Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 122
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Ham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ham misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in and drives through. Ham sprawls well.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King wants to control but Ham is keeping him busy.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Ham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King throwing shots but Ham is blocking nicely.
King trying to advance position but Ham counters by regaining guard.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ham is keeping the position for now.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ham misses with a low kick as King jumps back.#T3#
Ham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Ham counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
King misses with a takedown
and Ham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King staying out of range there.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Scooter Ham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
Ham looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Ham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ham avoids the body shot from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ham.#TD2#
Ham gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
Ham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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! #REVR##T5##SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King looking to control.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily.
King working a defensive guard here.
King has control of Ham's left arm, preventing Ham from doing any damage. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ham is stalling in the full guard.
King controls Ham momentarily but Ham frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T7#
Ham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Ham misses with a leg kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Ham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Ham finds it's target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ham counters with an inside leg kick.
King fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from King.#T8#
Ham misses the shot to the body.
King with the counter takedown but Ham avoids it easily.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Ham gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Ham misses with a hook.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ham quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
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. King connects with a nice short shot to Ham's temple. #T9#
Ham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ham trying to control the position here.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body punch from Ham.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham throws a body shot but no joy.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ham circles away.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King misses with a takedown
and Ham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scooter Ham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Ham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Ham.
Ham thinks about countering with a body kick.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ham's waist but Ham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Ham is looking to counter with a body kick.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ham throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ham.
King goes for a double leg but Ham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ham continues to drive forward.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ham slips under a jab from King.
Ham pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Ham settles back down.
Scooter Ham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Ham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham misses with a straight left.
Scooter Ham is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
King feints and as Ham raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King passes Ham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ham's head.
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. King connects with a nice short shot to Ham's temple. #T4#
Ham wants to get back to full guard.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ham trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ham is working to get back to half guard.
King controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with good strikes from the mount here!#T5#
King lands a couple of good shots and Ham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
King cracks Ham with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ham from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
King throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ham! #SUB2#
Ham fending off the submission attempt from King.
King is working the ground and pound. Can Ham escape?#T6##SUB2#
King looking to break Ham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
King has good solid back control here.
Ham has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from King.
Ham avoids the strikes from King. #SUB2#
King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ham for a finish. #T7#
Ham has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from King.
Ham is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Ham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of King's arms.
King connects with a big shot to the side of Ham's head. #SUB2#
Ham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oooh a big shot gets through from King. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T8#
Ham is in bad spot here.
King missing with punches from the back.
Ham covering up well under a series of strikes from King.
Ham rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
King looking to break Ham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
King lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ham.
King gets his hands free as Ham looks to control.
King trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Ham fending off the submission attempt from King.
Well, with King on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ham is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ham for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King won't allow Ham to sweep him here.
King working some strikes from top position.
King wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ham is trying to control the position but King postures up. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Ham has his hands on King's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Ham.#T2#
King blocks a jab.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King cracks a nice hook into Ham's ribs.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King swings for the body but Ham moves out of range.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ham can pounce on him.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Nice shot lands for King.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ham circles away.
Ham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ham misses with an uppercut.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Ham pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
King closes the distance and clinches up with Ham, looking for a takedown. King pushes Ham against the cage but Ham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Scooter Ham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
King scores with a takedown into Ham's guard.
Ham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
King cracks Ham with a solid left hand.#T4#
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King lands a couple of digs.
Ham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ham dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Ham defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard. #REVB##T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ham has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
King lands a nice forearm strike.
Ham is not content to let King control the position.
Ham tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position. #T7#
Ham keeps King under control for a moment.
Ham tries to improve position but can't.
Ham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to control but Ham wriggling away.
Ham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arthur King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King content just to control the position here.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King controlling the pace for now.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T9#
Ham is wriggling around trying to escape.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur King!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Braxton cracks Ham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ham throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Braxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick from Ham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ham throws a head kick but Braxton moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braxton.
Braxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Ham misses
and Braxton counters with a three punch combo that has Ham backing up. Ham nods at Braxton to acknowledge the strikes.
Ham blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a head kick that misses.
Ham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ham.
Braxton thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Braxton. That snapped Ham's head back.
Ham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Braxton lands a jab.
Ham moves out of range of the strikes.
Ham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
It looks like Braxton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Ham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Braxton slips under a jab from Ham.
Braxton thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
Braxton scores with a shot to the body.
Ham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braxton throws an off balance right hand
and Ham counters with a body kick.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Ham slips the punch.
