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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dax Retkon (ranked 4379 p4p, 4415 weight class) and George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dax Retkon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Retkon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson tries a low kick but Retkon avoids it.
Retkon gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Retkon manages to retain guard.
Retkon looking to control.
Retkon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Retkon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Retkon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Retkon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Retkon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Retkon!
Retkon decides to stand back up. Retkon steps back and let's Anderson get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Retkon.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkon gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Retkon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Retkon jumps guard.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Retkon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson trying to control but Retkon is working from the bottom.
Retkon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Retkon is having none of it.
Retkon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Retkon stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retkon goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Retkon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retkon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Retkon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Retkon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson passes Retkon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retkon is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Retkon has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Retkon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Retkon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Retkon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Retkon moved away.
George Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Retkon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Retkon tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in but Retkon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retkon tries to clinch up.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Retkon misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Retkon moves out of range easily.
Retkon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Retkon lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Retkon is defended easily by Anderson.
Retkon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkon lands a lovely overhand right.
Retkon tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Retkon pushes him away.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Retkon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Retkon.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Retkon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dax Retkon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Anderson.
Retkon trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Retkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Retkon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Retkon forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Retkon pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Retkon or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Retkon shoots and misses
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Retkon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Retkon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Retkon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Retkon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Retkon. Beautiful body shot.
Retkon shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Retkon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Anderson looks to move away, Retkon throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Dax Retkon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson shoots in and bounces Retkon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Retkon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Retkon moves away.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Retkon slips the punch.
Retkon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retkon tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Retkon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Retkon is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkon misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Retkon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Retkon avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Retkon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Retkon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson tries to clinch but Retkon moves out of range.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Retkon.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Retkon clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Retkon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Retkon.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Retkon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Retkon wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Retkon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Retkon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Retkon takes the fight into the clinch.
Retkon is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Retkon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retkon tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Retkon moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retkon tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Retkon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Retkon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Retkon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Retkon shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Retkon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Retkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retkon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Retkon closes the distance and clinches.
Retkon is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Retkon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Retkon moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Retkon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Retkon's takedown attempt.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Retkon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Retkon is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Retkon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Retkon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retkon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dax Retkon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Retkon keeps moving.
Retkon is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Anderson!
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