The Big Ticket Is Back And Planning Return In June

Walt Harris exclusively tells MMA Mania he plans on returning in June

‘The Big Ticket’ is coming back.

It has been nearly two years since the former top 15 heavyweight Walt Harris has competed in the UFC. He was last in action back at UFC Vegas 28 when he lost to Marcin Tybura in the co-main event via TKO. (Watch highlights)

On Saturday (Jan. 28, 2023), Harris posted a clip of him hitting pads to his social media, teasing his return.

Harris revealed to MMA Mania exclusively that he is planning to return in June.

“My timeframe is June. That’s the goal that I’m working towards,” Harris said.

The 39-year-old has hit the worst losing skid of his career. After starching Alexey Oleynik in 2019, Harris earned his first UFC main event against Alistair Overeem in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic; after hurting Overeem on several occasions, he lost via TKO. Harris would return five months later and lose to Alexander Volkov at UFC 254 and then lose to Tybura in his only fight of 2021.

Harris is looking to rebound in a big way when he next steps in the octagon.

‘The Big Ticket’ has been busy during his time away from the cage. He has been coaching and cornering his teammates, but most importantly, he was vital in creating and passing Aniah’s Law.

Named after Harris’ daughter, Aniah Blanchard, who was tragically murdered in 2019, the Alabama law allows judges to deny bond to those who are charged with committing violent crimes, according to wvtm13.com.

So, Manaics, who do you want to see Walt Harris fight when he returns later this year?