PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Boozer (ranked 4508 p4p, 394 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 4182 p4p, 370 weight class). Boozer comes to the cage accompanied by Kraftwerk - The Model. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boozer
vs
Sane

180 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Boozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boozer is looking for a sweep.
Sane wants to control but Boozer is keeping him busy.
Boozer is trying to buck Sane off.

Sane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boozer, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boozer is not content to let Sane control the position.
Sane just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sane content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boozer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sane pulls his head out easily.

Boozer actively working from the bottom here.
Sane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boozer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two 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.
Sane trying to control from half guard but Boozer is working away.
Boozer wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Boozer actively working from the bottom here.
Sane is trying to control the action in half guard but Boozer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boozer did well to prevent Sane getting side control.

Sane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boozer is just riding it out for now. Sane eventually gives up the hold.
Sane is trying to control. Boozer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer is looking to improve his position.
Sane is trying to control the action in half guard but Boozer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sane not doing much here.

Sane looking for a submission but Boozer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sane tries to free his leg and advance position but Boozer is retaining full guard.

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.
Boozer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Boozer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boozer!
Boozer tries to hold on but Sane postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boozer is looking to escape.
Sane moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boozer enables Sane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boozer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Boozer working for a triangle but Sane defends it easily.
Sane trying to control but Boozer is working from the bottom.
Sane advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boozer tries to bench press Sane off him but Sane keeps the position.
Justin Sane has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer is not content to let Sane control the position.
Sane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boozer tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boozer tries to buck Sane off but Sane is having none of it.
Sane laying and praying for a moment but Boozer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boozer wants to improve his position but Sane is controlling well.
Sane passes the guard and advances to mount!

Sane looking for a guillotine from mount but Boozer is having none of it.
Sane tries to control but Boozer wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer tries to hold on but Sane postures up.
Boozer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boozer has given up his back. Will we see Sane going for some submissions?
Boozer is keeping busy.

Sane has got his arm under Boozer's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Boozer has spun round into Sane's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boozer looking to sit in guard and control but Sane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boozer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boozer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boozer!

Boozer happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boozer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sane trying to control the action but Boozer is working from the bottom.
Sane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane wants to take a breather but Boozer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sane.

Boozer looking for subs off his back but Sane has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sane is working for a kimura here but Boozer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sane's guard.

Sane looking for a guillotine here but Boozer defends easily.
Boozer looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boozer wants to control from the top but Sane keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sane is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane 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.

Boozer looking for a guillotine here but Sane defends easily.
Axel Boozer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sane advances position into side control!

Sane swings around for an armbar but Boozer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sane's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boozer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boozer trying to control but Sane is working from the bottom.
Sane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sane is looking for a triangle but Boozer pushes his legs off easily.
Boozer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boozer landing with the ground and pound.

Boozer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boozer, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Sane.
Well Sane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sane!
Justin Sane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Axel Boozer stepped up to the mic, saying 'NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!'.