2013 in Glory

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2013 in Glory
Information
First dateFebruary 2, 2013
Last dateDecember 21, 2013
Events
Total events15
Fights
Chronology
2012 in Glory 2013 in Glory 2014 in Glory

The year 2013 was the second year in the history of Glory, an international kickboxing event. 2013 starts with 2013 Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament, and ends with Glory 13: Tokyo. The events were broadcast through television agreements with Spike TV and other regional channels around the world.

Contents

List of events

#Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1 Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament February 2, 2013Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Flag of the United States.svg Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
2 Road to Glory USA 85 kg Tournament February 9, 2013Hollywood Park Casino Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, California, US
3 Road to Glory Japan 65 kg Tournament March 10, 2013 Differ Ariake Arena Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
4 Road to Glory USA 77 kg Tournament March 22, 2013Capitale Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, US
5 Glory 5: London March 23, 2013 ExCeL Arena Flag of England.svg London, England
6 Glory 6: Istanbul April 6, 2013 Ülker Arena Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey
7 Glory 7: Milan April 20, 2013 Mediolanum Forum Flag of Italy.svg Milan, Italy
8 Glory 8: Tokyo May 3, 2013 Ariake Coliseum Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
92013 Road to Glory USA 70 kg TournamentMay 11, 2013 The Rave Flag of the United States.svg Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
102013 Road to Glory USA Heavyweight TournamentJune 14, 2013Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Flag of the United States.svg Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
11 Glory 9: New York June 22, 2013 Hammerstein Ballroom Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, US
12 Glory 10: Los Angeles September 28, 2013 Citizens Business Bank Arena Flag of the United States.svg Ontario, California, US
13 Glory 11: Chicago October 12, 2013 Sears Centre Flag of the United States.svg Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US
14 Glory 12: New York November 23, 2013 The Theater at Madison Square Garden Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, US
15 Glory 13: Tokyo December 21, 2013 Ariake Coliseum Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan

Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament

Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament
Information
Promotion Glory
DateFebruary 2, 2013
VenueHard Rock Hotel and Casino
City Flag of the United States.svg Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Event chronology
Dream 18/Glory 4: Tokyo Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament Glory 6: Istanbul

Road to Glory USA 95 kg Tournament was a kickboxing event held on February 2, 2013 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US.

Background

Results

Glory 5
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby def. Flag of the United States.svg Brian ColletteKO (Punches)13:00Tournament Final
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Brian Collettedef. Flag of the United States.svg Kyle MartinTKO (Punches)11:29Tournament Semi-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby def. Flag of the United States.svg Roy BoughtonTKO (Punches)12:47Tournament Semi-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Brian Collettedef. Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy FreitagKO (Head Kick)20:14Tournament Quarter-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Martindef. Flag of the United States.svg Myron DennisDecision (Split)33:00Tournament Quarter-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby def. Flag of the United States.svg Randy Blake TKO (Punches)31:43Tournament Quarter-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Roy Boughtondef. Flag of the United States.svg Daniel BrisonDecision (Unanimous)33:00Tournament Quarter-finals
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg John Kingdef. Flag of the United States.svg Jason BloomDecision (Unanimous)33:00Tournament Reserve Fight

    [1] [2]

    Road to Glory USA 85 kg Tournament

    Road to Glory USA 85 kg Tournament
    Information
    Promotion Glory
    DateFebruary 9, 2013
    VenueHollywood Park Casino
    City Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, California, US
    Event chronology
    Dream 18/Glory 4: Tokyo Road to Glory USA 85 kg Tournament Glory 6: Istanbul

    Road to Glory USA 85 kg Tournament was a kickboxing event held on February 9, 2013 at the Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles, California, US.

