In the main event, heavyweight contender Walt Harris looks to continue his winning ways against veteran striker Alistair Overeem. Can't get enough UFC? Overeem would not need the takedown, however, as he followed up a low kick with a head kick that landed clean and put Harris on the canvas. Since last Saturday and UFC 249, including UFC Fight Night 175 on Wednesday, the promotion has returned like a storm.. After missing out on several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion decided to set up shop in Jacksonville … Let's go! Walt Harris via second-round TKO (punches) Claudia Gadelha def. 6 ranked strawweight Claudia Gadelha and Angela Hill went the distance with the Brazilian getting the split-decision win. at Get 1 Cr Life Cover @490/month*. Alistair Overeem vs. Walt HarrisClaudia Gadelha vs. Angela HillEdson Barboza vs. Dan IgeEryk Anders vs. Krzysztof JotkoSong Yadong vs. Marlon Vera, Matt Brown vs. Miguel BaezaAnthony Hernandez vs. Kevin HollandCortney Casey vs. Mara Romero BorellaGiga Chikadze vs. Mike DavisDarren Elkins vs. Nate LandwehrRodrigo Nascimento vs. Don’Tale Mayes, UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris fight card, UFC Fight Island 6: Ortega vs. Korean Zombie staff picks and predictions. "Let's look at the rankings and fight again later this year," Overeem said. 11:46 pm ET, at I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. This will be the first fight back for Ortega, following the loss to Max Holloway. Harris is face down and just taking punches as the ref tells him to do something. But when the two men finally stepped into the Octagon on Saturday, they put on a wild brawl for two rounds before Overeem was able to score the TKO victory. #UFCFL (B2YB @HSpecialSurgery) pic.twitter.com/duGMUBBFWc, Humble in victory and defeat.What a showing by these two men tonight #UFCFL pic.twitter.com/gJloA8flhF, Another great night of fights great job to all the fighters #UFCFL, I'm sad to see him lose i know he'll be back better than ever when he steps back into the octagon. Edson Barboza via split decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29), Krzysztof Jotko def. The card tonight will be ‘exclusively live’ on ESPN+. Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Claudio Silva is getting frustrated with the ranked fighters in his division. WOAH! Check out the rest of the Saturday UFC Fight Night Card and odds below! VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Michigan Court Overturns Two-Week Absentee-Ballot Extension. 12:00 am ET, at Meanwhile, the Zombie comes into this fight on a two-fight winning streak, with all of his fights ending by either submission or TKO. Overeem managed to hang on and worked his way back to standing only to be hurt by the heavy shots of Harris again. The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi tonight as we get ready for UFC Fight Night featuring Brian Ortega against Chan Sung Jung in the co-main event. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories_live-blog. A long line of Hawaiian fighters have shown their spirit in the Octagon, and Dan Ige carries that same torch with him. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Now, with Harris vs. Overeem fast approaching, Marley has carefully studied every matchup on the UFC Jacksonville card, identified the best value in the UFC … Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3), Miguel Baeza def. The always-busy Eryk Anders might be the best-equipped athlete for the current circumstance. Jacksonville United States, Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved, Darren Elkins' Rollercoaster Back To The Octagon, Angie Hill Always Wanted This Frequency of Fights, Dan Ige Carries The New Wave of Hawaiian Fighters. Angela Hill via split decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29), Dan Ige def. Gadelha, who called out Carla Esparza after her win, improves to 18-4. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. LIVE on @ESPN. UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris card, results Alistair Overeem def. Bellator MMA lightweight prospect Aaron Pico has booked his next fight against John de Jesus on Nov. 12, according to multiple sources. 