PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGenessy has chosen Punch Out!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
McGenessy

185 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGenessy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones dives in and grabs McGenessy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGenessy pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
McGenessy is looking to clinch.

Jones pushes McGenessy up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGenessy landing knees to the body.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.

It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jones scores with a takedown into McGenessy's guard.
McGenessy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to control from the top but McGenessy keeps moving.
Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McGenessy is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGenessy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones won't allow McGenessy to sweep him here.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGenessy is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McGenessy gets a clinch.

That's two 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.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but McGenessy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGenessy wants to clinch.
McGenessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGenessy throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

McGenessy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
McGenessy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGenessy presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy scores with a knee to the head.
McGenessy landing knees to the body.
McGenessy stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy trying to land knees to the body.
McGenessy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGenessy working Jones over with knees to the body.
McGenessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGenessy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGenessy crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGenessy.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
McGenessy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGenessy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGenessy unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGenessy throws an elbow but misses.
McGenessy presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGenessy tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
McGenessy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
McGenessy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGenessy trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willis McGenessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGenessy throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGenessy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
McGenessy working a defensive guard here.
McGenessy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGenessy is keeping the position for now.
McGenessy is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stops McGenessy from standing up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break McGenessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McGenessy clinches.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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.
Knees to the body from McGenessy.
McGenessy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGenessy crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
McGenessy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGenessy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy throws an elbow that misses.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGenessy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGenessy lands a nice shot to the body.
McGenessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGenessy thumps Jones with a low kick.
McGenessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McGenessy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from McGenessy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGenessy is trying to stall.
McGenessy tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy misses with a knee to the head.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGenessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGenessy looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is trying to drag McGenessy to the mat but McGenessy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willis McGenessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but McGenessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGenessy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

McGenessy moves into the clinch successfully.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGenessy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGenessy obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGenessy digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
McGenessy trying to land knees to the body.
McGenessy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but McGenessy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGenessy wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy misses with a jab, cross combination.

McGenessy closes the distance and clinches.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from McGenessy.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGenessy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGenessy swinging wildly here.
McGenessy misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two 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.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGenessy pinned against the cage. McGenessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by McGenessy.

McGenessy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from McGenessy.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones wants a takedown.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
McGenessy stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling against the cage.
McGenessy connects with a knee to the head.
Willis McGenessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four 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.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy connects with a knee to the head.
Jones looking for a takedown.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGenessy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
McGenessy stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones can't get the takedown.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jones lands a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willis McGenessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGenessy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis McGenessy!