Filed under: News UFC Latest News Wilson Reis thought he was 'pretty close' to never fighting in UFC after missing cut for TUF 18 By Ariel Helwani@arielhelwani Sep 22, 2013, 2:53am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter TORONTO -- Wilson Reis talks about making his UFC debut against Ivan Menjivar, switching opponents more than once before UFC 165, why he didn't make the cut for TUF 18, being unhappy with his performance, and more. In This Stream UFC 165 videos UFC 165 post-fight wrapup show Reis thought he might not fight in the UFC Omielanczuk felt no pre-fight stress in UFC debut View all 28 stories Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting Sean Strickland reveals preference for first UFC title challenger, thought Israel Adesanya ‘would be better’ Jared Cannonier: If Sean Strickland ‘wants to redeem himself, get his man card back, as a champion he needs to see me’ Rafael Fiziev posts first update from hospital following UFC Vegas 79 injury loss Missed Fists: Bantamweight martial artist batters and bloodies bodybuilder in street fight Report: Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drunk driving charge in New Zealand Michelle Waterson-Gomez issues first statement after brutal UFC Vegas 79 loss