Ham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braxton blocks a jab.
Ham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton. #T3#
Ham misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ham. That's going to slow Braxton down.
Ham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ham looks to land a right hand but Braxton moved out of range.
Braxton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Braxton is able to avoid easily.
Ham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Ham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Braxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ham misses with a body punch
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
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!
Ham connects with a body shot.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ham misses with a right hand
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ham throws a hook to the side of Braxton's head but Braxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.#T5#
Ham staying out of range there.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ham moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Ham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braxton can pounce on him.
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ham throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Braxton misses the target.#T6#
Braxton misses with a hook.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Braxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ham is out of range and Braxton settles back down.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Ham throws out a counter right but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Ham throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
Braxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Ham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ham misses with an uppercut
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Ham throws a chopping leg kick but Braxton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick from Ham.
Nice defenses there by Ham.#T8#
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ham.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
A countering left hand to the body from Ham misses.
Braxton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ham throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Ham swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
A lazy left from Braxton finds it's target.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with a leg kick. #T9#
Ham staying out of range there.
Ham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ham looks to move away, Braxton throws a big counter combo but Ham just gets out of the way.
Ham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braxton.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ham tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Ham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Braxton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Braxton scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braxton connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braxton swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
Braxton throws a wild body kick that Ham sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ham might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Braxton has got the better of the exchanges.
Ham swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
Ham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braxton's head.
Ham lands a really nice looking cross but Braxton seems unphased.
Braxton connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ham misses the target. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ham.
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!
Ham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Braxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ham moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Ham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Braxton lands a glancing blow to the side of Ham's head.
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braxton really felt that one!
Ham throws a leg kick
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braxton really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braxton misses with the body kick
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Ham.
Ham misses with a straight left.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.#ROC2#Braxton is rocked!
Ham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Braxton lands a body shot.
Braxton scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham blocks a jab.
Ham works the jab nicely.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ham.
Ham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ham thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Braxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T5#
Ham throws a solid leg kick but Braxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ham.
Braxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Braxton throws a leg kick
and Ham counters with a right hand to the body.
Ham slips a jab from Braxton.
Ham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braxton throws the kick towards the body but Ham avoids it.
Ham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Ham.
Braxton swinging wildly here.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T6#
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Braxton throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Jab by Ham.
A shot to the body from Ham misses
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Braxton moves out of range of the leg kick from Ham.
Braxton throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
Ham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham walks into a stiff left hand from Braxton.#T7#
A shot to the body from Braxton misses
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
Ham throws a big counter head kick but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Ham lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Ham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braxton slips a jab from Ham.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8#
Sloppy strikes from Ham. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton throws a jab when Ham was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Ham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braxton in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham misses with a low kick.
Braxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braxton misses with a kick to the body.
Braxton slips a jab from Ham.#T9#
Ham throws a jab when Braxton was well out of range.
Braxton scores with a hook to the body. Ham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Braxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braxton stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ham looks to land a body kick but Braxton moved away.
Danny Braxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham throws a poor cross that misses
and Ham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Ham misses
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Braxton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Braxton'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#
Ham misses with a hook to the body
and Braxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Braxton coming out on top.
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Braxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Braxton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham slips a jab and a cross from Braxton.
Braxton throws a shot from downtown. Ham moves away and avoids it.
Ham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Ham misses with a low kick.
Braxton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Braxton.
Nice cross by Braxton.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton lands a jab to Ham's midsection.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Ham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ham misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Braxton throws a series of punches but Ham avoids them all with ease.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton scores with a jab. Ham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ham throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a leg kick
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Braxton stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Braxton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ham doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a leg kick.
Ham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ham misses with a low kick as Braxton jumps back.
Braxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.
Ham tried to score with a low kick but Braxton checks it.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Ham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Braxton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Braxton dips to his left and cracks Ham with an uppercut!
Braxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Ham throws a head kick that misses
and Braxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ham slips under a jab from Braxton.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braxton throws a low kick but Ham avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Ham scores with a body shot. #T5#
Braxton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ham slips under a jab.
Braxton lands a nice shot to the body.
Braxton throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Ham counters with a head kick that drops Braxton to the mat! Braxton scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Nice uppercut there from Braxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Braxton misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braxton is looking to counter punch.
Ham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Ham avoids them all with ease.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
Ham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Ham counters with a thumping low kick.
Ham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T7#
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Braxton lands a head shot.
