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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Za Beast (ranked 2625 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Johnny Sins (ranked 392 p4p, 416 weight class). Za Beast has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Sins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sins tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast clinches.
Beast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Sins.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Sins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beast's face.
Beast fails to pull guard.
Sins lands a knee to the head.
Sins trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beast leaning against his opponent.
Sins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sins taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast manages to pull guard.
Sins trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Sins throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sins is aware though and is defending well.
Sins trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Beast is controlling Sins's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast shoots in but Sins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sins defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast darts in and clinches Sins up against the cage.
Sins lands a nice knee to the body.
Sins scores with a knee to the head.
Beast takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Beast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sins after a bit of a struggle.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sins obliges.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Za Beast has been cut.
Sins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sins with a knee to the head.
Beast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beast tries for a takedown but Sins manages to get underhooks.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
Sins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beast.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Za Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sins's waist but Sins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
As Beast backs off Sins throws a huge counter combo but Beast manages to avoid it all.
Beast closes the distance and pushes Sins back into the cage.
Sins misses with a knee strike.
Sins tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
Beast's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beast is struggling to control the position.
Sins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnny Sins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sins prevents the takedown attempt.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins landing knees to the head.
Sins has Beast pressed against the cage.
Sins lands a good knee to the midsection. Beast won't want to take too many of those.
Sins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beast is looking to control Sins's arms but Sins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beast has his back to the cage.
Beast is struggling to control the position.
Sins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sins lands a nice knee to the body.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sins tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
Sins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Beast avoiding damage as Sins throws knees to the body.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beast's face.
Sins letting Beast take a breather here.
Sins connects with a knee to the head.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sins looking to stall.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sins is defending well.
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
Sins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beast's head.
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sins escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast trying to control but Sins postures up.
Sins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Za Beast's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Sins tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sins to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Sins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
I was talking to Beast's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sins working Beast over with knees to the body.
Sins tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Sins.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Sins.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sins scores a nice knee to the body.
Za Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast jumps guard and drags Sins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sins defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sins cracks Beast with a solid left hand.
Sins wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast working for a triangle but Sins defends it easily.
Sins throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnny Sins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beast trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Sins is retaining full guard.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Sins controlling the position.
Sins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast cracks Sins with a solid left hand.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Sins blocks nicely.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Sins.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Sins.
I've got Sins 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sins!
Johnny Sins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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