    Background

    Results

    Glory 5
    Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lemairedef. Flag of the United States.svg Eddie WalkerTKO (Leg Kicks)32:26Tournament Final
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lemairedef. Flag of the United States.svg Andrew KapelDecision (Split - Ext. Round)43:00Tournament Semi-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Walkerdef. Flag of South Africa.svg Van Wyk PoveyTKO (2 Knockdowns Rule)22:13Tournament Semi-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lemairedef. Flag of Russia.svg Evgeny ZotovKO (Head Kick)20:48Tournament Quarter-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Kapeldef. Flag of the United States.svg Casey GreeneDecision (Split)33:00Tournament Quarter-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of South Africa.svg Van Wyk Poveydef. Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonarh JunioTKO (2 Knockdowns Rule)11:23Tournament Quarter-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Walkerdef. Flag of Mexico.svg Edgar Del FierroKO (Knee and Punches)21:26Tournament Quarter-finals
    Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Nigeria.svg Afam Egbochukudef. Flag of the United States.svg Jacob PossKO (Punch)21:08Tournament Reserve Fight

      [3] [4]

      Road to Glory Japan 65 kg Tournament

      Road to Glory Japan 65 kg Tournament
      Information
      Promotion Glory
      DateMarch 10, 2013
      Venue Differ Ariake Arena
      City Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
      Event chronology
      Dream 18/Glory 4: Tokyo Road to Glory Japan 65 kg Tournament Glory 6: Istanbul

      Road to Glory Japan 65 kg Tournament was a kickboxing event held on March 10, 2013 at the Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

      Background

      Results

      Glory 5
      Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri def. Flag of Japan.svg YukiTKO (2 Knockdown Rule)21:35Tournament Final
      Bantamweight 60 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hirotaka Urabedef. Flag of Japan.svg ShigeruTKO (Cut - Ext. Round)40:28
      Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yu Hironodef. Flag of Japan.svg Ichiyo MorimotoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri def. Flag of Japan.svg Yukihiro KomiyaDecision (Majority)33:00Tournament Semi-finals
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yukidef. Flag of Japan.svg Zen FujitaTKO (2 Knockdown Rule)22:42Tournament Semi-finals
      Bantamweight 60 kg Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuya Inaishidef. Flag of Japan.svg Junpei AotsuDecision (Split - Ext. Round)43:00
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yukihiro Komiyadef. Flag of Japan.svg Ryuji KajiwaraDecision (Unanimous - Ext. Round)43:00Tournament Quarter-finals
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri def. Flag of Japan.svg Hiroya Decision (Majority)33:00Tournament Quarter-finals
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yukidef. Flag of Japan.svg Mohan DragonDecision (Unanimous)35:00Tournament Quarter-finals
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Zen Fujitadef. Flag of Japan.svg Riki MatsuokaTKO (2 Knockdowns Rule)31:05Tournament Quarter-finals
      Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg TaCadef. Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki HamasakiKO (Punch)20:15Tournament Reserve Fight
      Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kojidef. Flag of Japan.svg TasukuDecision (Unanimous)35:00
      Bantamweight 60 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Koyanodef. Flag of Japan.svg Ippei NagashimaKO (Punches)11:18

        Road to Glory USA 77 kg Tournament

        Road to Glory USA 77 kg Tournament
        Information
        Promotion Glory
        DateMarch 22, 2013
        VenueCapitale
        City Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, US
        Event chronology
        Dream 18/Glory 4: Tokyo Road to Glory USA 77 kg Tournament Glory 6: Istanbul

        Road to Glory USA 77 kg Tournament was a kickboxing event held on March 22, 2013 at the Capitale in New York City, New York, US.

        Background

        Results

        Glory 5: London

        Glory 5: London
        Information
        Promotion Glory
        DateMarch 23, 2013
        Venue ExCeL Arena
        City Flag of England.svg London, England
        Attendance4,500
        Event chronology
        Dream 18/Glory 4: Tokyo Glory 5: London Glory 6: Istanbul

        Glory 5: London was a kickboxing event held on March 23, 2013 at the ExCeL Arena in London, England.

