PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Panameno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Market (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Market has chosen Laid to Rest - Lamb of God as his entrance music. Mario Market has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Panameno's chin.

Panameno
vs
Market

199 cm
20
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Panameno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Market!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Market fails with the takedown.
Panameno fails with the takedown

and Market counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panameno punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Panameno is not content to let Market control the position.
Panameno strikes from the bottom but Market passes into mount!
Panameno holds of for dear life.
Market trying to control but Panameno is having none of it.
Market might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panameno kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panameno tries to control the position but Market now has his back.
Panameno trying to control the position but Market manages to sink in the hooks.
Panameno tries to escape but Market has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Market controls the position.
Panameno tries to escape the position.
Panameno is trying to get back to his feet but Market has full control of the position and if anything, Panameno has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panameno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Panameno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panameno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panameno wants to escape the position.
Market wants to control but Panameno is keeping busy.
Panameno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panameno trying to control but not successfully.
Market has the hooks in. Panameno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Panameno is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panameno rolls, trying to escape but Market keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panameno tries to break free.
Market should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Panameno turns into Market and is now in his guard.

That's four 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.
Market managing to control the position.
Panameno is looking to work some ground and pound but Market has wrist control.
Market trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Market.
Market fails with a takedown attempt.
Panameno misses with a takedown

so Market counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Market trying to control the position from guard on top but Panameno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panameno wants to sweep but no luck.
Panameno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Market!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Market fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panameno stuffs the takedown.
Panameno fails with the takedown

and Market counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Market controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Market's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Panameno looking to control.
Market slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panameno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Panameno is just content to waste time from the top position. Market takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panameno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panameno trying to control but Market is working from the bottom.
Panameno won't allow Market to sweep him here.

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.
Panameno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panameno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panameno trying to control the position from guard on top but Market is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Panameno.
Panameno tries for a takedown but Market circles away easily

and Market counters with a single leg into guard. Panameno didn't expect that.
Panameno is trying to keep Market in close.

Market gets to his feet. Panameno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Market gets a takedown into half guard.
Market performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Panameno trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Market trying to control from half guard but Panameno is working away.
Market is looking to pass Panameno's guard but actually Panameno recovers to full guard.
Market sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Panameno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Market passes Panameno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panameno trying to control here.
Panameno wants to improve his position but Market is controlling well.
Panameno wants to get back to his feet.
Mario Market has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Market is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Panameno tries to roll over but Market keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Market showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Panameno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Panameno throwing strikes here but Market is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Market tries to lock up and control but Panameno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Market tries to reverse the position but Panameno maintains control.
Panameno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Panameno.
Panameno content just to control the position here.

Panameno swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Market is now in Panameno's guard. A big mistake from Panameno there, giving up the dominant position!
Panameno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panameno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Market looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Market looking to pass the guard.
Panameno wants to sweep here but Market controlling him for the moment.

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.
Panameno looking to control.
Market content to stall in guard here.
Market being controlled here momentarily.
Market sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John Panameno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Market trying to control the position from guard on top but Panameno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Market.
Panameno shoots and misses

and Market counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panameno wants to sweep here but Market controlling him for the moment.
Panameno managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panameno wants to stand but Market is controlling the position.

Panameno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Market controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panameno trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Panameno is looking for a triangle but Market pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Market comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Market winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Market!