Bloody Elbow · Oct 16, 2017
Walt Harris vs. Mark Godbeer rescheduled for UFC 217
Heavyweights Walt Harris and Mark Godbeer were slated to fight on the UFC 216 preliminary card just over a week ago, but unusual circumstances led to Harris accepting a totally different fight on hours’ notice, leaving Godbeer without an opponent. The good news for both men is that they have been rebooked to fight at UFC 217, per MMAjunkie.
Harris (10-6) was offered a main card spot against Fabricio Werdum after Werdum’s original opponent, Derrick Lewis, withdrew from the card due to ongoing back problems. The 34-year-old agreed to take on the former champion Werdum, who submitted him via armbar in just 65 seconds.