Ham moves out of range as Braxton strikes.
No joy there for Ham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ham misses the jab.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Braxton lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ham there.#T8#
Braxton misses with an uppercut
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Ham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Braxton under the eye.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Braxton moved out of range nicely.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ham slips under a jab from Braxton.
Ham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ham throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
Braxton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T9#
Braxton throws a right hand that misses
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braxton misses the jab.
Ham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ham throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Ham throws a front kick aimed at Braxton's knee but Braxton avoids it well.
Braxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Braxton scores with a nice strike.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Braxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braxton 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Hyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Hyde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ham throws the kick towards the body but Hyde avoids it.
It seemed like Hyde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyde.
Hyde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hyde cracks a nice hook into Ham's ribs.
Hyde scores with a leg kick.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.
Ham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ham connects with an inside leg kick.
Ham works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Ham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Grant Hyde has been cut.
Ham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hyde if he has to take too many more of those.
Hyde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ham is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
Ham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hyde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
Hyde's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ham throws out a leg kick but Hyde moves out of range and Ham only half commits.
Hyde avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ham's head.#CUT2#It looks like Scooter Ham has been cut.
Hyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Ham.
Hyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ham.
Ham throws the kick towards the body but Hyde avoids it.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hyde misses with a leg kick.
Hyde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ham is able to avoid easily.
Ham throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Hyde tries to land a body kick
and Ham counters with a straight right hand.
Hyde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ham. Ham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ham doesn't seem phased though.
Hyde blocks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hyde has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Ham throws a front kick aimed at Hyde's knee but Hyde avoids it well.
Ham checks a leg kick nicely.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Ham scores with a nice head shot.
Hyde misses with a left hand
and Ham counters with a body kick.
Hyde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hyde lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
Ham thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyde is just out of range.
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ham.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Hyde blocks a jab.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Ham counters with a head kick that drops Hyde to the mat! Hyde scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Hyde is rocked!
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hyde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hyde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ham misses with a looping left.
Hyde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T5#
Hyde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Hyde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ham blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Ham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ham defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Ham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hyde lands a slapping body shot.
Ham sizes up Hyde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Ham sees coming a mile off.
Hyde throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Hyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde lands the left hand.
Ham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyde moves out of range of the body kick from Ham.
Hyde throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Hyde only half commits.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Ham avoids it.
Hyde throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Ham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Hyde coming out on top.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a left to the body.
Ham connects with a jab.#T7#
A jab from Ham misses.
Ham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde needs to keep his hands up - Ham had a free shot at his head there.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
Hyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ham moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Hyde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hyde. That did some damage!
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyde looks winded!
Ham lands a lovely overhand right.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Ham counters with a nice right hand that sends Hyde toppling to the canvas! Hyde scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ham finish him?!
Hyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Ham finish him?#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ham lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hyde up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ham from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hyde's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Ham!

Event: TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Gaines misses with an uppercut
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaines lands a nice hook to Ham's body. Ham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaines looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Gaines.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Gaines.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Ham moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Gaines ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Gaines darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaines with a jab.#T1#
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ham.
Gaines connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ham misses with a straight right.
Ham slips under a jab.
Gaines throws a combination that misses
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
A jab from Gaines misses.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.
Ham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaines was well out of range. Poor timing from Ham.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Ham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ham scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ham at a distance.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaines swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ham.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Ham moved out of range.
Gaines scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Ham misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gaines to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaines throws an off balance right hand
and Ham counters with a left to the body.
Ham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Ham slips the punch.
Ham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaines throws a combination. Ham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gaines lands a nice looking body shot.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
Ham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaines takes one to the chin there.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ham.#T4#
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!
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ham throws a body punch but Gaines moves out of range.
Ham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaines's sensitive parts.
Ham scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaines's knee momentarily.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Gaines misses the body punch
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a left to the body.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick. #T5#
Gaines looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
Gaines misses with a hook.
Ham throwing a counter right hand but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham counters with a body kick that stops Gaines in his tracks momentarily.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Ham thuds a left hand into Gaines's body.
Ham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaines misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Ham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ham connects with a body shot.
Ham slips a straight right by Gaines.
Ham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaines looks winded!
Ham misses with a wild body shot. #T6#
The fighters circling - Gaines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaines just manages to avoid it.
Ham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ham takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham throws a body punch but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaines with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ham.
Ham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Ham.
