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Walt Harris Thanks Alistair Overeem on Instagram After Loss at UFC on ESPN 8

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UFC heavyweight Walt Harris lost to Alistair Overeem by second-round TKO at Saturday night's UFC on ESPN 8, but after the fight he thanked his opponent for the match on Instagram.

He also had a message for his stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard, who was abducted and killed last year:

"First let me thank Alistair Overeem for sharing the octagon we me tonight... You're a class act brother and a legend! Tonight wasn't my night, but you best believe I will be back better! Thanks to everyone for all your love and support can't say it enough!