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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between linus backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chavo Nino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). backer's entrance music is 100 million dollars. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, linus backer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chavo Nino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nino lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from backer is defended easily by Nino.
Nino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. backer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nino connects with a single shot there.
Nino is looking to clinch but backer is avoiding it.
backer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nino misses with a takedown attempt
and backer counters with a single leg into guard. Nino didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
backer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nino is keeping the position for now.
Nino is looking to stand up but backer isn't so interested in that idea.
backer with a flurry of punches that miss.
backer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
backer thows a big elbow that misses.
backer 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.
backer is breathing heavily.
backer throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nino can do anything to dispel that myth.
backer wants to pass the guard but Nino is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nino misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from backer.
Chavo Nino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice combination there by Nino.
Nino with a poor takedown
and backer counters with a shoot takedown. Nino fights it but they end up in guard.
backer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and backer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nino has backer pulled in close to control his posture.
Nino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nino looking for a sweep. Not yet Nino, not yet.
Nino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. backer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. backer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
backer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
backer drops back looking for a leg! Nino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nino manages to kick backer off! backer jumps back into Nino's guard.
backer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but backer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but backer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nino.
Nino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. backer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nino misses with a takedown
and backer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
linus backer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavo Nino.
Nino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nino is looking to clinch but backer is avoiding it.
Nino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from backer.
A punch combination from backer misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nino with a poor takedown
and backer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nino's guard now.
backer drops back looking for a leg! Nino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nino manages to kick backer off! backer jumps back into Nino's guard.
Nino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that linus backer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but backer manages to avoid it.
backer defending well as Nino loads up on a big left hand.
Nino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down backer rather than just go for the knockout.
Nino is looking to clinch but backer is avoiding it.
backer misses with the combination.
Nino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nino throws a hook to the side of backer's head but backer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nino misses with a takedown attempt
and Nino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nino misses its intended target.
Nino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nino throws a body punch but backer moves out of range.
Nino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nino has his takedown stuffed
and backer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
backer drops back looking for a leg! Nino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nino manages to kick backer off! backer jumps back into Nino's guard.
backer postures up in Nino's guard and throws a big left but Nino blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
backer lands a couple of digs.
backer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
backer pushing down on Nino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with backer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nino is controlling backer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
backer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
backer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
backer blocks the strikes from Nino.
backer is thwarting Nino's attempts to control the position.
backer is working for a kimura but Nino is defending it quite comfortably.
backer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
backer is trying to work for a kimura but Nino is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
backer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nino.
Nino throws a shot from downtown. backer moves away and avoids it.
backer defending well as Nino loads up on a big left hand.
Nino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so backer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
backer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and backer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
linus backer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
backer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nino.
Nino scores with a hook to the body. backer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nino looks for a takedown but backer sprawls well.
Nino throws a hook but backer avoids it easily.
Nino tries to clinch up but backer circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nino. No joy for backer on that attempt.
No joy there for Nino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nino falls off balance throwing a combination
and backer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nino trying to control here.
backer throwing shots but Nino is blocking nicely.
backer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
backer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nino's head.
Nino is trying to get back to full guard.
backer is trying to work for a kimura but Nino is defending well.
Nino is looking for a sweep. backer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nino won't allow backer to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nino throws a right and a left that backer avoids nicely.
Nino with a lazy takedown attempt
and backer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nino's guard.
Nino trying to keep a closed guard but backer is proving a slippery customer.
backer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. backer seems to have locked his on tight now - Nino screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for backer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). linus backer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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