LAS VEGAS – Khaos Williams didn’t count on a fast night time on the workplace, however he’s glad he received one.
The UFC welterweight made fast work of Carlston Harris within the co-main occasion of Saturday’s UFC Struggle Night time 241. Williams (15-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) knocked out Harris (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) with a brutal proper hand in lower than two minutes into the primary spherical.
It was a shocking outcome, as Williams anticipated extra resistance from his opponent, particularly away from his personal energy.
“I really feel superb,” Williams stated on the UFC Struggle Night time 241 post-fight press convention. “I needed an early night time, and I received an early night time, however I used to be ready to go quarter-hour if I wanted to. I used to be shocked it went how the best way it went. I used to be shocked he didn’t attempt to shoot on me or none of that. He needed to strike, so I used to be shocked.”
This was Williams’ first combat in 2024. He had additionally solely fought as soon as in 2023, as soon as in 2022. The 30-year-old is hoping to make up for misplaced time and be extra lively in his preventing profession. So far as the opponent, Williams has no desire.
“I need all of the smoke, whoever they put in entrance of me. It don’t matter.”
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