It has been a long wait for Gerald 'Hurricane' Harris, but one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity to shine. With Tim Credeur out (undisclosed injury) of "Ultimate Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz" in Virginia, on January 11, Harris will get his long awaited chance to step inside the Octagon. When he does, he will be stepping in against Mike Massenzio.

Harris (13-2) is no stranger to the UFC, having competed on season seven of "The Ultimate Fighter". He won his way into the house by putting on a Rampage-esque show of slams. He lost to eventual winner Amir Sadollah after a dominating first round saw him bully Amir all over the cage. Unlike most cast members, Harris did not appear on the finale, meaning his dream to fight in for the UFC would have to be put on hold.

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Main Card

• Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard
• Brad Blackburn vs. Amir Sadollah
• Evan Dunham vs. Efrain Escudero
• Tom Lawlor vs. Aaron Simpson

Prelims

• Chris Leben vs. Jay Silva
• Jesse Lennox vs. Rick Story
• Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares
• Mike Guymon vs. Rory MacDonald
• Kyle Bradley vs. Rafael dos Anjos
• Gerald Harris vs. Mike Massenzio
• Nick Catone vs. Steve Steinbeiss