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Event:
The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Hammond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammond.
Weight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammond.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammond's head backwards.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond slips a jab from Weight.#T1#
Hammond sizes up Weight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hammond blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond with a hook.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Weight digs a good body shot into Hammond's ribs.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond lands a body shot.
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Hammond controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Hammond.
Hammond throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond moves out of range as Weight strikes.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.#T2#
Hammond misses with a body shot.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Weight swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
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!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Hammond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammond blocks a jab.
Hammond connects with a crisp jab.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hammond scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Weight slips under a jab.#CL2#
Weight gets a clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Weight drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
A shot in the inside from Weight. #T1#
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hammond! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Hammond drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
An out of breath Middle Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Under gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammond.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Under has been cut.
Under shoots and misses
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Under closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammond circles away.
Under shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl out of it but Under keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammond's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Under. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond stuffs the takedown attempt from Under. Under gets slowly back to his feet.
Under throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammond.
Under misses with a takedown
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Hammond. No joy for Under on that attempt.
Under with a poor takedown
and Under takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Hammond.#ROC2#
Under is rocked!
Under tries for a takedown but Hammond circles away easily
and Hammond scores with a counter punch that sends Under to the canvas! Hammond smells blood - he's punishing Under with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Under has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Hammond!
A very excited looking Rob Hammond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IXF 48
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammond throws a good cross that connects.
Turbano misses with a wild body shot.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammond slips a straight right by Turbano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammond misses the target.
Turbano misses with a looping left.
Hammond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turbano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turbano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammond.
Hammond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turbano. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammond defending well as Turbano loads up on a big left hand.
Turbano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Turbano's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Turbano finds it's target.
Hammond thuds a left hand into Turbano's body.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Hammond throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turbano counter with a right hand. #CL#
Turbano rushes Hammond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turbano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Turbano won't allow it.
Turbano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turbano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turbano throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Turbano's head but Turbano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turbano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond tries to bum rush Turbano with a series of wild strikes but Turbano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Turbano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammond.
Turbano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammond lands a right hook to the body.
Turbano misses with a hook. Hammond ducked under it nicely.
Turbano lands a jab to Hammond's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turbano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammond.
Turbano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Turbano.
A little jabbing left from Hammond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Turbano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond.
Hammond throws a jab when Turbano was well out of range.
Hammond misses with a body punch
and Hammond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammond throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Turbano's head but Turbano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turbano just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammond misses.
Turbano throws a series of punches but Hammond moves out of range.
Turbano slips under a jab.
Turbano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turbano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammond under the eye.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Turbano.
Turbano throws a right and a left that Hammond avoids nicely. #CL#
Turbano moves into the clinch.
Turbano misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Turbano has the dominant position.
Hammond's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
Turbano keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammond.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Turbano has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turbano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turbano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Turbano.
Turbano scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turbano.
Turbano keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Turbano has double underhooks.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turbano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammond. #T4#
Turbano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Turbano has double underhooks.
Turbano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Turbano throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Turbano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turbano dips to his left and cracks Hammond with an uppercut!
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!
Turbano lands with a hook. Hammond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammond looks to land a right hand but Turbano moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammond misses the target.
Turbano throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turbano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammond throws a hook but Turbano blocks it.
Hammond misses with a straight right.
Jab from Hammond.
Turbano misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond blocks an uppercut.
Turbano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turbano pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammond can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turbano.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turbano has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turbano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turbano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turbano tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Turbano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turbano lands with a right to the head.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Turbano scores with a hook to the body.
Turbano misses with the head strike.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Turbano is controlling the position.
Thomas Turbano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Turbano won't allow it.
Hammond tries to break free but Turbano pushes him back against the cage.
Turbano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turbano scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hammond manages to break the clinch.
Hammond misses with a shot to the body
and Turbano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond misses with a lunging right hand
and Turbano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Turbano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turbano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Turbano.
Turbano lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Hammond is rocked!
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Turbano is controlling him.
Hammond is trying to break free.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turbano.
