PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Cambodia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Steel Penn
vs
Cambodia

155 cm
19
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

160 cm
30
184 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polo Cambodia!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cambodia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into Cambodia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambodia has wrist control.
Steel Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambodia has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel Penn passes Cambodia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cambodia's thigh. Cambodia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cambodia pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Cambodia is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Cambodia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn looks to land a strike but Cambodia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Steel Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cambodia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Cambodia is keeping the position.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Cambodia is defending well.

Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia dodges the ground and pound from Steel Penn.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cambodia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn throwing strikes but Cambodia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cambodia is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Cambodia is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.

That's six 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.
Cambodia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Cambodia's shoulder, as Cambodia tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cambodia moves away.

Steel Penn tries to sprawl but Cambodia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Cambodia keeps him under control.
Cambodia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn!
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Cambodia is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn trying to control but Cambodia postures up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The Steel Penn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Steel Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cambodia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel Penn pushing down on Cambodia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cambodia's head.

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cambodia sees it coming and defends easily.

Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Cambodia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Cambodia works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cambodia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cambodia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cambodia is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambodia is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Steel Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cambodia did well to prevent Steel Penn getting side control.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Cambodia defends it.
Steel Penn trying to advance position but Cambodia counters by regaining guard.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
The Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes Cambodia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cambodia's head.

Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cambodia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia is looking to get to half guard.

Steel Penn goes for an armbar but Cambodia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cambodia.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Cambodia from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Polo Cambodia wasn't active enough on the ground.

Cambodia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Cambodia forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Cambodia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Polo Cambodia.
Cambodia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn slips a straight right by Cambodia.

Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Cambodia won't allow it.

Cambodia makes his way to full guard, as Steel Penn worked for a kimura.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Cambodia is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cambodia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steel Penn advances position into side control!

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cambodia has escaped the position, nice work there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel Penn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Steel Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Cambodia is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Steel Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steel Penn showed some decent athleticism there.

Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Cambodia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn thows a huge punch but Cambodia dodges it nicely.

Steel Penn seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cambodia has recovered full guard.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambodia is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Cambodia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to control but Cambodia passes into half guard.
Cambodia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steel Penn to regain full guard.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cambodia wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Steel Penn misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cambodia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel Penn did well to prevent Cambodia getting side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Cambodia is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Cambodia is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambodia circles away quickly and effectively.

Steel Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cambodia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn but great work by Cambodia.
Cambodia trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Cambodia misses with the ground and pound.
Cambodia wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia is stalling here. Steel Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cambodia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steel Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steel Penn cracks Cambodia with a big right hand but Cambodia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cambodia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel Penn.

Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cambodia is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Steel Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cambodia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Cambodia!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Cambodia preventing the sweep.
Cambodia wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steel Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cambodia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steel Penn is in Cambodia's guard.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambodia is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel Penn pushing down on Cambodia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Cambodia's head.

Steel Penn looking for a submission but Cambodia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Cambodia is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambodia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia trying to control the position.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambodia is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Polo Cambodia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cambodia.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel Penn enables Cambodia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pulls Cambodia in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Cambodia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cambodia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Polo Cambodia wasn't active enough on the ground.

Steel Penn gets the takedown into side control.

Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Cambodia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard.
Cambodia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cambodia manages to get himself to full guard.

Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Cambodia is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cambodia sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Cambodia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cambodia is holding on for now.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Cambodia is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steel Penn fails to advance to Cambodia's back.
Steel Penn misses with some ground and pound and Cambodia recovers position to half guard.

Cambodia is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn had his way with Polo Cambodia in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cambodia looking to control.
Steel Penn passes Cambodia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cambodia is controlling Steel Penn's trapped leg to prevent Steel Penn from advancing to side control.

Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Cambodia is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia is in trouble now - Steel Penn has advanced to mount!

Steel Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Cambodia to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Cambodia doesn't allow it.
Cambodia tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes Cambodia's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cambodia is in trouble.

Steel Penn is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cambodia reverses the position brilliantly into Steel Penn's guard!
Cambodia wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Polo Cambodia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Steel Penn staying out of range there.

Steel Penn dives in and scores a takedown into Cambodia's guard.
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.

Steel Penn seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cambodia has recovered full guard.
Steel Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambodia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cambodia defends it well.
Steel Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Cambodia is working away.

Cambodia is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Cambodia trying to control here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cambodia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
Cambodia is trying to stick to Steel Penn's back but Steel Penn is turning into Cambodia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cambodia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn!
The Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.