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RJ Harris wins UFC debut with quick knockout of Alvin Hines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

RJ Harris wins UFC debut with quick knockout of Alvin Hines

Summary

RJ Harris made a successful UFC debut on July 18, 2026, knocking out Alvin Hines in under two minutes at UFC Oklahoma City. Accepting the fight on just one week's notice, Harris has quickly risen in the sport, going pro only 16 months earlier. The first-round finish highlighted his potential as a Heavyweight contender. Following the victory, Harris plans to focus on his upcoming role as a father and return to his job as a union lineman before scheduling his next fight.

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By the Numbers

•Harris defeated Alvin Hines with a first-round knockout.
•He accepted the fight on one week’s notice.
•Harris turned professional just over a year ago.
•He plans to return to the Octagon after becoming a father.
•Harris is also back at his job as a union lineman.

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11:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Heavyweight rookie RJ Harris went from full-time lineman to the Octagon in 16 months – ‘Did it come too soon?’

What they're saying

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Life came quick for “The Hammer.” Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight prospect RJ Harris scored a massive win in his Octagon debut, knocking out Alvin Hines in under two minutes at UFC Oklahoma City this past weekend (Sat., July 18, 2026) inside Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (watch highlights). And the whole thing happened […]
— Yahoo Sports

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