MMA Preview – Khaos Williams vs Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night 241
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KHAOS WILLIAMS VS CARLSTON HARRIS FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 241? Saturday 18th May, 2024 - 22:00 (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 241? UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 241? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 241 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 241? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
KHAOS WILLIAMS VS CARLSTON HARRIS LOWDOWN
We have only seen Khaos Williams (14-3) twice since his knockout and ‘Performance of the Night’ against Miguel Baeza (2021). He lost a split decision to Randy Brown (2022) at UFC 274 and then returned a year later to win a split decision over Rolando Bedoya (2023) at UFC 288. Now, he is hoping for a more active run.
Carlston Harris (19-5) also appears for the first time this year after a superb 2023. He entered the year after Shavkat Rakhmonov spectacularly snapped a five-fight win streak with a spinning hook kick. He responded with a unanimous decision over Jared Gooden and followed that up with a submission over Jeremiah Wells earning a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
KHAOS WILLIAMS VS CARLSTON HARRIS PREDICTION
Both fighters are extremely dangerous finishers and on their day can trouble anyone in the division. Williams possesses serious knockout power and Harris is a beast on the mat.
Williams will be confident in his takedown defence and unleash heavy kicks and swing for the fences whenever he sees an opening on the chin. Harris is also dangerous on the feet, but he knows he has to avoid the power by putting Williams on his back.
If he is successful, he has the ability to wrap the neck up. If he is persistent enough with his wrestling, he should be able to drain the gas tank of Williams. We can also see Williams power his way out of the majority of takedown attempts and clinches and landing more damage throughout the fight to sway the judges or even land a knockout.
So many outcomes are possible here and is one to stay clear of from a betting point of view. We give Harris the slight edge with his grappling, but he will need a flawless performance to finish Williams who has never been knocked out or submitted.
Prediction: Harris via Decision
Value Bet: Williams via KO/TKO
