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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mats Runesson (ranked 2663 p4p, 5562 weight class) and Gorman Haggar (ranked 259 p4p, 407 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorman Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runesson misses with the combination.
Haggar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runesson fails to land the takedown.
Runesson gets caught napping as Haggar dives in and scores a takedown. Runesson manages to retain guard.
Runesson keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Runesson controlling the position.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runesson wants to sweep but no luck.
Haggar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runesson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Runesson keeps moving.
Runesson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runesson is trying to stand.
Runesson is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runesson's coaches at The Tank Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haggar trying to control from half guard but Runesson is working away.
Runesson tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
Runesson is trying to stand up here but Haggar is controlling him well.
Runesson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runesson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haggar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Runesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runesson misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar throws a head punch that misses.
Runesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Haggar.
Runesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runesson fails to pull guard.
Runesson is trying to stall.
Runesson has a couple of punches blocked by Haggar.
Haggar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Haggar.
Haggar presses Runesson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haggar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runessons head.
Haggar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haggar prevents Runesson from breaking the clinch.
Haggar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haggar lands an uppercut.
Runesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Haggar - that landed with a thud.
Haggar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runesson misses with a punch to the body.
Runesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haggar prevents a body shot from Runesson.
Haggar lands a body shot.
Runesson is breathing heavily.
Haggar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haggar has him pressed against the cage.
Haggar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Haggar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Haggar.
Haggar is leaning against Runesson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haggar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runesson is rocked!
Haggar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runesson backwards.
Oh Runesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Haggar.
Haggar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Runesson can't fight it off and eventually Haggar manages to take the fight to the floor. Runesson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Runesson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haggar manages to pass to side control.
Haggar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Runesson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Runesson tries to get out of the position.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Runesson taking some punishment here, with Haggar in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runesson is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
Haggar passes to side control.
Haggar lands a strong strike to the head of Runesson. That's dazed him! Haggar looking to finish here. Runesson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Haggar lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorman Haggar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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