Hammond is still on wobbly legs! Can Turbano finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Turbano.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Turbano is controlling him.
Hammond blocks a body shot from Turbano.
Turbano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammonds head.
Hammond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Turbano counters with a nice right hand that sends Hammond toppling to the canvas! Hammond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Turbano finish him?!#CL#
Turbano closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Turbano throws a head punch that misses.
Turbano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Turbano keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond seems to have recovered his senses.
Turbano pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Turbano won't allow it.
#T3#
Turbano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break free but Turbano pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hammond manages to break the clinch.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Turbano's head but Turbano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turbano lands a jab-cross combination.
Turbano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turbano tests Hammond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hammond misses.
Hammond misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hammond gets tackled into the cage by Turbano. Turbano maintains the clinch.
Turbano has a couple of punches blocked by Hammond.
Hammond blocks a body shot from Turbano.
Hammond blocks a body shot from Turbano.
A hook to the body from Turbano.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Turbano has him pressed against the cage.
Turbano presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Turbano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbano digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Turbano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turbano digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turbano lands a shot to the body.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
Turbano pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbano lands a left hand.
Turbano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Turbano pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbano prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Turbano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammond.
Turbano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turbano lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammond prevents a body shot from Turbano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Turbano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hammond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turbano.
Hammond lands an overhand right.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Turbano misses with a left hand
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turbano moves out of range of the strikes.
Turbano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turbano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammond.
Turbano misses with a wild body shot.
Turbano lands an overhand right.
Turbano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turbano misses with a hook. Hammond ducked under it nicely.
Hammond moves forwards but Turbano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turbano slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Turbano misses.
Hammond throws a shot from downtown. Turbano moves away and avoids it.
Turbano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turbano scores with a shot to the body.
Turbano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##CL#
Turbano has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
Turbano misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammond.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond tries to break free but Turbano pushes him back against the cage.
Turbano keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Turbano has double underhooks.
Turbano lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Turbano.
Turbano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turbano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turbano misses the shot to the body.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Turbano avoids it with no problem.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Turbano misses. #T2#
Hammond misses with a left hand
and Turbano counters with a left to the body.
Turbano misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Turbano.
Turbano works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Turbano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Turbano won't allow it.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Turbano won't allow it.
Turbano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A short right from Turbano.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Turbano is controlling him.
Turbano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turbano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turbano lands a left hand.
#T3#
Turbano lands a shoulder strike.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Turbano is controlling the position.
Turbano keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turbano prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turbano.
Turbano throws a body punch but Hammond moves out of range.
Turbano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Turbano's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hammond falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Turbano!
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Event:
IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Weight pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weight clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but Hammond shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards. #ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Hammond slips under a jab.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight is leaning against Hammond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
#BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Weight slips under a jab from Hammond.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab. #CL2#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
Weight lands a right hand.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight lands an uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Hammond pressed against the cage. Weight frees himself up and cracks Hammond with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Hammond crumples to the floor, out cold! Weight jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Bronsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammond.
Hammond lands a jab.
Hammond misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hammond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronsten misses with a looping right.
Hammond throws a body punch but Bronsten moves out of range.
It looked like Bronsten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammond misses with a hook. Bronsten ducked under it nicely.
Bronsten is looking to counter punch.
Hammond scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronsten should have avoided that one.
Hammond throws a shot from downtown. Bronsten moves away and avoids it.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hammond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronsten doesn't seem phased though.
Hammond blocks a jab.
Hammond dodges the punch combination from Bronsten.
Hammond misses with a hook.#T1#
Hammond misses with a shot to the body
and Bronsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronsten slips under a jab from Hammond.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronsten misses its target.
Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronsten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammond misses with a hook
and Bronsten counters with a straight right hand.
Bronsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Bronsten misses with a straight left.
Hammond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammond clobbers Bronsten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hammond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronsten is looking to counter punch.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond throws out a loose jab but Bronsten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hammond jabs Bronsten right on the nose. Bronsten blinks but takes it well.
Bronsten is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond.
