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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
McGraw scores with a push kick.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGraw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Ham has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGraw lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, McGraw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGraw - that landed with a thud.
Ham is breathing heavily.
McGraw lands a hook that snaps the head of Ham backwards. #BC2#
McGraw manages to break the clinch.
Look low, kick high! McGraw uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ham tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! McGraw is absolutely delighted - when Ham wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bonesaw McGraw!
A less than humble Bonesaw McGraw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ham drives through and clinches with Gorlanov against the cage.
Gorlanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ham gets underhooks to prevent Gorlanov's takedown attempt.
Ham tries to score a body lock takedown but Gorlanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorlanov is defending well.
Ham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentin Gorlanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ham.
Gorlanov tries for a takedown but Ham manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gorlanov tightens his grip and picks Ham up, before dumping him to the ground. Ham manages to land in guard.
Gorlanov is breathing heavily.
Ham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gorlanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorlanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorlanov is controlling him. #T1#
Gorlanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gorlanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorlanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ham holds on and takes a little breather.
Gorlanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gorlanov's waist but Gorlanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ham off to one side. #CL2#
Ham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorlanov stops a takedown attempt from Ham.
Ham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorlanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ham wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Ham has clasped his hands together around Gorlanov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
Gorlanov manages to get back to half guard.
Gorlanov moves into full guard.
Gorlanov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gorlanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ham defends it easily.#SUB#
Gorlanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB#
Gorlanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ham trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gorlanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorlanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gorlanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gorlanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.
Ham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gorlanov is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorlanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Gorlanov's legs - danger averted.
Ham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gorlanov's head.
Ham landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gorlanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ham scoring with some ground and pound.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully.
Ham wants to pass the guard but Gorlanov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gorlanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been informed that Ham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorlanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Gorlanov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Gorlanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gorlanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ham trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gorlanov looking for a guillotine here but Ham defends easily.
#SUB#
Gorlanov looking for subs off his back but Ham has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ham scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ham working Gorlanov over with strikes.
Ham wants to free his trapped foot but Gorlanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ham connects with a nice short shot to Gorlanov's temple.
Gorlanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ham sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.
Valentin Gorlanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gorlanov tries to get to full guard but Ham has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ham wants to pass the guard but Gorlanov is defending well.
Ham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorlanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ham is pressing down on Gorlanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gorlanov is holding on for now.
Ham is looking to take a break and control but Gorlanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ham trying to pass the guard but Gorlanov defending well.
Ham working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gorlanov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ham escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ham!
Ham lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gorlanov down.
Gorlanov is looking to reverse the position.
Ham advances to full mount.
Ham unloading with bombs!
Ham cracks Gorlanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gorlanov is looking to get to half guard.
Ham lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Ham with shots to the head and body - Gorlanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gorlanov is trying to escape the mount.
Ham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorlanov is looking to escape.
Gorlanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorlanov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ham is working for a guillotine from mount but Gorlanov frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gorlanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Ham moves into range and clinches up with Gorlanov.#TD2#
Ham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gorlanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ham scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham prevents Gorlanov from improving his position.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gorlanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ham is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ham. #SUB#
Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gorlanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorlanov keeps working. #SUB#
Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gorlanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ham trying to control the action but Gorlanov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gorlanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ham content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Gorlanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Ham there.
Gorlanov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gorlanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ham defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ham trying to control but Gorlanov is working from the bottom.
Ham postures up in Gorlanov's guard and throws a big left but Gorlanov blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gorlanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ham's guard.
Gorlanov wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Gorlanov stopping the sweep attempt from Ham.#T4#
Ham controls Gorlanov momentarily but Gorlanov frees himself.
Gorlanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gorlanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Ham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Ham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ham stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashan. Ashan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ham drives through and clinches with Ashan against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ashan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ashan lands a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ham holds on and takes a little breather.
Ashan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ham wants to get back to his feet but Ashan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ham is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ham wants to stand up but Ashan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ashan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ham's guard.
Ashan stays in close to Ham's body and controls the position.
Ham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ham being controlled here, momentarily.
Ashan looking to pass the guard.
Ham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashan controls the pace.
Ashan preventing the sweep.
Ham is pulling down on Ashan's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ashan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Ashan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been informed that Ham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashan wants to sweep here but Ham controlling him for the moment.
Ham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Ham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ham prevents Ashan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ham.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashan is breathing heavily.
Ham is looking to take a break and control but Ashan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Ham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ham manages to end up in side control.
Ham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kalathil Ashan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ham is chipping away with strikes.
Ham wants to control but Ashan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ham swings around for an armbar but Ashan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ham's guard.
Ham managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Ham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Ashan won't allow Ham to get back to his feet.
Ashan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ham wants to stand and escape but Ashan is having none of it.
Ashan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ham wants to stand up but Ashan is controlling him.
Ashan trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom.
Ham being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ashan won't allow Ham to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ham prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ashan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ham regains guard immediately.
Ham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ham controlling the position.#T3#
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashan won't allow Ham to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ashan's half guard.
Ham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ashan to regain full guard. #T4#
Ham landing with the ground and pound.
Ham with a nice head shot there.
Ham looking to sit in guard and control but Ashan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ashan wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Kalathil Ashan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ashan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ham feints and as Ashan raises his hands in defense, Ham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ashan is wriggling around but Ham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ham misses with a head shot. Ashan uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ham's guard. #REVR#
Ashan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ham has control of Ashan's left arm, preventing Ashan from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ham can't keep his opponent in guard - Ashan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ham is controlling Ashan's trapped leg to prevent Ashan from advancing to side control.
Ashan wants to control but Ham is keeping him busy.
