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Thursday, Jul 08, 2021

Johnny Campbell vs Wilson Reis added to CW 126

Wilson Reis (image via Cage Warriors)

By press release

Johnny Campbell and Wilson Reis will go toe-to-toe in a bantamweight contest at CW 126 on 1st August in San Diego, CA.

Campbell comes to Cage Warriors with a 21-13 (1 NC) record with 15 finishes to his name, and a win over Kris Moutino who makes his UFC debut on Saturday at UFC 264.

Reis returns to Cage Warriors, after previously beating Owen Roddy at CW 50 in 2012 in a fight of the night performance, and amassing a 12 fight run in the UFC that saw him challenge for the flyweight title.

Speaking on this addition to CW 126, Cage Warriors president, Graham Boylan, said: “This is a great fight to have on the card between two experienced guys.

“Reis has UFC experience under his belt and is deadly on the ground with his submission skills.

“Campbell is also bringing some serious finishing ability to the fight too, so I’m excited to see how it plays out.”

Speaking on his return to Cage Warriors, Reis said: “What an amazing event!

“I’m so happy to fight again in Cage Warriors after almost 10 years.

“This will be an amazing show in my adopted home of San Diego.”

Between the two men, they possess 26 finishes, with Reis holding 11 submission wins on his record.

Talking about his opponent, Campbell said: “I look forward to smashing a UFC veteran and spreading the name “Cupcakes” throughout the world.

“It will be a huge honor to perform for the Cage Warriors fans.”

Tickets for CW 126 are available here.

posted by FCF Staff @ 7:32 pm
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