Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 89
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hedman Karlsson!
An elbow from Wallace crashes against the mat.
Hedman Karlsson dodges the ground and pound from Wallace.
Wallace tries to score with some ground and pound. Hedman Karlsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wallace staying calm.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wallace working the head with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson tries to escape but Wallace is in control. #T1#
Wallace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hedman Karlsson's coaches at DiscoClub have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is working Hedman Karlsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hedman Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wallace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is working Hedman Karlsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedman Karlsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hedman Karlsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Hedman Karlsson's temple.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace working Hedman Karlsson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Wallace throwing shots but Hedman Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Wallace winds up and cracks Hedman Karlsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedman Karlsson is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace trying to control from Hedman Karlsson's half guard. Hedman Karlsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Hedman Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hedman Karlsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace advances position into side control!
Wallace lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wallace cracks Hedman Karlsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hedman Karlsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wallace throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedman Karlsson keeps working.
Wallace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hedman Karlsson some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace lands a nice forearm strike.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Hedman Karlsson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Wallace misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Hedman Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace takes one on the button.
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!
Wallace misses with a hook
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hedman Karlsson sprawls well. Hedman Karlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Wallace.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hedman Karlsson digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Hedman Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Hedman Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Hedman Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body kick. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Hedman Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hedman Karlsson duly obliges.
Wallace misses the body punch
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Hedman Karlsson misses #TD2#
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Wallace control the position.#T4#
Wallace looks to land a strike but Hedman Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hedman Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position here.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Lee Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hedman Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedman Karlsson has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedman Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wallace darts in trying to clinch
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Hedman Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Hedman Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Wallace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hedman Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Hedman Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedman Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls well.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Hedman Karlsson finish him?
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Wallace can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hedman Karlsson and Wallace drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hedman Karlsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Adamantium scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adamantium is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Adamantium scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace tries to clinch but Adamantium moves out of range.
Adamantium moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adamantium takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adamantium lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Adamantium moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Adamantium explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adamantium lands a head kick!
Adamantium plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace tries to clinch but Adamantium is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Adamantium. No joy for Wallace on that attempt. #CL#
Adamantium clinches with his opponent.
Wallace misses with some punches. #T1#
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace wants to stall.
Adamantium pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adamantium scores with a knee to the head.
Adamantium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Adamantium.
Adamantium gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Wallace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Adamantium's head.
Wallace avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
Adamantium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamantium stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Adamantium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adamantium lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallace looks winded!
Adamantium leaning against his opponent.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicodemus Adamantium.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a jab to the nose.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace with the counter takedown but Adamantium avoids it easily.
Adamantium blocks a leg kick.
Wallace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicodemus Adamantium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Adamantium circles away.
Adamantium throws a quick counter head kick but Wallace was just out of range.
Adamantium lands a head shot.
Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adamantium cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adamantium scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Adamantium scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wallace looks to clinch
and Adamantium counters with a nice body kick.
Adamantium throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wallace's head.
Wallace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adamantium.
Adamantium keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adamantium scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Adamantium gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
Adamantium has Wallace pressed against the cage.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Adamantium scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace jumps guard but Adamantium stands there with Wallace around his waist. Wallace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Adamantium avoiding damage.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Adamantium shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adamantium slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adamantium as Wallace tries to tie him up.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adamantium lands a shoulder strike.
Wallace being controlled against the cage.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
Adamantium landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Adamantium lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wallace takes a step back to recover.
Adamantium throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adamantium scores with a hook to the body. Wallace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adamantium.
Adamantium is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Adamantium lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Adamantium throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamantium jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Adamantium. Adamantium maintains the clinch.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamantium is pushing Wallace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wallace jumps guard but Adamantium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adamantium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.#T1#
Nice body punch from Adamantium.
Knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Adamantium scores with a knee to the head.
Adamantium scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamantium blocking some punches.
Adamantium controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamantium scores a nice knee to the body.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Adamantium.
Adamantium landing knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adamantium.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Adamantium is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adamantium scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamantium finish him?
Adamantium has Wallace pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Wallace is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Adamantium - that's hurt Wallace badly! Oh, another knee lands and Wallace is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Wallace doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nicodemus Adamantium!
Nicodemus Adamantium decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 78
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Beton stuffs the takedown.
Beton tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Beton tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beton fails with the takedown.
Beton keeps the fight on the outside.
Beton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Beton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jos Beton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace jumps guard but Beton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beton.
Beton goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Beton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Beton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Beton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beton is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Beton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beton wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace won't allow Beton to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Beton trying to control from Wallace's half guard. Wallace has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Beton has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beton's guard.#REVB#
Beton seems keen to control Wallace's posture.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Wallace postures up in Beton's guard and throws a big left but Beton blocks it. #T3#
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace won't allow Beton to get back to his feet.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Beton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beton is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Beton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Wallace will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Beton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Beton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wallace is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jos Beton!
A very excited looking Jos Beton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 71
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Corll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corll punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Corll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Corll counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Corll pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll connects with the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Corll, which made it look bad.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Corll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Corll. No joy for Wallace on that attempt. #KD2#
Corll lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Corll thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!
Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corll counters with a left to the body.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Corll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wallace flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wallace is out cold! Corll holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Corll!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 62
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Wallace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Provenza sprawls well initially but Wallace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Provenza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Provenza is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Provenza tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Provenza gets back to full guard.
