2018 in Glory

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2018 in Glory
Information
First dateFebruary 16, 2018
Last dateDecember 1, 2018
Events
Total events13
Fights
Title fights17

The year 2018 was the seventh year in the history of Glory, an international kickboxing promotion. The year started with Glory 50: Chicago. The events were broadcast through television agreements with ESPN, Fight Network, and other regional channels around the world.

Contents

Glory 2018 Awards

The following fighters won the GLORY Kickboxing year-end awards for 2018:

List of events

#Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1 Glory 50: Chicago February 16, 2018 UIC Pavilion Flag of the United States.svg Chicago, Illinois, US
2 Glory 51: Rotterdam March 3, 2018 Rotterdam Ahoy Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands
3 Glory 52: Los Angeles March 31, 2018 Long Beach Arena Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, US
4 Glory 53: Lille May 12, 2018 Zénith de Lille Flag of France.svg Lille, France
5 Glory 54: Birmingham June 2, 2018 Genting Arena Flag of England.svg Birmingham, England
6 Glory 55: New York July 20, 2018 The Theater at Madison Square Garden Flag of the United States.svg New York City, US
7 Glory 56: Denver August 10, 2018 1stBank Center Flag of the United States.svg Broomfield, US
8 Glory 57: Shenzhen August 25, 2018 Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shenzhen, China
9 Glory 58: Chicago September 15, 2018 Sears Centre Flag of the United States.svg Hoffman Estates, US
10 Glory 59: Amsterdam September 29, 2018 Johan Cruyff Arena Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amsterdam, Netherlands
11 Glory 60: Lyon October 20, 2018 Palais des Sports de Gerland Flag of France.svg Lyon, France
12 Glory 61: New York November 2, 2018 Hammerstein Ballroom Flag of the United States.svg New York City, US
13 Glory 62: Rotterdam December 1, 2018 Rotterdam Ahoy Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands

Glory 50: Chicago

Glory 50: Chicago
Information
Promotion Glory
DateFebruary 16, 2018
Venue UIC Pavilion
City Flag of the United States.svg Chicago, Illinois, US
Event chronology
Glory 49: Rotterdam Glory 50: Chicago

Glory 50: Chicago was a kickboxing event held by Glory on February 16, 2018, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, US.

Background

This event featured a trilogy fight for the Glory Welterweight Championship between the champion Murthel Groenhart and Harut Grigorian as headliner.

This event also featured a 4-Man Heavyweight Contender Tournament to earn a shot for a Glory Championship.

The GLORY 50 SuperFight Series co-headline bout was originally scheduled to be a rematch between heavyweights Cătălin Moroșanu and Giannis Stoforidis. An injury to Moroșanu forced him from the card.

Anthony McDonald pulled from his fight against Haze Wilson due to high blood pressure.

Due to a cut suffered in the semi-finals Guto was unable to fight in the finals. Junior Tafa stepped in to face Benjamin Adegbuyi.

Results

Glory 50
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Harut Grigorian def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Murthel Groenhart (c)TKO (Referee Stoppage)12:06For the Glory Welterweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa TKO (Low kicks)20:34Heavyweight Contender Tournament Final
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Richard Abrahamdef. Flag of the United States.svg Malik Watson-SmithDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi def. Flag of Curacao.svg D'Angelo Marshall KO (Punch)10:36Heavyweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa Decision (Unanimous)33:00Heavyweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals
Superfight Series
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (c)def. Flag of Angola.svg Christian Baya Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Omar Morenodef. Flag of the United States.svg Casey GreeneDecision (Extra Round - Unanimous)43:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Omari Boyddef. Flag of Mexico.svg Daniel MoralesDecision (Split)35:00
Catchweight 68 kg Flag of Mexico.svg Diego Llamasdef. Flag of the United States.svg Justin HoughtonTKO (Referee Stoppage)11:40

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2018 Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finals Final
      
Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente DEC
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa 5-0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa 2R.
Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi TKO
Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi KO
Flag of Curacao.svg D'Angelo Marshall 1R.

