PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dil Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova has chosen In Flames - Delight and Anger as his entrance music. Soz Sztrova will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Head
vs
Sztrova

168 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
208 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dil Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sztrova tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sztrova to the ground. Sztrova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Sztrova slips the punch.
Sztrova scores with a shot to the body.
Sztrova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sztrova as he avoids it easily.
Sztrova tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Sztrova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sztrova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Head misses.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sztrova tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sztrova to the ground. Sztrova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dil Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztrova throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Dil Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sztrova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sztrova looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head lands a head shot.

It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Head misses with a straight left.
Sztrova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Sztrova connects with a leg kick. Head looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Sztrova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head won't allow Sztrova to get back to his feet.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sztrova is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head wants to control from the top but Sztrova keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head stops Sztrova from standing up.
Head trying to control but Sztrova is working from the bottom.

Dil Head has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sztrova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sztrova lands a head kick. Head smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Dil Head has been cut.
Sztrova throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sztrova fails to land with a series of punches.
Head cracks Sztrova with an open hand slap.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Sztrova. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Sztrova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Head throws a body punch but Sztrova moves out of range.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sztrova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Head.
Sztrova moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sztrova pinned against the cage. Sztrova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Sztrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Sztrova shows good takedown defense.
Sztrova tries to clinch up.
Head looks to land a left hand but Sztrova moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sztrova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sztrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head dodges the punch combination from Sztrova.

Head drives through and clinches with Sztrova against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head prevents Sztrova from breaking the clinch.
Head is pushing Sztrova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soz Sztrova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sztrova has managed to clinch.
Head has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sztrova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head has Sztrova pressed against the cage, preventing Sztrova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head is looking to break free of the clinch but Sztrova has double underhooks.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sztrova's elbow.

Sztrova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head fails with the takedown

and Sztrova counters with a head kick that drops Head to the mat! Head scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Sztrova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Head.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Sztrova slips the punch.
Sztrova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sztrova lands a right hook to the body.
Sztrova slips a jab from Head.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Sztrova blocks a jab.
Sztrova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Dil Head's cut is getting worse.
Head lands with a nice combination. Sztrova backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sztrova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Sztrova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
Sztrova throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Sztrova.
Sztrova scores with a push kick.
Head darts in trying to clinch
and Sztrova counters with a head kick. That will keep Head thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sztrova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Head is rocked!
Sztrova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dil Head's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sztrova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Head misses with a hook
and Sztrova counters with a good low kick that Head was not able to check.
Sztrova tries a head kick but it misses.
Sztrova slips a straight right by Head.
Soz Sztrova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Sztrova sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dil Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head tries to clinch up but Sztrova circles away and keeps his distance.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sztrova. Sztrova obviously looking to wear him down.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sztrova.
Head misses with an uppercut

and Sztrova counters with a head kick that drops Head to the mat! Head scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Soz Sztrova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Sztrova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sztrova slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Sztrova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Head shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sztrova counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is looking to land body kicks.
Head with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sztrova counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Sztrova.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Sztrova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sztrova moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head blocks a head kick by Sztrova.
Head looks to land a right hand but Sztrova moved out of range.
Head misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Head misses.
Sztrova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Sztrova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soz Sztrova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Head missing with a left hand there. Sztrova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head looks to land a combination but Sztrova avoids it well.
Sztrova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sztrova.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Sztrova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sztrova counters with an outside leg kick.
Sztrova scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sztrova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sztrova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova thumps Head with a low kick.
Head missing with a left hand there. Sztrova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head is looking to clinch but Sztrova is avoiding it.
Sztrova tries to clinch but Head moves out of range.
Head fails with the takedown
and Sztrova counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dil Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sztrova.
Sztrova tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sztrova fails to land with a series of punches.
Sztrova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Sztrova scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sztrova - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztrova displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jeez, Dil Head's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sztrova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soz Sztrova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Sztrova lands but Head takes it in his stride.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dil Head's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Soz Sztrova!
A relieved looking Soz Sztrova thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.