Other names The Big Ticket Team American Top Team Weight 110 kg Nationality American Name Walt Harris Career start 2011 | Division Heavyweight Role Mixed Martial Artist Martial art Boxing Reach 82 in (208 cm) Height 1.96 m | |
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Born Walter Harris
June 10, 1986 (age 37)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States ( 1986-06-10 ) Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Profiles | ||
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Walt Harris (born June 10, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2011, Harris has also formerly competed for Titan FC.
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- Background
- Mixed martial arts career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Titan Fighting Championship
- Return to UFC
- Personal life
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
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Background
Before entering mixed martial arts in 2010, Harris was a college basketball player at Jacksonville State University. Harris would play one season, and also received tryouts from the NBA, but he chose to put his basketball career on hold and started training to be a mixed martial artist shortly after. Harris earned his associate degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State and Pikeville College.
Mixed martial arts career
Harris made his professional mixed martial arts debut on March 15, 2011, when he faced Justin Thornton at HEF: Hess Extreme Fighting. He won via first-round TKO, just sixteen seconds into the first round. Following this, Harris compiled a record of 6–1, with wins over Tony Melton and UFC veteran Anthony Hamilton, before signing with UFC in the fall of 2013.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On September 19, 2013, it was announced that Harris had signed with the UFC, and he faced fellow newcomer Jared Rosholt at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale on November 30, 2013. Despite dropping Rosholt in the first round, Rosholt rallied back and Harris lost the fight via unanimous decision.
In his second fight with the promotion, Harris faced Nikita Krylov at UFC on Fox 10 on January 25, 2014. Though he was the considerable favorite coming into the bout, Harris was staggered by a head kick from Krylov, and after follow-up strikes on the ground from Krylov, he lost the bout via TKO, just 25 seconds into the first round. After dropping to 0–2 in the UFC, Harris was subsequently released from the promotion.
Titan Fighting Championship
Following his UFC release, Harris signed with Florida based promotion Titan FC. He faced D.J. Linderman at Titan FC 28 on May 16, 2014. He won the fight via first-round knockout. He was expected to face Dave Herman at Titan FC 30 on September 26, 2014, however, Harris pulled out of the bout due to a back injury and the fight was postponed.
The bout with Herman was rescheduled and was expected to take place on December 19, 2014, however, Harris resigned with the UFC, and he was replaced by Jon Madsen.
Return to UFC
After Daniel Omielańczuk was forced to pull out of his bout with Soa Palelei due to a thumb injury, Harris resigned with UFC and faced Palelei at UFC Fight Night 55 on November 7, 2014. He lost the fight via second-round TKO.
Harris faced promotional newcomer Cody East on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Harris next faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96. He lost the fight via split decision.
Harris faced Chase Sherman on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103. He won the fight by knockout in the second round.
Harris made his next appearance against Cyril Asker on June 17, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 111. He won the fight early in the first round via TKO due to a combination of elbows and punches.
Harris is expected to face Mark Godbeer on October 7, 2017 at UFC 216.
Personal life
Harris worked as a furniture mover and also worked for UPS prior to becoming an MMA fighter.