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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Sandberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Sandberg!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sandberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ingram effectively controlling the action here.
Sandberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ingram manages to pull guard.
Sandberg wants to stand but Ingram is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ingram wants to sweep here but Sandberg controlling him for the moment.
Ingram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandberg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandberg wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
Ingram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandberg closes the distance and pushes Ingram back into the cage.
Ingram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandberg is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Sandberg as the two fighters clinch.
Sandberg lands a knee to the body.
Sandberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandberg has Ingram up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Ingram is breathing heavily.
Ingram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sandberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Ingram won't want to take too many of those.
Sandberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandberg pinned against the cage. Sandberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandberg rushes Ingram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandberg looking for a takedown.
Sandberg effectively controlling the action here.
Sandberg lands an elbow inside that Ingram shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandberg crunches a lovely knee into Ingram's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg manages to break the clinch.
Sandberg forces Ingram back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sandberg - that landed with a thud.
Sandberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ingram tries to pull guard but Sandberg won't allow it.
Sandberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandberg!
Sandberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sandberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sandberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Sandberg breaks the clinch.
Sandberg has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ingram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sandberg has Ingram up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Ingram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ingram struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandberg controls his hands.
Ingram is looking to control Sandberg's arms but Sandberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ingram has his back to the cage.
Sandberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ingram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sandberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sandberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Sandberg wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Sandberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sandberg rushes Ingram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnus Sandberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ingram avoiding damage as Sandberg throws knees to the body.
Ingram throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sandberg as Ingram tries to tie him up.
Ingram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingram fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandberg is out of range.
Ingram looks for a takedown but Sandberg sprawls well.
Sandberg clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Ingram.
Sandberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandberg has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Sandberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ingram trying to stall but Sandberg improves his position.
Sandberg wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandberg breaks the clinch.
Ingram tries to keep at a distance but Sandberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Sandberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sandberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandberg closes the distance and clinches.
Ingram jumps guard but Sandberg stands there with Ingram around his waist. Ingram gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ingram working hard to break the clinch.
Sandberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Ingram.
Sandberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ingram is defending well.
Josh Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Sandberg.
Sandberg is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Ingram lands with a left to the head.
Ingram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ingram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sandberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ingram is defending well for now.
Ingram lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandberg backwards.
Ingram successfully pulls guard.
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!
Sandberg is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Ingram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ingram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ingram has his foot on Sandberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sandberg works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg won't allow Ingram to sweep him here.
Sandberg postures up.
Sandberg wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ingram fails to land the takedown.
Ingram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sandberg has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Ingram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ingram lands a body shot.
Sandberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ingram is defending well.
Ingram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandberg or not.
Sandberg blocks a body shot from Ingram.
Sandberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ingram goes for a double leg but Sandberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sandberg continues to drive forward.
Ingram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandberg is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Sandberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sandberg closes the distance and clinches.
Sandberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ingram prevents it.
Ingram taking a breather.
Ingram blocks a body shot from Sandberg.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but Sandberg has him pressed against the cage.
Ingram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but Sandberg has him pressed against the cage.
Sandberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ingram to work.
Sandberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Sandberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sandberg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ingram is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ingram is looking to stand up but Sandberg won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram throws a strike but Sandberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sandberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josh Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingram throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ingram throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ingram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandberg is aware though and is defending well.
Ingram is trying to keep Sandberg in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandberg clinches up with Ingram and pushes him back against the cage.
Sandberg manages to break the clinch.
Sandberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ingram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ingram lands in his opponent's guard.
Ingram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sandberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sandberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Sandberg gets to his feet - Ingram follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg forces Ingram back against the cage and clinches.
Sandberg crunches a lovely knee into Ingram's ribcage.
Sandberg manages to break the clinch.
Ingram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandberg.
Sandberg has Ingram up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ingram just leaning against Sandberg, taking a breather.
Sandberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sandberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ingram has had enough of the clinch but Sandberg keeps him there for the moment.
Ingram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandberg landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sandberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Sandberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingram fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sandberg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ingram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandberg.
Josh Ingram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Sandberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ingram looks for a takedown but Sandberg sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Sandberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Sandberg!
A very excited looking Magnus Sandberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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