The news that Wilson Reis (20-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) would be the next challenger to Demetrious Johnson ’s (24-2-1 MMA, 13-1-1 UFC) coveted flyweight belt was received in the MMA community with a certain level of surprise, and understandably so. With a recent record of 1-1 and placed eighth in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA flyweight rankings , Reis was not what most would typically see as title-shot-ready. But the UFC’s 125-pound division is not a typical one. And the Brazilian contender knew that. “I was happy, but not surprised,” Reis told MMAjunkie. “Not after they announced (Joseph) Benavidez vs.
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Unsurprised by title shot, Wilson Reis confident he can beat Demetrious Johnson – MMA Junkie