Walt Harris
The Big Ticket
USA
Out
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 7/11/2027
Given four-year suspension
Harris has been given a four-year retroactive suspension by the CSAD that will make him eligible to return July of 2027, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Harris, who missed UFC Vegas 77 last July after testing positive for a supplement, hasn't fought since a loss to Marcin Tybura back in 2021. The 40-year-old will next be eligible step into the octagon July of 2027, a lengthy enough wait to make Harris' future in the UFC uncertain.
Harris, who missed UFC Vegas 77 last July after testing positive for a supplement, hasn't fought since a loss to Marcin Tybura back in 2021. The 40-year-old will next be eligible step into the octagon July of 2027, a lengthy enough wait to make Harris' future in the UFC uncertain.
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Out due to USADA test
Harris will not fight Josh Parisian at UFC Vegas 77 on July 15 because of an issue with his latest USADA test, he announced on his Twitter account Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
It appears Harris tested for a positive supplement. According to the heavyweight, it was a supplement he has trusted throughout his UFC career but was never USADA-approved. For the next few weeks, Harris will be working with the UFC and USADA to resolve whatever issues may occur concerning his fight availability. It is possible that because of this latest hiccup, he may not fight again in 2023.
It appears Harris tested for a positive supplement. According to the heavyweight, it was a supplement he has trusted throughout his UFC career but was never USADA-approved. For the next few weeks, Harris will be working with the UFC and USADA to resolve whatever issues may occur concerning his fight availability. It is possible that because of this latest hiccup, he may not fight again in 2023.
Parisian fight canceled
Harris will not fight Josh Parisian at UFC Vegas 77 on July 15, according to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Less than half a week before the UFC's next event, it was announced that Harris will not fight Parisian due to undisclosed reasons. Perhaps not against each other, both are expected to fight at a later date.
Less than half a week before the UFC's next event, it was announced that Harris will not fight Parisian due to undisclosed reasons. Perhaps not against each other, both are expected to fight at a later date.
Making return to UFC
Harris (undisclosed) will take on Josh Parisian at the UFC event on July 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
"The Big Ticket" will make his return to the Octagon for the first time since he was defeated by TKO back in June of 2021. He was slated to fight later that year against Tai Tuivasa, but was scratched for undisclosed reasons.
"The Big Ticket" will make his return to the Octagon for the first time since he was defeated by TKO back in June of 2021. He was slated to fight later that year against Tai Tuivasa, but was scratched for undisclosed reasons.
Falls out of Tuivasa fight
Harris will no longer be taking on Tai Tuivasa at UFC 267 on Oct. 30, Raphael Marinho of Combate.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what exactly forced the withdrawal of Harris, but Tuivasa will now be taking on Augusto Sakai at the Nov. 20 UFC event instead. Harris, meanwhile, finds himself at a career crossroads after losing three consecutive fights at the age of 38. While the competition has been more than respectable, Harris is currently a long way from "contender" status, and any potential injury certainly won't help his case.
It's unclear what exactly forced the withdrawal of Harris, but Tuivasa will now be taking on Augusto Sakai at the Nov. 20 UFC event instead. Harris, meanwhile, finds himself at a career crossroads after losing three consecutive fights at the age of 38. While the competition has been more than respectable, Harris is currently a long way from "contender" status, and any potential injury certainly won't help his case.
Oct. 30 fight booked
Harris will take on Tai Tuivasa in a heavyweight bout at UFC 267 on Oct. 30, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Harris last was in the Octagon in early June when he lost to Marcin Tybura via TKO. That was his third straight loss by TKO. Tuivasa is coming in off a knockout of Greg Hardy a few weeks back. That was his third straight win, all of which by knockout.
Harris last was in the Octagon in early June when he lost to Marcin Tybura via TKO. That was his third straight loss by TKO. Tuivasa is coming in off a knockout of Greg Hardy a few weeks back. That was his third straight win, all of which by knockout.