Disappointed with his submission loss to UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 24 in April, Reis is campaigning for a spot at UFC 214 on July 29.
"I’m already training twice a day to stay in shape and stay active,” Reis told MMA Fighting. "I’ll go back to the United States later this month, so I’d have enough time for a full camp there. I’d really love to fight close to home on July 29.”
Reis had two opponents in mind: Tim Elliot, who defeated Louis Smolka on the same night he faced “Mighty Mouse”, is no longer available, as he replaced injured Joseph Benavidez against Ben Nguyen.