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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Malmsteen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malmsteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malmsteen throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malmsteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malmsteen is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malmsteen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malmsteen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Malmsteen sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malmsteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malmsteen won't be happy with that.
Malmsteen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malmsteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Malmsteen is defending well.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Malmsteen manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Malmsteen is defending well.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Malmsteen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malmsteen gets full guard.
Malmsteen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Malmsteen is retaining full guard.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malmsteen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Malmsteen's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malmsteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Malmsteen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malmsteen manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Malmsteen's guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malmsteen is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malmsteen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Malmsteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malmsteen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malmsteen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Malmsteen any problems.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malmsteen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malmsteen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Malmsteen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Malmsteen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Malmsteen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Malmsteen seems to be looking for submissions.
Malmsteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malmsteen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Malmsteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malmsteen.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Malmsteen sits in half guard.
Malmsteen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malmsteen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malmsteen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malmsteen.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malmsteen defends well.
Malmsteen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malmsteen has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malmsteen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malmsteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malmsteen tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malmsteen tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Julio Malmsteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malmsteen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malmsteen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malmsteen has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malmsteen is aware though and is defending well.
Malmsteen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez has his foot on Malmsteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malmsteen works his way back into a safe position though.
Malmsteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malmsteen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Malmsteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez has his foot on Malmsteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malmsteen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malmsteen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malmsteen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malmsteen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malmsteen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sanchez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Malmsteen is looking to defend but Sanchez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Malmsteen! Sanchez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Malmsteen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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