LAS VEGAS – Carlston Harris has been annoyed ready for the cellphone to ring for his subsequent struggle, however lastly will get his likelihood to point out his abilities once more in Saturday’s UFC Struggle Night time 241 co-main occasion vs. Khaos Williams.
After scoring a spectacular come-from-behind submission win over Jeremiah Wells at UFC on ESPN 50 in August, Harris (19-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) has been hoping for a return to motion. He mentioned he’s been wholesome, coaching and wanting to struggle, however to no avail.
Lastly, Harris obtained provided a matchup with Williams (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a welterweight bout on the UFC Apex (ESPN+), and he didn’t hesitate for a second to just accept.
“I by no means query when UFC offers me any opponent – I simply wish to struggle,” Harris advised MMA Junkie and different reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “I by no means query. Irrespective of who. I simply wish to struggle. I wish to be energetic. I solely struggle two instances a 12 months. That’s not good man. Two instances a 12 months is nothing for an energetic fighter. Two instances a 12 months can’t pay the payments. So for me, the opponent don’t matter.
“I would like no less than 4 fights a 12 months. I’m not injured. I simply wish to struggle. I don’t know what’s the UFC settlement. I’m at all times on my IG asking for fights. Lastly, they offer me Khaos Williams. So it’s good. I by no means query it. I simply wish to struggle. It don’t matter what title, who and when. I simply wish to struggle.”
Harris has competed 5 instances since making his octagon debut in Might 2021. At 36, he has no time to waste, so he is aware of he must take advantage of this subsequent alternative.
Along with his solely loss previously six years coming to undefeated rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov, Harris thinks he belongs within the higher tier at 170 kilos. He can solely show that by profitable fights, although, and mentioned he hopes a win over Williams units up extra exercise towards larger names.
“I wish to get a shot within the high 15,” Harris mentioned. “A man like Neil Magny, Geoff Neal. Good names.”
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Struggle Night time 241.
Remember to go to the MMA Junkie Instagram web page and YouTube channel to debate this and extra content material with followers of blended martial arts.
