Carlston "Moçambique" Harris, born on July 9, 1987, in Skeldon, Guyana, is a UFC fighter in the welterweight division (170 lbs). He is 6 feet tall with a 76-inch reach and trains in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Renovacao Fight Team. Harris is skilled in Luta Livre, holding a black belt under Marcio "Cromado" Ramos Barbosa, and also has a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Harris built his career fighting in smaller promotions, including a big knockout win over Alex Santos at Shooto Brazil 101 in September 2020. This performance got him noticed by the UFC. He made his UFC debut in May 2021, winning with a first-round submission against Christian Aguilera and earning a Performance of the Night bonus. As of December 31, 2024, Harris holds a record of 19 wins and six losses, with five wins by knockout and six by submission, showing his diverse skillset. He is also celebrated as the first Guyanese fighter in the UFC, representing both his home country and Brazil with pride.
Carlston Harris' Next Fight
Carlston Harris is scheduled to face Santiago Ponzinibbio in his next fight on January 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2. The fight is scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. In his last outing, Harris was handed his second loss in the UFC at the hands of Khaos Williams via a knockout. On the other hand, UFC veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio lost his last fight against Muslim Salikhov via a split decision. The fight will take place on the main card of the event.
Carlston Harris Record
25 matches | 19 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 3 |
By submission | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 3 |
Santiago Ponzinibbo Record
37 matches | 29 wins | 8 losses |
By knockout | 16 | 4 |
By submission | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 7 | 4 |
Carlston Harris' Last Fight
Carlston Harris' last fight was against Khaos Williams at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy. Khaos Williams (15-3-0) delivered a brutal first-round knockout against Carlston Harris (19-6-0). The fight started with both men trading strikes, as Harris utilized his range while Williams attacked the body and head. Harris landed a few punches but came up short on others. Williams found his moment, countering with a devastating right hand that dropped Harris instantly. A follow-up strike sealed the deal before referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in at 1:30 of Round 1.
FAQs on Carlston Harris' Next Fight
A. Carlston Harris is scheduled to face Santiago Ponzinibbio in his upcoming bout on January 11, 2025.
A. Carlston Harris holds a record of 19 wins and 6 losses (19-6-0).
A. No, Carlston Harris lost his last fight against Khaos Williams via a knockout.
A. Carlston Harris is 37 years old as of December 2024.
A. Carlston Harris is 6 feet (183 cm) tall. He has a reach of 193 cm.