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Why Khaos Williams didn’t expect quick KO of Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night 241

Khaos Williams explains why he was surprised by his quick KO win over Carlston Harris at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 241 co-headliner.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag] didn’t expect a quick night at the office, but he’s glad he got one.

The UFC welterweight made quick work of [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 241. Williams (15-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) knocked out Harris (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) with a brutal right hand in less than two minutes into the first round.

It was a surprising result, as Williams expected more resistance from his opponent, especially away from his own strength.

“I feel amazing,” Williams said at the UFC Fight Night 241 post-fight press conference. “I wanted an early night, and I got an early night, but I was prepared to go 15 minutes if I needed to. I was surprised it went how the way it went. I was surprised he didn’t try to shoot on me or none of that. He wanted to strike, so I was surprised.”

This was Williams’ first fight in 2024. He had also only fought once in 2023, once in 2022. The 30-year-old is hoping to make up for lost time and be more active in his fighting career. As far as the opponent, Williams has no preference.

“I want all the smoke, whoever they put in front of me. It don’t matter.”

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UFC Fight Night 241 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $26 million

UFC Fight Night 241 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 241 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $158,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC Fight Night 241 took place at the UFC Apex. The entire card streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC Fight Night 241 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Lerone Murphy[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Edson Barboza[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Themba Gorimbo[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Ramiz Brahimaj[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Adrian Yanez[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Vinicius Salvador[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Angela Hill[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Luana Pinheiro[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Tom Nolan[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Victor Martinez[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Oumar Sy[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Tuco Tokkos[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Melissa Gatto[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Tamires Vidal[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Abus Magomedov[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Warlley Alves[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Ariane Carnelossi[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Piera Rodriguez[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Heili Alateng[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Kleydson Rodrigues[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Vanessa Demopoulos[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Emily Ducote[/autotag]: $4,500

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2411 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $3,264,500
2023 total: $8,188,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $26,001,500

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UFC Fight Night 241 video: Khaos Williams clobbers Carlston Harris for ultra-violent knockout

Khaos Williams brought the violence at UFC Fight Night 241 as he folded Carlston Harris then landed a coffin punch.

[autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag] brought the violence to the UFC Fight Night 241 co-main event and left [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] semi-conscious on the canvas.

A big right hand in the pocket by Williams (15-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) dropped Harris (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC), and a follow-up punch ended it at the 90-second mark of Round 1. The welterweight bout took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

With the win, Williams has won back-to-back fights and four of his most recent five. In defeat, Harris has a two-fight winning streak snapped.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 241 results include:

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Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC Fight Night 241

Will Khaos Williams or Carlston Harris emerge victorious in the UFC Fight Night 241 welterweight co-main event?

[autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] meet Saturday in the co-feature of UFC Fight Night 241 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.  

Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris UFC Fight Night 241 preview

Williams (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Harris (19-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) set the table for the main event in this explosive welterweight co-feature. … Williams enters on the heels of a split decision over Rolando Bedoya last May, marking a return to the win column. He will look to string together a pair of wins for the third time in his UFC career. … Harris brings a two-fight winning streak into this co-main, having defeated Jared Gooden by decision last March and Jeremiah Wells by submission last August.

Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris expert pick, prediction

The co-main event in Las Vegas features a welterweight showdown between Williams and Harris.

Despite not being entirely sure why this is a co-main event, this bout should be exciting for as long as it lasts.

Williams, who is no stranger to the knockout, is a devastating counter-puncher who likes to blitz in combination. But given the submission prowess of Harris, I’ll be curious to see how Williams’ takedown defense holds up.

Although an early Williams knockout wouldn’t shock me, the American’s propensity to either clinch or follow fighters to the floor makes it hard for me to pick him here.

Add in the fact that this fight will be taking place in the smaller octagon of the UFC Apex, and I’ll side with the superior grappler to achieve his win conditions.

The pick is Harris by first-round submission.

Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris odds

The oddsmakers and the public are slightly favoring the American, listing Williams (-134) and Harris (+110) via FanDuel. Williams is 2-2 as a favorite in the UFC, with both losses coming by decision. Harris is 2-1 as an underdog in his UFC career, with both wins coming by stoppage.

Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris start time, how to watch

As the co-feature bout, Williams and Harris are expected to make their walk to the octagon around 8:40 p.m. ET (5:40 p.m. PT). The fight streams live on ESPN+.

For more detailed analysis from Dan Tom, check out his weekly show, “The Protect Ya’ Neck Podcast.”

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UFC Fight Night 241: Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 241 odds between Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round welterweight bout on the main card, Khaos Williams and Carlston Harris meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 241 — also known as UFC on ESPN+ 99 and UFC Vegas 92 — at the UFC’s Apex Facility in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC Fight Night 241: Williams vs. Harris odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ESPN+, while the main card starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Records: Williams (14-3-0) | Harris (19-5-0)

The veteran Williams picked up a split-decision win over Rolando Bedoya at UFC 288 back in May 2023. He has won 3 of his past 4 fights, including a KO/TKO against Miguel Baeza in Round 3 in Nov. 2021. He has ended up going the distance in 4 of his past 5 fights, though.

