PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Prokhorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Prokhorov
vs
England

220 cm
26
289 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

199 cm
20
298 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Prokhorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
England misses with a right hand
and Prokhorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prokhorov lands a jab to the head.
England takes a shot right to the bread basket.
England throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prokhorov counters with a left to the body.
England on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
England's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prokhorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! England scrambles back to his feet.
Prokhorov connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
England falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Prokhorov counter with a right hand.
England looks gassed!
A lazy left from Prokhorov finds it's target.
England misses with a left hand
and Prokhorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
England misses with a right hand
and Prokhorov counters with a stiff right hand.
England takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like John England has been cut.
England takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prokhorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping England under the eye.

Prokhorov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends England sprawling to the canvas. Prokhorov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can England hang on?
Prokhorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Prokhorov there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prokhorov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prokhorov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Prokhorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prokhorov tries to pass to full mount but England defends it.
Prokhorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. England defending well though.
Prokhorov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokhorov stalling.
Prokhorov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Prokhorov seems content to control.
Prokhorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Prokhorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
England keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prokhorov 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.

Prokhorov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so England is just riding it out for now. Prokhorov eventually gives up the hold.
Prokhorov moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov trying to control the position but England is working away.
Prokhorov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
England wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
England parries the strikes from Prokhorov easily there. Prokhorov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable England to escape.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prokhorov trying to control the action but England is working from the bottom.
England really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokhorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Prokhorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prokhorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prokhorov trying to control the action but England is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prokhorov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John England's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

England doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prokhorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that England can do to turn this around?
England stuffs the takedown.
England falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prokhorov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
England swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Prokhorov counter with a right hand.
England throws an ugly left hook that misses
and England takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
England misses with a hook
and Prokhorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prokhorov lands a two punch combo.
Viktor Prokhorov is winning the standup battle so far.
England throws a right hand that misses

and Prokhorov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokhorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
England is breathing heavily.
Prokhorov digs a right hand into England's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on England's gas tank.
Prokhorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prokhorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Prokhorov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov works on England's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov lands a body punch.
Prokhorov lands a shoulder strike.
Prokhorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prokhorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Prokhorov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prokhorov.
England blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prokhorov lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prokhorov throws a punch but it's blocked by England.
Still in the clinch, Prokhorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prokhorov lands with a short shot to the head.
Prokhorov lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Prokhorov as the two fighters clinch.
Prokhorov digs a right hand underneath England's ribcage. England let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prokhorov is working England over against the cage.
England blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by England.
England tries to break the clinch but Prokhorov is controlling the position.
Prokhorov lands a left hand that snaps the head of England backwards.
Prokhorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of England backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov has a couple of punches blocked by England.
A right handed body shot lands from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
England takes a shot to the head.
Prokhorov lands with a left to the head.
Prokhorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
England blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prokhorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of England backwards.
Prokhorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov works on England's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov pushes England back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
England is trying to break the clinch but Prokhorov has him pressed against the cage.
Prokhorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Englands head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov scores with a shot to the side of England's head.
Prokhorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prokhorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viktor Prokhorov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prokhorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prokhorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of England backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prokhorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prokhorov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Prokhorov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prokhorov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prokhorov.
England is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Prokhorov digs a right hand into England's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on England's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Prokhorov.

Prokhorov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. England is trying to keep an underhook but Prokhorov manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Prokhorov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John England's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Prokhorov cracks England with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
England swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prokhorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Prokhorov.
England misses with a double jab
and Prokhorov counters with a nice body shot.
Prokhorov lands with a shot to the body.
Prokhorov cracks a nice hook into England's ribs.
Prokhorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prokhorov clobbers England with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prokhorov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Prokhorov.
England takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prokhorov scores with a jab. England acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokhorov looks to land a combination. England sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Prokhorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prokhorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov pushes England back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prokhorov lands with a light punch inside.
Prokhorov swings wildly with an uppercut but England uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prokhorov scores with a hook to the body.
Prokhorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but England gets the underhooks and prevents it.
England wants to break free but Prokhorov has control.
Prokhorov lands a nice uppercut.
Prokhorov lands with a right to the head.
England blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prokhorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Prokhorov.
A right hand to the body from Prokhorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prokhorov lands a left hand that snaps the head of England backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prokhorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prokhorov lands a left hand.
England blocks an uppercut.
Prokhorov lands a left hand that snaps the head of England backwards.
Prokhorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prokhorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prokhorov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Prokhorov on the inside.
England blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Prokhorov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prokhorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Englands head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Prokhorov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prokhorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Englands head.
Prokhorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prokhorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prokhorov lands with a right to the head.

England is rocked!
Prokhorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
England is still on wobbly legs! Can Prokhorov finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Prokhorov.
England seems to have recovered his senses.
Prokhorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prokhorov cracks England with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Prokhorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prokhorov lands a right hand.
Prokhorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down England.
Prokhorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Prokhorov.
England has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Prokhorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prokhorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of England backwards.
England blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Prokhorov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prokhorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Prokhorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Englands head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prokhorov wants a takedown.
England is trying to push Prokhorov away but Prokhorov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John England's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

England throws a combination that misses
and Prokhorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Prokhorov lands a lovely overhand right.
England misses with a left hand
and Prokhorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
England misses with a double jab
and Prokhorov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Prokhorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Prokhorov.
Decent striking displayed by Prokhorov there.
Prokhorov jabs at England's body.
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!
Prokhorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prokhorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John England seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Prokhorov coming out on top.
Prokhorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prokhorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prokhorov sizes up England with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Prokhorov there.
England is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prokhorov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prokhorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prokhorov tests England's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Prokhorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
England keeping full guard, as Prokhorov tries to pass.
Prokhorov pushing down on England's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Prokhorov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prokhorov slips a nice elbow through England's hands, connecting with England's forehead.
England keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prokhorov trying to mount his opponent but England defends it.
Prokhorov controlling the pace.
England is trying to stand.
Prokhorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
England keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prokhorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov is pressing down on England's thigh, looking to free his foot. England is holding on for now.
Prokhorov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prokhorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prokhorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prokhorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
England wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prokhorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
England blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov slows the pace down in half guard.
Prokhorov is looking to take a break and control but England is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prokhorov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov had his way with John England in that round.
The cut man is working on John England's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Prokhorov jabs England right on the nose. England blinks but takes it well.
England throws a combination. Prokhorov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
England misses with a double jab
and Prokhorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
England throws a lazy uppercut

and Prokhorov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prokhorov swings wildly with an uppercut but England uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prokhorov digs a right hand underneath England's ribcage. England let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prokhorov lands with a left to the head.
Prokhorov has England pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prokhorov.
England is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
England's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

England breaks the clinch.
England throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Prokhorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Prokhorov lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Prokhorov.

Prokhorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in England's guard.
Prokhorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prokhorov wants to control from the top but England keeps moving.
England wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Prokhorov manages to pass to side control.
Prokhorov controlling the action here.
England is trying to stand back up but Prokhorov is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prokhorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Prokhorov is working for a kimura but England is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov wants to pass the guard but England is defending well.
Prokhorov trying to control the pace.
Prokhorov is just content to waste time from the top position. England takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four 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.
Prokhorov stands up over England, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prokhorov trying to control but England is working from the bottom.
England is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
John England has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prokhorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Prokhorov taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Prokhorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prokhorov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:41
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:41
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Prokhorov!
Viktor Prokhorov retains his super heavyweight title!