The veteran mixed martial artist, Carlston Harris competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as of 2024. A professional career that kicked off in 2011, Harris maintains a record of 19 wins and 6 losses in mixed martial arts, as of December 2024. Moreover, the majority of his wins are via decision(8), submission(6), and knockout(5), respectively. As of 2024, he also holds six first-round finishes to his name, decorating his fight resume.
For his last outing, Carlston Harris went up against Khaos Williams on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy in Las Vegas, United States. Nevertheless, Harris got knocked within 90 seconds into the first round of the bout. Even though he lost the three-rounder the American fighter, Carlston Harris has always been persistent throughout his MMA career and bounced back from his previous losses. This time, the 37-year-old fighter is set to face Santiago Ponzinibbio for his next fight on January 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States.
Carlston Harris' nationality
Carlston Harris is a Guyanese citizen. Born in Skeldon, Guyana, the 37-year-old UFC welterweight fights out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Carlston Harris' UFC stint
The former Brave FC welterweight champion, Carlston Harris made his way into the UFC in 2021. For his promotional debut, the Guyanese fighter was tested against Christian Aguilera and won the bout via an anaconda choke in the first round of the bout. He also earned a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for his showcase.
For his second outing in the UFC, Harris faced Impa Kasanganay in September 2021 and won the bout via a first-round TKO.
However, his first setback in the promotion came in 2022, when he faced Shavkat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas, United States. Rakhmonov KO'd Harris at 4:10 in the first round via a spinning hook kick followed by punches.
Nevertheless, Carlston Harris immediately bounced back from his loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov by defeating Jared Gooden via a unanimous decision in March 2023. He also secured another win against Jeremah Wells via an anaconda choke submission in August 2023.
His last fight did not favor the Guyanese fighter as he got KO'd by Khaos Williams in May 2024.
*Last updated on December 30, 2024.
FAQs on Carlston Harris
A. Carlston Harris is a Guyanese citizen.
A. Born in Skeldon, Guyana, the 37-year-old UFC welterweight fights out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A. A professional career that kicked off in 2011, Harris maintains a record of 19 wins and 6 losses in mixed martial arts, as of December 2024.
A. His last fight did not favor the Guyanese fighter as he got KO'd by Khaos Williams in May 2024.
A. The 37-year-old fighter is set to face Santiago Ponzinibbio for his next fight on January 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States.
