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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Tunelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geezer Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunelton's entrance music is Warriors of the World. A fine choice. 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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255 lbs
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239 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue 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 The Island, Lars Tunelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geezer Mallon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mallon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tunelton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mallon circles away.
Mallon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tunelton circles away.
Tunelton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tunelton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mallon has eaten all the pies!
Nice sprawl there from Mallon as Tunelton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Tunelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallon throws a sloppy head kick and Tunelton moves out of range easily.
Tunelton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mallon seems keen to control Tunelton's posture.
Tunelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tunelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mallon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tunelton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunelton preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mallon.
Mallon dives in and grabs Tunelton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tunelton pushes down on Mallon's head and hops out.
Mallon shoots for a takedown but Tunelton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tunelton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mallon was covering up waiting for the punch and Tunelton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mallon looks winded!
Mallon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tunelton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Geezer Mallon has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tunelton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallon but Mallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Mallon.
Mallon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tunelton as he jumps to the side.
Tunelton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mallon to the mat! Mallon manages to get full guard.
Tunelton is stalling in the full guard.
Tunelton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon keeping moving, preventing Tunelton from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Lars Tunelton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mallon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon has a takedown stuffed.
Tunelton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tunelton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mallon shoots in looking for a takedown but Tunelton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tunelton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallon as he jumps to the side.
Tunelton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mallon backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunelton clinches up against the cage.
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!
Mallon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tunelton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mallon can't fight it off and eventually Tunelton manages to take the fight to the floor. Mallon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tunelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tunelton wants to stand but Mallon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tunelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Tunelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geezer Mallon's cut.
That's time! Tunelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tunelton clinches.
Mallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tunelton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tunelton obliges.
Tunelton throws an elbow but it misses.
Tunelton tries to score a body lock takedown but Mallon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tunelton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Tunelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunelton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mallon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mallon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tunelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mallon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tunelton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mallon.
Mallon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tunelton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tunelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallon fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tunelton counters with a big head kick but Mallon shrugs it off.
Mallon closes the distance and clinches up with Tunelton, looking for a takedown. Mallon pushes Tunelton against the cage but Tunelton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lars Tunelton is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallon is breathing heavily.
Mallon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tunelton circles away.
Mallon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tunelton defends it nicely.
Tunelton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tunelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon throws a series of punches but Tunelton moves out of range.
Tunelton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tunelton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunelton decides to pull guard.
Tunelton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunelton is looking for a triangle but Mallon pushes his legs off easily.
Mallon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mallon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tunelton keeping moving, preventing Mallon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tunelton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Geezer Mallon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mallon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mallon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lars Tunelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunelton darts in and clinches Mallon up against the cage.
Tunelton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunelton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mallon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tunelton somewhat.
Tunelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon tries to clinch but Tunelton is having none of it.
Tunelton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallon shoots in for a double leg but Tunelton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tunelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tunelton tries to clinch up but Mallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mallon works over Tunelton's head and body with a nice combination.
Mallon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tunelton sprawls well. He's pushed Mallon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tunelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunelton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mallon on his heels. He'll look to pass Mallon's guard now, I'm sure.
Mallon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mallon is looking to sweep but instead, Tunelton has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallon wants to improve his position but Tunelton is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Tunelton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geezer Mallon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tunelton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tunelton.
Tunelton wants to control from the top but Mallon keeps moving.
Mallon controlling Tunelton's posture.
Mallon controls Tunelton momentarily but Tunelton frees himself.
Tunelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunelton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mallon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunelton trying to control but Mallon is working from the bottom.
Lars Tunelton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mallon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tunelton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mallon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tunelton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mallon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tunelton, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tunelton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mallon wants to control from the top but Tunelton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon stays in close to Tunelton's body and controls the position.
Mallon is looking to stand up but Tunelton won't let him.
Mallon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mallon wants to control from the top but Tunelton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Geezer Mallon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mallon avoids the head kick by Tunelton.
Tunelton moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mallon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mallon keeping moving, preventing Tunelton from controlling successfully.
Tunelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mallon wants to sweep here but Tunelton controlling him for the moment.
Tunelton pushing down on Mallon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Geezer Mallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Tunelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Tunelton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tunelton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Tunelton!
Lars Tunelton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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