Bronsten throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Hammond catches Bronsten right on the button with a cross.
Hammond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronsten misses with a hook. Hammond ducked under it nicely.
Bronsten ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Hammond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronsten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammond circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colten Bronsten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronsten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronsten tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bronsten misses the shot to the body.
Bronsten looks to land a combination but Hammond avoids it well.
Hammond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hammond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bronsten shoots in but Hammond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronsten is breathing heavily.
Hammond misses with a straight right.
Bronsten takes one on the button.
Hammond has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hammond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronsten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bronsten looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond misses with a straight left.
Bronsten slips a jab from Hammond.
Hammond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronsten's hands.
The fighters circling - Bronsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammond misses with a straight left.
Bronsten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammond just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronsten.
Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronsten moves out of range as Hammond strikes.
Bronsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronsten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammond's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronsten on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Bronsten is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Bronsten.
Bronsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronsten.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Hammond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Bronsten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronsten circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hammond. Bronsten falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hammond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Hammond!
A victorious Rob Hammond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eight.
Eight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammond at a distance.
Eight throws a body shot but no joy.
Eight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
A big right from Hammond misses.
As Hammond backs off Eight throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.
Eight lands with a shot to the body.
Eight takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses.
Eight slips a jab from Hammond.
Eight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hammond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Eight.
Hammond swings for the body but Eight moves out of range.
Eight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eight loads up on a big right hand but Hammond slips the punch.
Hammond misses with a body shot
and Eight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eight.
Eight throws a body punch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond misses the jab.#CL2#
Eight closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Eight misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Eight breaks from the clinch.
Eight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammond. Hammond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Hammond has been cut.
Hammond looks to throw the jab but Eight is out of range.
Eight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammond misses with a body shot
letting Eight counter with a right hand.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Eight counters with a nice uppercut.
Eight misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Eight drops Hammond with a beautiful combination! Hammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Eight is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammond moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Hammond misses.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Eight misses.
Hammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eight throws out a loose jab but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammond slips a jab from Eight.
Hammond is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Hammond swinging wildly here.
Eight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hammond with a body shot.
Eight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Hammond throws a right hand that misses
and Eight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eight throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
Eight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammond misses the target.
Eight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Hammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Eight's head but Eight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Hammond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Eight stuns Hammond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammond connects with the punch.
Hammond throws a right hand that Eight ducks under and follows up with a left that Eight also avoids with ease.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Eight.
Hammond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Eight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Eight lands a left and a right that send Hammond crashing to the mat, dazed. Eight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eight.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammond takes a swing at Eight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond throws a hook but Eight blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Eight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Eight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eight scores with the left hand. Hammond knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammond scores with a hook to the body. Eight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eight jabs Hammond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammond misses with a looping right.
Eight cracks Hammond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eight cracks Hammond with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Hammond misses #KD2#
and Eight counters with a crisp one two that drops Hammond! Eight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hammond to his feet! Hammond is in big trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammond connects with a right hand. Eight shakes it off.
Hammond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eight's head backwards.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eight.
Hammond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnhy Eight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Hammond'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.
#R2#
Hammond looks to score with a jab to the body but Eight is just out of range.
Eight moves away from the strike by Hammond. #CL2#
Eight closes the distance and clinches.
Eight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Eight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eight has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Eight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Eight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eight finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammond's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eight throws a right hand that misses
and Hammond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Eight misses the target.
Eight misses with a straight left.
Eight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eight.
#T1#
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Eight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Eight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Eight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
A jab from Hammond misses.
Hammond walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Eight clinches up against the cage.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Eight.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Eight has the dominant position.
Eight misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond is trying to push Eight away but Eight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eight lands a left hand.
Eight lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Eight. #BC2#
Eight breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Eight moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
Eight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Eight as the two fighters clinch.
Eight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Eight lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A body shot lands from Eight.
#BC2#
Eight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eight takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses.
Eight scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Eight.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eight.
Hammond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eight counters with a crisp right that sends Hammond to the canvas! Eight follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnhy Eight!
