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UFC's Walt Harris Discusses 1st Fight Since Stepdaughter's Death: 'I'm at Peace'

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UFC heavyweight fighter Walt Harris said he's ready for a return to the Octagon for the first time after his stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, was found dead in November.

"It's proof that you can go through the worst thing you can possibly think of in your life and bounce back," Harris told TMZ Sports. "I'm so grateful to the UFC, and to the fans, and everybody who's supported me through all of this. And, that's kinda been my motivation, that's why I want to go in there and put a show on for them Saturday night and say thank you.