UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris Results - Controversial decisions, Big finish in main event and more

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#5. Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris (Heavyweight)

Overeem vs. Harris
Overeem vs. Harris

Round 1: Harris cut the cage off as Overeem was pushed back. Harris stalked Overeem in southpaw. Alistair connected with a spinning kick.

Harris, however, dropped Overeem with a hard 2-3. Harris was all over Alistair with the ground and pound. The referee gave Overeem a lot of time to recuperate and believe it or not, Overeem survived! His chin survived hellish punishment!

Back up, Harris landed the straight kick to the body. Harris got a little overzealous and Overeem got Harris down and took his back. Overeem worked on Harris from the back as he landed the punches to the side of the head.

Overeem pinged Harris against the fence and he kept hitting him with lefts from the side. Harris got up on his feet at the end but Overeem cracked him with his signature knees.

That was an incredible comeback from Overeem.

10-9 Overeem

Round 2: Harris went for the jab but Overeem cut the distance. Harris fired off the front kick. The pace of the fight had slowed down as both men remained patient. Harris looked to get his breath back.

Overeem stunned Harris with a head kick out of nowhere. Harris was wobbly on his feet. Overeem followed it with a big right and Harris was down. The Reem jumped in for the finish as Harris covered up.

Overeem unleashed a barrage of punches after he flattened out Harris.

Dan Miragliotta gave Harris an ample amount of time to recover but he took one punch too many and the fight was rightfully stopped. Overeem embraced Harris immediately after the stoppage.

Result: Alistair Overeem def. Walt Harris via TKO (3:00 Round 2)

The Reem's still got it! His chin held up earlier on and he showed his diverse skill set to hand Walt Harris a crushing loss.

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