When heavyweight Walt Harris makes his walk to the octagon at UFC on ESPN 8, he’ll do so with the heaviest of hearts. Last October, Harris’ stepdaughter, 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, went missing in Alabama. Roughly one month later, after an intense search that made national headlines and with her accused kidnapper in custody, Blanchard was found dead. Her accused killer, Ibraheem Yazeed, is facing the death penalty. On Friday, ESPN’s “SportsCenter” premiered a nearly 15-minute profile on Harris’ return to the octagon Saturday night after dealing with unspeakable tragedy, focusing on Harris’ connection with Aniah from the time he entered her life when she was 4 years old. Related Walt Harris provides update on Aniah's Law aimed at Alabama bail reform Walt Harris says UFC return hinged on slain stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard answering prayer “Immediate connection,” Harris’ wife, Angela, said
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