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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mats Runesson (ranked 3257 p4p, 5113 weight class) and Arban Kodra (ranked 294 p4p, 368 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mats Runesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arban Kodra!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kodra misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kodra.
Kodra lands a nice hook to Runesson's body. Runesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kodra scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Runesson.
Kodra throws a jab but it's blocked by Runesson.
Runesson throws a lazy right hand but Kodra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kodra ducks under a wild hook from Runesson.
Kodra throws out a counter right but Runesson avoids it with no problem.
Kodra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kodra lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runesson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kodra counters with a stiff right hand.
Kodra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kodra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runesson's efforts to push away.
Kodra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kodra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Runesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kodra.
Kodra lands a shot to the body.
Kodra lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kodra.
Runesson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kodra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runesson is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodra.
Runesson can't break the clinch.
Kodra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runesson backwards.
Runesson stalling in the clinch but Kodra improves position.
Kodra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodra lands a nice hook to Runesson's body. Runesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kodra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runesson.
Kodra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodra throws a hook but Runesson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Runesson.
Kodra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kodra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kodra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runesson.
Kodra works Runesson's body with a nice hook.
Runesson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kodra counter with a right hand.
Kodra cracks Runesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runesson slips a jab from Kodra.
Kodra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kodra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kodra ducks under a wild hook from Runesson.
Runesson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kodra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Runesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runesson tries for a takedown but Kodra circles away easily
and Kodra counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Runesson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kodra counters with a nice uppercut.
Runesson misses with a takedown
and Kodra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kodra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Kodra both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Kodra.
Kodra misses with a hook. Runesson ducked under it nicely.
Kodra's corner calls for a 1-2. Kodra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Runesson.
Runesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kodra counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runesson throws a hook but Kodra avoids it easily.
Kodra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arban Kodra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Kodra. Beautiful body shot.
Kodra throws a shot to the body.
Kodra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Runesson.
Kodra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runesson moves forwards but Kodra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Runesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Runesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kodra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runesson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodra swivels and escapes.
Runesson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Runesson drops an elbow to the side of Kodra's head.
Kodra trying to control here.
Kodra wants to improve his position but Runesson is controlling well.
Runesson is thwarting Kodra's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runesson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kodra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runesson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arban Kodra 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.
Kodra lands a nice looking body shot.
Kodra scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Runesson misses the target.
Kodra scores with a body shot.
Runesson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kodra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runesson.
Runesson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runesson trying to control but Kodra is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kodra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Runesson throws a big right hand that misses.
Runesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kodra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Runesson.
Runesson throws a big elbow that misses.
Runesson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kodra's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runesson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Runesson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runesson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Runesson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kodra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Runesson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runesson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kodra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Runesson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Runesson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kodra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runesson throws a big elbow that misses.
Runesson throwing strikes from guard but Kodra blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Kodra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Runesson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runesson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kodra's head.
Runesson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Runesson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kodra has wrist control.
Runesson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Runesson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kodra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Runesson postures up.
Runesson with a nice head shot there.
Runesson throws a big right hand that misses.
Kodra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mats Runesson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runesson working some strikes from top position.
Kodra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runesson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Runesson is pushing down on Kodra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kodra is fighting to maintain full guard but Runesson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Runesson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Runesson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Runesson trying to control the pace.
Runesson thows a huge punch but Kodra dodges it nicely.
Runesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kodra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Runesson is thwarting Kodra's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runesson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Runesson there.
Kodra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Runesson.
Runesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from Runesson there.
Kodra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runesson working the head and body with strikes.
Runesson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Runesson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runesson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kodra's head.
Kodra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Runesson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kodra stuffs the takedown attempt from Runesson. Runesson gets slowly back to his feet.
Runesson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runesson misses with a body punch
letting Kodra counter with a right hand.
Kodra connects with the punch.
Kodra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Kodra misses its intended target.
Runesson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kodra counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Runesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kodra throws a jab when Runesson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runesson throws a right and a left that Kodra avoids nicely.
Kodra lands with a right hand.
Runesson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodra wants to control but Runesson is keeping busy.
Runesson is looking to take a break and control but Kodra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodra is looking for a sweep. Runesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runesson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kodra is trying to control but can't.
Runesson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runesson drops an elbow to the side of Kodra's head.
Runesson with the ground and pound but Kodra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Runesson cracks Kodra with a solid left hand.
Runesson distracts Kodra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Runesson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Runesson 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.
Runesson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kodra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runesson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Runesson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Runesson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Runesson looking to pass the guard.
Runesson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Runesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runesson postures up and lands a big shot to Kodra's brow.
Runesson throws a big right hand that misses.
Kodra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kodra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kodra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runesson wants to pass the guard but Kodra is keeping the position.
Runesson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runesson throwing strikes from guard but Kodra blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Runesson lands a couple of digs.
Runesson throwing strikes but missing.
Runesson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Runesson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Runesson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kodra has wrist control.
Runesson postures up and lands a big shot to Kodra's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runesson landing some decent shots from guard.
Runesson throws a strike but Kodra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Runesson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Runesson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodra tries to free his leg and advance position but Runesson is retaining full guard.
Runesson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Runesson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runesson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Runesson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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