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Event:
HFC 275 Viceroy vs Fame
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammet lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammet defending well as Boulder loads up on a big left hand.
Boulder misses with a hook. Hammet ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammet as he connects with a hook.
Boulder throws a leg kick but Hammet sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Boulder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good exchange - Boulder coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Boulder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boulder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boulder looks to land a combination but Hammet avoids it well.
Boulder avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Hammet steps into range and cracks Boulder with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boulder flops backwards and Hammet dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Boulder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hammet is looking for a kimura here.
Hammet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hammet seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammet throwing shots but Boulder is blocking nicely.
Hammet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boulder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Hammet has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Hammet in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boulder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hammet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Hammet!
An intense looking Gordon Hammet took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'As some knew, I said that if I couldn't get a title I would retire, I tried but I can't compete at the highest level anymore. Kudos to the champ Justin Lewis who caught me good, I'm happy about my fight tonight but it was my last. Thanks for the support everybody, I did all that for the fans, you're'.
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Event:
HFC 272 Take It All
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Hammet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Hammet looks to move away, Lewis throws a big counter combo but Hammet just gets out of the way.
Hammet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis lands a nice looking body kick.
Hammet looks winded!
Hammet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammet avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis swings for the body but Hammet moves out of range.
Hammet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammet walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammet is just out of range.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Hammet's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Lewis cracks a nice hook into Hammet's ribs.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammet's head backwards.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammet shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
Lewis feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hammet collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Lewis!
Justin Lewis retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Justin Lewis 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:
HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
James throws a nice looking combination but Hammet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammet missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Hammet.
#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Hammet finds James's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! James flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hammet lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure James will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Hammet!
Post fight, an emotional Gordon Hammet said 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Event:
HFC 262 Golden Opportunity
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Safforn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammet, which made it look bad.
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Safforn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hammet gets a double leg takedown into Safforn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet tries to free his leg and advance position but Safforn is retaining full guard.
Safforn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn is trying to control the position but Hammet postures up.
Hammet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Safforn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hammet has gone for a leg lock! Safforn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammet's guard.#REVB#
Hammet wants to improve his position but instead Safforn has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Safforn.
Hammet is looking to improve his position.
Hammet gets full guard.
Safforn trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
Hammet being controlled here, momentarily.
Safforn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Safforn scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Safforn postures up and lands a big shot to Hammet's brow.
Hammet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Safforn.
Safforn wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Safforn counters with a leg kick.
Hammet tries to bum rush Safforn with a series of wild strikes but Safforn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Hammet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammet jabs Safforn right on the nose. Safforn blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammet throws out the jab.
Safforn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hammet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hammet.
Safforn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hammet misses with a straight right.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Hammet avoids it with no problem.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammet.
A lazy left from Hammet finds it's target.
Hammet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Safforn, right into the meat.
A big left from Hammet misses.
Safforn tries to clinch but Hammet moves out of range.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Safforn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safforn moves away from the strike by Hammet.
A jab from Hammet finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safforn.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet moves out of range.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Safforn slips a straight right by Hammet.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Hammet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safforn as he avoids it easily.
Safforn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Hammet's leg. Hammet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet scores with a jab. Safforn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammet defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Hammet blocks the body kick.
Safforn with a jab.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Safforn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
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!
A jab from Hammet misses.
Hammet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Safforn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Hammet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammet feinted with a counter takedown.
Hammet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Hammet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Safforn doesn't seem bothered though.
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
It looks like Hammet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Safforn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Safforn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammet defends well and Safforn ends up having to push Hammet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Hammet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammet throws a strike but Safforn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Safforn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammet distracts Safforn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Hammet postures up.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Hammet pushes down on Safforn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Safforn wants to control but Hammet is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hammet is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon Hammet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammet with the ground and pound but Safforn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Safforn trying to control the position.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Safforn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Hammet looks to throw the jab but Safforn is out of range.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet drops his hands momentarily and Safforn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Safforn misses.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Safforn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safforn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammet throws a head kick but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Hammet pushes him away.
Hammet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safforn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammet.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet throws a lazy uppercut
and Safforn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safforn staying out of range there.
Safforn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammet shoots in and drives through. Safforn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammet is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Hammet is blocking nicely.
Hammet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Safforn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safforn prevents it.