        Background

        This event featured a super fight between Tyrone Spong and Remy Bonjasky as headliner; this event also featured non-tournament super fight series.

        Results

        Glory 5
        Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Suriname.svg Tyrone Spong def. Flag of Suriname.svg Remy Bonjasky KO (Right Hook)21:22
        Lightweight 70 kg Flag of England.svg Jordan Watson def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Moxon Decision (Unanimous)33:00
        Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Albert Kraus def. Flag of South Africa.svg Warren Stevelmans Decision (Unanimous)33:00
        Middleweight 85 kg Flag of England.svg Steve Wakeling def. Flag of the United States.svg Eddie WalkerKO (Low Kicks)21:38
        Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Danyo Ilunga def. Flag of France.svg Stephane Susperregui KO (Knee)20:21
        Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut def. Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby KO (3 Knockdowns)12:15
        Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani def. Flag of England.svg Liam Harrison KO (Liver Shot)11:13
        Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of England.svg Daniel Sam def. Flag of India.svg Jaideep Singh Decision (Unanimous)33:00
        Lightweight 70 kg Flag of France.svg Johann Fauveau def. Flag of Romania.svg Costel PașniciucDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Featherweight 65 kg Flag of England.svg Reece McAllisterdef. Flag of England.svg Tim Thomas Decision (Unanimous)33:00
        Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Jonatan Oliveiradef. Flag of Italy.svg Nicola GalloDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Middleweight 85 kg Flag of England.svg Marlon Huntdef. Flag of Estonia.svg Andrei ManzoloDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Lightweight 70 kg Flag of England.svg Chad Sugden def. Flag of England.svg Sam WilsonDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Lightweight 70 kg Flag of England.svg Kerrith Bhelladef. Flag of England.svg Sam OmomogbeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
        Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Slovakia.svg Boris Uhlikdef. Flag of England.svg Fraser WeightmanDecision (Unanimous)33:00

          [5] [6]

          Glory 6: Istanbul

          Glory 6: Istanbul
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateApril 6, 2013
          Venue Ülker Arena
          City Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey
          Attendance12,000
          Event chronology
          Glory 5: London Glory 6: Istanbul Glory 7: Milan

          Glory 6: Istanbul was a kickboxing event held on April 6, 2013 at the Ülker Arena in Istanbul, Turkey.

          Background

          This event featured a super fight between Gökhan Saki and Daniel Ghiță as headliner, this event also featured non-tournament super fight series.

          Results

          Glory 6
          Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Gökhan Saki def. Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghiță TKO (Punches)22:42
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Tunisia.svg Mourad Bouzidi def. Flag of Brazil.svg Fabiano Cyclone TKO (Injury)23:00
          Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Filip Verlinden def. Flag of Romania.svg Lucian DanilencuDecision (Unanimous)33:00
          Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Marc de Bonte def. Flag of Morocco.svg L'houcine Ouzgni KO (Knee)11:15
          Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nieky Holzken def. Flag of France.svg Karim Ghajji TKO (cut)42:12
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie def. Flag of Italy.svg Allessandro Campagna Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Catchweight 75 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini def. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Murat Direkci TKO (Corner Stoppage)30:27
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Germany.svg Max Baumertdef. Flag of Turkey.svg Ismail UzunerKO (Head Kick)12:26
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of South Korea.svg Dong Su Kimdef. Flag of Japan.svg Naoki YasudaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
          MMA Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Vitaly Bigdashdef. Flag of Turkey.svg Ertan BalabanSubmission (Kneebar)13:36
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis def. Flag of Turkey.svg Oguz OvguerTKO3
          Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Orhan Karaliogludef. Flag of Brazil.svg Cleber Argente AlvesKO (Punch to the Body)3
          Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Samet Keserdef. Flag of Turkey.svg Muzaffer GemiciKO (Punches)1
          Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Kenan Gunaydindef. Flag of Turkey.svg Zurab KhistaniKO (Spinning Back Kick)1
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Iran.svg Masoud Minaei def. Flag of Turkey.svg Burak UgurTKO2

