Walt Harris, a UFC heavyweight, will return after a two-year absence.

On July 15, Harris (13-10 MMA, 6-8 UFC) and Josh Parisian (15-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will square off at a UFC event. The fight was just revealed to MMA Junkie by two sources with knowledge of the booking, who requested to remain anonymous since the organization has not yet made an official announcement. Eurosport NL initially reported the news.

The UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ training partner, Harris, will try to end a three-fight losing streak. A trio of opponents—Alexander Volkov, Marcin Tybura, and Alistair Overeem—have stopped the 39-year-old in his last three appearances. In July 2019, Aleksei Oleinik was defeated by Harris in a 12-second knockout.

The last six performances by Parisian were divided. The 33-year-old recently lost to Jamal Pogues by a unanimous decision in February. He entered the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2020. Before that, Parisian defeated Alan Baudot via technical knockout at the UFC on ESPN 38, winning Performance of the Night.

About Walt Harris:

Walt Harris is a mixed martial artist from the United States who fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight division. He was born on June 10, 1983, in Birmingham, Alabama. Harris has a professional record of 13 wins, 9 losses, and one no-contest in MMA.

Harris started his MMA career in 2011 and fought for regional promotions before being signed by the UFC in 2013. He won his debut fight against Jared Rosholt at UFC 184 but suffered many losses in the following years.

Harris’s career took a tragic turn in 2019 when his stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, was kidnapped and murdered. He took a hiatus from fighting to grieve and spend time with his family. He returned to the octagon in May 2020 and won a fight against Alistair Overeem.

Harris is known for his striking ability and knockout power. He trains at the American Top Team gym in Florida and has shared his story of overcoming adversity and tragedy with fans and supporters.

About Josh Parisian:

In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which has a heavyweight category, Josh Parisian represents the United States as a professional mixed martial artist. He was born on August 25, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan.

Parisian began training in martial arts as a teenager and quickly discovered a passion for MMA. He made his amateur debut in 2011 and amassed a record of 8 wins and 4 losses before turning professional in 2014.

Parisian gained notoriety for his exceptional skills and knockout power, which helped him earn a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020. He won his fight on the show by knocking out his opponent, earning himself a contract with the UFC.

Parisian faced Parker Porter in his UFC debut and lost by unanimous decision. He bounced back with a win in his next fight against Roque Martinez. Parisian has a professional record of 14 wins, 5 losses, and one No-Contest.

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