Inspiration to become a mixed martial artist comes from many places. For some fighters, it begins with a childhood martial art, such karate or wrestling. For others, it involves a teenage trip to the video store. For Dominick Reyes, it came from seeing the real deal live. 

We roll out this episode of the Top Turtle MMA Podcast on FloCombat by chatting with the youngest light heavyweight in the top 10, Dominick Reyes. We discuss the prestige of the 205-pound division and what he wants to do next.

You probably don’t need reminded, but Oct. 6's UFC 229 event in Las Vegas pins lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov against the returning Notorious one, Conor McGregor. Before the two rivals attempt to secure a definitive grasp on a UFC title, a surging light heavyweight up-and-comer, Dominick Reyes, looks to take one step closer to headlining a pay-per-view show of his own.