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Result Summary
Oualy Tandia defeated J.P. Saint Louis by unanimous decision at PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 on October 16, 2026, improving his professional record to 6-0. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 across all three rounds. The bout was contested at a catchweight of 173 pounds after Saint Louis came in 2.8 lbs over the welterweight limit at the official weigh-ins. Tandia controlled the majority of the contest by working in the clinch and on the ground, doing enough to earn the nod from all three judges. Saint Louis falls to 12-6 with the loss.
Fight Overview
Oualy Tandia and J.P. Saint Louis square off at welterweight on the PFL Chicago card in a matchup that adds depth to a packed night at Wintrust Arena. Welterweight is one of the most talent-dense divisions in professional MMA, and a statement performance from either fighter on an ESPN2-broadcast card can open doors that wins in smaller markets rarely do.
Keys to Victory
Oualy Tandia
- Use wrestling and forward pressure to control the pace and prevent Saint Louis from dictating range on the feet.
- Work body attacks in combination to drain Saint Louis's output over the full three rounds.
- Avoid overextending on power shots — welterweight counters are punishing for any fighter who drops his hands.
J.P. Saint Louis
- Use lateral movement and sharp counter-striking to punish Tandia's forward pressure with clean right-hand responses.
- Stay off the fence and keep the fight moving — Tandia's game likely relies on cage control to set up his attacks.
- Push the pace in the final round to ensure the judges see his output even if Tandia controls the middle rounds.
Last 5 fights
Oualy Tandia
- W Romain Debienne
- W Alix Jeanguillaume
- W Sahel Walizada
- W Rivaldo Pereira
- W Christopher Drouillard-Odena
J.P. Saint Louis
- W Tyler Ray
- W Daniel Morrison
- W Nicholas Meck
- L Austin Trotman
- W Tyson Jeffries
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