Much appreciated by fans for his aggressive style and spectacular submissions, David Tonatiuh Crol will make his HEXAGONE MMA debut on May 24 in Reims against local star Anthony Dizy. A real clash, which could bring him a step closer to the organization’s belt.
For David Tonatiuh Crol, MMA is a passion, a profession, but also a family business. Raised between Mexico and France by a South American mother and a father with a black belt in karate, the 27-year-old has always been immersed in the world of combat sports. “My father was very good at teaching me martial values, and I started karate with him. At the age of 41, he started doing professional MMA fights, and that made me want to get into it. I saw his preparation, I was in his corner, and I witnessed everything, up close and personal!” Paradoxically, despite the influence of karate in his environment, it’s on the ground that David Tonatiuh Crol has always excelled. Holder of a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, he has competed extensively on the tatamis, and today counts eight submissions in the cage, out of his eleven career victories.
“I bring the intensity, and I put on a show!”
“I’m not naturally strong, explosive or enduring. But on the ground, all that doesn’t matter as long as you’re more technical than your opponent. That’s why jiu-jitsu has become my sport of choice.” Renowned in MMA for his submission skills, David Tonatiuh Crol also federates the public around his aggressive, committed style. Victory or defeat, the Franco-Mexican systematically retires to the cheers of the spectators. “I’ve often fought abroad, with the whole crowd against me. But every time, I still win fans! Because I’m putting on a show and I’m intense, I get a lot of applause.” On May 24, in Reims, David Tonatiuh Crol will once again face local star Anthony Dizy on hostile ground. The promise of a tough, but inevitably spectacular fight!