Ham throws a front kick aimed at Gaines's knee but Gaines avoids it well. #T7#
Gaines misses with a hook.
Ham throwing a counter right hand but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaines lands with a nice body punch.
Gaines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
Ham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaines digs a good hook to Ham's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ham.
Ham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaines takes one to the chin there.
Ham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
A big left from Ham misses.
Ham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaines throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
As Gaines backs away, Ham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ham.
Ham cracks Gaines with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Nice body kick from Ham.
Gaines is still on wobbly legs! Can Ham finish him?
Ham lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gaines off his feet! Gaines tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Ham!

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Ham misses the jab.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Ham sprawls well.
Pederson slips a straight right by Ham.
Ham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Ham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ham misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pederson's head.#TD#
Pederson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ham's head. #T1#
Pederson stalling.
Ham is holding on to half guard well.
Pederson 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.
Pederson is keen to just control but Ham is a slippery customer.
Ham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pederson is trying to control. Ham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Pederson is looking to pass Ham's guard but actually Ham recovers to full guard.
Ham is pulling down on Pederson's head to control his posture.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pederson shoots and misses
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pederson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ham throws a leg kick which misses Pederson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pederson tries to avoid it.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Pederson avoids a kick to the body.
Ham misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ham thuds his shin into the meat of Pederson's side.
Ham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a takedown
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ham takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ham sprawls and moves away.
Pederson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ham pinned against the cage. Ham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Pederson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pederson lands a really nice looking cross but Ham seems unphased.
Ham throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pederson counters with a shoot takedown. Ham fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Ham preventing the sweep.
Ham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ham defends well.
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Pederson is retaining full guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ham controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Pederson 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.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Ham tries to pass.
Pederson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ham's guard. #REVR#
Pederson passes into half guard. #T7#
Ham trying to control but Pederson postures up.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ham's head.
Pederson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing that Pederson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pederson passes to full mount!
Pederson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ham's face.
Ham tries to control the position but Pederson now has his back.
Ham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pederson. #T8#
Even with his hooks in, Pederson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pederson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ham.
Pederson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Pederson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ham for a finish. #T9##SUB#
Ham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pederson's arms. #SUB#
Pederson tightening his grip on Ham, looking for the choke.
Ham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's time! Pederson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pederson stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pederson has a takedown stuffed.
Ham swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pederson misses with a right hand
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Pederson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson swings for the body but Ham moves out of range.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
Ham checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Ham misses with a looping right.
Scooter Ham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ham throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pederson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ham's head.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ham has Pederson pulled in close to control his posture.
Pederson throws a strike but Ham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pederson has his foot on Ham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.
Ham trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pederson has his foot on Ham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pederson 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. #T3#
Ham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pederson working a defensive guard but Ham passes into half guard. #T4#
Ham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pederson is not content to let Ham control the position.
Pederson is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson wants to control but Ham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?#T5##SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.
Ham trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson throws out a loose jab but Ham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson lands with an overhand left.
Ham cracks Pederson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T6#
Ham moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
Pederson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
Pederson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Scooter Ham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson fails to land the takedown.
Ham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Pederson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pederson showed some decent athleticism there.
Pederson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T7#
Pederson avoids the attempt from Ham to control.
Pederson misses with a head shot.
Ham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pederson.
Ham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ham wants to control but Pederson is having none of it.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pederson looking for a guillotine from mount but Ham is having none of it.
Pederson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pederson scoring with strikes but Ham is staying in there.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ham is looking to escape.
Pederson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ham is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson is landing with some decent strikes but Ham is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson fails with the takedown.
Ham throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson avoids a kick to the body.
Ham misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Ham misses.
Pederson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Ham misses #TD#
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ham's guard.#SUB#
Pederson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pederson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ham is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pederson.
Pederson tries to improve position but can't.
Ham tries to advance position but instead Pederson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working. #T2#
Ham is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Ham trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Ham prevents Pederson from improving his position.
Pederson is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Pederson actively working from the bottom here.
Pederson wants to control but Ham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson gets back to full guard.
Ham controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Pederson is really struggling to control Ham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pederson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
Pederson staying out of range there.
Pederson misses the body punch
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pederson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ham.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Ham circles away easily
and Ham counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Pederson misses.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Pederson manages to step out the way in time.
Ham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Ham.#T6#
Pederson shoots in for a double leg but Ham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
and Ham counters with a straight right hand.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Pederson misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pederson in his tracks.
