We’ve got a potential “Pier Six brawl” on deck for Saturday night, as debuting heavyweight RJ Harris faces Alvin Hines at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman in Oklahoma City.
Harris (5–0, 0–0 UFC) is riding back-to-back stoppage wins in LFA, punctuated by a second-round submission victory over Phil Latu in April. Hines (7–1, 0–1 UFC) is returning from a year-long suspension, looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Jhonata Diniz in his Octagon debut in June 2025.
Hines enters as a -120 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Harris is a +100 underdog, with the fight total set at O/U 1.5 rounds.
Harris vs. Hines Preview
RJ Harris
- 5–0 (0–0 UFC)
- 1–0 (T)KO
- 3–0 SUB
This dude is huge — and he fights like it. Standing 6-foot-6 with an 80-inch reach, RJ Harris has gotten off to a flawless start in MMA by bullying his opponents with his enormous frame. He’ll make his short-notice debut at 5–0 with four stoppage wins.
While “The Hammer” is still fairly raw — he’s only 27 and his professional debut came in early 2025 — he’s flashed athletic intangibles, explosive power, and comfort in chaotic exchanges. Add to that a sturdy wrestling background. Harris enters Saturday night looking to put the rest of the “Big Boys” on notice with a statement performance.
Alvin Hines
- 7–1 (0–1 UFC)
- 3–0 (T)KO
- 3–0 SUB
Alvin Hines made a less-than-ideal first impression with the UFC. After dropping a unanimous decision in his June 2025 debut against Jhonata Diniz, “Goozie” tested positive for anabolic steroids and was served with a one-year suspension. He returns from the suspension, looking to turn things around in his second chance.
At 34, Hines is extremely durable with a seemingly bottomless gas tank. But there’s not much else to write home about. He’s slower than syrup and struggles to close distance effectively. But he’ll have to show a more complete version of himself on Saturday to get back into the company’s good graces.
Harris vs. Hines Pick, Best Bet
Despite entering as a betting favorite, it’s hard not to feel as if Alvin Hines has the odds stacked against him on Saturday. He’s coming off not only a loss in his first taste of UFC action — but also a one-year suspension for violating the promotion’s anti-doping policy. He’ll now face a promising, albeit unpolished, rising prospect with a towering size advantage and a more versatile skillset. At plus odds, RJ Harris offers strong value to stage an upset in his Octagon debut.
