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Wilson Reis Wants a Title Fight With Demetrious Johnson Next

February 12, 2017 | Posted by Jeffrey Harris

Speaking to reporter in a post-fight media scrum (via MMAjunkie), UFC flyweight fighter Wilson Reis discussed his win over Ulka Sasaki at UFC 208. Reis now wants to fight for the title in his next fight. Below are some highlights.

On who he wants to fight next: “It has to be (Johnson next). I feel that I deserve this fight. He owes me this fight. We signed a bout agreement. I did a full camp for it. I showed up fight night, and he didn’t. And I want him next. I feel that I deserve it.”

Reis’ on his win over Sasaki: “They threw me this fight. They put me on the shelf for almost seven months. So, I feel right now, they gave me this guy, I beat him, and now give me the title fight.”

On a fight with Johnson: “I have everything to beat him. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to show it.”

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UFC 208, Wilson Reis, Jeffrey Harris