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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koko Glavata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Iskandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Benedikt Iskandar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koko Glavata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benedikt Iskandar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glavata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iskandar. Glavata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iskandar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glavata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glavata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Glavata pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glavata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iskandar sprawls well. Iskandar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glavata gets slowly back to his feet.
Iskandar throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Iskandar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iskandar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glavata.
Glavata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iskandar scores with a jab to the body.
Glavata tries to clinch there but Iskandar circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iskandar tries to keep at a distance but Glavata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iskandar is trying to push Glavata away but Glavata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glavata tries to pull guard but Iskandar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Glavata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iskandar wants to get back to striking at distance but Glavata won't allow it.
Glavata can't get the takedown.
Glavata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iskandar's efforts to push away.
Glavata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iskandar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iskandar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glavata at a distance.
Glavata is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Glavata misses.
Iskandar throws a shot to the body.
Glavata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iskandar punishes Glavata's body with a nice straight punch.
Iskandar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glavata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iskandar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iskandar cracks a nice hook into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar digs a good body shot into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar lands with a shot to the body.
Iskandar scores with a jab to the body.
Glavata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Iskandar. Beautiful body shot.
Iskandar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glavata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iskandar lands a slapping body shot.
Iskandar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iskandar connects with a body shot.
Iskandar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glavata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iskandar digs a good body shot into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar connects with a body shot that sends Glavata's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iskandar scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iskandar jabs Glavata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iskandar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Iskandar.
Iskandar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glavata rather than just go for the knockout.
Iskandar lands with a shot to the body.
Koko Glavata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iskandar lands a nice shot to the body.
Iskandar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iskandar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iskandar scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar lands a nice looking body shot.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glavata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glavata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Iskandar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glavata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glavata misses with a two punch combination.
Koko Glavata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iskandar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glavata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iskandar connects with a body shot.
Iskandar digs a good hook to Glavata's body.
Glavata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glavata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iskandar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glavata doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Iskandar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glavata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glavata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iskandar connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glavata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iskandar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iskandar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glavata doesn't seem bothered though.
Iskandar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iskandar scores with a hook to the body. Glavata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iskandar connects with a body shot that sends Glavata's belly button to the back.
Iskandar scores with a body shot.
Glavata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iskandar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iskandar digs a good hook to Glavata's body.
Iskandar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iskandar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glavata doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar lands a nice shot to the body.
Iskandar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iskandar punishes Glavata's body with a nice straight punch.
Iskandar lands a nice shot to the body.
Iskandar works Glavata's body with a nice hook.
Iskandar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glavata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iskandar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iskandar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glavata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iskandar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glavata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iskandar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glavata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iskandar scores with a hook to the body. Glavata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iskandar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iskandar connects with a body shot.
Benedikt Iskandar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iskandar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glavata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glavata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iskandar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glavata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iskandar punishes Glavata's body with a nice straight punch.
Iskandar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar cracks a nice hook into Glavata's ribs.
Glavata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iskandar defends well and Glavata ends up having to push Iskandar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iskandar scores with a body shot.
Iskandar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iskandar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iskandar connects with a body shot.
Iskandar jabs Glavata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iskandar lands with a nice body punch.
Iskandar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iskandar lands a jab to Glavata's midsection.
Iskandar thuds a left hand into Glavata's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Iskandar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Iskandar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glavata doesn't seem bothered though.
Iskandar lands a slapping body shot.
Glavata tries to clinch but Iskandar is having none of it.
Iskandar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iskandar stuffs the takedown attempt from Glavata. Glavata gets slowly back to his feet.
Iskandar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Iskandar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iskandar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glavata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glavata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iskandar punishes Glavata's body with a nice straight punch.
Glavata shoots in for a double leg but Iskandar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Glavata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iskandar lands a nice hook to Glavata's body. Glavata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iskandar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iskandar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Iskandar. Beautiful body shot.
Glavata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iskandar lands a body shot.
Glavata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iskandar lands a body shot.
Iskandar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glavata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iskandar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedikt Iskandar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar lands a body shot.
Iskandar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glavata doesn't seem bothered though.
Iskandar cracks a nice hook into Glavata's ribs.
Nice body punch from Iskandar.
Iskandar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iskandar digs a good body shot into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar lands a right hook to the body.
Iskandar lands a slapping body shot.
Iskandar slaps away a takedown attempt from Glavata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iskandar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glavata shoots in and drives through. Iskandar sprawls well.
Benedikt Iskandar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glavata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iskandar is fending him off so far but Glavata persists. Nope, Iskandar circles away and we're back to standing.
Iskandar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glavata defends it well.
Iskandar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iskandar cracks a nice hook into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar lands with a good body shot.
Iskandar lands a slapping body shot.
Glavata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glavata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iskandar sprawls well. Iskandar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glavata gets slowly back to his feet.
Iskandar lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glavata tries to clinch but Iskandar moves out of range.
Koko Glavata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glavata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Glavata. Those never looked like landing.
Iskandar lands with a shot 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!
Glavata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iskandar swivels and escapes.
Iskandar lands a slapping body shot.
Iskandar digs a good body shot into Glavata's ribs.
Iskandar lands a right hook to the body.
Glavata throws a right hand that Iskandar ducks under and follows up with a left that Iskandar also avoids with ease.
Iskandar feints the counter takedown.
Iskandar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glavata at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedikt Iskandar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iskandar 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedikt Iskandar!
Benedikt Iskandar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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