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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with Tuesday's Gone blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross 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.
Daross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James slips a jab from Daross.
Daross lands a head shot.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Daross throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Daross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daross working aggressively here.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Daross - that landed with a thud.
Daross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working for takedown but Daross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daross has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A head punch on the inside from Daross fails to land.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daross lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daross.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daross swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daross misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daross.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daross.
Daross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daross misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Daross.
A short left from Daross.
Daross misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Daross.
Daross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Daross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Daross.
Daross misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daross working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Daross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daross has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James looking for a takedown.
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with the head strike.
James can't get the takedown.
Daross throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Daross lands a body punch in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daross pulls his leg out and moves away.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Daross does no damage.
Daross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daross circles away.
A little jabbing left from Daross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Daross blocks the leg kick.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daross scoring well with a low kick there.
Daross throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Hendrik Daross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James throws a shot to the body.
Daross swings widly with a right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Daross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Daross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daross checks it well.
James throws a leg kick but Daross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daross.
James throwing a counter right hand but Daross manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Daross lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws out a leg kick but Daross moves out of range and James only half commits.
Daross throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Daross as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daross tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daross.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daross.
Daross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daross.
Daross misses with a straight left.
Daross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hendrik Daross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Daross throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Daross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daross throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Daross misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daross lands a right hook to the body.
James misses the shot to the body.
That kick from James tenderised Daross's leg. Daross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross throws a big shot that misses.
Daross misses with a hook
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Daross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daross.
Daross checks a low kick from James.
Daross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daross swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Daross misses.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Daross misses with a left hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James throws a head kick but Daross moves out of range.
It seemed like Daross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Daross - just one landing.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James is looking to counter punch.
Daross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daross swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daross thinking.
Daross throws a hook but James blocks it.
Daross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Daross swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Daross scores with a jab to the body.
Daross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross connects with a looping right hand.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James connects with a single shot there.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Daross dodges the punch combination from James.
Daross throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James slips a straight right by Daross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James throws a solid leg kick but Daross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Daross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Daross.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daross was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Daross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daross! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Daross misses.
James swings for the body but Daross moves out of range.
Daross misses with a straight right.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daross misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Daross only half commits.
Daross throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daross has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daross.
Daross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James looking for a takedown.
James blocks a body shot from Daross.
Daross lands a right hand.
Daross avoiding damage.
James is trying to drag Daross to the mat but Daross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Daross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daross.
Daross misses with the head strike.
Hendrik Daross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Daross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daross displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James has Daross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daross misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Daross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daross swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daross misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Daross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daross 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Daross!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendrik Daross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tommy James stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Spartan Nutrition for helping me get strong, Maxo for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Corwin Anstey for letting me fight here in the CEFC!! I really wanted the win tonight, I'll get '.
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