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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed ONeill (ranked 837 p4p, 106 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 1314 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
ONeill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
ONeill trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace seems keen to control ONeill's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ONeill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ONeill showed some decent athleticism there.
ONeill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but ONeill is very close to passing his half guard.
ONeill trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ONeill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ONeill is working for a submission of some sort.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is looking for a kimura here.
Wallace is holding on to half guard well.
Wallace has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
ONeill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ONeill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
ONeill wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ONeill is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ONeill is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wallace still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wallace has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed ONeill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ONeill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ONeill slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
ONeill with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeill somewhat.
ONeill shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
ONeill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill swings around for an armbar but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ONeill's guard.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
ONeill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallace uses it to pass to side control.
ONeill looks to move to half guard but instead Wallace has passed into mount! Damn!
ONeill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is working hard here to advance position.
William Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
ONeill regains half guard.
ONeill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ONeill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wallace!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is trying to get back to half guard.
ONeill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
ONeill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ONeill looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace controlling the pace.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
ONeill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace cracks ONeill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Ed ONeill has been cut.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as ONeill shoots in.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ONeill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ONeill seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
ONeill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
ONeill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ONeill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
ONeill looking to control and managing it successfully.
ONeill goes for an armbar but Wallace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ONeill working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ONeill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wallace has picked ONeill up and slammed him! ONeill can't keep hold of the triangle and Wallace manages to pass to side control!
Wallace trying to control the action but ONeill is working from the bottom.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Wallace moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is wriggling around trying to escape.
ONeill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
ONeill is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wallace.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!
A relieved looking William Wallace thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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