PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clark Gerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Nazaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerra's entrance music is Queen - Another One Bites The Dust. A fine choice. Nazaire has chosen Spaceape (Burial) as his entrance music. Paolo Nazaire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gerra
vs
Nazaire

179 cm
26
161 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
167 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Gerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Nazaire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerra moves out of range of the strikes.

Gerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Gerra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazaire wants to stand but Gerra is controlling the position.

Nazaire is looking for a triangle but Gerra pushes his legs off easily.
Gerra won't allow Nazaire to sweep him here.
Gerra passes Nazaire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazaire tries to get to full guard but Gerra has control of the leg.
Nazaire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gerra is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaire trying to hold on to Gerra's head to control him but Gerra postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gerra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerra prevents Nazaire from improving his position.
Gerra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gerra is looking to advance position but Nazaire won't allow it.
Gerra is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Nazaire kicks off Gerra and gets to his feet.
Nazaire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Nazaire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gerra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerra wants to control from the top but Nazaire keeps moving.

Nazaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazaire is keeping the position for now.
Gerra trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.

Nazaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerra trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerra stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaire.
Gerra trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gerra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gerra showed some decent athleticism there.
Gerra working Nazaire over with strikes.
Nazaire wants to get back to full guard.

Gerra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gerra controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerra is thwarting Nazaire's attempts to control the position.
Gerra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nazaire tries to roll over but Gerra keeps him under control.
Nazaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gerra.
Gerra is just content to waste time from the top position. Nazaire takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nazaire keeping moving, preventing Gerra from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Gerra 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.

Nazaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gerra.
Nazaire throws a looping overhand right but Gerra ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaire misses with a two punch combination.

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

Nazaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerra landing with the ground and pound.
Gerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nazaire's head.
Gerra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaire wants to sweep here but Gerra controlling him for the moment.

Nazaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nazaire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerra trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerra looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerra slips a jab from Nazaire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazaire digs a good hook to Gerra's body.
Gerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Gerra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nazaire sprawls well initially but Gerra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nazaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazaire.

Nazaire is looking for a triangle but Gerra pushes his legs off easily.
Nazaire is breathing heavily.

Nazaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazaire keeping moving, preventing Gerra from controlling successfully.
Nazaire wants to stand and escape but Gerra is having none of it.
Gerra trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.

Nazaire manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerra looks for a takedown but Nazaire sprawls well.
Gerra slips a jab from Nazaire.
Gerra ducks under a wild hook from Nazaire.
Gerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazaire avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Gerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gerra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaire. Gerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Nazaire misses.
Gerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazaire is fending him off so far but Gerra persists. Nope, Nazaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazaire with a jab.

Gerra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nazaire sprawls well initially but Gerra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nazaire is trying to stand back up but Gerra is controlling him
Nazaire is refusing to be controlled, as Gerra sits in half guard.
Nazaire tries to roll over but Gerra keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerra passes to side control.
Nazaire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Gerra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nazaire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Nazaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerra pulls his head out easily.
Gerra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Gerra is trying to work for a kimura but Nazaire is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paolo Nazaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nazaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Gerra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nazaire tries to buck Gerra off but Gerra is having none of it.
Gerra in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nazaire is pushing Gerra's head away, looking to escape. Gerra manages to hold on to the position though.
Nazaire is trying to get back to half guard.

Gerra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nazaire is trying to get back to half guard.
Nazaire trying to remain calm as Gerra controls from the top position.
Nazaire takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nazaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nazaire!
Gerra controlling his opponent.
Gerra prevents Nazaire from getting the reversal.
Gerra is landing with some decent strikes but Nazaire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nazaire is bucking up trying to escape but Gerra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nazaire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Nazaire is rocked!
Gerra looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nazaire covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Gerra!