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Event:
IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nascimento dives in and grabs Hammond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes down on Nascimento's head and hops out.
Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammond lands a nice shot that snaps Nascimento's head back.
Hammond's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Hammond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hammond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nascimento presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nascimento changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Nascimento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target. #CL#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Hammond won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Nascimento keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hammond scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nascimento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nascimento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammond throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Hammond connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.
Hammond stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nascimento. #CL#
Nascimento closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammond just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Nascimento drags the fight down to the ground.
Nascimento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammond defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento works his way into side control. #T2#
Nascimento happy to just control the position for now.
Nascimento seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hammond for as long as he can get away with.
Nascimento is looking to take a break and control but Hammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nascimento works to advance to full mount. Hammond defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nascimento content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Nascimento with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Nascimento looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hammond tries to buck Nascimento off so he can stand up but Nascimento has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Hammond falls backwards, slamming Nascimento to the mat but Nascimento holds on tight! Hammond is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romulo Nascimento!
A very excited looking Romulo Nascimento rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IXF 21
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammond throws a shot to the body.
Henderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammond is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hammond throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Hammond misses.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson! But no joy.
Hammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Hammond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond cracks Henderson with a good jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammond. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Hammond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond misses the jab.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammond.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Hammond.
Hammond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Henderson.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Hammond is out of range.
Hammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Hammond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Henderson jabs Hammond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond connects with a crisp jab.
Hammond with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Hammond strikes.
Hammond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Hammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
A quick step to the side and Hammond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hammond.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Hammond.
Hammond throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Hammond misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.#T4#
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see 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!
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henderson misses the jab.
Hammond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammond lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Hammond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hammond misses with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hammond dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hammond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Hammond looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammond manages to avoid it.
A big left from Hammond misses.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammond.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hammond.
Henderson slips a straight right by Hammond.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Hammond misses with a straight left.
Hammond looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hammond with a body shot.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Hammond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammond, as that shot connected.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hammond misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammond thinking. #T2#
Hammond ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Hammond avoids it with no problem.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond misses with a looping right.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hammond.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammond's head.
Hammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Hammond moved out of range nicely.
Rob Hammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond.
It seemed like Henderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand. #T3#
Hammond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson misses with a hook. Hammond ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hammond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammond.
Henderson cracks Hammond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson slips a straight right by Hammond.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Hammond misses with a straight right.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammond.#T4#
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson scores with a nice right hand.
Henderson throws a jab when Hammond was well out of range.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Hammond throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Hammond misses with a looping right.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammond throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Hammond will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Hammond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammond throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammond ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hammond with a body shot.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Hammond throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Hammond misses the body punch
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond misses with a body punch
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond misses the shot to the body.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Henderson misses the jab.
Hammond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammond misses the target.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Hammond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
Henderson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammond throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammond scores with a nice head shot.
Hammond scores with a shot to the body.
Hammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammond.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Hammond looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
A left lands for Henderson.#T4#
Jab, jab by Hammond - just one landing.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson slips a straight right by Hammond.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Hammond backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.
Hammond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Mark Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hammond stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Rob Hammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammond cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammond 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Hammond!
Our winner, Rob Hammond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IXF 15
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Hammond swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight lands with a right hand.
Hammond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Hammond moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Weight staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Weight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammond doesn't seem phased though.
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Weight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab.
Weight lands with a straight right. Hammond didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammond connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Hammond.#T2#
Weight misses with a looping right.
A big right from Weight misses.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammonds head.
I was talking to Hammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Hammond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.#T3#
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight misses the body punch
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Weight jabs Hammond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weight misses the jab.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Weight moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammond scores with a jab to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond connects with a jab.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Hammond is out of range.
Hammond misses the body punch #CL2#
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.#T2#
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Hammond! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
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Event:
IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Xanthous lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Xanthous has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Xanthous's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xanthous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Xanthous keeps him there for the moment.
Xanthous tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Xanthous back against the cage.
