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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Maranz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brendan Maranz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earnest Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Maranz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Maranz as Hebert shoots in.
Maranz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maranz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hebert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hebert is looking for a takedown.
Maranz wants to break free but Hebert has control.
Maranz working hard to break the clinch.
Hebert could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hebert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maranz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earnest Hebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert forces Maranz back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maranz jumps guard.
Hebert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maranz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hebert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hebert throws a big elbow that misses.
Maranz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hebert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maranz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maranz's head.
Hebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hebert works over Maranz with some ground and pound from guard.
Hebert throwing strikes from guard but Maranz blocks nicely.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hebert throwing strikes from guard but Maranz blocks nicely.
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Maranz has wrist control.
Hebert throwing strikes from guard but Maranz blocks nicely.
Hebert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hebert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hebert scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maranz has momentary wrist control but Hebert slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Maranz has wrist control.
Hebert throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid body kick from Hebert.
Maranz stuffs the takedown attempt from Hebert. Hebert gets slowly back to his feet.
Maranz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hebert rushes Maranz and presses him up against the cage.
Hebert lands a takedown into guard.
Maranz is looking to stand back up but Hebert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maranz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hebert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maranz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Hebert connects with a nice short shot to Maranz's temple.
Hebert thows a huge punch but Maranz dodges it nicely.
Maranz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hebert wants to control but Maranz is keeping him busy.
Hebert winds up and cracks Maranz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maranz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Hebert connects with a nice short shot to Maranz's temple.
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!
Maranz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hebert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Hebert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hebert thumps Maranz with a low kick.
Hebert pushes Maranz away with a front kick.
Hebert moves into range and clinches up with Maranz.
Hebert is looking for a takedown.
Hebert gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maranz regains guard.
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Maranz has wrist control.
Maranz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maranz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hebert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Maranz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maranz is breathing heavily.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert postures up in Maranz's guard and throws a big left but Maranz blocks it.
Hebert is in close to Maranz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hebert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maranz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hebert manages to pass to side control.
Hebert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maranz is looking to improve his position.
Hebert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hebert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maranz can do to turn this around?
Hebert slips a nice elbow through Maranz's hands, connecting with Maranz's forehead.
Maranz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hebert not doing much here.
Hebert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hebert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hebert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maranz taking some punishment here, with Hebert in his half guard.
Maranz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hebert.
Hebert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maranz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hebert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maranz is trying to stand back up but Hebert is controlling him
Hebert working Maranz over with strikes.
Hebert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maranz wants to control but Hebert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maranz taking some punishment here, with Hebert in his half guard.
Maranz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hebert.
Hebert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maranz defending well though.
Hebert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maranz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maranz forces Hebert back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hebert is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maranz can't fight it off and eventually Hebert manages to take the fight to the floor. Maranz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hebert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Hebert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hebert clinches up with Maranz and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maranz obliges.
Hebert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maranz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hebert is trying to pull guard but Maranz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hebert stalling the fight.
Hebert stalling in the clinch.
Hebert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maranz walks away with a smile on his face. Hebert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earnest Hebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maranz is trying to defend but Hebert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maranz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maranz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hebert.
Hebert is looking to take a break and control but Maranz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hebert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hebert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hebert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Hebert drops an elbow to the side of Maranz's head.
Hebert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maranz is looking to improve his position.
Hebert working Maranz over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hebert.
Maranz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hebert.
Hebert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maranz has hold of Hebert's hands but Hebert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert slips a nice elbow through Maranz's hands, connecting with Maranz's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hebert lands a nice short elbow.
Maranz is looking to improve his position.
Earnest Hebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hebert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hebert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hebert darts in and clinches Maranz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hebert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maranz trying to control but Hebert is working from the bottom.
Hebert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maranz defends well.
Hebert trying to strike off his back.
Hebert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maranz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hebert with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Maranz can't handle though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnest Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hebert has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Hebert!
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energy
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RATING
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