If Wilson Reis wanted to make a statement about the flyweight title fight he was supposed to have with champ Demetrious Johnson tonight, he may have done it. Reis took out Hector Sandoval with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their fight ont he prelims of today’s UFC 201 event at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Reis’ submission win aired on FS2 following additional prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ahead of a main card on pay-per-view. Related: UFC 201 results: No title fight, so Wilson Reis makes quick statement by tapping Hector Sandoval When Wilson Reis grabs a hold of your neck, the tap is coming and it's coming QUICK. #UFC201 https://t.co/NIpdF3mBL5 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 31, 2016 Reis (21-6 MMA, 5-2 UFC) was supposed to be in the co-main event fighting Johnson for the flyweight title. But with the champ injured, he instead fought UFC newcomer Sandoval (12-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and reaffirmed his case for a title shot with the quick win
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