PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Ouellette is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tombstone
vs
Ouellette

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

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, Billy Tombstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tombstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouellette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouellette cracks Tombstone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouellette catches Tombstone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouellette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouellette is looking to clinch.
Ouellette lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ouellette cracks Tombstone with an open hand slap.
Ouellette misses with a body shot.
Ouellette throws a nice looking combination but Tombstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ouellette defends it nicely.
Ouellette takes a swing at Tombstone's ribcage but misses.
Tombstone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ouellette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tombstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Ouellette.
A left lands for Ouellette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouellette cracks a nice hook into Tombstone's ribs.

Ouellette clinches up with Tombstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Ouellette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouellette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ouellette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ouellette misses with some punches.
Tombstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ouellette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ouellette misses with the head strike.
Ouellette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ouellette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ouellette.
Ouellette lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ouellette as the two fighters clinch.
Ouellette lands with a short shot to the head.
Ouellette gets underhooks to prevent Tombstone's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tombstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouellette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ouellette is leaning against Tombstone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tombstone is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ouellette.
Ouellette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ouellette manages to break the clinch.
Ouellette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tombstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Tombstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouellette throws a combination. Tombstone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ouellette lands with a nice body punch.
Ouellette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tombstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouellette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouellette scores with a punch to the head.
Ouellette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ouellette wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouellette wants to clinch.
Ouellette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouellette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tombstone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouellette is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tombstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouellette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tombstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nick Ouellette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouellette cracks Tombstone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ouellette.
Ouellette throws out a powerful jab.
Ouellette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tombstone's head.
Tombstone walks into a straight right hand from Ouellette.
Ouellette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouellette lands a nice looking body shot.
Nick Ouellette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouellette tries to clinch but Tombstone is having none of it.
Ouellette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tombstone.
Tombstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouellette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouellette scores with a shot to the body.
Ouellette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tombstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ouellette. Tombstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tombstone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouellette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tombstone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ouellette tries to close the distance and clinch but Tombstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tombstone circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tombstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Tombstone unloads with some shots from mount but Ouellette bucks and avoids them well.
Tombstone trying to control but Ouellette is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Tombstone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouellette is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tombstone throwing strikes here but Ouellette is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Ouellette 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.

Tombstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouellette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ouellette scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Ouellette as Tombstone shoots in.
Ouellette digs a good body shot into Tombstone's ribs.
Ouellette is looking to clinch but Tombstone is avoiding it.
Tombstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ouellette is fending him off so far but Tombstone persists. Nope, Ouellette circles away and we're back to standing.

Ouellette closes the distance and pushes Tombstone back into the cage.
Ouellette tries a body shot but Tombstone blocks it.
Tombstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ouellette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tombstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Ouellette.
Ouellette lands a shot to the body.
Tombstone has Ouellette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ouellette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ouellette gets through Tombstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Ouellette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouellette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouellette punishes Tombstone's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tombstone is defended easily by Ouellette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouellette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tombstone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ouellette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouellette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ouellette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tombstone dodges the punch combination from Ouellette.
Ouellette sizes up Tombstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tombstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouellette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ouellette.
A shot to de liver by Ouellette. Beautiful body shot.
Ouellette works over Tombstone's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouellette closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone walks into a stiff left hand from Ouellette.
A shot to de liver by Ouellette. Beautiful body shot.
Tombstone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouellette lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouellette digs a good hook to Tombstone's body.
Ouellette lands a nice hook to Tombstone's body. Tombstone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouellette connects with a crisp jab.
Ouellette throws a nice looking combination but Tombstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombstone shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouellette is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ouellette tries to bum rush Tombstone with a series of wild strikes but Tombstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouellette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tombstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ouellette instigates a clinch.
Ouellette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tombstone backwards.
Ouellette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ouellette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouellette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tombstone backwards.

Ouellette manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tombstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tombstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ouellette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tombstone throws and elbow that misses. Ouellette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tombstone's guard. Nice move by Ouellette!
Tombstone pulls Ouellette in close to prevent any damage.

Tombstone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ouellette is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette being controlled here momentarily.
Ouellette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tombstone 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tombstone has Ouellette pulled in close to control his posture.
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! This is the final round!

Tombstone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ouellette tries to avoid it but Tombstone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ouellette to the ground. Ouellette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tombstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouellette misses with a body shot.
Billy Tombstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouellette throws a shot to the body.
Ouellette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ouellette. Tombstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouellette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tombstone at a distance.
Ouellette jabs at Tombstone's body.
Ouellette lands with a shot to the body.
Ouellette tries to clinch up but Tombstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouellette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouellette connects with a body shot.
Tombstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tombstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Ouellette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouellette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tombstone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouellette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tombstone momentarily.
Ouellette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouellette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ouellette scores with a jab to the body.
Ouellette lands a with a good body shot.
Tombstone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tombstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tombstone closes the distance and clinches up with Ouellette, looking for a takedown. Tombstone pushes Ouellette against the cage but Ouellette circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouellette connects with a body shot.
A jab from Ouellette finds it's way through Tombstone's defenses.
Ouellette lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nick Ouellette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tombstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ouellette as Tombstone shoots in.
Ouellette is looking to clinch but Tombstone is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tombstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouellette is looking to clinch but Tombstone is avoiding it.
Ouellette lands with a right hand.

Ouellette rushes Tombstone and presses him up against the cage.
Ouellette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ouellette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouellette lands a body shot.
Ouellette connects with a crisp jab.
Ouellette connects with a body shot.
Ouellette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tombstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouellette fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette cracks Tombstone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tombstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouellette sizes up Tombstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouellette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tombstone at a distance.
Tombstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Ouellette.
Ouellette is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tombstone rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouellette moves in looking to clinch but Tombstone pushes him off.
Ouellette lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouellette lands a two punch combo.
Ouellette lands a right hook to the body.
Ouellette digs a good hook to Tombstone's body.
Tombstone tries to move into range but Ouellette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Ouellette scores with a four punch combination!
Ouellette moves in looking to clinch but Tombstone pushes him off.
Ouellette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tombstone.
Ouellette lands with a right hand.
Ouellette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tombstone's hands.
Ouellette lands a jab to Tombstone's midsection.
Ouellette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouellette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tombstone.
Ouellette scores with a sloppy right hand. Tombstone should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouellette tries to clinch up.
Billy Tombstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tombstone takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ouellette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ouellette 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

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