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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: J. Cole - Blow Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedmon throws a leg kick which misses Harrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrell tries to avoid it.
Harrell misses with a shot to the body
and Friedmon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Friedmon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
Friedmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Friedmon darts in and clinches Harrell up against the cage.
Harrell breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Harrell.
Friedmon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrell swings widly with a right hand
and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friedmon looks to throw a body kick
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedmon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Friedmon to score with a decent uppercut.
Harrell misses with a double jab
and Friedmon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harrell's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon thows a big elbow that misses.
Friedmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Harrell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrell is on top in guard.
Friedmon has his hands on Harrell's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Friedmon is retaining full guard.
Friedmon working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harrell throws a chopping leg kick but Friedmon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Friedmon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tried to score with a low kick but Friedmon checks it.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell misses with a jab to the body
and Friedmon counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Friedmon misses
and Harrell counters with a body kick that stops Friedmon in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Friedmon is predictable there
and Harrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Friedmon throws a solid leg kick but Harrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedmon.
A jab from Harrell misses.
A low kick from Friedmon is predictable there
and Harrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedmon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Harrell.
Harrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
Friedmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedmon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a good low kick that Friedmon was not able to check.
Friedmon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harrell counters with a good low kick that Friedmon was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedmon is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrell throws a chopping leg kick but Friedmon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Friedmon has his takedown stuffed
and Harrell counters with a series of strikes. Friedmon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Friedmon misses with a low kick.
Shelton Harrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Friedmon counters with a good low kick that Harrell was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Friedmon misses.
Friedmon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrell pinned against the cage. Harrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the body from Harrell misses
and Friedmon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harrell's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Friedmon misses
and Harrell counters with a nice leg kick.
Harrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friedmon rather than just go for the knockout.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Friedmon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Friedmon is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Friedmon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedmon fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Friedmon down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Friedmon.
Friedmon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Harrell catches Friedmon right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a jab to the body
and Friedmon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harrell!
Harrell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friedmon throwing strikes but Harrell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Friedmon wants to pass to mount but Harrell is defending the position.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell wants to control but Friedmon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friedmon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harrell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harrell is looking to control Friedmon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrell avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friedmon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friedmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedmon is working hard here to advance position.
Friedmon throwing strikes but missing.
Harrell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedmon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friedmon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friedmon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrell striking off his back but it's not causing Friedmon any problems.
Friedmon looking to sit in guard and control but Harrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Harrell misses
and Friedmon counters with a nice body shot.
Harrell jabs Friedmon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harrell thuds his shin into the meat of Friedmon's side.
Harrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Friedmon tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Harrell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Harrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friedmon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Friedmon checks it
and Friedmon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Friedmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Friedmon shoots and misses
and Harrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
A low kick from Friedmon misses
and Harrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Friedmon checks a leg kick nicely.
Friedmon misses with a body kick.
Harrell misses with a combination
and Friedmon counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Friedmon throws a chopping leg kick but Harrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Friedmon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrell is out of range.
Harrell scores with a nice right hand.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick
and Friedmon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harrell's guard now.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon throws a strike but Harrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Friedmon wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment.
Harrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Friedmon seems keen to control Harrell's posture.
Friedmon wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Friedmon looking to control.
Harrell tries to stand but Friedmon is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanton Friedmon just wasn't active enough.
Friedmon throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a solid body kick.
Harrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friedmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Friedmon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Friedmon connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Harrell misses
and Friedmon counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
Harrell throws a body punch but Friedmon moves out of range.
Harrell lands with a shot to the body.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Harrell connects with a high kick.
Friedmon tries to clinch up but Harrell circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedmon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell really 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.
Harrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friedmon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Friedmon.
Harrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Friedmon.
Friedmon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrell throws a body punch but Friedmon moves out of range.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrell sizes up Friedmon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Friedmon blocks the leg kick.
Harrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a jab when Friedmon was well out of range.
Friedmon avoids the head kick by Harrell.
Harrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friedmon thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters with a thumping low kick.
Harrell scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Harrell lands but Friedmon takes it in his stride.
Friedmon is rocked!
Harrell cracks the inside of Friedmon's front leg.
Oh Friedmon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrell tests Friedmon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrell drops Friedmon with a straight right hand, right on the button! Harrell follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell is the new lightweight champion!
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