PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Binn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binn comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky theme. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Binn
vs
Ouellette

158 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Binn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binn avoids the body shot from Ouellette.
Ouellette thuds his right hand into Binn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Ouellette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Binn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ouellette decides to stand back up.
Ouellette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot by Binn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Binn.

Ouellette shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ouellette was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ouellette controlling from mount.
Binn is desperately trying to improve his position but Ouellette has a good base and remains in mount.

Ouellette stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ouellette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binn.
Binn misses with a takedown attempt - Ouellette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Binn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Binn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Binn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouellette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ouellette. Binn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouellette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Binn is defended easily by Ouellette.
Ouellette shoots in and drives through. Binn sprawls well.
Ouellette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Binn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ouellette counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Binn is breathing heavily.

Ouellette decides to return to a standing position.
Binn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ouellette swivels and escapes.

Ouellette closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ouellette lands in his opponent's guard.

Ouellette gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Ouellette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouellette controlling from mount.
Ouellette's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Ouellette get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette lands a jab to Binn's midsection.

Ouellette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Binn did well to prevent Ouellette getting side control.

Ouellette stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ouellette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouellette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ouellette scores a takedown into full mount!
Ouellette controlling the position easily from mount.
Binn is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ouellette is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ouellette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Binn fails with the takedown
and Ouellette counters with a left and a right that stings Binn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette scores with a body shot.
Binn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Binn leaves Ouellette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ouellette punishes Binn's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Binn as Ouellette shoots in.
Ouellette connects with the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ouellette.
Ouellette is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Binn rather than just go for the knockout.
Binn tries for a takedown but Ouellette circles away easily
and Ouellette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouellette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Ouellette shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ouellette showed some decent athleticism there.
Ouellette wants to stand up but Binn has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Ouellette stands up from half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Ouellette. No joy for Binn on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ouellette shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Binn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ouellette stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Binn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Binn misses with a takedown attempt

and Ouellette counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Ouellette escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ouellette misses with a body shot.
Ouellette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Binn circles away quickly and effectively.
Binn tries for a takedown but Ouellette circles away easily
and Ouellette counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Binn thinking.

Ouellette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Binn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Binn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ouellette off and has taken his back!
Ouellette is trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ouellette defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Ouellette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouellette's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ouellette duly obliges.
Binn throws a jab when Ouellette was well out of range.
Binn throws a leg kick but Ouellette moved away.
Binn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Ouellette.
Binn throws a low kick, looking for Ouellette's leg but Ouellette calmly moves out of range.
Binn moves in looking to clinch but Ouellette pushes him off.
Ouellette shoots for a takedown but Binn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouellette connects with a nice looking jab.
Binn throws a leg kick that misses.

Ouellette closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ouellette lands in his opponent's guard.

Binn is working an open guard so Ouellette takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouellette misses with a two punch combination.
Ouellette misses with a wild combination.
Ouellette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binn shoots in for a takedown but Ouellette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Binn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ouellette to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ouellette gets to his feet. Binn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Logan Binn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouellette lands a with a good body shot.
Ouellette lands with a shot to the body.
Ouellette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Binn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ouellette somewhat.
Ouellette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan Binn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Ouellette scores with a takedown into Binn's guard.

Binn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ouellette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ouellette gets to his feet. Binn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan Binn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Ouellette.
A punch combination from Binn misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouellette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Binn sprawls well. Binn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ouellette gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Binn or perhaps it was just good defense by Ouellette which made him look bad.
Ouellette shoots in for a double leg but Binn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Ouellette closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ouellette decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ouellette closes the distance and clinches up with Binn, looking for a takedown. Ouellette pushes Binn against the cage but Binn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouellette changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Binn tries to avoid it but Ouellette manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Binn to the ground. Binn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouellette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Ouellette or perhaps it was just good defense by Binn which made him look bad.
Binn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ouellette pinned against the cage. Ouellette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Binn gets caught flat footed, as Ouellette shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ouellette gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Binn throws a head kick that misses.
Ouellette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Binn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Binn as Ouellette shoots in.
Ouellette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Binn.
Ouellette misses with a takedown attempt - Binn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Binn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ouellette sprawls well. Ouellette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binn gets slowly back to his feet.

Ouellette feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Binn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Binn trying to keep a closed guard but Ouellette is proving a slippery customer.

Ouellette gets to his feet - Binn follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ouellette catches Binn right on the button with a cross.
Binn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouellette cracks a nice hook into Binn's ribs.
Binn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ouellette, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouellette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binn misses with a takedown attempt

and Ouellette counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Binn!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ouellette controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ouellette stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Ouellette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Binn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Binn shoots and misses
and Ouellette counters with a series of strikes. Binn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouellette lands with a shot to the body.
Ouellette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Binn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ouellette somewhat.
Binn tries to move into range but Ouellette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Ouellette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Binn!

Ouellette stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Binn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ouellette defends it nicely.
Binn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouellette lands a jab to Binn's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ouellette.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ouellette decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Binn looks to clinch

and Ouellette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Binn is trying to control the position but Ouellette postures up.
Binn wants to sweep but no luck.

Ouellette gets to his feet. Binn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ouellette scores with a nice strike.
Ouellette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Binn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouellette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Binn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Binn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ouellette as he avoids it easily.
Ouellette with a hook.
Ouellette lands with a shot to the body.
Binn throws a combination that misses

and Ouellette counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ouellette stands up.
Ouellette leaves Binn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette scores with the left hand. Binn knows he should have avoided that one.

Ouellette shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ouellette showed some decent athleticism there.
Binn is trying to maintain the position but Ouellette is very close to passing his half guard.

Ouellette decides to stand and escape the position.
Binn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ouellette sprawls well. Ouellette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binn gets slowly back to his feet.

Ouellette drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ouellette has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ouellette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Binn sprawls well. Binn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ouellette gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binn shoots in but no luck this time.
Binn tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ouellette counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Binn's guard now.

Ouellette gets to his feet. Binn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Binn as Ouellette shoots in.
No luck for Binn with that takedown attempt.
Ouellette lands with a cross.
Ouellette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouellette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Binn as he jumps to the side.
Binn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ouellette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Binn somewhat.

Ouellette shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Binn's guard.
Binn trying to control the position.
Logan Binn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ouellette stands up from Binn's guard - Ouellette perhaps looking for a knockout.
Binn throws a leg kick that misses.
Binn shoots for a takedown but Ouellette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouellette shoots in looking for a takedown. Binn tries to sprawl out of it but Ouellette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Binn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouellette stuffs the takedown attempt from Binn. Binn gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ouellette.
Binn misses with a takedown attempt - Ouellette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouellette looks for a takedown but Binn sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouellette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Binn circles away.
Nick Ouellette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Binn misses

and Ouellette decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Binn's guard.
Ouellette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ouellette stands and steps away. Binn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ouellette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ouellette has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Ouellette!