12:01 am ET, at All the love to him and his family ❤❤ #UFCFL, Great fight respect for Walt. 11:54 pm ET, at Mara Romero Borella via submission (arm bar) at 3:36 of R1, Rodrigo Nascimento def. No. 3 ranked UFC flyweight Cynthia Calvillo has been pulled from her fight against Lauren Murphy at UFC 254 next week in Abu Dhabi, per sources. There are few fighters who have had to experience anything approaching the circumstances facing Walt Harris and Alistair Overeem heading into their UFC Fight Night heavyweight main event from Jacksonville. UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship originally planned to take place on April 11, 2020 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. Irwin Rivera via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27), Nate Landwehr def. Harris is a -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100), while Overeem is a +125 underdog (risk $100 to win $125) in the latest Overeem vs. Harris odds at William Hill. Mara Romero Borella via first-round submission (armbar), Rodrigo Nascimento Ferreira def. Overeem worked from top position and wore Harris down over the final minutes of the opening frame. Harris (13-8) looked to be on his way to a stoppage win in Round 1, blitzing Overeem (46-18) and dropping him with a huge flurry followed by heavy ground-and-pound work on the floor. 2:50 am ET, at The loss for Hill snaps her three fight win streak and moves her record to 12-8, but her performance proved she deserves to be ranked in the division. Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Walt Harris via second-round TKO (punches), Claudia Gadelha def. With Harris covering up and taking punch after punch from the former Strikeforce champion, referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in to end the fight at the 3:00 mark of Round 2. 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MMA fans in Australia can watch UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris live on Fight Pass. Darren Elkins via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x 2), Cortney Casey def. Anthony Hernandez via first-round TKO (knee, punches), Giga Chikadze def. Brian Ortega, who hasn't fought since December 2018, weighed in at 146 pounds for his UFC Fight Night featherweight clash against Chan Sung Jung, who tipped the scale at 146. Irwin Rivera via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27 x 2), Nate Landwehr def. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images). Contracts have not been signed, however both sides have verbally agreed to the matchup. UFC Fight Night viewers guide: In long-awaited return, will Brian Ortega be better than ever? View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Hill is now 4-3 in the last 14 months as the most active fighter in the organization. Eryk Anders (30-27, 29-28, 29-28), Song Yadong def. All Rights Reserved. Seeing him perform in the Octagon tonight just shows that we can overcome everything when we have a why. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. ... Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more! Round 1: Harris is breathing very heavy underneath Overeem. This is Harris’ first fight since the tragic and senseless murder of his stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard. Bob Willis Trophy and County Championship to co-exist in new structure, Highlights: Chantelle Cameron vs. Adriana Araujo, More mistreatment claims hit Washington, including Dan Snyder's alleged threat toward cheerleading director. Walt Harris via TKO (punches) at 3:00 of R2 Claudia Gadelha def. Check out the fight card and bout order for UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris, set for May 16th in Jacksonville, FL. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed (see section below). Please check your email for a confirmation. Harris looked to have run out of gas as he walked back to his corner while Overeem's trainer encouraged him to look to put the fight back on the floor. Cris Cyborg defended her Bellator women's featherweight championship Thursday when she choked out Arlene Blencowe for her first submission victory in 26 pro bouts. Details about UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Don’Tale Mayes via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:05 of R2, Paylor: There’s guarded optimism over Rooney Rule proposal, McIlroy criticizes Trump, doubts he’ll get golf invite again, Here’s what sports looked like during pandemic of 1918. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. In the second round, a heavily gassed Harris caught a right leg kick to the head which Overeem followed up with a left cross that dropped him. Walt Harris via TKO (punches) at 3:00 of R2, Claudia Gadelha def. The Card Headlined By Alistair Overeem & Walt Harris Has Stepped On The Scales. A lot of emotion watching @thebigticket205 fight. 11:50 pm ET, at Everything you need to know about sports betting starts here. 11:45 pm ET, at He's gonna be a champ within the next few years @thebigticket205, Great fight, great card, great greatness #ufcfl, Great win for Overeem but cant help but feel for Walt tonight. 11:39 pm ET, at As Harris flurried for the finish, he made a mistake that may have ultimately been his undoing, throwing a front kick to the face that left him off balance and allowed Overeem to claim top position on the ground.