By Lucas Rezende @rezenluc Feb 14, 2017
Riding a three-fight winning streak after his unanimous decision victory over Ulka Sasaki at UFC 208, flyweight contender Wilson Reis feels like he's ready for a crack at Demetrious Johnson's title next.
In fact, as Reis told Combate, he feels like the only one who could take Johnson's belt.
"I want to ask for a title shot against Demetrious Johnson. I think I deserve it and he owes me that fight. I have three straight wins and I'm doing well. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish the fight, but I won and it was definitely unanimous. It's too early to talk about it, but I believe I earned that fight. I took a very big risk accepting a fight with Sasaki, he came from the weight class above mine, but I knew I was better than him."
"Johnson is an exceptional athlete, he has good jiu-jitsu, good striking. He can fight anywhere, that's why he's the best pound for pound. That's why he wins all his fights. Honestly, when I look at all the other guys in the division, I'm the only one who can beat him, because I can fight well on top, on the bottom or in half guard. I'm confident."
Before defeating Sasaki, Wilson Reis already had wins over Hector Sandoval and Dustin Ortiz. His last loss dates back to May 2015, when he dropped a decision to Jussier Formiga.
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