PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dincht comes to the cage accompanied by Fanfare. Harrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ellie Goulding - Burn. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dincht
vs
Harrell

179 cm
32
164 lbs
26 - 20 - 0

180 cm
34
160 lbs
25 - 13 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Firebird Designs

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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dincht.
Dincht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dincht somewhat.
Dincht throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Dincht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dincht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dincht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrell was covering up waiting for the punch and Dincht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dincht missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell seems keen to control Dincht's posture.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Dincht has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harrell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dincht!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrell wants to control the pace but Dincht is squirming around nicely.
Harrell prevents Dincht from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell controlling his opponent.
Dincht tries to hold on but Harrell postures up.
Harrell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dincht tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to control but Dincht is having none of it.
Dincht tries to hold on but Harrell postures up.
Harrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dincht is looking to escape.
My spies in Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) inform me that Harrell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harrell can't control as he wanted to and Dincht manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to mount his opponent but Dincht defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shelton Harrell.
Harrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht tries for a takedown but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dincht shoots in but Harrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dincht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrell did well to prevent Dincht getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrell gets full guard.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dincht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dincht working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dincht wants to control for a moment but Harrell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dincht missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrell keeps working.
Dincht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrell defending well though.
Dincht throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dincht is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dincht with the ground and pound but Harrell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dincht tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrell is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dincht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrell wants to stand up but Dincht is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrell holds on and takes a little breather.
Dincht distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dincht throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dincht throws a big elbow that misses.
Dincht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dincht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dincht won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Dincht from controlling successfully.
Harrell pulls Dincht in close to his closed guard and prevents Dincht from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shelton Harrell wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Dincht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown but Harrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Dincht misses.
Dincht darts in looking for a takedown but Harrell gets double underhooks and turns Dincht into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a punch on the inside.

Harrell breaks the clinch.
Dincht shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrell tries to sprawl out of it but Dincht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Harrell. No joy for Dincht on that attempt.
Dincht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Dincht checks it
and Dincht counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Dincht dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dincht throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dincht shoots in for a double leg but Harrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrell stuffs the takedown.
Dincht dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinchts head.

Harrell breaks the clinch.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell lands with a kick to the temple. Dincht shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dincht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrell circles away.
Harrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell tries to work over Dincht's front leg with a kick but Dincht checks it.
Harrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Dincht or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrell which made him look bad.
Harrell scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Harrell blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Harrell moved away.
Nice shot by Harrell.
Harrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dincht. Dincht gets slowly back to his feet.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dincht has his takedown stuffed
and Harrell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrell cracks the inside of Dincht's front leg.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Dincht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrell throws a right and a left that Dincht avoids nicely.
Dincht tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
A jab from Harrell finds it's way through Dincht's defenses.
Dincht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrell stuffs the takedown.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell blocks a jab.
Harrell connects with a body shot that sends Dincht's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dincht.
Harrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dincht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell cracks the inside of Dincht's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.