Ham throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson. #T7#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ham. That's going to slow Pederson down. #TD#
Pederson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ham wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pederson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ham's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ham is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pederson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 71
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Raharu lands with an overhand left.
Raharu throws a looping overhand right but Ham ducks down to avoid it.
Raharu moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ham is looking to land body kicks.
Ham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Raharu checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ham takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Ham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omar Raharu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharu clobbers Ham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raharu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Ham. #T1#
Raharu throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
Raharu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ham misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming.
Raharu connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Raharu closes the distance and clinches.
Ham is leaning against Raharu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ham - that landed with a thud.
Ham has a couple of punches blocked by Raharu.
Ham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ham tries to work over Raharu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ham lands with a light punch inside.
Raharu misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharu misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu blocking some punches.
Ham is trying to break the clinch but Raharu has him pressed against the cage.
Ham can't break the clinch.
Ham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ham prevents a body shot from Raharu. #T2#
Raharu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ham can't find room to land a body shot as Raharu controls the action.
Raharu has Ham pressed against the cage, preventing Ham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raharu working aggressively here.
Ham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharu tries to work over Ham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ham fails to land.
Ham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ham.
Raharu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ham backwards. #BC2#
Ham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raharu tries to clinch
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Raharu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ham is trying to break the clinch but Raharu has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Raharu lands with a right to the head.
Raharu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharus head.
Ham pushes Raharu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharu backwards.
Raharu working aggressively here.
Raharu can't find room to land a body shot as Ham controls the action. #BC2#
Ham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharu.
Ham throws a big shot that misses.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham scores with a sloppy right hand. Raharu should have avoided that one.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Raharu wants to clinch
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Raharu misses.
Raharu throws an overhand right that lands on Ham's shoulder, as Ham tries to avoid the shot.
Raharu misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raharu moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Ham.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharu misses the target.
Raharu tries to clinch
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Raharu is rocked!
Raharu tries to clinch up.
Oh Raharu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raharu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raharu seems to have got his legs back now.
Ham misses the jab.#T5#
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Ham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharu.
Raharu is looking to counter the offense by Ham and move into the clinch.
Raharu tries to clinch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham throws out a counter right but Raharu avoids it with no problem.
Raharu throws a right hand that misses
and Ham counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Raharu badly! Ham follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Raharu out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ham finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scooter Ham!

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ham is able to avoid easily.
Ham lands with a good body shot.
Jay takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Rock Jay has been cut.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay throws a leg kick but Ham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jay lands a body shot.
Ham looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Rock Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Ham misses.
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Jay.
Ham throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jay avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ham.
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Jay with a nice calf kick.
Ham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jay has time to react.
Jay defending well as Ham loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ham.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ham jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Ham.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Jay.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jay misses with a leg kick
and Ham counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Jay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay scores with a jab to the body.
Ham moves away from the strike by Jay.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jay lands with a right hand.
Jay misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ham misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ham.
Ham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ham.
Good leg kick by Jay. #T3#
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ham takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay tries to land a leg kick but Ham saw it coming and moves away.
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick from Jay lands but Ham takes it in his stride.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Jay.
Jay thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
and Ham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Rock Jay's cut even more.
Jay connects with a solid leg kick.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ham was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Ham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Ham misses. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ham. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay digs a good body shot into Ham's ribs.
Ham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ham tries to score with a low kick but Jay moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Ham half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Ham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ham is looking to counter punch.#T5#
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Ham off balance momentarily.
Jay throws a leg kick but Ham checks it.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jay scores with a nice body kick.
Ham staying out of range there.
Jay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jay scores with a body shot.
Ham throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Jay there.
Ham looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T6#
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ham misses with a hook.
Jay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Ham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ham misses with a kick to the body.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Ham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Jay is predictable there
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Ham tenderised Jay's leg. Jay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with a big right hand! Oh Jay is in trouble here! Ham follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Ham!

Event: CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Ham looks to land a body kick but Dienekes moved away.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ham defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ham looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ham! #SUB2#
Dienekes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dienekes's guard! Nice work there by Ham! #SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dienekes 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. #SUB2#
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ham is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dienekes trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dienekes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dienekes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Dienekes's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily.
Ham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dienekes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Dienekes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ham has picked Dienekes up and slammed him! Dienekes can't keep hold of the triangle and Ham manages to pass to side control!
