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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Delight and Anger. David has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
215 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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190 cm
39
218 lbs
26 - 23 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztrova looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
Sztrova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and David counters with an outside leg kick.
David looks to throw a body kick
and Sztrova counters with a straight right hand.
David throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
David throws a low kick, looking for Sztrova's leg but Sztrova calmly moves out of range.
David throws a body punch but Sztrova moves out of range.
David throws a low kick but Sztrova avoids it.
David thumps Sztrova with a low kick.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sztrova walks into a straight right hand from David.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David throws a lazy head kick
and Sztrova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in David's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sztrova wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sztrova is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
David clinches with his opponent.
Sztrova tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sztrova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sztrova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from David.
David missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David trying to land knees to the body.
Sztrova blocks an uppercut.
Sztrova taking a breather.
Sztrova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sztrova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
David throws a knee to the head but misses.
David misses with an elbow strike.
Sztrova is struggling to control the position.
Sztrova wants to break free but David has control.
David holding his opponent close, against the cage.
David taking a breather.
David misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sztrova.
Sztrova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sztrova's elbow.
David is defending well against a takedown attempt.
David stalling in the clinch but Sztrova improves position.
Sztrova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
David is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sztrova tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.
David stalling in the clinch.
David tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sztrova misses with an elbow strike.
David is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sztrova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sztrova is looking for a takedown.
Sztrova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
David tries a body shot but Sztrova blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
David wants a takedown.
David wants to stall.
David's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sztrova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sztrova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sztrova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David throws a leg kick
and Sztrova counters with a nice double leg into side control. David won't be happy with that.
David is trying to get back to half guard.
Sztrova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by David, who protects the arm well.
David dodges the ground and pound from Sztrova.
You can see the frustration on David's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
David is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sztrova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David wants to improve his position but Sztrova is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David keeping control of the position.
Sztrova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sztrova.
David makes his way to full guard. A much better position for David.
David controls Sztrova momentarily but Sztrova frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David managing to control the position.
David is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David controls Sztrova momentarily but Sztrova frees himself.
Sztrova preventing the sweep.
Sztrova trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David has his hands on Sztrova's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
David manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
David trying to control from half guard but Sztrova is working away.
Sztrova looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soz Sztrova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sztrova is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sztrova defending well though.
David perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
David wants to take a breather but Sztrova is having none of it.
Sztrova is pressing down on David's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
David preventing the sweep.
David advances position into side control!
Sztrova is not content to let David control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sztrova is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
David throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sztrova.
Sztrova checks the leg kick nicely there.
David slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
David throws a right and a left that Sztrova avoids nicely.
Sztrova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sztrova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Sztrova blocks a head kick by David.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
David throws a wild body kick that Sztrova sees coming a mile off.
Sztrova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David moves into range and clinches up with Sztrova.
David scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sztrova.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
David creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sztrova's defenses.
David is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
David lands a body shot.
Sztrova takes a shot to the head.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
David has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sztrova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David tries to land a knee to the head but Sztrova blocks with his arms.
Sztrova tries a body shot but David blocks it.
Sztrova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sztrova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David missing with knees to the body.
Sztrova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. David is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on David - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Sztrova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sztrova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sztrova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sztrova avoiding damage as David throws knees to the body.
Sztrova is trying to drag David to the mat but David just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sztrova avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
David trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from David.
Sztrova is working for takedown but David is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sztrova has David pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sztrova pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending David tumbling to the mat - Sztrova dives into David's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sztrova wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David pulls Sztrova in close to prevent any damage.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sztrova is one step ahead there.
Sztrova got a little sloppy there for a moment and David has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sztrova has managed to get both his arms back between David's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David keeping moving, preventing Sztrova from controlling successfully.
Sztrova stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David wants to stand and escape but Sztrova is having none of it.
David looking to control.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
David 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.
David looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sztrova passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well David 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Craig David!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Craig David!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Craig David!
Craig David wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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