Provenza looking for a sweep. Not yet Provenza, not yet.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Provenza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Provenza!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wallace dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Provenza wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Provenza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Provenza has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Provenza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Provenza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Provenza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself. #T3#
Provenza trying to control the position here.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Wallace stands up over Provenza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Provenza's head.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Provenza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Provenza is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Provenza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Provenza gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.
Provenza throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Provenza controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace pushing down on Provenza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wallace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Provenza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Wallace is trying to control. Provenza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Provenza keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Provenza trying to control here.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Provenza is looking to improve his position.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Provenza's head.
Provenza wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Provenza's temple. #T2#
Wallace prevents Provenza from improving his position.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Provenza is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace is nestled in close to Provenza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Provenza is rocked!#T3#
Wallace lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Provenza! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wallace jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
Lee Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 56
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Nice jab there from Creed.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Creed.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creed tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creed to the ground. Creed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creed cracks Wallace with a good jab.#T1#
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apache Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creed tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Wallace drives through with a takedown into Creed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallace trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom. #T2#
Creed is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Creed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Creed!#REVB#
Creed wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Creed wants to stand and escape but instead Wallace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace prevents Creed from getting back to his feet.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Creed dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Wallace avoids the body shot from Creed.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head. #TD#
Wallace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creed sprawls well initially but Wallace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Creed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Creed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace working Creed over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed is looking to get back to is feet but Wallace passes into side control.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Creed is defending the strikes. #T1#
Wallace landing strikes.
Wallace wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Creed is defending the strikes. #ES2#
Creed throws Wallace to one side and escapes!
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Wallace shoots in.#T2#
Nice jab there from Creed.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Creed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Creed sprawls well. Creed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Creed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Creed stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Creed. Creed obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Creed lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace fails with the takedown
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Creed looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Creed.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creed stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creed connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creed defends it nicely.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
An inside leg kick lands from Creed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace. #T1#
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Creed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Creed cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apache Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Creed tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Creed throws a one two combo.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace shoots in but Creed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed misses with a two punch combination.
Creed cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Creed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creed avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apache Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Creed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apache Creed!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Matsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Wallace.#TD2#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matsumoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wallace throwing strikes but Matsumoto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace seems a little lost for a moment, as Matsumoto dominates the positioning.
Matsumoto trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Matsumoto slows the pace down.
Wallace tries to buck Matsumoto off but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Wallace sneaks back into half guard.
Wallace is holding on to half guard well.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Matsumoto sits in half guard. #T2#
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.
Wallace keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Matsumoto trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is pressing down on Matsumoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsumoto controls the pace.#T3#
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Matsumoto throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a left to the body.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wallace looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikuhisa Matsumoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matsumoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsumoto circles away.
It looked like Matsumoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Wallace gets the takedown into side control.
Matsumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matsumoto parries the strikes from Wallace easily there. Wallace is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matsumoto to escape.
Matsumoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Matsumoto is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto is being controlled here.
Wallace has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsumoto!
Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks Matsumoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Wallace tries to control but Matsumoto wriggling away.
Wallace working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Matsumoto slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsumoto's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsumoto defending well though.
Still in half guard, Wallace seems content to control.
Wallace throws a strike but Matsumoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsumoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard. #REVR##T2#
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Wallace pulls Matsumoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsumoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsumoto trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matsumoto is trying to keep Wallace in close.
My spies in Helsinki Fight Club inform me that Wallace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Lee Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Wallace won't allow Matsumoto to sweep him here.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsumoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace postures up in Matsumoto's guard and throws a big left but Matsumoto blocks it.
Wallace stands up over Matsumoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace with the ground and pound but Matsumoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsumoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsumoto defends it nicely.
Matsumoto is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matsumoto throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace is in close to Matsumoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wallace works over Matsumoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wallace gets to mount! Matsumoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Wallace pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks Matsumoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wallace is landing with some decent strikes but Matsumoto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Matsumoto is rocked!
Wallace is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Matsumoto goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Wallace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
Lee Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Nedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
We've been informed that Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nedkov.
Nedkov moves away from the strike by Wallace.
It looked like Nedkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nedkov looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
Nedkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Nedkov throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace with the counter takedown but Nedkov avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nedkov. No joy for Wallace on that attempt. #TD2#
Wallace drives through with a takedown into Nedkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Nedkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Nedkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
Wallace lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Wallace wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov taking a bit of punishment here - Wallace scoring with strikes.
Wallace working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace grinds an elbow into Nedkov's temple.
Wallace working away.
Wallace lands a nice forearm strike.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Wallace lands a strong strike to the head of Nedkov. That's dazed him! Wallace looking to finish here. Nedkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wallace lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
After winning the bout, Lee Wallace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Alves swinging wildly here.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
Wallace misses with a takedown
letting Alves counter with a right hand. #CL#
Wallace darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves is positioning himself well to prevent Wallace advancing to mount.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Wallace.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallace in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace working Alves over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Alves is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace working Alves over with strikes.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Wallace winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Wallace lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Alves quite badly. Alves pulls Wallace in close trying to recover. Wallace postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Alves on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Alves doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
An out of breath Lee Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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