PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cumin Getsum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's entrance music is Rock On-David Essex. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Harrell
vs
Getsum

180 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

180 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cumin Getsum!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getsum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Getsum's shoulder, as Getsum tries to avoid the shot.

Getsum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Harrell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrell is looking to regain half guard here but Getsum keeps moving and retains side control.

Getsum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harrell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Getsum but great work by Harrell.
Getsum is looking for a sweep.
Getsum is not content to let Harrell control the position.
Getsum is trying to get back to half guard.
Getsum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harrell wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Getsum is looking for a kimura here.
Harrell wants to improve his position but Getsum is controlling well.
Harrell is looking to control Getsum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrell avoid being mounted?

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Getsum shoots in but no luck this time.
Getsum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Getsum down.
Getsum misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelton Harrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cumin Getsum.
An inside leg kick lands from Harrell.
Getsum looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Getsum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
Getsum moves forwards but Harrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Harrell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrell lands with a kick to the temple. Getsum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Harrell.
Getsum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Getsum's calf.
Cumin Getsum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Getsum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Getsum shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrell sprawls well. He's pushed Getsum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Getsum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands with a cross.
Harrell misses with a hook. Getsum ducked under it nicely.
Harrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrell stalks Getsum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Getsum's face. Getsum staggers backwards, shaken.

Getsum is rocked!
Getsum slips under a jab.
Getsum is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrell finish him?
Getsum slips under a jab.
Getsum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getsum seems to have recovered his senses.
Getsum shoots in and drives through. Harrell sprawls well.
Getsum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Getsum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Harrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Getsum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrell.
Getsum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getsum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Getsum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrell but Harrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrell scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrell. That snapped Getsum's head back.
Harrell digs a good body shot into Getsum's ribs.
Getsum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Getsum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrell cracks Getsum with a good jab.
Harrell cracks Getsum on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Getsum falls backwards against the cage. Harrell follows up with more strikes that drop Getsum to his knees. Harrell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Getsum! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell retains his lightweight title!