Popular city businessman, Ramesh Sunich, owner of Trophy Stall, recently honoured Guyana’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, Carlston Harris for his exploits in the sport.
The 34-year-old Harris made his UFC debut one year ago when he defeated Christian Aguilera by submission using the Anaconda Vise, and followed up with a victory over Impa Kasanganay four months later. Harris’ last fight however ended with him getting knocked out when he came up against Shavkat Rakhmonov in February.
The six-foot welterweight was presented with the plaque during his walk-through in Bourda Market yesterday where Trophy Stall houses two locations.
“My son is also a fan of yours, he always speaks of you, every time you win a fight my son tells me and the last fight he told me the guy is a very good fighter so we decided to do this for you, a map of Guyana and it says the first Guyanese to compete in the UFC… best wishes,” Sunich told Harris.
Sunich declared that he is always happy to support the growth of sport in Guyana and expressed satisfaction with the way Harris was representing the country on the international stage.
This is Harris’ first trip to his place of birth after 15 years. He was born in Berbice and ventured to Brazil where he built a career in the sport. Since his return, Harris has also met with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips.
