Phil Harris (fighter)

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Phil Harris
Born (1983-04-09) 9 April 1983 (age 38)
Portsmouth, England
Other namesBilly
Nationality England
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Featherweight (formerly)
Reach64.0 in (163 cm)
Fighting out of Portsmouth, England
TeamGym 01 / South Coast Submissions
RankBlack belt in Judo
Years active2003-2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins22
By knockout4
By submission13
By decision5
Losses12
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision2
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Phil Harris (born 9 April 1983) is a retired English mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2003 until 2014, he competed for the UFC, Cage Rage, and BAMMA.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a record of 17–9 (1), Harris signed with BAMMA in 2010, making his debut against Irish featherweight Steve McCombe at BAMMA 2, winning via unanimous decision. He followed that up with another decision victory over Neil Seery at BAMMA 3. After a 21-month layoff, Harris dropped two weight classes to take on Canadian grappler Remi Morvan at Cage Warriors 46, winning by triangle armbar at 4:21 of round 1, his first submission win since 2007. Less than a month later, he took on TUF 14 contestant Casey Dyer at Cage Warriors: Fight Night 4, notching his fifth consecutive win with a unanimous decision. [1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 16 August 2012, Harris was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his UFC debut against fellow grappler Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on FX 5 on 5 October 2012, replacing an injured Louis Gaudinot. [2] Harris was submitted in the second round with a rear naked choke. [3]

Harris next faced Ulysses Gomez on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald. [4] Harris won the bout via unanimous decision. [5]

Harris was expected to face John Lineker on 3 August 2013 at UFC 163, [6] but Harris suffered a fractured orbital bone in training and he was replaced by José Maria. [7]

The bout with Lineker was rescheduled for 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30. [8] Harris lost the fight by first-round TKO. [9]

Harris faced Louis Gaudinot at UFC Fight Night 37. [10] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. However, on 20 June 2014, the loss was changed to a No Contest after it was revealed Gaudinot had failed his drug test. [11]

On 5 April 2014, Harris was released from the UFC after losing two fights in a row. [12]

On the same day that Harris was released from the UFC, 5 April 2014, it was announced that Harris had signed an exclusive five-fight deal with Cage Warriors. [12] Harris was expected to face Kurban Gadzhiev on 18 April 2014 in the main event of Cage Warriors Fight Night 11. However Kurban Gadzhiev pulled out of the fight due to illness, thus scraping the fight. [13]

Harris faced Neil Seery in a rematch on 19 July 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. [14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On 31 December 2014, Harris announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. [15]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
36 matches22 wins12 losses
By knockout45
By submission135
By decision52
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss22–12 (2) Neil Seery Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao 19 July 201435:00 Dublin, Ireland
NC22–11 (2) Louis Gaudinot NC (overturned loss) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa 8 March 201411:13 London, EnglandOriginally a submission (guillotine choke) loss; overturned due to failed drug test
Loss22–11 (1) John Lineker TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz 26 October 201312:51 Manchester, England128 lbs catchweight bout; Lineker missed weight
Win22–10 (1) Ulysses Gomez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald 16 February 201335:00 London, England
Loss21–10 (1) Darren Uyenoyama Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot 5 October 201223:38 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win21–9 (1)Casey DyerDecision (unanimous) Cage Warriors Fight Night 4 16 March 201235:00 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Win20–9 (1)Remi MorvanSubmission (triangle armbar) Cage Warriors: 46 23 February 201214:22 Kiev, UkraineFlyweight debut.
Win19–9 (1) Neil Seery Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 3 15 May 201035:00 Birmingham, England
Win18–9 (1)Steve McCombeDecision (unanimous) BAMMA 2 13 February 201035:00 London, England
Win17–9 (1)Mourad BenshegirDecisionAtlas Fighting Challenge9 August 200835:00 Birmingham, England
Loss16–9 (1)Ashleigh GrimshawTKO (punches)FX3: England vs. Germany24 November 200710:46 Reading, England
Loss16–8 (1)Michael LeonardSubmission (triangle choke) Cage Rage Contenders: Dynamite 29 September 200711:25 Dublin, Ireland
NC16–7 (1)Michal HamrsmidNo ContestCage Fight Series: D-Day12 May 20071N/AEnglandHarris cut by faulty cage.
Win16–7Scott JansenSubmission (rear-naked choke)UK-1 Fight Night14 April 2007N/AN/AEngland
Win15–7Nayeb HezamSubmission (achilles lock)Fight First MMA23 March 200711:32 London, England
Win14–7Darren RussellSubmission (armbar)UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship 1825 February 200712:25 Essex, England
Loss13–7Micky YoungTKO (corner stoppage)Ultimate Fighting Revolution 729 October 20061N/A Belfast, Northern Ireland
Loss13–6David SmythKOPride & Glory: Drop Zone 49 September 200610:37 Catterick, England
Win13–5Kamon RanaTKO (punches)Full Contact Fight Night 315 July 20061N/A Bracknell, England
Win12–5Valdo MenzesTKO (punches)Absolute Adrenaline: Game Over4 June 20062N/A Bournemouth, England
Win11–5Phil LabarSubmission (rear-naked choke)UK-1 Fight Night25 February 20061N/A Portsmouth, England
Loss10–5 Paul McVeigh Submission (triangle choke) CWFC: Strike Force 4 26 November 200531:05 Coventry, England
Win10–4Valdo MenzesTKO (punches)FX 3: Battle of Britain15 October 200521:52 Reading, England
Loss9–4 José Aldo TKO (doctor stoppage)UK-1 Fight Night17 September 20051N/A Portsmouth, England
Win9–3Christian SchoterTKO (corner stoppage)UK Storm18 June 200515:00 Birmingham, EnglandSchoter didn't answer bell for second round.
Win8–3Ricky MooreSubmission (rear-naked choke)Anarchy Fight Night20 February 200514:09 Birmingham, England
Win7–3Alex PullinSubmission (choke)Angrrr Management 14 December 20041N/A Somerset, England
Win6–3Chris FreebornSubmission (armbar)Full Contact Fight Night 313 November 2004N/AN/A Portsmouth, England
Win5–3Chris WestwoodSubmission (armbar)UK Storm4 September 200411:25 Evesham, England
Loss4–3Luiz Henrique TostaTechnical Submission (armbar)UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship 822 August 200414:52 Essex, England
Loss4–2Alex OwenSubmission (triangle choke)Night of Fury1 August 200423:30 Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Win4–1Dave CampbellSubmission (armbar)UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship 730 May 200434:13 Essex, England
Loss3–1Mark ChenDecision (unanimous)UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship 629 February 200435:00 Essex, England
Win3–0Frank RivasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pride & Glory 11 February 200421:30 Cardiff, Wales
Win2–0Steven MilwardSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Combat 830 November 200322:27 Chippenham, England
Win1–0Eric DumasSubmission (armbar)UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship 52 November 200313:34 Essex, England

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