PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Von Fenwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Requis Von Fenwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Von Fenwa
vs
Von Fenwa

192 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Von Fenwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Requis Von Fenwa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requis Von Fenwa tries to land a front kick but Maurice Von Fenwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to counter by clinching up but Requis Von Fenwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a body kick that misses

and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Requis Von Fenwa!
Maurice Von Fenwa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to buck Maurice Von Fenwa off but Maurice Von Fenwa is having none of it.

Maurice Von Fenwa stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Maurice Von Fenwa forces Requis Von Fenwa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requis Von Fenwa has Maurice Von Fenwa pressed against the cage.

Maurice Von Fenwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Maurice Von Fenwa managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa is trying to keep Requis Von Fenwa in close.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurice Von Fenwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maurice Von Fenwa working for submissions but it's allowed Requis Von Fenwa to get to half guard.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to advance to full mount but Maurice Von Fenwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Requis Von Fenwa looking to sit in guard and control but Maurice Von Fenwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Requis Von Fenwa working for submissions but it's allowed Maurice Von Fenwa to get to half guard.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maurice Von Fenwa content just to control the position here.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to hold on but Maurice Von Fenwa pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa controlling from mount.
Maurice Von Fenwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Requis Von Fenwa's face.
Requis Von Fenwa blocking the ground and pound.
Maurice Von Fenwa lands a big shot there that rocks Requis Von Fenwa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maurice Von Fenwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maurice Von Fenwa avoids the attempt from Requis Von Fenwa to control.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to escape the mount.
Requis Von Fenwa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to control but Requis Von Fenwa wriggling away.
Maurice Von Fenwa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Requis Von Fenwa is in real trouble.
Maurice Von Fenwa controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Maurice Von Fenwa is persistently looking for the submission but Requis Von Fenwa is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Von Fenwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maurice Von Fenwa is looking to slow Requis Von Fenwa down with leg kicks.
Requis Von Fenwa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maurice Von Fenwa feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Maurice Von Fenwa misses.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a head kick that misses.
Maurice Von Fenwa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Requis Von Fenwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maurice Von Fenwa moves away.

Maurice Von Fenwa drives through and clinches with Requis Von Fenwa against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice Von Fenwa stalling.

Maurice Von Fenwa manages to break the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa scores with a nice head shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa avoids the body shot from Requis Von Fenwa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maurice Von Fenwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Requis Von Fenwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maurice Von Fenwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Requis Von Fenwa. Requis Von Fenwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Maurice Von Fenwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well. He's pushed Maurice Von Fenwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maurice Von Fenwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Requis Von Fenwa
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a low kick, right behind Requis Von Fenwa 's knee.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Requis Von Fenwa defends well and Maurice Von Fenwa ends up having to push Requis Von Fenwa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to counter by closing the distance.

Requis Von Fenwa gets caught flat footed, as Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Requis Von Fenwa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maurice Von Fenwa escapes and throws Requis Von Fenwa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Requis Von Fenwa is breathing heavily.
Maurice Von Fenwa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maurice Von Fenwa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a lazy body kick
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requis Von Fenwa cracks a nice hook into Maurice Von Fenwa's ribs.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Von Fenwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurice Von Fenwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Requis Von Fenwa connects with a body shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa blocks a head kick by Requis Von Fenwa.

Maurice Von Fenwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Requis Von Fenwa on his heels. He'll look to pass Requis Von Fenwa's guard now, I'm sure.
Requis Von Fenwa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maurice Von Fenwa dives into side control.
Maurice Von Fenwa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Maurice Von Fenwa happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa is looking for a sweep.

Maurice Von Fenwa decides to stand back up.
Maurice Von Fenwa looks for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well.

Maurice Von Fenwa has closed the distance and engaged Requis Von Fenwa in a clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to get back to striking at distance but Maurice Von Fenwa won't allow it.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to break free.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to take the fight to the mat but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maurice Von Fenwa dodges an elbow strike from Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa managing to block the knees to the body from Requis Von Fenwa.

Maurice Von Fenwa breaks from the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a body punch but Maurice Von Fenwa moves out of range.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Requis Von Fenwa pinned against the cage. Requis Von Fenwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Requis Von Fenwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maurice Von Fenwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Requis Von Fenwa. No joy for Maurice Von Fenwa on that attempt.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Requis Von Fenwa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maurice Von Fenwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maurice Von Fenwa is defended easily by Requis Von Fenwa.

Maurice Von Fenwa scores with a takedown into Requis Von Fenwa's guard.
Requis Von Fenwa is wriggling around but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maurice Von Fenwa trying to mount his opponent but Requis Von Fenwa defends it.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Requis Von Fenwa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maurice Von Fenwa wants to advance to full mount but Requis Von Fenwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maurice Von Fenwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maurice Von Fenwa content to stall in guard here.

Maurice Von Fenwa gets to his feet. Requis Von Fenwa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maurice Von Fenwa.
Requis Von Fenwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maurice Von Fenwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Maurice Von Fenwa misses its target.
Requis Von Fenwa looks to throw the jab but Maurice Von Fenwa is out of range.
Maurice Von Fenwa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requis Von Fenwa tries to avoid it but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requis Von Fenwa to the ground. Requis Von Fenwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Von Fenwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Requis Von Fenwa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maurice Von Fenwa rather than just go for the knockout.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well. Requis Von Fenwa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maurice Von Fenwa gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Requis Von Fenwa! But no joy.
Requis Von Fenwa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maurice Von Fenwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maurice Von Fenwa has managed to clinch.
Maurice Von Fenwa stalling in the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa looking to stall.
Requis Von Fenwa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maurice Von Fenwa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to break free.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maurice Von Fenwa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa wants a takedown.

Maurice Von Fenwa decides to pull guard.
Maurice Von Fenwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maurice Von Fenwa has his foot on Requis Von Fenwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Requis Von Fenwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Maurice Von Fenwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Requis Von Fenwa can do to turn this around?
Maurice Von Fenwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Maurice Von Fenwa, not yet.
Maurice Von Fenwa working a defensive guard here.
Requis Von Fenwa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Maurice Von Fenwa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Requis Von Fenwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Requis Von Fenwa fails to pull guard.

Maurice Von Fenwa pulls Requis Von Fenwa into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control but Maurice Von Fenwa is working from the bottom.
Requis Von Fenwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maurice Von Fenwa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Von Fenwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maurice Von Fenwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Von Fenwa!