Dienekes sneaks back into half guard.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
Dienekes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ham is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ham.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dienekes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dienekes.#SUB2#
Ham is sitting in close to Dienekes's body. Dienekes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ham is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ham is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dienekes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doric Dienekes!

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Ham misses with a straight right.
Ham misses with a hook #TD#
and Albodean counters with a single leg into guard. Ham didn't expect that.
Albodean is stalling in the full guard.
Ham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean looking to sit in guard and control but Ham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ham pushes down on Albodean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Albodean wants to control the position but Ham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Albodean is trying to stand up here but Ham is controlling him well.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well. #SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Albodean is trying to control but can't.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ham prevents Albodean from improving his position.
Ham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Albodean is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Albodean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Albodean looking to control but Ham passes into half guard. #T3#
Ham trying to control the pace.
Albodean trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Albodean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Albodean working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albodean throws a sloppy head kick
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
Albodean misses with a body kick.
Ham only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Albodean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ham just misses with a punch to the body.
Albodean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Ham lands with a nice body kick.
Albodean is looking to land body kicks.
Albodean misses with a wild body shot.
Ham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Albodean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albodean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albodean throws a sloppy body shot
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Ham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Albodean blocks it well.
Albodean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Albodean tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Ham counters with a crisp right hand that drops Albodean! Ham lets Albodean back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Albodean is rocked!
Albodean moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Albodean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albodean misses the jab.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albodean blocks a head kick by Ham.
That kick from Ham tenderised Albodean's leg. Albodean is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Albodean fails with the takedown
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albodean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ham pushes Albodean away with a front kick.
Ham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albodean moves away.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albodean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Ham lands a big head kick that sends Albodean tumbling to the mat! Ham takes a step backwards and waves Albodean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Albodean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Albodean shoots for a takedown but Ham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albodean seems to have got his legs back now.
Ham misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ham.
Ham moves forwards but Albodean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albodean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Albodean misses.
Albodean wants to clinch
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albodean moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Albodean misses with a body shot.
Albodean is looking to wear down Ham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Albodean misses with a body shot.
Albodean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ham lands with a straight right. Albodean didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Ham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Albodean sprawling to the canvas! Albodean rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ham finish him?!
Ham throws a push kick but Albodean slaps the foot to one side.
Albodean attempts a counter takedown but Ham avoids it well and moves away.
Ham slips under a jab from Albodean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albodean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albodean throws a poor cross that misses
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham scores with a jab. Albodean acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Albodean ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Albodean looks to throw a body kick
and Ham counters with a good low kick that Albodean was not able to check.
Albodean wants to land a leg kick but Ham is out of range.
Ham feints a counter leg kick.
Albodean moves away from the strike by Ham.
Albodean moves forwards but Ham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Albodean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ham.
Ham misses with a hook.
Ham scores with a hook.
Albodean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ham drops Albodean with a huge uppercut! Albodean drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ham is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Ham!
The defeated Nick Albodean had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Patel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
Ham dodges the punch combination from Patel.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
Ham with a nice cross.
Patel misses with a left hand
and Ham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Patel throws a leg kick but Ham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ham feints a counter leg kick.
Patel misses with a left hand
and Ham counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ham checks a low kick from Patel.
Patel throws a series of punches but Ham moves out of range. #T1#
Ham scores with the left hand. Patel knows he should have avoided that one.
Patel swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a huge left! Patel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ham isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Patel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Ham!

Event: CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Raharu clinches with his opponent.
Ham tries a body shot but Raharu blocks it.
Raharu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ham stalls.
Ham lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Raharu on the inside.
Raharu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ham blocking some punches.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham pushes Raharu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ham blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ham.
A short uppercut from Ham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharu lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ham manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Raharu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharu digs a good body shot into Ham's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Ham does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharu misses with a shot to the body
and Ham counters with a body kick that stops Raharu in his tracks momentarily.
Ham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ham.
Raharu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Ham misses the jab.
Donk. Ham catches Raharu right on the button with a cross.
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!
Raharu digs a good body shot into Ham's ribs.
Raharu just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ham tries to keep at a distance but Raharu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ham fails to land.
Raharu pushes Ham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ham scores with a shot to the side of Raharu's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharu.
A head punch on the inside from Raharu fails to land.
Raharu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Raharu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ham scores with a hook.
Raharu misses with an uppercut.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely.
Raharu throws a counter combo.
Raharu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ham rather than just go for the knockout.
Ham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharu misses with a looping right.
