JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Classy in defeat, Walt Harris wasted no time in issuing a statement after his UFC on ESPN 8 loss to Alistair Overeem on Saturday. Hours after the conclusion of his main event fight, Harris (13-8 MMA, 6-7 UFC) posted an image on Instagram of the moment he shared with Overeem (46-18 MMA, 11-7 UFC) after the second-round TKO stoppage. Harris, 36, thanked Overeem for the opportunity. He also thanked his followers for their love and support. Additionally, Harris made a vow to Aniah Blanchard, his stepdaughter who was found killed this past fall, to keep pushing forward.
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Walt Harris releases statement following UFC on ESPN 8 loss to Alistair Overeem – MMA Junkie