Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis to Face Shay Montague In WNO 23 Match

ADCC Champion Diogo Reis will make his return at WNO 23 when he takes on rising Scottish grappling star Shay Montague

Mar 22, 2024 by Joe Gilpin

Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis to Face Shay Montague In WNO 23 Match

The 2022 ADCC Champion Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis will make his return to the WNO stage at WNO 23 when he takes on rising Scottish grappling star Shay Montague. The featherweight tilt will be Baby Shark's first match since losing his WNO Championship by injury, and Montague's WNO debut. WNO 23 will be going down May 10th in Arlington, TX.

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Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis is one of grappling's elite talents, capturing major titles in both gi and no-gi. The Melqui Galvao student has a style based on strong wrestling, constant movement, and strong strategic preparation. He is 3-1 at WNO, including two victories at WNO 20: Night of Champions to capture the featherweight championship. He is currently ranked at 2nd at 145lbs and 7th pound-for-pound.

Rookie black belt Shay Montague has developed into one of grappling's most promising European talents in some time, winning brown belt IBJJF Worlds last year. He was recently in no-gi action at AIGA as a part of team EuroTrash. He has a very unorthodox style that he has developed in his native Scottland. This match will mark his WNO debut.