PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Oliver Hedman Karlsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hedman Karlsson
vs
Wallace

178 cm
23
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Wallace control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Hedman Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.