PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli comes into the arena with Swimming with Dolphins - Fast Car blaring out of the sound system. McGenessy has chosen Punch Out!!! as his entrance music. Willis McGenessy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schmidli
vs
McGenessy

176 cm
21
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGenessy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidli takes a head kick and keeps coming.

McGenessy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGenessy throws an elbow that misses.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidli avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but Schmidli blocks it.
McGenessy misses with a knee strike.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGenessy is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmidli gets an underhook and turns McGenessy into the cage.
McGenessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmidli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy is looking to control Schmidli's arms but Schmidli gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGenessy has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidli.
McGenessy misses with a knee to the head.
McGenessy looks gassed!
McGenessy gets underhooks to prevent Schmidli's takedown attempt.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidli blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy trying to control the position but instead, Schmidli has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGenessy into the cage.
Schmidli 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 Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidli moves out of range of the leg kick from McGenessy.
Willis McGenessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidli fails with the takedown.
McGenessy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGenessy throws a nice looking combination but Schmidli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGenessy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmidli.
Schmidli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGenessy defends it nicely.

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.
McGenessy connects with a solid leg kick.
McGenessy throws a hook but Schmidli blocks it.
Schmidli closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGenessy circles away.
McGenessy stuffs the takedown.

McGenessy drives through and clinches with Schmidli against the cage.
Schmidli managing to block the knees to the body from McGenessy.
McGenessy misses with a body punch.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidli.

Schmidli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.

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

Schmidli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schmidli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGenessy's guard.

Schmidli is working for a kimura but McGenessy is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four 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.
Schmidli prevents McGenessy from improving his position.

McGenessy is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmidli.
McGenessy is looking to control Schmidli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGenessy avoid being mounted?

Schmidli is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Preston Schmidli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGenessy throws a right and a left that Schmidli avoids nicely.
McGenessy tries to land a leg kick but Schmidli saw it coming and moves away.
McGenessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidli shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy throws a nice looking combination but Schmidli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schmidli shoots in but no luck this time.
McGenessy throws a leg kick but Schmidli moved away.
McGenessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidli moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGenessy sprawls well. McGenessy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmidli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willis McGenessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGenessy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schmidli is out of range.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGenessy swinging wildly here.
Willis McGenessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGenessy misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidli tries for a takedown but McGenessy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGenessy throws a right hand that Schmidli ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidli also avoids with ease.
Schmidli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmidli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmidli closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGenessy circles away.
Schmidli shoots in for a double leg but McGenessy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schmidli shoots in but McGenessy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli fails with the takedown.
Schmidli checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidli fails with a takedown attempt.
McGenessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGenessy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmidli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGenessy feints a jab promting Schmidli to slip. McGenessy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schmidli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGenessy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schmidli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McGenessy clinches.
Schmidli can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
Schmidli avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Schmidli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidli prevents a body shot from McGenessy.
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.
That's time! Schmidli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGenessy swinging wildly here.
McGenessy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidli slips a jab and a cross from McGenessy.
Schmidli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGenessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidli checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGenessy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGenessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McGenessy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidli, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmidli tries for a takedown but McGenessy manages to get underhooks.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidli is defending well for now.
McGenessy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidli blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGenessy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidli can't get the takedown.
McGenessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmidli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidli is defending well for now.
Schmidli avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Schmidli wants a takedown but no success here.
McGenessy stalls.
McGenessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidli.

Schmidli lands a takedown into guard.

Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGenessy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schmidli, into his guard.

Schmidli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGenessy defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schmidli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGenessy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGenessy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGenessy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Schmidli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGenessy passes into half guard.

Schmidli actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Schmidli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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