Walt “The Big Ticket” Harris's Professional MMA debut
Harris made his professional debut against Justin Thornton on March 14, 2011, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Justin Thornton who carried a 2-5-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Walt Harris beat Justin Thornton by KO/TKO at 0:16 of Round 1.
Walt “The Big Ticket” Harris's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Harris made his debut in the UFC against Jared Rosholt on November 30, 2013, fighting on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale having compiled a 6-1-0 professional MMA record.
Walt Harris lost to Jared Rosholt by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Harris has gone on to fight a total of 16 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 6-9-0 with 1 no contest.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Harris took his next fight at TFC on May 16, 2014, fighting against DJ Linderman on the main card of Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis.
Walt Harris beat DJ Linderman by KO/TKO at 4:12 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Harris returned to the UFC on November 7, 2014, fighting against Soa Palelei on the main card of UFC Fight Night 55: Rockhold vs. Bisping.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 7-3-0
Walt Harris lost to Soa Palelei by KO/TKO at 4:49 of Round 2.
The first man to defeat Sergey Spivak
Harris defeated the previously unbeaten Sergey Spivak on May 4, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 9: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy. Sergey Spivak came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Harris was a -170 betting favorite going into the fight. Walt Harris beat Sergey Spivak by KO/TKO at 0:50 of Round 1. Walt Harris took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
When was Walt Harris's last win?
Harris's last win came against Aleksei Oleinik at UFC on ESPN 4 on Saturday July 20, 2019. Walt Harris beat Aleksei Oleinik by KO/TKO at 0:12 of Round 1. Walt Harris took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.