PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polo Cambodia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dem Myan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dem Myan Mayer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cambodia
vs
Myan Mayer

160 cm
30
184 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polo Cambodia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dem Myan Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambodia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cambodia is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cambodia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cambodia trying to control but Mayer postures up.
Cambodia is pressing down on Mayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambodia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambodia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambodia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dem Myan Mayer.

Cambodia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mayer wants the takedown. Cambodia is fighting it off but Mayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cambodia's guard against the cage.
Cambodia keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambodia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayer passes Cambodia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayer is looking to pass Cambodia's guard but actually Cambodia recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Cambodia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Mayer throwing strikes but missing.
Cambodia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cambodia's guard.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambodia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mayer stands and steps away. Cambodia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice straight punches there by Cambodia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cambodia.

Mayer 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. Mayer is in Cambodia's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cambodia pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dem Myan Mayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cambodia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is looking to regain half guard here but Cambodia keeps moving and retains side control.
Cambodia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cambodia gets to mount! Mayer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mayer wants to control but Cambodia is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
Mayer regains half guard.
Mayer has a hand on Cambodia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cambodia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia controlling the pace for now.
Mayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cambodia controlling the position easily from mount.
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cambodia content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer keeps trying to improve his position.
Cambodia content just to control the position here.
Mayer tries to reverse the position but Cambodia maintains control.
Dem Myan Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cambodia controlling from the full mount.
Mayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cambodia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayer hang on?
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 Polo Cambodia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mayer throws a low kick but Cambodia moves out of range easily.

Cambodia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayer's guard.
Mayer 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.
Mayer wants to control but Cambodia passes easily into half guard.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cambodia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cambodia unloading with bombs!
Mayer tries to reverse the position but Cambodia maintains control.
Cambodia controlling from the full mount.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayer is looking to improve his position but Cambodia isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayer wants to hold on but Cambodia pushes him away.
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia landing strikes from the mount.
Cambodia cracks Mayer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cambodia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mayer tries to hold on but Cambodia pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer regains half guard.
Mayer tries to roll over but Cambodia keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambodia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polo Cambodia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cambodia 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polo Cambodia!