Hammet wants to take the fight to the mat but Safforn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Hammet has hold of one of Safforn's legs. Safforn is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Safforn striking off his back but it's not causing Hammet any problems. #SUB2#
Safforn looking for a guillotine here but Hammet defends easily.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Safforn is trying to keep Hammet in close.
#SUB2#
Safforn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammet defends well.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Safforn's head.
Hammet throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hammet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Safforn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Safforn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Safforn! #REVB##T3#
Safforn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammet keeps working.
Safforn working the ground and pound.
Safforn taking a break here but Hammet is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abraham Safforn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Safforn controlling him for the moment.
Safforn postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Safforn.
I think Hammet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Event:
HFC 256 Chaos Entity
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Klitschko cracks Hammet with a good jab.
Klitschko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammet connects with a right hand. Klitschko shakes it off.
Hammet lands with a straight right. Klitschko didn't see that one coming.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Hammet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klitschko defends it well.
Hammet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Hammet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Hammet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammet.
Hammet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko stalks Hammet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammet's face. Hammet staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammet misses with a body shot
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jab, jab by Hammet - just one landing.
Klitschko thuds a left hand into Hammet's body.
Hammet connects with a high kick.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammet.
A punch combination from Hammet misses.
Hammet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammet.
Hammet scores with a one two! Klitschko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klitschko momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammet throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Hammet misses with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klitschko with a nice cross.
Klitschko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Hammet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammet.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Hammet.
#T2#
Klitschko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Klitschko moves out of range easily.
Klitschko tests Hammet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Hammet.
Klitschko throws a combination. Hammet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammet throws a lazy head kick
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammet lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Hammet both land. Nice combination.
Klitschko avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Hammet throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko lands a jab to Hammet's midsection.
Hammet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klitschko.
Hammet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Hammet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klitschko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammet misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammet finds it's way round the side to connect with Klitschko's head.
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes. Hammet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammet throws out the jab.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Hammet throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a left to the body.
Hammet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammet looks winded!
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammet looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses. #T4#
Klitschko scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammet thows a leg kick but Klitschko checks it
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammet clobbers Klitschko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klitschko.
It looked like Klitschko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Hammet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klitschko counters with a left to the body.
Hammet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klitschko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammet blocks a head kick by Klitschko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klitschko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Klitschko blocks a jab.
As Hammet looks to move away, Klitschko throws a big counter combo but Hammet just gets out of the way.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammet misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yegor Klitschko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hammet throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Klitschko.
Hammet throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Klitschko misses with a body kick.
Hammet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klitschko in his tracks.
Klitschko throws a right hand that Hammet ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammet also avoids with ease.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Hammet scores with a jab to the head.
Klitschko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hammet scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammet throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hammet does it's job there.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Hammet.
Klitschko throws a big counter combination but Hammet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammet throws a right hand that Klitschko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klitschko also avoids with ease.#T1#
Hammet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klitschko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammet's head.
Klitschko jabs Hammet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammet takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Hammet misses with a double jab.
It looked like Klitschko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Hammet misses.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammet is breathing heavily.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters with a nice body shot.
Klitschko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Hammet walks into a jab.
Hammet lands a really nice looking cross but Klitschko seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammet misses with a body shot.
Klitschko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Hammet throws a hook but Klitschko blocks it.
Hammet throws a jab when Klitschko was well out of range.
A combination from Hammet does no damage.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters with a body kick.
Klitschko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammet.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a push kick.
Klitschko avoids the head kick by Hammet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klitschko lands with a hook. Hammet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klitschko takes a swing at Hammet's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Hammet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klitschko's head.
Klitschko jabs Hammet right on the nose. Hammet blinks but takes it well.
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from Hammet.
Hammet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammet's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Hammet's ribs.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Hammet with a series of wild strikes but Hammet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammet misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
Hammet takes one to the side of the head.
Hammet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klitschko on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hammet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Klitschko has got the better of the exchanges.
Klitschko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Klitschko both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from Hammet.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Klitschko.
Hammet blocks a jab.
Klitschko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammet manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hammet misses.
Nice body punch from Klitschko.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Yegor Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klitschko rushes Hammet and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hammet is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Klitschko piles on the pressure and Hammet crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yegor Klitschko!
Yegor Klitschko retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Yegor Klitschko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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