UFC 201's Wilson Reis: I wouldn't be surprised if I knock out champ Demetrious Johnson

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The bulk of Wilson Reis’ wins have come via decision, but when he doesn’t go to the scorecards, he has opponents tapping.

Reis (20-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC), a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, has nine wins via submission, but he said he’s getting more comfortable in the striking game. He hopes that will pay off when he faces UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson (24-2-1 MMA, 13-1-1 UFC) for the title at UFC 201.

A fight-ending punch would realize a goal that’s so far eluded Reis in his career.

“It would be huge,” he told MMAjunkie Radio. “But I’m not trying to force it. It’s something I work a lot on, and I’ve been feeling more natural in every fight.

“I feel I’m connecting more. It’s just a matter of time, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened in this fight.”

Johnson, who’s No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA flyweight rankings, and No. 9-ranked Reis co-headline the July 30 pay-per-view event at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena. It’s Johnson’s ninth attempted title defense.

Reis has watched the champ’s reign...

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[The EZ Life]

i've never seen this guy fight but a 4-2 ufc record vs a 13-1-1 ufc record seems almost like a mismatch

 

[Punch]

i've never seen this guy fight but a 4-2 ufc record vs a 13-1-1 ufc record seems almost like a mismatch

It's Mighty Mouse. Pretty much a mismatch any time he steps in the cage at this point in his career at 125.

 

[kneeblock]

I can't believe Reis is making 125. He was always a bigger dude in grappling comps. Look for sao paolo passing if it gets to the ground.

 

[The EZ Life]

It's Mighty Mouse. Pretty much a mismatch any time he steps in the cage at this point in his career at 125.

You are correct in saying that.

I'm just wondering why he's fighting the #9 ranked guy for the belt? Are they all out of challengers at the moment due to injury, conflict of schedule, pointless rematch, etc?

 

[Punch]

You are correct in saying that.

I'm just wondering why he's fighting the #9 ranked guy for the belt? Are they all out of challengers at the moment due to injury, conflict of schedule, pointless rematch, etc?

To my knowledge, you just nailed it homie.

I'd love to see a rematch with Cruz. Biggest fight out there for MM at this point imo.

 

[TheEmperorRises]

He'd be the only one not surprised

 

[ECC170]

I seen Wilson ragdoll Caraway in elitexc..hes a beast, skalla was so annoying though when he was ringside yelling dumb shit during wilsons fight

 

[vedran.russo]

Wilson is good but he's no match for MM

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[Limpy]

He's trolling. He has no KO's on his record.

 

[Wild]

Awesome to have you back posting articles in this format @Alienator. Allows me to promote to article with 2 clicks.

 

[Punch]

Awesome to have you back posting articles in this format @Alienator. Allows me to promote to article with 2 clicks.

Glad to be back homie.

Months of life punting my balls should be over... i hope.

 

[Wild]

Glad to be back homie.

Months of life punting my balls should be over... i hope.

Glad shit seems to be on the upswing broham.

 

[Punch]

Glad shit seems to be on the upswing broham.