Alistair Overeem Supports Walt Harris While Stepdaughter Is Still Missing

Alistair Overeem was supposed to fight Walt Harris on Dec. 7, but far more serious matters are at hand. Harris’ 19-year-old stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, hasn’t been seen since Oct. 23. After Alabama police gathered evidence from Blanchard…

Alistair Overeem was supposed to fight Walt Harris on Dec. 7, but far more serious matters are at hand. Harris’ 19-year-old stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, hasn’t been seen since Oct. 23. After Alabama police gathered evidence from Blanchard’s 2017 Honda CRV, they determined that Blanchard was the victim of foul play. The car was found in […]

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Walt Harris Pulls From Alistair Overeem Fight With Daughter Still Missing

Walt Harris will no longer be competing at UFC DC on December 7. Harris was initially scheduled to face Alistair Overeem on the December card. However, with his stepdaughter currently missing, Harris has decided to withdraw from the bout, per MMA Junkie. Harris’ daughter went missing on Wednesday, October 23 near Auburn, Alabama. Police believe […]

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Walt Harris will no longer be competing at UFC DC on December 7. Harris was initially scheduled to face Alistair Overeem on the December card. However, with his stepdaughter currently missing, Harris has decided to withdraw from the bout, per MMA Junkie.

Harris’ daughter went missing on Wednesday, October 23 near Auburn, Alabama. Police believe foul play was involved in the disappearance, and Harris’ daughter was likely harmed. Auburn Police had the following to say in a statement, courtesy of MMA Fighting.

“The Auburn Police Division continues to diligently investigate the disappearance of Aniah Haley Blanchard who was reported missing by her family on October 24, 2019. In that effort, Auburn and Montgomery Police as well as nine other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies working on the case are operating as a task force.

“Evidence from within Aniah Blanchard’s vehicle, recovered in Montgomery, was examined by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and has now determined that she was harmed and is considered to be a victim of foul play.

“The Auburn Police Division and Montgomery Police Department are still requesting assistance from the public regarding any information on the location of Aniah and her vehicle between Wednesday, October 23, 2019, and today.”

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has put up a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those involved in Blanchard’s disappearance. UFC President Dana White threw in $25,000 to the reward, which was matched by both UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and mixed martial arts (MMA) manager Ali Abdelaziz.

What do you make of Harris pulling from his fight with Overeem as he deals with his daughter’s disappearance?

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Report: Walt Harris Withdraws From UFC Washington Bout With Alistair Overeem

It appears Walt Harris is off the UFC Washington card. Harris has been dealing with a far more important matter than fighting. His 19-year-old stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard is missing and was last seen on Oct. 23 in Alabama. On Thursday (Oct. 31), Alab…

It appears Walt Harris is off the UFC Washington card. Harris has been dealing with a far more important matter than fighting. His 19-year-old stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard is missing and was last seen on Oct. 23 in Alabama. On Thursday (Oct. 31), Alabama police issued a statement confirming that evidence found in Blanchard’s 2017 Honda […]

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Dana White Puts Up $25K To Help Find Walt Harris’ Missing Daughter

Dana White is offering $25k to help find Walt Harris’ stepdaughter to add to a $5000 reward fee from the state. Aniah Blanchard, 19, has been missing since October 23 and Harris has been putting out several social media posts on information about Blanchard. The governor of Alabama as mentioned put up a $5000 reward […]

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Dana White is offering $25k to help find Walt Harris’ stepdaughter to add to a $5000 reward fee from the state.

Aniah Blanchard, 19, has been missing since October 23 and Harris has been putting out several social media posts on information about Blanchard.

The governor of Alabama as mentioned put up a $5000 reward with more information.

WHEREAS authenticated information has reached this office regarding the disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard in Lee County, Alabama;

WHEREAS the victim has not been located; and

WHEREAS her disappearance remains unsolved and the circumstances surrounding this event indicate that every effort should be made apprehend and convict the perpetrator or perpetrators;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as governor of the state of Alabama under Ala. Code 15-9-1 and – 3 do hereby offer a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s), provided that no arrest has been made in connection with her disappearance as of the date of this proclamation, and provided further that eligibility for this reward shall be limited to private citizens who are not members or employees of any government law enforcement agency or the relatives thereof.”

Blanchard was apparently going to meet up with an online date. She then went missing, and the car was recovered and reportedly had damage that was not present before she went missing.

On Sunday, Harris also posted a video with his family on Instagram asking for help in the efforts to find Blanchard. Donations toward that cause can be made through PayPal to [email protected].

If you have any information you are asked to call Auburn police and share that information as foul play has not been ruled out.

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Walt Harris’ Stepdaughter Is Missing, UFC President Offers $25,000 Reward

The stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris is missing. Aniah Blanchard was last seen on Oct. 23. Surveillance footage shows Blanchard inside a convenience store that night. A report from AL.com revealed that Blanchard was also in communication wit…

The stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris is missing. Aniah Blanchard was last seen on Oct. 23. Surveillance footage shows Blanchard inside a convenience store that night. A report from AL.com revealed that Blanchard was also in communication with a friend that evening according to local police. Her car was reported missing on Oct. 24. […]

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Walt Harris Open To Facing Francis Ngannou After Alistair Overeem Fight

Heavyweight contender Walt Harris is more than happy to face Francis Ngannou once he gets through his fight with Alistair Overeem. Harris meets Overeem in the UFC DC headliner which takes place December 7. A win for “The Big Ticket” could see him rise in the rankings especially with Overeem currently ranked No. 6. Should […]

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Heavyweight contender Walt Harris is more than happy to face Francis Ngannou once he gets through his fight with Alistair Overeem.

Harris meets Overeem in the UFC DC headliner which takes place December 7. A win for “The Big Ticket” could see him rise in the rankings especially with Overeem currently ranked No. 6. Should that be the case, Harris wants an even higher-ranked opponent.

Ngannou recently expressed his frustration at not getting a fight with the UFC’s plans for heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier to have a trilogy. However, Harris plans on fighting “The Predator” in the meantime as it’s a fight that he’s always wanted:

“Someone sent me an article today where Ngannou was frustrated,” Harris said in a recent media scrum (via MMA Junkie). “He mentioned my name. That’s a fight I’ve always wanted so when I get the win over Overeem fighting him would be good – that would put me at the cusp of doing what I came here to do, you feel me?

“So him, Derrick Lewis, all these heavyweights I feel like I match up well with all of them and I feel like I bring something to the table that they really, really going to have to grind and themselves ready for.”

Of course, Harris can’t get ahead of himself. He has to get past a legend in Overeem first who has shown that he can still hang with the very best in the division.

However, Harris — currently on a two-fight winning streak — feels he’s now in a position where he belongs with the elite:

“Fighting Overeem is something I’ve always wanted,” Harris added. “I watched this guy fight before I ever put a pair of gloves on, so to be able to step in the Octagon and compete against somebody who is widely considered a legend, is a great moment for me. And I think it’s my time so I’m going to go in there and take him out.

“The only time I ever (idolized an opponent) was in the (Andrei) Arlovski fight. I did. I was like, ‘Oh man, this is ‘The Pitbull.” I saw the mouthpiece, I was like, ‘Holy crap, I remember watching him blitz across the cage.’ But now it’s like, I belong here. I’m in my spot where I’m supposed to be and it’s only up from here for me.”

What do you think of Harris’ comments?

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