as Megan Olivi read out stats, Reyes and his team broke into an elaborate dance routine to the tune of the Village People’s hit YMCA.

In case his theatrics were at risk of stealing the show, Reyes proceeded to put on a brawl inside of the Octagon against a featherweight who has shared the cage with the likes of Petr Yan, Lerone Murphy and Marlon Vera.

With seconds left in the round, Reyes managed to flatten his rival out on to his belly and rain down shots. And as the buzzer was sounding to end it, Herb Dean stepped in to call a halt to the contest, to minimal protests from the Brazilian.

There was little controversy given how the Colombian had landed so many unanswered shots. And a dream debut got even better for Reyes as he scored a $50,000 bonus for the victory under Dana White’s new scheme.