Wilson Reis to challenge Demetrious Johnson for flyweight belt at UFC 201

May 18, 2016 by KenaiAndrews

UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (24-2-1) will defend his belt against #8-ranked Wilson Reis (20-6-0) at UFC 201 July 30th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Johnson is riding an eleven-fight unbeaten streak (10-0-1) and last defended against Henry Cejudo at UFC 197 in April.

The announcement was made on FOX’s UFC Tonight show.

Reis won a decision over Dustin Ortiz at UFC on FOX 18.

Robbie Lawler defends his welterweight belt against Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC 201.

Michael Bisping replaces Chris Weidman at UFC 199

by KenaiAndrews - May 18, 2016

by KenaiAndrews - May 18, 2016

Kenai is a former Postmedia Network online news and sports editor. He is the Editor-in-Chief for MMA Crossfire.

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