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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hrozivy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam MacDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Hrozivy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tam MacDuff! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hrozivy missing with a left hand there. MacDuff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hrozivy darts in looking for a takedown but MacDuff gets double underhooks and turns Hrozivy into the cage. MacDuff throws out a leg kick but Hrozivy moves out of range and MacDuff only half commits. MacDuff throws a leg kick but Hrozivy checks it. Hrozivy shoots for a takedown but MacDuff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. MacDuff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tam MacDuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hrozivy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDuff sprawls well. MacDuff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hrozivy gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hrozivy. That's going to take a lot out of him. MacDuff keeps the fight on the outside. Hrozivy fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hrozivy blocks a head kick by MacDuff.
Hrozivy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. MacDuff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacDuff wants it to stay on the feet. MacDuff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hrozivy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacDuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDuff lands a nice shot to the body.
MacDuff misses with a leg kick and Hrozivy counters with an outside leg kick.
MacDuff misses with a low kick. MacDuff throws a lazy head kick and Hrozivy counters with an outside leg kick.
MacDuff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hrozivy. Hrozivy is breathing heavily. Hrozivy checks a leg kick nicely. MacDuff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A leg kick checked by Hrozivy. MacDuff works the jab nicely. Hrozivy darts in looking for a takedown but MacDuff gets double underhooks and turns Hrozivy into the cage. MacDuff swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hrozivy is looking to clinch but MacDuff is avoiding it.
Hrozivy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDuff defends well and Hrozivy ends up having to push MacDuff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. The crowd cheers as MacDuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hrozivy doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacDuff misses with a leg kick. MacDuff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hrozivy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hrozivy checks a low kick from MacDuff. Hrozivy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacDuff. MacDuff scores with a sloppy right hand. Hrozivy should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacDuff tried to score with a low kick but Hrozivy checks it. Hrozivy tried to counter with a leg kick but MacDuff avoided it. Hrozivy shoots for a double leg takedown but MacDuff sprawls well. He's pushed Hrozivy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hrozivy avoids the head kick by MacDuff.
Hrozivy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. MacDuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hrozivy is out of range and MacDuff settles back down. MacDuff throws a low kick, looking for Hrozivy's leg but Hrozivy calmly moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacDuff. MacDuff throws a leg kick but Hrozivy moved away. MacDuff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. MacDuff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from MacDuff misses. Hrozivy avoids the head kick by MacDuff.
Hrozivy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDuff paws at him with a jab and circles away. MacDuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Hrozivy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Hrozivy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. MacDuff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. MacDuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hrozivy is out of range and MacDuff settles back down. Hrozivy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. MacDuff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. MacDuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDuff misses with a low kick. It looked like Hrozivy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hrozivy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDuff sprawls well. MacDuff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hrozivy gets slowly back to his feet. MacDuff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hrozivy checks a low kick from MacDuff. As MacDuff looks to move away, Hrozivy throws a big counter combo but MacDuff just gets out of the way. MacDuff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hrozivy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacDuff defends it nicely. Hrozivy blocks a head kick by MacDuff.
MacDuff is looking to chop away at Hrozivy's legs. MacDuff throws a chopping leg kick but Hrozivy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. No luck for Hrozivy with that takedown attempt. MacDuff throws a chopping leg kick but Hrozivy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A low kick from MacDuff is predictable there and Hrozivy counters with a three punch combo that has MacDuff backing up. MacDuff nods at Hrozivy to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam MacDuff dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacDuff misses with a low kick. Hrozivy fails in his attempt to clinch. Tam MacDuff seems to be getting the better of the standup. MacDuff works Hrozivy's body with a nice hook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hrozivy. Hrozivy closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDuff circles away. A bone on bone clash there as Hrozivy blocks the leg kick.
MacDuff throws a low kick, looking for Hrozivy's leg but Hrozivy calmly moves out of range. Hrozivy moves in looking to clinch but MacDuff pushes him off. MacDuff throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hrozivy has his takedown stuffed and MacDuff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hrozivy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. MacDuff throws a front kick aimed at Hrozivy's knee but Hrozivy avoids it well. MacDuff motions for Hrozivy to come forward. MacDuff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hrozivy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDuff but MacDuff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacDuff lands a nice hook to Hrozivy's body. Hrozivy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. MacDuff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hrozivy is looking to counter the offense by MacDuff and move into the clinch. MacDuff misses with the combination.
Tam MacDuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick misses from Hrozivy. MacDuff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hrozivy takes a shot right to the bread basket. MacDuff tried to score with a low kick but Hrozivy checks it. Hrozivy tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDuff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. MacDuff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hrozivy drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacDuff sprawls and moves away. MacDuff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hrozivy rather than just go for the knockout. MacDuff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. MacDuff lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacDuff throws a chopping leg kick but Hrozivy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. MacDuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far. MacDuff tries a head kick but it misses.
