PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Greer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Maranz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greer
vs
Maranz

194 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Greer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Maranz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greer has Maranz up against the cage in a clinch.
Greer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maranz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maranz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greer walks away with a smile on his face. Maranz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Greer clinches.
Maranz is trying to pull guard but Greer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maranz wants to stall.

Greer pulls guard.
Greer wants to sweep here but Maranz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maranz defends it easily.
Greer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maranz preventing the sweep.

Greer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maranz is aware though and is defending well.

Greer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Greer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greer is looking to stand up but Maranz won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Greer pushes Maranz up against the cage in a clinch.
Greer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Greer successfully pulls guard.

Greer has his foot on Maranz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maranz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greer striking off his back but it's not causing Maranz any problems.

Greer has his foot on Maranz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maranz works his way back into a safe position though.
Greer pulls Maranz in close to prevent any damage.
Greer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maranz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Greer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Greer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maranz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maranz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Greer 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.

Greer 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!
Greer working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Greer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Greer has closed the distance and engaged Maranz in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greer.
Maranz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greer can't get the takedown.
Maranz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greer to keep the fight standing.
Greer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maranzs head.
Greer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maranz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maranz regains guard immediately.

Greer gets to his feet - Maranz follows without any prompting.
Maranz is breathing heavily.

Greer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maranz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greer working some strikes from top position.
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?
Greer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maranz has momentary wrist control but Greer slips an elbow through the middle.
Greer distracts Maranz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Greer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maranz can do to turn this around?
Greer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greer landing some decent shots from guard.
Greer stands up over Maranz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maranz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greer is stalling in the full guard.

Greer stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maranz sprawls well initially but Greer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Greer there.
Greer trying to control the pace.
Greer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maranz for as long as he can get away with.
Greer lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greer controlling the action here.
Greer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jerome Greer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Greer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Greer moves into the clinch successfully.

Greer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maranz regains guard.
Greer content to stall in guard here.

Greer stands up and waves to Maranz to follow him.

Greer has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maranz regains guard.
Maranz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greer controlling from the top position.
Greer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maranz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greer chips away with some ground and pound.
Greer with a nice head shot there.
Greer wants to stand but Maranz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maranz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greer controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Greer to work.

Greer jumps guard and drags Maranz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Greer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maranz is one step ahead there.

Maranz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Greer has locked up a guillotine! Greer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Maranz is holding on here and Greer must be using up a lot of energy. Maranz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Greer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerome Greer!