PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Reeves (ranked 5494 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Harrison (ranked 7346 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Reeves
vs
Harrison

209 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reeves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrison's guard now, I'm sure.

Harrison looking for subs off his back but Reeves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reeves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrison is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison tries to get to full guard but Reeves has control of the leg.
Harrison regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reeves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Reeves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reeves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrison's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.
Harrison working a defensive guard here.
Reeves throwing strikes but missing.
Harrison looking to control.
Harrison is controlling Reeves's posture.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Reeves scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Reeves is proving a slippery customer.
Harrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reeves is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reeves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves scoring with some ground and pound.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Harrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reeves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Harrison moves into range and clinches up with Reeves.
Harrison tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.

Harrison breaks from the clinch.

Harrison moves into range and clinches up with Reeves.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harrison gets underhooks to prevent Reeves's takedown attempt.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harrison.

Harrison pulls Reeves into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Reeves stands up over Harrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reeves with a nice head shot there.
Harrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reeves is controlling him.

Harrison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reeves stacks Harrison on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reeves!
Harrison taking a bit of punishment here - Reeves scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Reeves drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Reeves.
Reeves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Reeves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrison stuns Reeves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reeves. That did some damage!
Reeves stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Harrison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Reeves is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harrison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.

Harrison breaks the clinch.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Harrison closes the distance and pushes Reeves back into the cage.

Harrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reeves regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Harrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harrison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
Harrison looking to ground and pound but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Harrison throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reeves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harrison is trying to keep Reeves in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves preventing the sweep.
Harrison is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
Reeves working some strikes from top position.

Harrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
Harrison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to keep Reeves in close.
Reeves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Harrison controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Harrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reeves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harrison wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reeves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Harrison. No joy for Reeves on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harrison - that will leave a mark!
Harrison throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison connects with a body shot.

Reeves shoots in and bounces Harrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Harrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison is striking from the bottom but Reeves uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Harrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Reeves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrison did well to prevent Reeves getting side control.
Harrison moves into full guard.
Reeves distracts Harrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison.
Harrison wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrison wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benny Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Harrison closes the distance and clinches.

Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison leaves Reeves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Reeves moves out of range of the body kick from Harrison.

Harrison rushes Reeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Reeves tightens his grip and picks Harrison up, before dumping him to the ground. Harrison manages to land in guard.
Harrison wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reeves defends it easily.
Harrison has momentary wrist control but Reeves slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a couple of digs.
Reeves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harrison trying to control the position.
Reeves chips away with some ground and pound.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Reeves passes into half guard.
Harrison is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reeves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harrison tries to kick Reeves off but Reeves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milton Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reeves prevents Harrison from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Reeves.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reeves connects with a nice short shot to Harrison's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reeves lands a nice short elbow.

Reeves decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reeves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Reeves!