Khaos Williams made a statement in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 92 by landing a one punch knockout on Carlston Harris.
As two fighters with opposite styles, most expected Harris to try to take Williams down, while Khaos would try to land his heavy knockout blows. Khaos’ record of 5-2 in the UFC and Carlston’s 4-1 both represented impressive marks, making the winner of this bout a potential ranked contender in the welterweight division in the near future.
Khaos pressed forward to begin the bout, while Harris looked to counter with his long arms. However that did not last long as Khaos caught Carlston Harris with a right hand, set up by his body jab, which had Harris laid out on the canvas, seeing stars. It was a highlight reel walk-off KO, and a big one for the Michigan native.
With a big win, Khaos improved to 6-2 in the UFC. His knockout power will earn him a many good opportunities, and at age 30 the time is now to make a big run up the ranks. As for Guyana’s Harris, he saw a two-fight win streak snapped on Saturday; his other loss in the promotion came at the hands of Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Official Result: Khaos Williams def. Carlston Harris by Knockout (overhand right) Round 1, 1:30
