PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billeray (ranked 6921 p4p, 523 weight class) and Bret Harris (ranked 4385 p4p, 440 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Billeray
vs
Harris

175 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billeray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Harris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Billeray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris thows a leg kick but Billeray checks it

so Billeray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billeray trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billeray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Billeray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billeray has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billeray is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Billeray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billeray is aware though and is defending well.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris is looking for a triangle but Billeray pushes his legs off easily.

Billeray drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Billeray off! Billeray jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Billeray has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billeray's guard.

Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get!
Billeray shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Harris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get!

Harris darts in and clinches Billeray up against the cage.

Harris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Billeray regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.

Billeray kicks off Harris and gets to his feet.

Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Billeray is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harris stalling.
Billeray won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Billeray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harris manages to pass to mount!
Billeray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billeray is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Billeray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billeray wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.
Billeray lands a couple of elbows.

Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.

Billeray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris passes Billeray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Billeray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Billeray trying to control the position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Billeray working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billeray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Billeray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Billeray looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Billeray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Billeray up and slammed him! Billeray can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Bret Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.

Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has his arm trapped.

Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well.

Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Billeray on his heels. He'll look to pass Billeray's guard now, I'm sure.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billeray controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Billeray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Billeray sits in half guard.

Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Billeray is working for a kimura here but Harris manages to reverse the position and he's now in Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris won't allow Billeray to sweep him here.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Billeray is proving hard to escape from.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving.

Harris stands and steps away. Billeray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Billeray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Billeray uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris passes into side control, despite Billeray's attempt to control the position.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billeray is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Billeray tries to control but Harris manages to take his back.
Billeray tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billeray can't escape the position.
Billeray wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Billeray is trying to break free.
Billeray looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bret Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
Billeray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Harris!
An out of breath Bret Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.