PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Mayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol Mayers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Geissen
vs
Mayers

180 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Shawn Geissen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Mayers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geissen's waist but Geissen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayers off to one side.

Mayers moves into range and clinches up with Geissen.

Mayers successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geissen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Mayers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geissen defends well.

Mayers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geissen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mayers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geissen defends it easily.
Geissen wants to get up but he can't break Mayers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Geissen wants to pass the guard but Mayers is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen stays in close to Mayers's body and controls the position.

Geissen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geissen has managed to get both his arms back between Mayers's legs - danger averted.
Mayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Mayers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Geissen is aware though and is defending well.

Mayers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geissen defends it easily.

Mayers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Geissen is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayers working for a triangle but Geissen defends it easily.
Mayers looks gassed!
Mayers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geissen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geissen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geissen is stalling in the full guard.
Mayers is trying to control the position but Geissen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Geissen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mayers sprawling to the canvas! Mayers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Geissen finish him?!

It looks like Sol Mayers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Mayers.
Geissen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mayers to the canvas! Mayers doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Geissen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Geissen!