Demetrious Johnson suffers injury and postpones title defense against Wilson Reis

DJ (photo) is the UFC flyweight champion. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

The UFC 201 card suffered a major loss this Friday afternoon (8). According to the 'Combate' channel website, the flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson was injured and is out of his title defense against the Brazilian Wilson reis, which would be the co-main fight of the event. The duel between the two will be rescheduled for a date not yet announced.

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With a record of 24 wins, two losses and one 'No-Contest', the North American Demetrious Johnson He has held the flyweight belt since 2012. Since then, 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson has defended the belt on eight occasions. The Brazilian Wilson reis, who has a record of 20 wins and six losses, earned the opportunity to fight for the belt after recording three victories in his last four fights within Ultimate.

UFC 201 will take place on July 30th at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, United States. The card will feature a welterweight title fight between the champion Robbie Lawler and the challenger Tyron woodley.

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