Ham is looking to escape.#T2#
Ashan is pressing down on Ham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ham is holding on for now.
Ham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ashan being controlled here momentarily.
Ham wants to get back to his feet but Ashan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ashan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ham pushes Ashan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ham has Ashan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ashan tumbling to the mat - Ham dives into Ashan's guard.
Ashan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ham postures up in Ashan's guard and throws a big left but Ashan blocks it.
Ham forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ham there. #T4##SUB2#
Ham is trying to work for a kimura but Ashan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ham is looking for a kimura here.
Ham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham winds up and cracks Ashan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Ham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalathil Ashan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jerger closes the distance but Ham moves to the side #TD#
and Ham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jerger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jerger has a hand on Ham's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ham takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham lands with some strikes.
Ham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Ham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Jerger is rocked!#T1#
Oooh a big shot lands for Ham! Jerger is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Ham!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 4
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ham dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Ham's head and hops out.
Ham fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ham manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lewis clinches up with Ham and pushes him back against the cage.
Ham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Frank Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ham.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Ham moves away and avoids it.
Ham is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ham backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Big Ham has been cut.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
Ham looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ham backwards.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Ham is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Ham is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Ham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ham seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Lewis pushes Ham against the cage. Lewis is working some dirty boxing. Lewis pushes off with a quick right hook! Ham goes down! Ham tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lewis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lewis!
An out of breath Frank Lewis 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:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 3
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
King pushes Ham up against the cage in a clinch.
Ham is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ham just leaning against King, taking a breather.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ham to keep the fight standing.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ham walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Ham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ham lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham controlling the action here.
Ham is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Ham wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ham won't allow King to sweep him here.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Ham trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is looking to sweep but instead, Ham has passed into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ham looking for a submission but King manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
King controls Ham momentarily but Ham frees himself.
Ham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Ham landing with the ground and pound.
Ham wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King controls Ham momentarily but Ham frees himself.
Ham is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
King looking to control.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Ham seems keen to control King's posture.
King slips nicely into half guard.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Ham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King trying to work for an americana but Ham has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Ham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Ham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ham showed some decent athleticism there.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has his hands on Ham's head, controlling the position.
Ham wanted to stand there but King had control of the position. #T1#
Ham won't allow King to sweep him here.
Ham trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Ham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King wants to hit a switch here but Ham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King taking shots to the head. #T2#
King tries to reverse the position but Ham maintains control.
Ham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
King is pressing down on Ham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ham works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ham won't allow King to sweep him here.
Ham trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Ham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Ham on that attempt.
King appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ham or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Ham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King gets back to full guard.
King is trying to control the position but Ham postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ham fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ham enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ham is now in half guard.
King is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Ham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ham's guard. #REVR#
King wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ham keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King preventing the sweep.
Ham is trying to control the position but King postures up.
Big Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ham wants to control the position but King says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ham manages to get to full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ham keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Ham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ham scores with a three punch combo!
#T4##CL#
King clinches up with Ham and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
King jumps guard and drags Ham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ham is one step ahead there.
Ham trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Ham passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brent King.
I think Ham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Big Ham!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Big Ham!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Big Ham!
Big Ham wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 2
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Ham both land. Nice combination.
Lee wants to clinch but Ham slips to the side#TD#
and Ham counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee keeping full guard, as Ham tries to pass.
Ham landing some decent shots from guard.
Ham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.
Ham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ham stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Ham stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee tries to clinch but Ham is having none of it. #CL#
Ham forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Ham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Ham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Ham manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ham uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Ham with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham lands a nice shot to the head.
Ham cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee looks winded!#T3##SU#
Ham stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Ham gets the takedown into side control.
Ham controlling the position.
Ham's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee! #T4#
Ham breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ham wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ham.
Ham controlling the position easily from mount.
Ham landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Ham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Ham stands up from Lee's guard - Ham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ham lands in his opponent's guard.
Ham pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Ham lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ham lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ham in particular looking to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ham scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Ham postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lee to stand up. #TD#
Ham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ham.#SUB#
Ham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Ham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Ham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ham winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ham content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ham works his way into full mount!
Ham controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ham manages to move to mount!
Ham controlling the position easily from mount.
Ham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham controlling from mount.
Ham continues to hold on tight.#T1##SUB#
Ham swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Ham's guard. A big mistake from Ham there, giving up the dominant position!
Ham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ham tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ham seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Ham 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##T3#
Ham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Ham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Ham steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Ham!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Ham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Ham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Ham manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson kicks off Ham and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ham shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Ham's leg. Ham is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a hook.#TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ham is defending well.
Ham regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Johnson stops Ham from standing up.
Ham trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ham from standing up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Ham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ham from standing up.
Ham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson tries to buck Ham off but Ham is having none of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ham is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ham tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson tries to bench press Ham off him but Ham keeps the position.
Johnson is letting Ham control him for a moment.
Ham wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Ham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Ham backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Ham has been cut.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ham.
Ham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Ham wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ham presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Ham with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Ham maintains control.
Ham is looking to stand but Johnson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ham controlling his opponent.
Ham landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Let's hope that Ham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Ham has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ham controlling the position easily from mount.
Ham landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble! #T3#
Ham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ham fails to take his opponent's back.
Ham lands a big elbow.
Ham controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ham on the ground.
Ham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ham landing shots from mount.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Ham looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Ham controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Ham's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham postures up.
#T1#
Ham distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ham controlling from the top position.
Ham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ham postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ham but Ham pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Ham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ham's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Big Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Ham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ham looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ham slows the pace down.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ham is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ham is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Ham breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Big Ham!
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