Glory 51: Rotterdam

Glory 51: Rotterdam
Information
Promotion Glory
DateMarch 3, 2018
Venue Rotterdam Ahoy
City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands

Glory 51: Rotterdam "Bad Blood" was a kickboxing event held on March 3, 2018, at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Background

The event featured the long-awaited rematch between the champion Badr Hari and Hesdy Gerges as Glory 51 headliner and a number one contender fight between Alim Nabiev and the former Glory Welterweight Champion Cedric Doumbe as Superfight Series headliner.

This event also featured a 4-Man Welterweight Contender Tournament to earn a shot at the Glory Welterweight Championship.

Results

Glory 51
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Badr Hari vs Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hesdy Gerges No Contest33:00Originally a decision win for Hari. Later changed to a No Contest after both fighters tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. [2]
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Aruba.svg Eyevan Danenbergdef. Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong Decision (Unanimous)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Final
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Slovakia.svg Tomáš Možný def. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Daniel Škvor Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Aruba.svg Eyevan Danenbergdef. Flag of France.svg Jimmy Vienot Decision (Split)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong def. Flag of Argentina.svg Alan ScheinsonDecision (Split)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals
Superfight Series
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Alim Nabiev def. Flag of France.svg Cedric Doumbe Decision (Split)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Mohammed Jarayadef. Flag of Suriname.svg Miles SimsonDecision (Unanimous)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Reserve
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Tyjani Beztati def. Flag of Turkey.svg Anil CabriKO (Head Kick)12:17
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Massaro Glunder def. Flag of France.svg Victor PintoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kevin van Heeckerendef. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Bas van der KroonKO (Punches)12:48

2018 Glory Welterweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finals Final
      
Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong DEC
Flag of Argentina.svg Alan Scheinson 3-2
Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong 5-0
Flag of Aruba.svg Eyevan DanenbergDEC
Flag of Aruba.svg Eyevan DanenbergDEC
Flag of France.svg Jimmy Vienot 3-2

Glory 52: Los Angeles

Glory 52: Los Angeles
Information
Promotion Glory
DateMarch 31, 2018
Venue Long Beach Arena
City Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, California, US

Glory 52: Los Angeles was a kickboxing event held on March 31, 2018, at the Long Beach Arena in Los Angeles, California, US.

Background

The GLORY 52 co-main event bout was originally scheduled to be match between Lightweights Marat Grigorian and Stoyan Koprivlenski. Grigorian had to withdraw due to a neck injury, whilst Koprivlenski took on Josh Jauncey instead.

Robert Thomas suffered a concussion during training and was forced to withdraw from Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament. Following this shake-up, the remaining three middleweight tournament contenders were rebooked.

Simon Marcus remained on the card, and met Zack Wells in the Glory 52 co-headline bout.

Yousri Belgaroui and Jason Wilnis were originally scheduled to compete in the middleweight contender tournament, but instead squared off as part of Glory 53 SuperFight Series from Lille, France.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 52
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen (c)def. Flag of the United States.svg Kevin VanNostrand (ic)Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the unification of Glory Featherweight Championship
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Simon Marcus def. Flag of the United States.svg Zack WellsTKO (Punches)11:03
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lemairedef. Flag of the United States.svg Chris Camozzi Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Josh Jauncey def. Flag of Bulgaria.svg Stoyan Koprivlenski Decision (Split)33:00
Superfight Series
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Pavel Zhuravlev (ic)def. Flag of the United States.svg Myron DennisDecision (Unanimous)33:00For the Interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship
Women's Catchweight 53 kg Flag of France.svg Anissa Meksen def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ashley NicholsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Troy Jones def. Flag of the United States.svg Paul BanasiakDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zakaria Zouggary def. Flag of England.svg Bailey Sugden Decision (Unanimous)33:00

Glory 53: Lille

Glory 53: Lille
Information
Promotion Glory
DateMay 12, 2018
Venue Zénith de Lille
City Flag of France.svg Lille, France

Glory 53: Lille was a kickboxing event held on May 12, 2018, at the Zénith de Lille in Lille, France.

Background

Eyevan Danenberg suffered an injury during training and was forced to withdraw from his fight against Cedric Doumbe. Thongchai Sitsongpeenong stepped in to face Doumbe.

