PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Prochazka (ranked 3470 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Heavy Zak Dos (ranked 186 p4p, 121 weight class). Heavy Zak Dos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Prochazka
vs
Zak Dos

191 cm
21
270
1 - 0 - 0

204 cm
21
300
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Prochazka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heavy Zak Dos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Prochazka.
Zak Dos is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka scoring with punches and elbows.

Prochazka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zak Dos, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zak Dos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prochazka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zak Dos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Prochazka controls the position from side control.
Prochazka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zak Dos defending against the ground and pound.
Prochazka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prochazka wants to control but Zak Dos is keeping him busy.
Zak Dos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Prochazka has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Prochazka goes for an armbar but Zak Dos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zak Dos.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
Zak Dos is fighting to break Prochazka's control of his arms but Prochazka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zak Dos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Prochazka working for submissions but it's allowed Zak Dos to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zak Dos defends well.
Prochazka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zak Dos manages to get himself to full guard.

Prochazka pushing down on Zak Dos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Prochazka trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prochazka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Prochazka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zak Dos looks to score with a jab to the body but Prochazka is just out of range.
Zak Dos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zak Dos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zak Dos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zak Dos misses with a double jab

and Prochazka counters with a takedown into side control.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zak Dos keeps working.
Prochazka cracks Zak Dos with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zak Dos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Prochazka.
Prochazka takes a little break here. Zak Dos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prochazka misses with the ground and pound.
Zak Dos is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
Prochazka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zak Dos can do to turn this around?

Prochazka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Prochazka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zak Dos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zak Dos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prochazka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Prochazka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Prochazka wants to control but Zak Dos is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prochazka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prochazka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zak Dos to see if he's OK.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Zak Dos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zak Dos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Prochazka tries to move to mount but Zak Dos blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Prochazka 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.
Zak Dos is looking to get back to his feet here but Prochazka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zak Dos's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zak Dos doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Prochazka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zak Dos feints and then cracks Prochazka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prochazka down.
Zak Dos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Prochazka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prochazka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka wants to free his trapped foot but Zak Dos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yuri Prochazka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prochazka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prochazka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prochazka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prochazka misses with a head shot.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zak Dos is trying to stand but he's just given Prochazka his back.
Good control from Prochazka.
Heavy Zak Dos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can Zak Dos hold on?! Prochazka is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Prochazka has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Zak Dos! Can he survive? No! He's out! Prochazka gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A relieved looking Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.