PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Oshea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Cambodia (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.

Oshea
vs
Cambodia

180 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Oshea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polo Cambodia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cambodia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oshea on his heels. He'll look to pass Oshea's guard now, I'm sure.

Oshea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oshea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Oshea is working an open guard so Cambodia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Cambodia has closed the distance and engaged Oshea in a clinch.
Oshea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oshea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Oshea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.
Oshea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambodia walks away with a smile on his face. Oshea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oshea misses with a takedown attempt

and Cambodia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oshea jumps guard but Cambodia stands there with Oshea around his waist. Oshea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oshea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cambodia.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.
Cambodia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oshea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cambodia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oshea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oshea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambodia walks away with a smile on his face. Oshea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cambodia moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oshea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oshea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cambodia smiles and moves away.
Oshea has his takedown stuffed

and Cambodia moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.
Oshea fails to pull guard.
Oshea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia won't allow it.
Oshea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oshea is breathing heavily.
Cambodia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cambodia throws an elbow but it misses.
Oshea jumps guard but Cambodia stands there with Oshea around his waist. Oshea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cambodia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cambodia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oshea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cambodia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cambodia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cambodia swings for the body but Oshea moves out of range.
Oshea blocks a head kick by Cambodia.

Cambodia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia holds him up against the cage and eventually Oshea drops back down to his feet.
Oshea tries to pull guard but Cambodia holds him up against the cage and eventually Oshea drops back down to his feet.
Oshea blocks an elbow strike from Cambodia.

Cambodia pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oshea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambodia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Oshea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cambodia dives on top into guard.

Oshea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oshea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Oshea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cambodia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cambodia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cambodia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oshea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cambodia jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Cambodia clinches up with Oshea and pushes him back against the cage.

Cambodia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oshea can't fight it off and eventually Cambodia manages to take the fight to the floor. Oshea looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cambodia with a nice head shot there.

Oshea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cambodia stacks Oshea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cambodia!
Oshea being controlled for a moment.

Cambodia decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshea misses with a takedown attempt

and Cambodia counters with a shoot takedown. Oshea fights it but they end up in guard.
Cambodia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Oshea is working an open guard so Cambodia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oshea with a poor takedown

and Cambodia counters with a shoot takedown. Oshea fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cambodia stands up and waves to Oshea to follow him.
Oshea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cambodia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oshea moves out of range of the body kick from Cambodia.

Cambodia dives in and scores a takedown into Oshea's guard.
Cambodia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oshea swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Oshea working for a triangle but Cambodia defends it easily.
Cambodia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambodia chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oshea is working an open guard so Cambodia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Cambodia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oshea!
Oshea is desperately trying to improve his position but Cambodia has a good base and remains in mount.
Oshea in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Cambodia working for a guillotine from mount but Oshea is in no mood to give up.
Oshea tries to reverse the position but Cambodia maintains control.
Cambodia content just to control the position here.
Oshea is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cambodia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambodia controlling the position easily from mount.
Cambodia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cambodia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oshea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cambodia prevents Oshea from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Cambodia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cambodia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oshea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Oshea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cambodia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cambodia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cambodia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cambodia stands and steps away. Oshea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Cambodia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oshea sprawls well initially but Cambodia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cambodia stands up from half guard.
Oshea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cambodia counters with a shoot takedown. Oshea fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oshea being controlled here, momentarily.

Cambodia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oshea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cambodia has managed to get both his arms back between Oshea's legs - danger averted.
Polo Cambodia has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oshea looking for a guillotine here but Cambodia defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Oshea looking for a guillotine here but Cambodia defends easily.

Cambodia stands up from Oshea's guard - Cambodia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cambodia throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cambodia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oshea to the ground. Cambodia is now in Oshea's guard.
Cambodia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Cambodia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cambodia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Cambodia has closed the distance and engaged Oshea in a clinch.
Oshea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cambodia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oshea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cambodia smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Oshea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Cambodia has closed the distance and engaged Oshea in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cambodia pulls guard.
Cambodia has his hands on Oshea's head, controlling the position.
Oshea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambodia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oshea pushing down on Cambodia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cambodia is defending against the submission attempts here by Oshea.
Cambodia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Oshea is working for a kimura but Cambodia is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambodia is controlling Oshea's trapped leg to prevent Oshea from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polo Cambodia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cambodia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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