Harris tapped out Jeremiah Wells in Round 3 last time out on the Sandhagen-Font card in Aug. 2023. He has won 4 of his 5 fights since arriving at the UFC, with 4 of the 5 fights ending in either KO/TKO or submissions. He won by unanimous decision against Jared Gooden in his only fight to go the distance with the company.

Williams has a slight 1-inch reach edge, and he has a tremendous 5.77-to-2.93 significant strikes landed per minute advantage. Harris is much more accurate with those strikes, however, landing 62.01%, while Williams is more of a flailer, landing just 42.60% of his significant strikes. Harris also has a 0.82 submission average.

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UFC Fight Night 241: Williams vs. Harris odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Williams -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Harris +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -160 | Under +120)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +180 | No -250)

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UFC Fight Night 241: Williams vs. Harris picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

WILLIAMS (-135) is a veteran worth backing. While Harris (+110) has some impressive stats, outside of the Gooden fight, which ended up going the distance, his opponent list hasn’t been terribly impressive.

Williams has wowed the judges with his technique and skill, with 2 of his past 3 victories coming via unanimous decision. And 4 of his past 5 fights have been decided by the judges, so if you like Williams to win, you should like him to get it done by decision, too.

WILLIAMS BY DECISION (+550), for a chance to multiply up by 5½ times, is too tempting to pass up.

Over/Under (O/U)

No: Will the fight go the distance? (-250) is a little on the expensive side, costing you more than 2½ times your potential return.

OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-160) is a good play, though. Again, Williams has ended up going the distance in 4 of his past 5 fights. Harris hasn’t needed the help of the judges very often, but he hasn’t fought an experienced veteran like Williams, either.

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Carlston Harris hopes UFC Fight Night 241 win leads to ‘good names’ like Neil Magny, Geoff Neal

Carlston Harrison hopes a UFC Fight Night 241 co-main event win leads to “good names” like Neil Magny and Geoff Neal.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] has been frustrated waiting for the phone to ring for his next fight, but finally gets his chance to show his skills again in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 241 co-main event 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 action. He said he’s been healthy, training and eager to fight, but to no avail.

Finally, Harris got offered a matchup with Williams (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a welterweight bout at the UFC Apex (ESPN+), and he didn’t hesitate for a second to accept.

“I never question when UFC gives me any opponent – I just want to fight,” Harris told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “I never question. No matter who. I just want to fight. I want to be active. I only fight two times a year. That’s not good man. Two times a year is nothing for an active fighter. Two times a year can’t pay the bills. So for me, the opponent don’t matter.

“I want at least four fights a year. I’m not injured. I just want to fight. I don’t know what is the UFC agreement. I’m always on my IG asking for fights. Finally, they give me Khaos Williams. So it’s good. I never question it. I just want to fight. It don’t matter what name, who and when. I just want to fight.”

Harris has competed five times since making his octagon debut in May 2021. At 36, he has no time to waste, so he knows he needs to make the most of this next opportunity.

With his only loss in the past six years coming to undefeated rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov, Harris thinks he belongs in the upper tier at 170 pounds. He can only prove that by winning fights, though, and said he hopes a win over Williams sets up more activity against bigger names.

“I want to get a shot in the top 15,” Harris said. “A guy like Neil Magny, Geoff Neal. Good names.”

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UFC books Carlston Harris vs. Khaos Williams for Las Vegas

UFC welterweights Khaos Williams and Carlston Harris will collide at the Apex in May, multiple sources say.

UFC welterweights [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] and [autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag] are aligned for a fight.

At the UFC Fight Night event scheduled for May 18 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Harris (19-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Williams (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) will collide in a three-round bout.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Harris, 36, has won back-to-back fights, including a come-from-behind submission win over Jeremiah Wells in August.

Williams, 30, has won three of his last four outings. He most recently competed in May, when he defeated Rolando Bedoya by split decision.

With the addition, the UFC Fight Night lineup for May 18 includes:

  • Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy
  • Angela Hill vs. Luana Pinheiro
  • Warlley Alves vs. Abus Magomedov
  • Tim Elliott vs. Tatsuro Taira
  • Vinicius Salvador vs. Adrian Yanez
  • Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Emily Ducote
  • Hailey Cowan vs. Tamires Vidal
  • Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo
  • Victor Martinez vs. Tom Nolan
  • Carlston Harris vs. Khaos Williams

MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for August: Collard, Burgos produce a classic contest for PFL

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from August 2023.

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from August 2023: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month award for August.

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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for August: Da’Mon Blackshear’s ultra-rare twister

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submission from August 2023.

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from August 2023: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month award for August.

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UFC on ESPN 50 post-event facts: Cory Sandhagen, Rob Font set dubious record for lack of strikes

Check out all the facts and figures from UFC on ESPN 50, where Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font set a dubious record for strikes landed in a fight.

The UFC made its sixth stop in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 50, which took place at Bridgestone Arena and saw seven of 12 fights on the card end in a decision.

Among those were the main event, where [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag] (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) cruised to a unanimous decision win over [autotag]Rob Font[/autotag] (20-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC) in a 140-pound catchweight fight that featured a substantial lack of action.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC on ESPN 50.