Walt Harris' stepdaughter found dead

In one of the sadder pieces of recent MMA-related news, Aniah Blanchard – stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris, was found dead after having been reported missing just over a month ago, on 24 October. On 25 November the remains of a girl believed to be Blanchard were found, and on 25 November, police confirmed that the body was indeed Blanchard’s.

Harris wrote this heartfelt elegy in tribute to the late Aniah:

The UFC issued this statement:

Numerous MMA fighters and personalities have also expressed condolences to Harris and his family.