With nine title defenses to his credit, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is moving in on Anderson Silva's record of 10 successful defenses. 

In order to tie the record, Johnson needs to beat Wilson Reis April 15 in Kansas City at UFC on FOX 24. Despite the dominance the champ has shown in his weight class, "Mighty Mouse" still isn't a big draw among fans, something that his future opponent discussed in an exclusive interview with FloCombat via AG. Fight.

And, by the way, the Brazilian Reis doesn't think Johnson will beat the record because, well, he's fighting him next month.

"As far as DJ selling the card, I don't know," Reis said. "I really like his fights, but I think it's the promotion, he's very quiet, he does not say much, but he wins in the Octagon. I think it's a matter of promotion."

Although critical, Reis also pointed out he would not be able to talk a big game for big fights either if he was the champion. And becoming the king of the 125-pound class is a scenario that might turn into reality soon, according to Reis, who says that he has a secret weapon in his training camp to get him ready for the champ.

Johnson's only loss inside the UFC Octagon so far came against Dominick Cruz. The former UFC bantamweight champion beat "Mighty Mouse" by lopsided decision in 2011--and he is a regular training partner of Reis'.

With Cruz by his side, who not only is a top-tier fighter but also one of the sharpest mouths and minds in the UFC, Reis believes he can learn more than just how to beat "Mighty Mouse." 

"I know that in the entertainment world, it makes sense," Reis said. "I'm quiet, [...] but after winning, I'll have more visibility, I'll bring in a lot of eyes and I have a lot of things to do with it, but I think it's a matter of opportunity. When I get the chance, I'm going to use it. (Cruz) gives me a lot of ideas how to behave with the media and face-to-face, in the verbal fight."

Still, even with sharper tools both inside and outside the octagon, Reis' focus reminds on the dangerous side of the fence.

"I want to promote more, with everything I can," Reis insisted. "I'm very confident. Everything that has to be done will be done. I'm quiet but when it's important, I'm willing to promote (my fights). But I want to show that I'm there and I don't want to be just one more (number). I'm going to take his belt."