          [7] [8]

          Glory 7: Milan

          Glory 7: Milan
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateApril 20, 2013
          Venue Mediolanum Forum
          City Flag of Italy.svg Milan, Italy
          Attendance10,000
          Event chronology
          Glory 6: Istanbul Glory 7: Milan Glory 8: Tokyo

          Glory 7: Milan was a kickboxing event held on April 20, 2013 at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy. This event featured non-tournament super fight series.

          Background

          This event featured a super fight between Giorgio Petrosyan and Hafid El Boustati as headliner. In co-main event, Murthel Groenhart had to battle with fellow superstar Robin van Roosmalen, this event also featured non-tournament super fight series.

          Results

          Glory 6
          Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Petrosyan def. Flag of Morocco.svg Hafid El BoustatiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen def. Flag of Suriname.svg Murthel Groenhart Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Georgia.svg Davit Kiria def. Flag of Belarus.svg Yuri Bessmertny Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven def. Flag of Brazil.svg Jhonata DinizDecision (Unanimous)33:00
          Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin def. Flag of Armenia.svg Sahak Parparyan Decision (Extra Round)43:00
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Belarus.svg Chingiz Allazov vs. Flag of Armenia.svg Marat Grigorian No Contest (Accidental Elbow)12:47
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Kaoponlek Luksunthamdef. Flag of Suriname.svg Sergio Wielzen Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve McKinnon Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Karapet Karapetyan def. Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Cocco Decision (Unanimous)33:00

          [9] [10]

          Glory 8: Tokyo

          Glory 8: Tokyo
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateMay 3, 2013
          Venue Ariake Coliseum
          City Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
          Attendance8,997
          Event chronology
          Glory 7: Milan Glory 8: Tokyo Glory 9: New York

          Glory 8: Tokyo was a kickboxing event held on May 3, 2013 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. This event featured a Glory 65kg Slam Tournament.

          Results

          Glory 6
          Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo def. Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri Decision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Final
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Peter Aerts def. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jamal Ben Saddik TKO (3 Knockdowns22:27
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Albert Kraus KO (Knee)20:27
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gabriel Varga Decision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Semi-finals
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri def. Flag of Armenia.svg Mosab Amrani Decision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Semi-finals
          Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of France.svg Jerome Le Banner def. Flag of Japan.svg Koichi Watanabe Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yoshihiro Sato def. Flag of South Korea.svg Hwan Jin Lee Decision (Unanimous)33:00
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo def. Flag of South Korea.svg Chi Bin Lim KO (Knee to Body)22:5865kg Slam Tournament Quarter-finals
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gabriel Varga def. Flag of France.svg Abdellah Ezbiri Decision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Quarter-finals
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri def. Flag of England.svg Liam Harrison TKO (Cut)21:0665kg Slam Tournament Quarter-finals
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani def. Flag of Brazil.svg Marcus Vinicius Decision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Quarter-finals
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Chonlek Super Pro Samuidef. Flag of Japan.svg Zen FujitaDecision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Reserve Fight
          Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Russia.svg Andrej Bruhldef. Flag of Japan.svg Yukihiro KomiyaDecision (Unanimous)33:0065kg Slam Tournament Reserve Fight

          [11] [12]

          Glory 65kg Slam Tournament bracket

           
          Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
           
                    
           
           
           
           
          Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani DEC
           
           
           
          Flag of Brazil.svg Marcus Vinicius 3-0
           
          Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani 3-0
           
           
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri DEC
           
          Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liam Harrison R2.
           
