PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Gero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Gero looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Alexander
vs
Gero

222 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frederic Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Gero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gero on his heels. He'll look to pass Gero's guard now, I'm sure.

Gero wriggles free and stands up.
Gero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Alexander shoots in and bounces Gero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gero controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Gero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gero looking to control.
Gero being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Gero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gero keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Alexander forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.

Alexander works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexander distracts Gero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander postures up in Gero's guard and throws a big left but Gero blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Gero controlling him for the moment.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexander looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
Alexander is trying to keep Gero in close.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Alexander clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander has Gero pressed against the cage.
Gero prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Gero any problems.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gero is one step ahead there.
Alexander controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero preventing the sweep.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Gero postures up.
Gero is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Gero is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Gero's guard.

Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gero, up you get!

Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Gero's guard.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Gero's brow.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frederic Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander is in close to Gero's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gero sprawls well. Gero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Gero trying to hold on to Alexander's head to control him but Alexander postures up.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero trying to control but Alexander postures up.

Alexander is working for a kimura but Gero is defending it quite comfortably.
Gero wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Alexander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Gero, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Gero against the cage but Gero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gero stuffs the takedown.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander working Gero over with knees to the body.
Gero tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Gero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gero shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexander is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Gero is proving a slippery customer.

Gero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexander manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gero has Alexander in his guard.

Alexander stops Gero from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gero sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gero tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Alexander manages to move to mount!
Alexander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gero looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gero tries to hold on but Alexander postures up.

Alexander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gero has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gero is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Gero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexander.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Alexander!