PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Ouelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donar Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ouelet comes to the cage accompanied by Chien Fou . The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunvaldsson's choice of entrance music: Pornstep - Dodge & Fuski. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ouelet
vs
Gunvaldsson

180 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephane Ouelet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Donar Gunvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunvaldsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ouelet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunvaldsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ouelet avoiding damage as Gunvaldsson throws knees to the body.
Gunvaldsson tries a knee to the head but Ouelet blocks it.
Ouelet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ouelet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunvaldsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch but Ouelet moves away

and Ouelet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunvaldsson pulls Ouelet in close to prevent any damage.
Ouelet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ouelet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ouelet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ouelet throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunvaldsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunvaldsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ouelet postures up in Gunvaldsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunvaldsson blocks it.
Ouelet throws a strike but Gunvaldsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
My spies in GnP Factory Elite Gym inform me that Gunvaldsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gunvaldsson wants to pass the guard but Ouelet is keeping the position.
Ouelet managing to control the position.
Ouelet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ouelet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouelet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ouelet counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gunvaldsson's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouelet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ouelet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunvaldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ouelet trying to control but Gunvaldsson is working from the bottom.
Gunvaldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ouelet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunvaldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunvaldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ouelet is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunvaldsson has wrist control.
Ouelet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ouelet is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunvaldsson has wrist control.
Ouelet postures up in Gunvaldsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunvaldsson blocks it.
Gunvaldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ouelet won't allow Gunvaldsson to sweep him here.
Ouelet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ouelet tries to stand but Gunvaldsson is controlling from the bottom.
Ouelet lands a couple of elbows.
Gunvaldsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ouelet!
Ouelet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson controlling his opponent.
Ouelet is looking to get to half guard.
Gunvaldsson wants to control the pace but Ouelet is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouelet tries to reverse the position but Gunvaldsson maintains control.
Ouelet is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunvaldsson tries to control but Ouelet wriggling away.
Ouelet is looking to improve his position but Gunvaldsson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephane Ouelet dominated that round.
That's time! Ouelet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ouelet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ouelet counters with a takedown into side control.
What's Gunvaldsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ouelet working the ground and pound from side control.
Ouelet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunvaldsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ouelet with the ground and pound but Gunvaldsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ouelet lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouelet thows a huge punch but Gunvaldsson dodges it nicely.
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. Ouelet connects with a nice short shot to Gunvaldsson's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ouelet is working Gunvaldsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ouelet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ouelet throws a strike but Gunvaldsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ouelet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunvaldsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ouelet pulls Gunvaldsson in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunvaldsson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ouelet counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunvaldsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ouelet misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunvaldsson keeps Ouelet under control for a moment.
Ouelet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gunvaldsson to see if he's OK.
Ouelet with the ground and pound but Gunvaldsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gunvaldsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ouelet scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ouelet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ouelet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunvaldsson is trying to stand.
Ouelet thows a huge punch but Gunvaldsson dodges it nicely.
Ouelet thows a huge punch but Gunvaldsson dodges it nicely.
Ouelet is trying to control. Gunvaldsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunvaldsson wants to control but Ouelet is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Ouelet.
Gunvaldsson tries to get to full guard but Ouelet has control of the leg.
Ouelet is looking to advance position but Gunvaldsson won't allow it.
Ouelet misses with a head shot. Gunvaldsson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ouelet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ouelet stops Gunvaldsson from standing up.
Gunvaldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ouelet throwing strikes from guard but Gunvaldsson blocks nicely.
Ouelet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouelet distracts Gunvaldsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ouelet scoring with some ground and pound.
Ouelet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunvaldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephane Ouelet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunvaldsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ouelet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunvaldsson won't be happy with that.
Ouelet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gunvaldsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ouelet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gunvaldsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ouelet.
Ouelet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ouelet throws an elbow that misses. Gunvaldsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ouelet's guard. Nice move by Gunvaldsson!
Gunvaldsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ouelet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunvaldsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ouelet.
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!
Gunvaldsson slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunvaldsson wants to get back to his feet.
Gunvaldsson moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ouelet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunvaldsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ouelet keeps working.
Ouelet is looking for a sweep.
Gunvaldsson wants to stand but Ouelet is controlling his arm.
Stephane Ouelet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ouelet holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson wants to control but Ouelet is keeping him busy.
Ouelet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ouelet tries to get to full guard but Gunvaldsson has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunvaldsson in particular looking to stall.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Donar Gunvaldsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ouelet avoids a kick to the body.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch up

and Ouelet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunvaldsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouelet working some strikes from top position.
Ouelet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunvaldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet throws an elbow that misses. Gunvaldsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ouelet's guard. Nice move by Gunvaldsson!
Ouelet pulls Gunvaldsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunvaldsson stops Ouelet from standing up.
Gunvaldsson preventing the sweep.
Ouelet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunvaldsson controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ouelet holds on and takes a little breather.

Stephane Ouelet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gunvaldsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stephane Ouelet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunvaldsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ouelet circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch up.
Gunvaldsson darts in trying to clinch

so Ouelet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouelet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunvaldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunvaldsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ouelet manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouelet trying to control the position here.
Donar Gunvaldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouelet wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephane Ouelet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ouelet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephane Ouelet!
Stephane Ouelet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.