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Tale of the Tape
Age
33
Height
5' 7"
Reach
68"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
70%
Win Rate
71%
Finish Rate
5
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
10
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at bantamweight. Reyes Cortez Jr. — "JR" to fight fans — has built a 7-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving the United States's regional scene.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 5 KO/TKO wins, 4.1 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The last fight went to Payton Talbott (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Payton Talbott
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 8, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 1
Elijah Smith
KO/TKO R3 · Mar 25, 2023
Fury Fighting Championship 76
James Settle
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 11, 2022
CW 139: Cage Warriors 139
Christian Rodriguez
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 13, 2021
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 5, Week 7
Axel Osuna
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 18, 2021
Combate Global: Beltran vs. Sanchez
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