RJ Harris and Allen Frye Jr. are targeted to meet at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10. The matchup is in the works but has not yet been officially announced.
A heavyweight matchup between RJ Harris and Allen Frye Jr. is being targeted for UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, according to reports. The bout is in the works but has not yet been made official.
Harris enters the potential fight as one of the more intriguing unbeaten prospects in the division. The 27-year-old stands six-foot-three with a 78-inch reach and carries a perfect 6-0 professional record. His striking numbers are eye-catching — he lands nine significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent accuracy rate, figures that would rank among the most efficient in the heavyweight division.
Frye Jr. brings his own imposing physical tools to the matchup. The 28-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-five with an 80-inch reach, giving him a size advantage over most opponents he will face. He holds a 6-1 professional record and lands 2.2 significant strikes per minute at 38 percent accuracy. Neither fighter has recorded takedowns or submission attempts in tracked UFC data, pointing to a contest that figures to be decided on the feet.
Why it matters
- Harris's unblemished record and elite striking output make him a name to watch in the heavyweight ranks
- Frye Jr.'s height and reach advantage set up an intriguing contrast in styles between two orthodox strikers
- A win for either fighter would strengthen their case for a divisional ranking and more high-profile matchups
- The bout has not been officially confirmed, so the card's final shape remains subject to change