Omar Raharu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ham slips under a jab from Raharu.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Ham gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Raharu looks to land a right hand but Ham moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Raharu avoids the head kick by Ham.
Raharu misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Ham takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Raharu misses.
Raharu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham misses with a leg kick.
Raharu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharu scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scooter Ham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ham.
Raharu just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharu scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ham.
Ham throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
Raharu throws out a counter right but Ham avoids it with no problem.
Raharu throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu ducks right into an uppercut from Ham.
Raharu throws a right and a left that Ham avoids nicely.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Ham throws the left hand but Raharu avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Raharu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Raharu checks a low kick from Ham.
Raharu looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ham misses the target.
Raharu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ham can pounce on him.
Raharu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham misses with a wild body shot.
Scooter Ham is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely.
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raharu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ham lands with a straight right. Raharu didn't see that one coming.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ham.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab.
Ham connects with a jab.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Raharu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raharu just manages to avoid it.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Raharu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham leaves Raharu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ham looks for the body kick but Raharu saw that one coming. #T4#
Raharu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharu swings for the body but Ham moves out of range.
Ham throws a leg kick but Raharu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharu misses the jab.
Ham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharu missing with a left hand there. Ham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omar Raharu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Raharu misses.
As Raharu backs away, Ham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharu.
Ham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ham defending well as Raharu loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ham.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ham looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range.
Raharu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ham throws a body punch but Raharu moves out of range. #T1#
Ham tries to land a leg kick but Raharu saw it coming and moves away.
Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raharu checks a low kick from Ham.
Ham misses with a body kick.
A cross from Raharu lands.
Ham misses with a head kick.
Ham moves out of range as Raharu strikes.
Raharu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ham.
A good leg kick by Ham. #T2#
Ham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu.
Ham takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ham's head.
Raharu misses with a straight left.
Ham looks to land a body kick but Raharu moved away.
Raharu looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
Ham wants to slow Raharu down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ham with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Raharu misses the body punch
and Ham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Raharu lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharu is able to avoid easily.
Raharu throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham moves away from the strike by Raharu.
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Ham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Raharu lands an overhand right.
Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharu throws a lazy right hand but Ham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ham is looking to counter punch.
Raharu throws out a loose jab but Ham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham dodges the punch combination from Raharu.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Raharu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Raharu!

Event: CFC 555
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ham if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Gravas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ham misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Gravas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Ham manages to break the clinch.
Gravas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ham.
Ham defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas slips a straight right by Ham.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gravas cracks Ham with an open hand slap.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas tries to clinch there but Ham circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ham! But no joy.
Gravas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham throws a nice head kick!
Ham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas misses with a hook. Ham ducked under it nicely.
Ham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Gravas gets a clinch.
Gravas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Gravas tries to land a knee to the head but Ham blocks with his arms.
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!
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ham.
A short uppercut from Ham.
Gravas tries to work over Ham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ham misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravas.
Ham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gravas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ham.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Ham jumps back.
The fighters circling - Ham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ham avoids the body shot from Gravas.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ham needs to keep his hands up - Gravas had a free shot at his head there.
Gravas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick lands for Gravas.
Gravas tries to clinch but Ham is having none of it.
Good work by Ham as he checks the leg kick.
Ham counters with a body kick.
Ham slips under a jab.
Ham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gravas.
Ham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Gravas catches Ham right on the button with a cross.
Gravas throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Ham moved away.
Ham counters with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Ham.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas wants to clinch
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Ham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Jab, jab by Gravas - just one landing.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas with a hook.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas 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#
Ham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Gravas tests Ham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gravas thumps Ham with a low kick.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ham checks the leg kick.
Ham moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him. #T1#
Ham throws a leg kick but Gravas checks it.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravas misses with a hook to the body
and Ham counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ham checks it.
Ham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravas checks it well.
A big left from Ham misses.
Gravas misses with a body shot
and Ham finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Ham off balance momentarily.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Ham moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gravas really felt that one!
Ham throws a push kick but Gravas slaps the foot to one side.
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas.#T2#
Ham lands a nice hook to Gravas's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas tries to work over Ham's front leg with a kick but Ham checks it.
Gravas throws a low kick but Ham avoids it.
Ham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ham throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravas blocks a leg kick.
Gravas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ham just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Ham throws a body kick that misses.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ham.
Gravas tries to clinch up but Ham circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Ham's leg. Ham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravas misses with the body kick
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas throws a hook but Ham blocks it.
