Karl Williams ready to go full force into UFC deal after DWCS 53 win

LAS VEGAS – Karl Williams turned 32 in January. He couldn’t have identified on the time that his age may trigger him some stress whereas attempting to interrupt into the UFC.

Only a week in the past, UFC president Dana White mentioned he sometimes isn’t seeking to carry 32-year-old fighters into the promotion by Dana White’s Contender Sequence. However he additionally mentioned he trusts matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard once they arrange fights, and 32-year-old Blake Bilder impressed him enough at DWCS 52 to get a deal.

Tuesday, Williams (7-1) took a unanimous decision from Jimmy Lawson (4-2) at DWCS 53. The actual fact he didn’t get a end, mixed with the data of what White simply had mentioned about fighters his precise age had him a little bit nervous he wouldn’t get a UFC contract.

“It’s nonetheless a win, however I’m not glad as a result of I do know what Dana White is on the lookout for,” Williams mentioned at a post-event information convention. “I’ve been watching the Contender Sequence for some time. … Understanding the efficiency, and even final week he was saying about (fighters) being 32, I’m like, ‘Oh, right here we go. Geez, give me a break.’ He did give me a break and gave me the chance.”

Williams acquired a take care of his fourth straight win, and now he’s hoping for a fast turnaround to doubtlessly struggle on the UFC’s Oct. 29 card with a few of his American High Group Atlanta teammates, together with Cody Durden.

He additionally was preventing up at heavyweight towards an opponent 30 kilos heavier than him. He’s naturally a lightweight heavyweight, and that’s the place he plans to return within the UFC.

“You’re simply residing within the second proper now, and I’m enthusiastic about ‘When is the subsequent one?’ It’s like, excited after which attempting to determine the place we go from right here,” Williams mentioned. “I’m attempting to be energetic. I’m attempting to get two extra by the tip of the yr, if potential.

“I imagine in my coaches, imagine in my staff, so I by no means actually assume I’m going to lose. It was dangerous odds, however with what I’ve been doing, I’ve been coaching all yr. Even having to take 5 weeks off, I nonetheless felt assured – I’m not going to present my finest efficiency (at DWCS 53), however I’m in a position to win. I believed I used to be going to be a little bit bit higher … I didn’t know if I used to be going to get one other shot. … Let’s simply win the primary time and get it out of the best way and get the ball rolling.”

“I’m hoping for Oct. 29, the Vegas card, as a result of I’ve two of my teammates on that card.”

Take a look at the total interview with Williams within the video above.