Also a severe hand injury forced Mohammed Jaraya to withdraw from his showdown with Alan Scheinson, Anghel Cardoş stepped in on a short notice to face Scheinson.

Jason Wilnis was forced to withdraw for medical reasons, Dawid Kasperski stepped in on a week's notice to take on Yousri Belgaroui.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 53
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (c)def. Flag of Morocco.svg Tyjani Beztati Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis def. Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of France.svg Anissa Meksen (c)def. Flag of France.svg Amel Dehby Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Women's Super Bantamweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of France.svg Zinedine Hameur-Lain def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut TKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)21:14
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao def. Flag of Morocco.svg Abdellah Ezbiri KO (Head Kick)21:40
Superfight Series
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of France.svg Cedric Doumbe def. Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong KO (Punch)10:33
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Tunisia.svg Yousri Belgaroui def. Flag of Poland.svg Dawid Kasperski TKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)21:16
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy Adamchuk def. Flag of France.svg Victor PintoDecision (Unanimous)33:00Featherweight Contender Tournament Final
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Argentina.svg Alan Scheinsondef. Flag of Romania.svg Anghel CardoșDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy Adamchuk def. Flag of France.svg Azize Hlali Decision (Unanimous)33:00Featherweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of France.svg Victor Pintodef. Flag of Turkey.svg Buray BozaryilmazDecision (Majority)33:00Featherweight Contender Tournament Semi-finals

2018 Glory Featherweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finals Final
      
Flag of France.svg Victor PintoDEC
Flag of Turkey.svg Buray Bozaryilmaz 3-1
Flag of France.svg Victor Pinto 5-0
Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy Adamchuk DEC
Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy Adamchuk DEC
Flag of France.svg Azize Hlali 5-0

Glory 54: Birmingham

Glory 54: Birmingham
Information
Promotion Glory
DateJune 2, 2018
Venue Genting Arena
City Flag of England.svg Birmingham, England

Glory 54: Birmingham was a kickboxing event held on June 2, 2018, at the Genting Arena in Birmingham, England.

Background

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 54
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven (c)def. Flag of Croatia.svg Mladen Brestovac Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Heavyweight Championship
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Harut Grigorian (c)def. Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Alim Nabiev Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Welterweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of England.svg Bailey Sugden vs. Flag of Russia.svg Aleksei Ulianov No Contest (Accidental Headbutt)21:10
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Chenglongdef. Flag of Romania.svg Adrian MaximDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Superfight Series
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Danyo Ilunga def. Flag of England.svg Fraser WeightmanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Josh Jauncey def. Flag of Angola.svg Christian Baya Decision (Split)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of England.svg Adam Hatfielddef. Flag of the United States.svg Richard AbrahamDecision (Split)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Marat Grigorian def. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu XuDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Kosovo.svg Elvis Gashi def. Flag of England.svg William Goldie-GallowayDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of England.svg Mark Timmsdef. Flag of Poland.svg Dawid BlaszkeDecision (Unanimous)33:00Welterweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of England.svg Jamie Bates def. Flag of England.svg Tommy KingDecision (Unanimous)33:00Welterweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals

Glory 55: New York

Glory 55: New York
Information
Promotion Glory
DateJuly 20, 2018
Venue Hulu Theater
City Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, US

Glory 55: New York was a kickboxing event held on July 20, 2018, at Hulu Theater in New York City, New York, US.

Background

The GLORY 55 main event bout was originally scheduled to be a rematch for the Glory Featherweight Championship between the champion Robin van Roosmalen and Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao. Van Roosmalen had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury, Kiatmookao instead fought Kevin VanNostrand for the Glory Featherweight interim-title.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 55
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Alex Pereira (c)def. Flag of Tunisia.svg Yousri Belgaroui KO (Punch)12:28For the Glory Middleweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao def. Flag of the United States.svg Kevin VanNostrand Decision (Split)53:00For the interim Glory Featherweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa def. Flag of the United States.svg Anthony McDonaldTKO (3 Knockdown Rule)12:20
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of France.svg Victor Pintodef. Flag of the United States.svg Nate RichardsonDecision (Split)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Kosovo.svg Elvis Gashi def. Flag of the United States.svg Nick ChasteenDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Superfight Series
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of France.svg Cedric Doumbe def. Flag of Argentina.svg Alan ScheinsonTKO (Punches)21:38
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of the United States.svg Tiffany van Soest def. Flag of Sweden.svg Sofia Olofsson Decision (Split)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Israel.svg Itay Gershondef. Flag of the United States.svg Trevor RaginTKO (Punch)20:36
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the United States.svg Asa Ten Powdef. Flag of the United States.svg Justin GreskiewiczTKO (3 Knockdown Rule)12:59
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Rodriguezdef. Flag of the United States.svg Joe TaylorDecision (Unanimous)33:00

