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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gage R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage R could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Ivanovic's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic darts in trying to clinch
and R counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but R moves out of range.
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by R.
Ivanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
R will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanovic up against the cage.
Ivanovic misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
R trying to control the position but instead, Ivanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed R into the cage.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and R avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from R.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic has R pressed against the cage.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
R blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but R avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
A short right from R on the inside.
Ivanovic avoids the elbow strike from R, against the cage.
R is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ivanovic tries a body shot but R blocks it.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from R.
Ivanovic trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by R as Ivanovic tries to tie him up.
Ivanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
R avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for R.
R misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
R breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanovic swings for the body but R moves out of range.
Ivanovic looks to clinch
and R decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ivanovic's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
R trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
R with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
R wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
R is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R stands up over Ivanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
R wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
R tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as R tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. R manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
R throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic has closed the distance and engaged R in a clinch.
Ivanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanovic can't find room to land a body shot as R controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from R.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic trying to stall but R improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
R controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage R dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from R.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
R tries for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to get underhooks.
R is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
R misses with a hook to the ribs.
R escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovic misses with a knee strike.
Ivanovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R lands with a right to the head.
R looking to stall.
R avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
R throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic dodges an elbow strike from R.
Ivanovic blocking some punches.
Ivanovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ivanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic lands with a right to the head.
R is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of R's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the head but R blocks with his arms.
R struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
R lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
R is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns R into the cage.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
Ivanovic is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by R.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from R.
R stalling in the clinch but Ivanovic improves position.
R throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. R is defending well for now.
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but R avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
R tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Ivanovic lands a damaging elbow.
R lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lands a nice elbow.
R goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanovic prevents a body shot from R.
Ivanovic with a knee to the head.
R blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanovic can't find room to land a body shot as R controls the action.
R takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on R - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ivanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
R avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
R dodges an elbow strike from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic has R pushed against the cage.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
R stalling in the clinch but Ivanovic improves position.
Ivanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but R is keeping busy.
Ivanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
R fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, R scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanovic looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
R has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic.
R stalling in the clinch but Ivanovic improves position.
R avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but R moves out of range.
R stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovic.
R lands with an overhand left.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but R ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
R steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a swing at R's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic throws a combination that misses
and R counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic works over R's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
R checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
R misses the jab.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but R circles away and keeps his distance.
Boris Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
R misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but R circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanovic lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by R as Ivanovic tries to tie him up.
R fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
R manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite R's efforts to push away.
R misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
R swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
R misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but R blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by R.
R looking to stall.
Ivanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
R lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the head.
R misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
R goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivanovic prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R digs a right hand underneath Ivanovic's ribcage. Ivanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but R blocks it.
R tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic lands an elbow inside.
Ivanovic is working R over against the cage.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by R.
R lands with a short head shot on the inside.
R managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looking to slow down the pace here.
R lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from R.
R tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing R back against the cage.
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!
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but R avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
R trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with R's elbow.
R working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from R.
Ivanovic lands a right hand.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but instead, R has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanovic into the cage.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing R up against the cage.
Ivanovic blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as R tries to tie him up.
Ivanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovic is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Ivanovic.
I think Ivanovic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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