Xanthous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Xanthous has the dominant position.
Xanthous is working Hammond over against the cage.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xanthous.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.#T1#
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Xanthous.
Xanthous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammond tries to circle away but Xanthous has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xanthous slips a straight right by Hammond.
Xanthous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammond tries to move into range but Xanthous moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Xanthous closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond tries to circle away but Xanthous has him pinned against the cage.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xanthous tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Xanthous back against the cage.
Xanthous tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Hammond tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Xanthous as the two fighters clinch.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A right hand to the body from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Xanthous on the inside.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling the position.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Xanthous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
Xanthous tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Xanthous lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanthous lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Hammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xanthous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Xanthous dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hammond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthous.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target. #CL2#
Xanthous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous lands a nice uppercut.
Xanthous stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammond is trying to push Xanthous away but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Xanthous gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
A body shot lands from Xanthous.
Xanthous throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Xanthous clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xanthous lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xanthous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Hammond tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous pushes Hammond against the cage. Xanthous is working some dirty boxing. Xanthous pushes off with a quick right hook! Hammond goes down! Hammond tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Xanthous moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saffron Xanthous!
In his post fight interview, Saffron Xanthous started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC-Five
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammond, as that shot connected.
Hammond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $300/Week in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammond cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammond takes one on the button.
Hammond thuds a left hand into Jackson 's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammond scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hammond circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Hammond misses with a hook.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson moves out of range as Hammond strikes.
As Hammond backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hammond moves out of range.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Hammond cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Hammond swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hammond wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Hammond!
Rob Hammond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC Three
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Siesta moves out of range as Hammond strikes.
Siesta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammond manages to circle out of the way.
Siesta avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Hammond has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Siesta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siesta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siesta scores with a body shot.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Siesta.
Siesta really is a fat lump.
Siesta takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Siesta has been cut.
Siesta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siesta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Hammond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siesta doesn't seem phased though.
Siesta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammond misses with a wild body shot.
Siesta is looking to clinch but Hammond is avoiding it.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Siesta's head but Siesta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siesta tries to clinch there but Hammond circles away.
Siesta feints a jab promting Hammond to slip. Siesta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Siesta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Siesta's head but Siesta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnie Siesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siesta wants to clinch.
Siesta throws an overhand right that lands on Hammond's shoulder, as Hammond tries to avoid the shot.
Siesta tries to clinch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siesta is looking to clinch.
Siesta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Siesta wants to clinch.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Siesta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Siesta throws out a leg kick but Hammond moves out of range and Siesta only half commits.
Siesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Hammond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Hammond misses.
Siesta ducks right into an uppercut from Hammond.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Siesta.
Siesta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siesta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Siesta misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siesta defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Siesta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Siesta.
Hammond scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Siesta is rocked!
Siesta walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Siesta limp body while Hammond jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Hammond!
Our winner, Rob Hammond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC One
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
McStafferson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammond on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammond's guard now, I'm sure.
McStafferson postures up in Hammond's guard and throws a big left but Hammond blocks it.
Hammond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
McStafferson is pushing down on Hammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hammond is fighting to maintain full guard but McStafferson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammond defends it well. #SUB2#
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Hammond is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammond wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McStafferson has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Hammond is defending well. #T1#
Hammond is trying to stand.
Hammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStafferson on the ground.#ES#
Hammond kicks McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
Hammond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Hammond. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
McStafferson scores with a takedown into Hammond's guard.#SUB2#
McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Hammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammond manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Hammond's guard. #ES#
Hammond wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from McStafferson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Hammond tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammond's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
McStafferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammond is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick from McStafferson misses.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammond throws a series of punches but McStafferson moves out of range.
Hammond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McStafferson takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from McStafferson.
Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Hammond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammond punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
McStafferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McStafferson's hands.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rob Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson looks winded!
Hammond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStafferson's head.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McStafferson. #T3#
Hammond closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McStafferson! Hammond dives in looking to finish! McStafferson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Hammond!
A very excited looking Rob Hammond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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