           
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri TKO
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Masaaki Noiri 3-0
           
           
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo DEC
           
          Flag of France.svg Abdellah Ezbiri 3-0
           
           
           
          Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gabriel Varga DEC
           
          Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gabriel Varga 3-0
           
           
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo DEC
           
          Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo KO
           
           
          Flag of South Korea.svg Chi Bin Lim R2.
           

          Glory 9: New York

          Glory 9: New York
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateJune 22, 2013
          Venue Hammerstein Ballroom
          City Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, USA
          Attendance1,555
          Event chronology
          Glory 8: Tokyo Glory 9: New York Glory 10: Los Angeles

          Glory 9: New York was a kickboxing event held on June 22, 2013 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York. This event featured a Glory 95kg Slam Tournament.

          Results

          [13] [14]

          Glory 95kg Slam Tournament bracket

           
          Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
           
                    
           
           
           
           
          Flag of Germany.svg Danyo Ilunga DEC
           
           
           
          Flag of Tunisia.svg Mourad Bouzidi 3-0
           
          Flag of Germany.svg Danyo Ilunga DEC
           
           
           
          Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby 3-0
           
          Flag of the United States.svg Brian Collette2-1
           
           
           
          Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby DEC
           
          Flag of Germany.svg Danyo Ilunga R1.
           
           
           
          Flag of Suriname.svg Tyrone Spong KO
           
          Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Filip Verlinden DEC
           
           
           
          Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve McKinnon 2-0
           
          Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Filip Verlinden 3-0
           
           
           
          Flag of Suriname.svg Tyrone Spong DEC
           
          Flag of Suriname.svg Tyrone Spong KO
           
           
          Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut R1.
           

          Glory 10: Los Angeles

          Glory 10: Los Angeles
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateSeptember 28, 2013
          Venue Citizens Business Bank Arena
          City Flag of the United States.svg Ontario, California
          Attendance5,002
          Event chronology
          Glory 9: New York Glory 10: Los Angeles Glory 11: Chicago

          Glory 10: Los Angeles was a kickboxing event held on September 28, 2013 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.

          Background

          The highlight of the event featured a Glory Middleweight World Championship Tournament. [15] Two tournament matches were held, with a third match as reserve. The winners of the two semi-final bouts, proceeded to the finals for the championship main-event. The event also featured eight other non-tournament bouts.

          Results

          Main Card
          Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Middleweight Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling def. Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin Unanimous decision4(ext.R)3:00Middleweight Championship Tournament Final
          Lightweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen def. Flag of Albania.svg Shemsi Beqiri Unanimous decision33:00
          Lightweight Flag of Georgia.svg Davit Kiria def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Murthel Groenhart Unanimous decision33:00
          Middleweight Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Barrett def. Flag of the United States.svg Robby PlotkinTKO32:26Middleweight Championship Tournament Reserve Bout
          Middleweight Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling def. Flag of Japan.svg Kengo Shimizu Unanimous decision33:00Middleweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
          Middleweight Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jason Wilnis Unanimous decision33:00Middleweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
          Superfight Series
          Welterweight Flag of Armenia.svg Karapet Karapetyan def. Flag of Russia.svg Alexander Stetsurenko Unanimous decision33:00
          Heavyweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis def. Flag of France.svg Brice Guidon TKO20:38
          Lightweight Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie def. Flag of Denmark.svg Niclas Larsen Unanimous decision33:00
          Light Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Brian Collettedef. Flag of the United States.svg Randy Blake Unanimous decision33:00
          Lightweight Flag of the United States.svg Ky Hollenbeck def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Albert Kraus Unanimous decision33:00
          Lightweight Flag of Japan.svg Hinata def. Flag of France.svg Johann Fauveau TKO30:48

          [16] [17]

          2013 Glory Middleweight World Championship Tournament bracket

          Semi-finals Final
                
          Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin DEC
          Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jason Wilnis 3-0
          Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin 3-01
          Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling DEC
          Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling DEC
          Flag of Japan.svg Kengo Shimizu 3-0

