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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. Martin Zinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



189 cm
28
189 lbs
9 - 9 - 0
185 cm
27
194 lbs
11 - 12 - 0
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backlund is looking to chop away at Zinn's legs.
Zinn throws a counter combo.
Zinn tries to clinch but Backlund is having none of it.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Backlund clinches.
Zinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Backlund avoids it.
Backlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinn misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund can't get the takedown.
Zinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Zinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Backlund is defended easily by Zinn.
Backlund sets himself, and Zinn steps forward looking for the clinch! Backlund avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund connects with a high kick.
Zinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Backlund throws a leg kick but Zinn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Backlund sets himself, and Zinn steps forward looking for the clinch! Backlund avoids it this time.
Bob Backlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Backlund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Zinn has Backlund pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zinn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Backlund tumbling to the mat - Zinn dives into Backlund's guard.

Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zinn defends it easily.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Backlund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinn defends well.
Zinn stopping the sweep attempt from Backlund.
Zinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Backlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zinn wants to stand but Backlund is controlling his posture from full guard.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Backlund has his foot on Zinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinn works his way back into a safe position though.

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.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.

Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Backlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.

Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Backlund dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Backlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Backlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backlund tries to clinch but Zinn moves away
and Zinn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Backlund's knee momentarily.
Zinn tries to clinch there but Backlund circles away.

Zinn has Backlund up against the cage in a clinch.
Zinn tries to work over Backlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Zinn drags the fight down to the ground.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Zinn.
Backlund stands up over Zinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinn is looking to stand up but Backlund isn't so interested in that idea.
Zinn working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Zinn is keeping the position.

Backlund has gone for a leg lock! Zinn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Backlund's guard.


Backlund working for a triangle but Zinn defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinn throws an elbow that misses. Backlund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinn's guard. Nice move by Backlund!

Our spies down at at Kombat MMA inform us that Zinn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zinn wants to stand and escape but Backlund is having none of it.
Bob Backlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Zinn is keeping the position.
Zinn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to pass into half guard but Zinn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zinn is in guard.


Backlund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Zinn tries to pass.

Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Backlund working for submissions but it's allowed Zinn to get to half guard.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Backlund is looking for a triangle but Zinn pushes his legs off easily.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinn cracks Backlund with a solid left hand.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Zinn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Zinn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Backlund misses with a low kick as Zinn jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Zinn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zinn wants to clinch.
Zinn is looking to clinch.
Backlund wants to clinch.
Backlund tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Backlund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Backlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Zinn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backlund misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn avoids the head kick by Backlund.

Zinn scores with a takedown into Backlund's guard.
Zinn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinn trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Zinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinn trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinn wants to stand and escape but instead Backlund has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Backlund prevents Zinn from getting back to his feet.
Backlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Backlund postures up.
Zinn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Backlund passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Backlund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Backlund working away.
Zinn is trying to buck Backlund off.

Backlund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zinn, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Backlund is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zinn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Backlund is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinn blocks a head kick by Backlund.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinn is looking to clinch but Backlund is avoiding it.
Backlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinn.

Zinn clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Backlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Backlund 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Backlund!

In his post fight interview, Bob Backlund started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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RATING
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