PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 868 p4p, 106 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 1463 p4p, 186 weight class). Spice kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sean Price - Hot ft. Rock [Kimbo Price Mixtape]. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Spice
vs
Sane

174 cm
20
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Forge Clothing Co.
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Spice.
Spice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sane's hands.
Sane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spice misses with the combination.
Sane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sane doesn't seem bothered though.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
Sane takes one to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab from Spice.
Spice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Spice's head coaches at MM's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Sane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spice has his hands clasped together around Sane's back. He's all about the action.

Sane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sane is looking for a kimura but Spice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sane to get the leverage.
Spice tries to get to full guard but Sane has control of the leg.
Sane wants to pass to mount but Spice is defending the position.
Spice wants to control but Sane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sane is pressing down on Spice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spice is holding on for now.
Sane moves nicely into side control.

Sane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spice stops Sane from passing to mount.
Spice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sane is refusing to be controlled, as Spice sits in half guard.
Spice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sane is trying to control but can't.
Spice content to control rather than advance.
Spice trying to mount his opponent but Sane defends it.

Sane actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spice prevents Sane from improving his position.
Sane is trying is best to control the position here.
Sane is looking to improve his position.
Spice passes to side control.
Sane sneaks back into half guard.
Spice throws a strike but Sane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sane forces his way into half guard.

Sane is working for a kimura but Spice is defending it quite comfortably.
Sane passes to side control.
Spice regains half guard.
Spice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sane is working away from the top position though.
Sane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sane avoids the attempt from Spice to control.

Sane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spice is surviving well by controlling Sane's body position as best he can.

Sane swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spice is now in Sane's guard. A big mistake from Sane there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spice connects with a body shot that sends Sane's belly button to the back.
Spice misses with an uppercut. Sane saw that one coming.

Sane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spice quickly recovers to half guard.
Spice trying to hold on to Sane's head to control him but Sane postures up.
Spice manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spice holds on and takes a little breather.
Spice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sane is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice pulls Sane in close to prevent any damage.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Spice is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sane forces his way into half guard.
Sane is thwarting Spice's attempts to control the position.

Spice is defending against the submission attempts here by Sane.
Sane prevents Spice from improving his position.
Spice is working hard here to advance position.
Sane trying to mount his opponent but Spice defends it.
Spice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sane on the ground.

Sane is trying for a kimura here. Spice looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sane wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Sane!
Justin Sane is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Justin Sane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.