PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Reeves had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reeves
vs
Harris

182 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hollis Harris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris is looking to clinch but Reeves is avoiding it.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollis Harris.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Reeves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reeves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeves wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reeves.

Reeves is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Reeves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Reeves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Reeves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reeves but great work by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reeves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris stands up over Reeves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reeves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris lands a couple of digs.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reeves has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.

Reeves has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reeves's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Reeves's brow.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reeves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harris doesn't defend quickly enough and Reeves has managed to lock this one up! Can Harris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reeves on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Reeves!