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It took only took Fabricio Werdum 65 seconds to stop short-notice replacement Walt Harris with an armbar at UFC 216. On Twitter, pro fighters praised Werdum’s jiu-jitsu and Harris’ courage to step up on short notice.
I see you @thebigticket205 ! Go to work man !!!
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 8, 2017
Walt Harris can hit, let’s see how long this stays standing! #UF216
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 8, 2017
Big props to #waltharris big step up. But this is heavyweight, don't be surprised if he upsets werdum
— Jordan Rinaldi (@JordanRinaldi) October 8, 2017
Since becoming the face of jujitsu, I showed 2 ppl that move. He’s one of em. YOU’RE WELCOME.
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) October 8, 2017
♂️ lol jiu jitsu to good
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 8, 2017
So proud of my brother @thebigticket205 took the fight against one of the best in the world on 2 hours notice. #heartofaking
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) October 8, 2017
Props to @thebigticket205 for stepping up! #ufc #ufc216
— JJ Aldrich (@JJAldrich1) October 8, 2017
Not the fight you prepped for homie. Keep that head up and stay on the grind bro! @thebigticket205#UFC216
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 8, 2017
Beautiful Arm Bar! #UFC216 #Werdum
— Brett Johns (@36Johns) October 8, 2017