PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoznes comes to the cage accompanied by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. Joseph Shoznes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Shoznes
vs
Mendez

198 cm
27
243 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

200 cm
41
268 lbs
47 - 27 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Shoznes. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.

Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shoznes to the mat! Shoznes manages to get full guard.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoznes seems keen to control Mendez's posture.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoznes is keeping the position for now.
Shoznes keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Shoznes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Shoznes counters with a low kick, right behind Mendez 's knee.
Shoznes throws a front kick aimed at Mendez's knee but Mendez avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shoznes circles away.
Joseph Shoznes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Mendez.
Shoznes misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shoznes is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Shoznes circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Shoznes sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
Shoznes tries to land a body kick

and Mendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shoznes's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Shoznes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoznes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shoznes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shoznes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shoznes but Shoznes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Shoznes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoznes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoznes tries a low kick but Mendez avoids it.
A shot to the body from Mendez misses
and Shoznes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.

Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Shoznes's guard.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez postures up in Shoznes's guard and throws a big left but Shoznes blocks it.
Shoznes keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Shoznes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shoznes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoznes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Shoznes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoznes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoznes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez shoots and misses
and Shoznes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shoznes lands a nice shot that snaps Mendez's head back.
Mendez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoznes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Mendez 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.

Mendez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shoznes counter with a right hand.
Shoznes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Shoznes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoznes momentarily.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Shoznes slips the punch.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoznes sprawls well. Shoznes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph Shoznes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoznes.
Mendez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoznes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoznes misses with a body punch

and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
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!
Shoznes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shoznes looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoznes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Shoznes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mendez holds on for dear life.
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendez regains half guard.
Mendez is not content to let Shoznes control the position.
Mendez tries to roll over but Shoznes keeps him under control.
Tony Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez is looking to get back to full guard here but Shoznes has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Mendez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shoznes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shoznes is controlling Mendez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendez is thwarting Shoznes's attempts to control the position.
Mendez winds up and cracks Shoznes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is nestled in close to Shoznes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoznes's head.
Shoznes is looking to improve his position.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots and Shoznes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendez keeps control of the position as Shoznes tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shoznes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Shoznes takes one to the side of the head.
Mendez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shoznes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoznes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shoznes is retaining full guard.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shoznes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendez manages to pass to side control.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to pass Shoznes's guard but actually Shoznes recovers to full guard.
Shoznes keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Shoznes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Shoznes is keeping the position.
Shoznes wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Joseph Shoznes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Shoznes pushes Mendez off looking to stand but Mendez dives back in and keeps control.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoznes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez passes to side control.

Mendez has an Americana. Shoznes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mendez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mendez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Mendez!
A very excited looking Tony Mendez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.