Best fights of Wilson Reis
Over 18 years as a professional, Wilson Reis has compiled a 28-15 (13) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wilson Reis defeats Abel Cullum
On September 26, 2008 Wilson Reis fought Abel Cullum for the vacant inaugural Elite XC and EliteXC bantamweight titles. Reis was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Cullum was 21 with a record of 13-1. Reis was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Cullum was on a 12-fight winning streak. Reis won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Wilson Reis defeats Dustin Ortiz
On January 30, 2016 Wilson Reis faced Dustin Ortiz in a flyweight bout. Reis was 31 years old with a record of 19-6, and Ortiz was 27 with a record of 15-4. Reis was coming off a loss, while Ortiz was coming off a win. Reis won via unanimous decision.
3. Wilson Reis submits Scott Jorgensen
On October 25, 2014 Wilson Reis faced Scott Jorgensen in a flyweight bout. Reis was 29 years old with a record of 18-5, and Jorgensen was 32 with a record of 15-9. Both Reis and Jorgensen were coming off a win. Reis submitted Scott Jorgensen via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Wilson Reis defeats Ulka Sasaki
On February 11, 2017 Wilson Reis faced Ulka Sasaki in a flyweight bout. Reis was 32 years old with a record of 21-6, and Sasaki was 27 with a record of 19-3-2. Reis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sasaki was coming off a win. Reis won via unanimous decision.
5. Wilson Reis loses to Demetrious Johnson via KO
On April 15, 2017 Wilson Reis fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Reis was 32 years old with a record of 22-6, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 18-2-1. Reis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 11-fight winning streak. Johnson submitted Reis via armbar in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Wilson Reis loses to Iuri Alcântara via split decision
On February 15, 2014 Wilson Reis faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Reis was 29 years old with a record of 17-4, and Alcântara was 33 with a record of 29-5. Reis was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Alcântara was coming off a loss. Reis lost via split decision. Went the distance with Alcântara.
7. Wilson Reis defeats Ivan Menjivar
On September 21, 2013 Wilson Reis faced Ivan Menjivar in a bantamweight bout. Reis was 28 years old with a record of 16-4, and Menjivar was 31 with a record of 25-10. Reis was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Menjivar was coming off a loss. Reis won via unanimous decision.
8. Wilson Reis loses to John Moraga via unanimous decision
On April 14, 2018 Wilson Reis faced John Moraga in a flyweight bout. Reis was 33 years old with a record of 22-8, and Moraga was 34 with a record of 18-6. Reis was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Moraga was on a 2-fight winning streak. Reis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moraga.
9. Wilson Reis submits Toby Misech
On February 23, 2024 Wilson Reis faced Toby Misech in a featherweight bout. Reis was 39 years old with a record of 27-13, and Misech was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reis was coming off a loss. Reis submitted Toby Misech via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Wilson Reis defeats Bryan Caraway
On July 26, 2008 Wilson Reis faced Bryan Caraway in a bantamweight bout. Reis was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Caraway was 23 with a record of 11-2. Reis was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Caraway was on a 7-fight winning streak. Reis won via unanimous decision.