Pros react to Alistair Overeem’s win over Walt Harris

Tonight, Alistair Overeem survived an early barrage from Walt Harris to turn the tide and find the TKO victory in the main event of UFC Jacksonville.

While it wasn’t the return most were hoping for in light of Harris’ tragedy earlier this year, props must be given to the veteran for being able to hang in there and find the victory. Check out what some of the fighters watching had to say.

Im very proud of @thebigticket205. I can't really imagine what he been through but it must have been hell. Seeing him perform in the Octagon tonight just shows that we can overcome everything when we have a why. #FindAniah #UFCFL

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) May 17, 2020

I think @thebigticket205 has a ton of potential. Just needs a little more time. @Alistairovereem as always is a beautiful and crafty veteran, well done brother. @ufc #UFCFL

— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) May 17, 2020

#respect #UFCFL

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 17, 2020

😭 love you #waltharris #UFCFL

— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) May 17, 2020

#Respect gentlemen @Alistairovereem @thebigticket205 #UFCFL

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 17, 2020

Ugh that’s heavy

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 17, 2020

Really sad to see him lose but makes it way better seeing how good of a sportsmen Overeem is being. Respect fo both !

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 17, 2020

Respect to both gentlemen here.

— michael (@bisping) May 17, 2020

You got up, you functioned, you moved, you got ready, you tried. Keep your fucking head up @thebigticket205 this is still a win for you. Respect.

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 17, 2020