PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mason
vs
Pantera

180 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
214 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.

Pantera moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Pantera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Pantera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mark Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Pantera.
Pantera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pantera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pantera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pantera backwards.
Pantera looks gassed!
Pantera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Mason.
Mason avoiding damage as Pantera throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Mason to work.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pantera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pantera managing to block the knees to the body from Mason.
Mason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mason presses Pantera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mason.

Mason instigates a clinch.
Mason working Pantera over with knees to the body.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Mason.

Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pantera is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Pantera is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks the strikes from Pantera.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mason escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pantera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason tests Pantera's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mason clinches up against the cage.
Mason stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mason for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mason seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mason.
Pantera tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pantera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pantera scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Pantera wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

Pantera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pantera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantera is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pantera is breathing heavily.
Pantera tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pantera's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason taking a break here but Pantera is having none of it and regains half guard.

Pantera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount!

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.
Pantera is desperately trying to improve his position but Mason has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pantera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason is trying is best to control the position here.

Pantera is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason wants to control but Pantera is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason controlling the position for now.
Pantera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason trying to hold on to Pantera's head to control him but Pantera postures up.
Pantera wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pantera closes the distance but Mason moves to the side

and Mason decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pantera's guard.

Mason gets to his feet. Pantera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pantera with a poor takedown

and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pantera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pantera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Pantera can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pantera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Pantera.
Mason stalling against the cage.

Pantera is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pantera persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mason manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pantera to take his back!
Mark Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pantera trying to control the hands but Mason won't let him.
Mason is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mason!