PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (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.

Mellendrez
vs
Winslow

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
286 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mellendrez counters with a stiff right hand.
Winslow throws a big shot that misses.
Mellendrez tries to clinch but Winslow is having none of it.

Mellendrez gets a clinch.

Winslow breaks the clinch.
Winslow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mellendrez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winslow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mellendrez is keeping busy.
Mellendrez taking a breather.
Winslow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Winslow.
A knee to the head by Mellendrez.

It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.

Winslow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winslow throws a big shot that misses.

Mellendrez shoots in and gets a takedown into Winslow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mellendrez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winslow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mellendrez has Winslow in his guard.
Mellendrez wants to sweep here but Winslow controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winslow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mellendrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mellendrez has escaped and now he's on top!
Mellendrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mellendrez controlling from the top position.
Mellendrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winslow wants to stand but Mellendrez is controlling the position.

That's two 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.
Mellendrez looking to pass the guard.
Mellendrez wants to control from the top but Winslow keeps moving.
Winslow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mellendrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

We're going to have a standup here because Mark Mellendrez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mellendrez with a poor takedown

and Winslow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mellendrez is breathing heavily.

Winslow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez is trying to get back to full guard.

Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
Winslow trying to control from half guard but Mellendrez is working away.
Mellendrez trying to control here.
Mellendrez wants to improve his position but Winslow is controlling well.
Winslow is looking to stall here but Mellendrez recovers full guard.

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.

Mellendrez is working an open guard so Winslow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Winslow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mellendrez is fending him off so far but Winslow persists. Nope, Mellendrez circles away and we're back to standing.
Winslow shoots in looking for a takedown but Mellendrez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winslow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Mellendrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Winslow throws a head kick but Mellendrez moves out of range.

Mellendrez shoots in and gets a takedown into Winslow's guard.
Mellendrez thows a big elbow that misses.
Mellendrez wants to pass the guard but Winslow is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winslow keeping moving, preventing Mellendrez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Winslow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mellendrez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mellendrez wants it to stay on the feet.

Mellendrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winslow to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Winslow gets to his feet - Mellendrez follows without any prompting.

Mellendrez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winslow was covering up waiting for the punch and Mellendrez finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Mellendrez stands up from Winslow's guard - Mellendrez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mellendrez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Winslow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mellendrez!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow landing strikes from the mount.
Mellendrez is looking to improve his position but Winslow isn't that keen on the idea.
Mellendrez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow fails to take his opponent's back.

Winslow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mellendrez is on top in guard.
Winslow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Mellendrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Winslow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winslow wants to stand up but Mellendrez is controlling him.
Mellendrez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winslow's guard.
Mellendrez wants to take a breather but Winslow is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellendrez is stalling here. Winslow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mellendrez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winslow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mellendrez is holding Winslow down, trying to stall.

Winslow decides to stand back up.
Winslow shoots in for a double leg but Mellendrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mellendrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winslow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mellendrez's guard.
Mellendrez controls Winslow momentarily but Winslow frees himself.
Winslow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mellendrez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mellendrez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winslow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Winslow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mellendrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mellendrez has escaped and now he's on top!

Mellendrez stands up and waves to Winslow to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Winslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Winslow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mellendrez's half guard.
Winslow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winslow controlling the action here.

Winslow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mellendrez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mellendrez trying to control but Winslow postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winslow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mellendrez is holding on to half guard well.

Winslow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mellendrez is just riding it out for now. Winslow eventually gives up the hold.

Winslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Mellendrez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two 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.
Winslow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mellendrez manages to get to full guard.
Mellendrez is trying to keep Winslow in close.

Mellendrez has his foot on Winslow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winslow works his way back into a safe position though.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Mellendrez keeps moving.
Winslow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow landing some decent shots from guard.
Winslow tries to free his leg and advance position but Mellendrez is retaining full guard.
Mellendrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mellendrez, not yet.
Winslow postures up.
Mellendrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mellendrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mellendrez keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.

Mark Mellendrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Winslow shoots in and drives through. Mellendrez sprawls well.
Mark Mellendrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Mellendrez shoots and misses

and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Mellendrez didn't expect that.
Mellendrez is adopting a defensive guard.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Mellendrez keeps moving.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Mellendrez is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Mellendrez!