          1 Extra round decision.

          Glory 11: Chicago

          Glory 11: Chicago
          Information
          Promotion Glory
          DateOctober 12, 2013
          Venue Sears Centre
          City Flag of the United States.svg Hoffman Estates, Illinois
          Attendance8,311
          Event chronology
          Glory 10: Los Angeles Glory 11: Chicago Glory 12: New York

          Glory 11: Chicago was a kickboxing event held on October 12, 2013 at the Sears Centre at Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

          Background

          The highlight of the event featured a Glory Heavyweight World Championship Tournament. Two tournament matches were held, with a third match as reserve. The winners of the two semi-final bouts, proceeded to the finals for the championship main-event. The event also featured other non-tournament bouts.

          It was Glory's first event broadcast on Spike, had average of 381,000 and peak of 782,000 viewers. [18] [19]

          Results

          Main Card (Spike)
          Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Heavyweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven def. Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghiță Unanimous decision33:00Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final
          Light Heavyweight Flag of Suriname.svg Tyrone Spong def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Corbett TKO21:10
          Welterweight Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini def. Flag of France.svg Karim Ghajji TKO32:53
          Heavyweight Flag of Curacao.svg Errol Zimmerman def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hesdy Gerges TKO30:38Heavyweight Championship Tournament Reserve Bout
          Heavyweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven def. Flag of Turkey.svg Gokhan Saki Majority decision33:00Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
          Heavyweight Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghita def. Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva TKO11:56Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
          Superfight Series
          Heavyweight Flag of Russia.svg Sergei Kharitonov def. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel Sam Unanimous decision33:00
          Light Heavyweight Flag of Germany.svg Danyo Ilunga def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut TKO12:23
          Welterweight Flag of the United States.svg Raymond Daniels def. Flag of the United States.svg Brian Foster TKO12:24
          Light Heavyweight Flag of Brazil.svg Saulo Cavalari def. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Filip Verlinden Unanimous decision33:00
          Lightweight Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Moxon def. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reece McAllisterKO30:28
          Featherweight Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gabriel Varga def. Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose PalaciosUnanimous decision33:00

            [20] [21] [22]

            2013 Glory Heavyweight World Championship Tournament bracket

            Semi-finals Final
                  
            Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghiță TKO
            Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva R1.
            Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghiță 3-0
            Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven DEC
            Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven DEC
            Flag of Turkey.svg Gokhan Saki 2-0

            Glory 12: New York

            Glory 12: New York
            Information
            Promotion Glory
            DateNovember 23, 2013
            Venue The Theater at Madison Square Garden
            City Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York
            Attendance4,124
            Event chronology
            Glory 11: Chicago Glory 12: New York Glory 13: Tokyo

            Glory 12: New York was a kickboxing event held on November 23, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden at New York City, New York.

            Background

            The highlight of the event featured a Glory Lightweight World Championship Tournament. [23] Two tournament matches were held, with a third match as reserve. The winners of the two semi-final bouts, proceeded to the finals for the championship main-event. The event also featured other non-tournament bouts.

            It had average of 476,000 and peak of 665,000 viewers on Spike TV. [24]

