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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Seles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Mayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Art of Dying - . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Seles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Mayers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seles wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayers.
Nice uppercut lands for Seles. That snapped Mayers's head back.
Seles stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayers. Mayers gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Seles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sol Mayers.
Seles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayers back to the cage. Seles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Seles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Seles throws a series of strikes that have Mayers backpedaling.
Seles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seles throws a series of punches but Mayers avoids them all with ease.
Seles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Seles as Mayers shoots in.
Seles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Sol Mayers has been cut.
Mayers looks gassed!
Seles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seles throws a right hand that Mayers ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayers also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seles sprawls well. Seles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayers gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Seles is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mayers.
Seles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seles closes the distance and pushes Mayers back into the cage.
Seles breaks from the clinch.
Seles closes the distance and clinches.
Seles tries to circle away but Mayers has him pinned against the cage.
Seles tries to circle away but Mayers has him pinned against the cage.
Seles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Seles with a hook.
Seles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seles wants to stand but Mayers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seles stands and steps away. Mayers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Seles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayers circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mayers has eaten all the pies!
Mayers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seles defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seles wants to clinch up but Mayers keeps it at a distance.
Seles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayers lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayers wants to control from the top but Seles keeps moving.
Mayers wanted to stand there but Seles had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seles wants to get back to his feet but Mayers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sol Mayers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Seles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Mayers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seles closes the distance looking to clinch
so Mayers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayers throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayers won't allow Seles to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seles keeping moving, preventing Mayers from controlling successfully.
Mayers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seles wants to stand and escape but Mayers is having none of it.
Mayers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayers controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seles keeping moving, preventing Mayers from controlling successfully.
Mayers stands up and waves to Seles to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seles wants to clinch up but Mayers keeps it at a distance.
Mayers scores with a takedown into Seles's guard.
Mayers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayers has Seles in his guard.
Seles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayers is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seles is aware though and is defending well.
Mayers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayers trying to strike off his back.
Seles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seles is aware though and is defending well.
Mayers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Seles is defending well. Mayers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Seles has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mayers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sol Mayers!
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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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