MacDuff throws a half hearted mid kick. MacDuff tries a low kick but Hrozivy avoids it. MacDuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hrozivy throws a big counter combination but MacDuff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hrozivy shoots in looking for a takedown but MacDuff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hrozivy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hrozivy backing away here, and MacDuff unleashes a leg kick that just misses. MacDuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. This has been an exciting period of action! Hrozivy clinches up with MacDuff and pushes him back against the cage. MacDuff lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hrozivy wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDuff is trying to break the clinch but Hrozivy is controlling him. MacDuff leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from MacDuff.
The crowd are getting on MacDuff's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacDuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacDuff lands with a short shot to the head. MacDuff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. MacDuff wants to slow Hrozivy down by chopping away at his legs. Hrozivy darts in looking for a takedown but MacDuff gets double underhooks and turns Hrozivy into the cage. Hrozivy blocks the body kick.
MacDuff throws a chopping leg kick but Hrozivy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. MacDuff throws a chopping leg kick but Hrozivy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. MacDuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hrozivy is out of range and MacDuff settles back down. MacDuff throws a leg kick and Hrozivy counters with a left to the body. Hrozivy checks a leg kick. Hrozivy tries to counter by clinching up but MacDuff breaks away and moves out of range. The crowd cheers as MacDuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hrozivy doesn't seem phased though. MacDuff lands a jab to the head.
Hrozivy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hrozivy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacDuff misses with a low kick. Peter Hrozivy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. MacDuff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hrozivy. MacDuff tries a quick counter leg kick but Hrozivy is wise to it. An inside leg kick lands from MacDuff. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacDuff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hrozivy. Hrozivy fails to land the takedown. Hrozivy blocks a low kick nicely. MacDuff throws a low kick but Hrozivy moves out of range easily. Hrozivy blocks a head kick by MacDuff.
MacDuff thumps Hrozivy with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam MacDuff 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!
MacDuff with a hook. MacDuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hrozivy checks a leg kick. Hrozivy misses with a takedown attempt - MacDuff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. MacDuff connects with a body shot. MacDuff tries a low kick but Hrozivy avoids it. MacDuff tries to land a front kick but Hrozivy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hrozivy is looking to clinch but MacDuff is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDuff 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.
MacDuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from MacDuff misses and Hrozivy counters with a one-two to the body. MacDuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hrozivy fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDuff lands a head shot. Hrozivy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hrozivy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hrozivy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hrozivy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hrozivy checks a leg kick nicely. Hrozivy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A shot to the liver by MacDuff. Beautiful body shot. Hrozivy doesn't succeed with the takedown and MacDuff counters with a stiff right hand. MacDuff misses with a low kick. MacDuff connects with a single shot there. Hrozivy moves out of range of the leg kick from MacDuff. Hrozivy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. MacDuff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hrozivy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hrozivy is looking to clinch but MacDuff is avoiding it.
MacDuff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hrozivy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. MacDuff lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDuff misses with a low kick as Hrozivy jumps back. MacDuff looks for the body kick but Hrozivy saw that one coming. 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! Hrozivy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hrozivy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDuff paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hrozivy tries to clinch but MacDuff is having none of it. MacDuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hrozivy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. MacDuff tries to score with a low kick but Hrozivy moves his leg out of the way. It looked like Hrozivy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A head kick misses from MacDuff. MacDuff tries to work over Hrozivy's front leg with a kick but Hrozivy checks it. Hrozivy throwing a counter right hand but MacDuff manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacDuff throws a front kick aimed at Hrozivy's knee but Hrozivy avoids it well. Hrozivy tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDuff swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hrozivy fails to land the takedown. Hrozivy checks a low kick from MacDuff. MacDuff throws a nice inside leg kick. Hrozivy closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDuff circles away. MacDuff only half commits to the counter leg kick. MacDuff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hrozivy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. MacDuff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. MacDuff throws a lazy head kick and Hrozivy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hrozivy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. MacDuff lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDuff. Hrozivy takes a shot to the head. MacDuff is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by MacDuff.
MacDuff leaning his opponent against the cage. Hrozivy is looking to control MacDuff's arms but MacDuff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hrozivy has his back to the cage. Hrozivy is trying to push MacDuff away but MacDuff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hrozivy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDuff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDuff wants to slow Hrozivy down by chopping away at his legs. Peter Hrozivy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tam MacDuff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A leg kick checked by Hrozivy.
And that's the end of the fight! Tam MacDuff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well MacDuff 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam MacDuff!
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pop
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