Good exchange - Gravas coming out on top.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ham moved away.
Ham throws a hook to the side of Gravas's head but Gravas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Ham avoids the body shot from Gravas.
Ham swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ham! But no joy.
Ham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ham connects with an inside leg kick.
Ham looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas.
Gravas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Ham down.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ham takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Ham slips the punch.
Ham cracks Gravas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ham throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Ham off balance momentarily.
Ham blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Ham slips under a jab.#T1#
Ham misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Ham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas tries to land a front kick but Ham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ham with a jab.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Ham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravas looks for the body kick but Ham saw that one coming. #T2#
Ham tried to score with a low kick but Gravas checks it.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Ham checks it.
Gravas moves out of range as Ham throws a body kick.
Gravas scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Ham coming out on top.
Ham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Ham as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gravas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas connects with a jab.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ham checks it well.
Gravas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?
Ham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Ham knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gravas.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Ham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Gravas misses
and Ham counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Gravas out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Ham is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scooter Ham!

Event: CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
McPherson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ham is looking to counter punch.
McPherson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ham counters with a nice low kick that buckles McPherson's knee momentarily.
Ham lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from McPherson.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick.
McPherson throws a leg kick but Ham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McPherson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPherson.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ham scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Ham slams his shin into McPherson's torso.
McPherson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McPherson looks winded!#T1#
McPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McPherson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ham throws a front kick that sends McPherson stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Ham lands a big head kick that sends McPherson tumbling to the mat! Ham takes a step backwards and waves McPherson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McPherson is rocked!
Ham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McPherson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ham finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Ham lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPherson's sensitive parts.
McPherson glances at the clock... BAM! Ham nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends McPherson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, McPherson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Ham!

Event: CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Bjurstrom blocks a head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Ham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bjurstrom with a body shot.
Bjurstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with an open hand slap.
Bjurstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ham in his tracks.
Ham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom moves away from the strike by Ham.
A quick step to the side and Bjurstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Ham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjurstrom tries to score with a low kick but Ham moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Ham moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ham misses.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjurstrom.
Ham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Ham counters with a big head kick but Bjurstrom shrugs it off.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ham throws a head kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom tries to land a body kick
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Ham lands with a cross. #T3#
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bjurstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjurstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Ham slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Ham scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice body kick.
Ham throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bjurstrom.
Ham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Bjurstrom as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Bjurstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ham swings for the body but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Ham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bjurstrom jabs Ham right on the nose. Ham blinks but takes it well.
Bjurstrom thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a solid body kick.
Ham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bjurstrom with a nice calf kick.
Ham scores with a nice body kick.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but Ham moves out of range easily.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjurstrom punishes Ham's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A left lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Bjurstrom half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ham misses
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Bjurstrom misses the shot to the body.
Ham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjurstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Bjurstrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tests Ham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ham throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Bjurstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham blocks it.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Bjurstrom only half commits.
Bjurstrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bjurstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ham throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bjurstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Ham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoids the head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ham wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ham moves away from the strike by Bjurstrom.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Ham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ham scores with a leg kick.
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ham checks a leg kick.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Ham is predictable there
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bjurstrom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham throws a leg kick
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjurstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick as Ham jumps back.
Ham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Ham tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom is looking to slow Ham down with leg kicks.
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Ham down.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Ham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjurstrom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bjurstrom's head.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ham's shoulder, as Ham tries to avoid the shot.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjurstrom is able to avoid easily.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Crunch! Bjurstrom slams his shin into Ham's torso.
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!
Ham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Bjurstrom is predictable there
and Ham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ham throws a head kick that misses.
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjurstrom 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Shigekiyo tries for a takedown but Ham circles away easily
and Ham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ham slips a jab from Shigekiyo.
Shigekiyo swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shigekiyo's knee momentarily.
Shigekiyo misses with a right hand
and Ham counters with a leg kick.
Ham lands a front kick.
Shigekiyo throws an off balance right hand
and Ham counters with a good low kick that Shigekiyo was not able to check.
Shigekiyo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice takedown defense from Ham. No joy for Shigekiyo on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Shigekiyo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ham goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Ham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigekiyo.
Ham looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ham defending well as Shigekiyo loads up on a big left hand.
Shigekiyo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ham counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Ham looks at the referee who does nothing so Ham lands a crushing right that sends Shigekiyo to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Ham!

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