Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 241: Barboza vs. Murphy is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Khaos “The OxFighter” Williams will take on Carlston “Mocambique” Harris in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 241 card.

Williams brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Harris, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 39% striking accuracy, Williams has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.77 per minute. On the other hand, Harris boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.93 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Khaos Williams is coming in with a 14-3-0 record. Williams will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Rolando Bedoya at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo in May.

Harris, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Khaos Williams on May 6, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font and holds a 19-5-0 record.

Khaos Williams has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 37-year-old Carlston Harris is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Khaos Williams stats

→ Williams’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Williams lands 5.77 significant strikes per minute.
→ Williams’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Williams’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Williams’s takedown defense is 80%.

Williams comes in with 39% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.77 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Harris fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 2.93 significant strikes per minute. Khaos Williams also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Harris’s 2.05 takedowns and 55% takedown accuracy.

Carlston Harris stats

→ Harris’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Harris lands 2.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Harris’s takedown accuracy is 29%.
→ Harris’s takedown average is 2.05 per 15 minutes.
→ Harris’s takedown defense is 55%.

Carlston spent, on average, 7:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Khaos has an average fight time of 10:17 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Khaos or Carlston? Sound off in the comments.

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