            Results

            Main Card (Spike)
            Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Lightweight Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen KO21:44Lightweight Championship Tournament Final
            Middleweight Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Barrett def. Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling Unanimous decision33:00
            Heavyweight Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Edwards def. Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik KO32:52
            Lightweight Flag of the United States.svg Ky Hollenbeck def. Flag of South Africa.svg Warren Stevelmans Unanimous decision33:00Lightweight Championship Tournament Reserve Bout
            Lightweight Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie def. Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Petrosyan KO30:43Lightweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
            Lightweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen def. Flag of Georgia.svg Davit Kiria Unanimous decision33:00Lightweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
            Superfight Series
            Heavyweight Flag of Russia.svg Artem Vakhitov def. Flag of Serbia.svg Nenad Pagonis Unanimous decision33:00
            Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Brian Collettedef. Flag of the United States.svg Warren ThompsonKO11:03
            Heavyweight Flag of Brazil.svg Jhonata Dinizdef. Flag of Croatia.svg Igor Jurković KO1
            Welterweight Flag of the United States.svg Francois Ambangdef. Flag of the United States.svg Eddie WalkerKO31:40
            Light Heavyweight Flag of Brazil.svg Saulo Cavalari def. Flag of Tunisia.svg Mourad Bouzidi KO11:23
            Welterweight Flag of Brazil.svg Thiago Michel Silva def. Flag of Argentina.svg Paul MarfortUnanimous decision33:00
            Undercard
            HeavyweightCasey Greenedef.John KingKO12:59
            LightweightJohn Bowmandef.Villi BelloKO32:50

              [25]

              2013 Glory Lightweight World Championship Tournament bracket

              Semi-finals Final
                    
              Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen DEC
              Flag of Georgia.svg Davit Kiria 3-0
              Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen R2.
              Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie KO
              Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Petrosyan R3.
              Flag of Suriname.svg Andy Ristie KO

              Glory 13: Tokyo

              Glory 13: Tokyo
              Information
              Promotion Glory
              DateDecember 21, 2013
              Venue Flag of Japan.svg Ariake Coliseum
              City Tokyo, Japan
              Attendance7,897
              Event chronology
              Glory 12: New York Glory 13: Tokyo Glory 14: Zagreb

              Glory 13: Tokyo was a kickboxing event held on December 21, 2013 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.

              Background

              The highlight of the event was a Glory Welterweight World Championship Tournament. Two tournament matches were held, with a third match as reserve. The winners of the two semi-final bouts proceeded to the finals for the championship main-event. The event also featured other non-tournament bouts, including the retirement match of the legendary Peter Aerts, against Rico Verhoeven, and Daniel Ghiță vs. Errol Zimmerman II.

              Glory 13 had average of 659,000 and peak of 905,000 viewers on Spike TV. [26]

              Results

              Main Card (Spike)
              Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Heavyweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Peter Aerts Decision (split)33:00
              Welterweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nieky Holzken def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini KO (right hook)32:44Welterweight Championship Tournament Final
              Heavyweight Flag of Romania.svg Daniel Ghiță def. Flag of Curacao.svg Errol Zimmerman KO (left hook)10:35
              90kg Catchweight Flag of Japan.svg Makoto Uehara def. Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby Decision (split)33:00
              Welterweight Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini def. Flag of the United States.svg Raymond Daniels KO (high kick)31:20Welterweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
              Welterweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nieky Holzken def. Flag of Armenia.svg Karapet Karapetyan Decision (unanimous)33:00Welterweight Championship Tournament Semi-final
              Superfight Series
              Featherweight Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani def. Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo Decision (unanimous)33:00
              Welterweight Flag of Ukraine.svg Artur Kyshenko def. Flag of Japan.svg Masayuki KenmunDecision (unanimous)33:00
              Welterweight Flag of Russia.svg Alexander Stetsurenko def. Flag of France.svg Karim Ghajji Decision (unanimous)33:00Welterweight Championship Tournament Reserve Bout
              Heavyweight Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Remy Bonjasky Decision (unanimous)33:00
              Heavyweight Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hesdy Gerges def. Flag of Brazil.svg Ewerton Teixeira Decision (unanimous)33:00
              Heavyweight Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Kharitonov def. Flag of France.svg Jerome Le Banner Decision (unanimous)33:00

                [27] [28]

                2013 Glory Welterweight World Championship Tournament bracket

                Semi-finals Final
                      
                Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nieky Holzken DEC
                Flag of Armenia.svg Karapet Karapetyan 3-0
                Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nieky Holzken KO
                Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini R3.
                Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joseph Valtellini KO
                Flag of the United States.svg Raymond Daniels R3.

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