Glory 56: Denver

Glory 56: Denver
Information
Promotion Glory
DateAugust 10, 2018
Venue 1stBank Center
City Flag of the United States.svg Broomfield, US

Glory 56: Denver was a kickboxing event held on August 10, 2018, at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, US.

Background

This event featured two world title fights for the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship a rematch between the champion Artem Vakhitov and Danyo Ilunga and for the Glory Women's Super Bantamweight Championship between the champion Anissa Meksen and Jady Menezes.

Results

Glory 56
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Russia.svg Artem Vakhitov (c)def. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Danyo Ilunga Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Jady Menezes def. Flag of France.svg Anissa Meksen (c)Decision (Split)53:00For the Glory Women's Super Bantamweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy Adamchuk def. Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Anvar Boynazarov Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Massaro Glunder def. Flag of New Zealand.svg Quade TaranakiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Superfight Series
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Simon Marcus def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jason Wilnis Decision (Split)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Curacao.svg D'Angelo Marshall def. Flag of the United States.svg Antonio DvorakTKO (Punch)12:14
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Justin Houghtondef. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Troy SheridanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Myron Dennisdef. Flag of the United States.svg Steve PaprockiTKO (3 Knockdowns)11:49
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Chris Camozzi def. Flag of the United States.svg John KingTKO (Punches)22:48
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Ryot Wallerdef. Flag of the United States.svg Zack WellsKO (Punches)30:57

Glory 57: Shenzhen

Glory 57: Shenzhen
Information
Promotion Glory
DateAugust 25, 2018
Venue Shenzhen Bay Sports Center
City Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shenzhen, China

Glory 57: Shenzhen was a kickboxing event held on August 25, 2018, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China.

Background

Zinedine Hameur-Lain withdrew from his scheduled appearance against Felipe Micheletti, and both fighters were rebooked at a later date.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 57
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (c)def. Flag of Armenia.svg Marat Grigorian Decision (Split)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Cedric de Keirsmaekerdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Kaiyin ZangDecision (Split)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Russia.svg Khayal Dzhanievdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Julio LoboDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chenglong Zhangvs. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Nafi BilalovskiNo Contest (Accidental Foul)12:43
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the United States.svg Asa Ten Powdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yuhang XieDecision (Split)33:00
Superfight Series
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu Xudef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng ZhangDecision (Split)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Final
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chenchen Lidef. Flag of Japan.svg Masaya KuboDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jia Liudef. Flag of Thailand.svg Zaza Sor. Aree Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng Zhangdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li DengDecision (Split)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu Xudef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chao WangDecision (Unanimous)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals
Prelims
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng Zhangdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Lei FengDecision (Split)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Dengdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg AlimuTKO (3 Knockdowns)12:51Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chao Wangdef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tiehan XuDecision (Split)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu Xudef. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Junchen ZhaoDecision (Split)33:00Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals

2018 Glory Lightweight Qualification Tournament bracket

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
         
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Lei Feng 1-4
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng ZhangDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng ZhangDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Deng 3-2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li DengTKO
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Alimjan Tursun 1r
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wensheng Zhang 1-4
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu XuDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tiehan Xu 1-4
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chao WangDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chao Wang 0-5
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu XuDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu XuDEC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Junchen Zhao 4-1

Glory 58: Chicago

Glory 58: Chicago
Information
Promotion Glory
DateSeptember 14, 2018
Venue Sears Centre
City Flag of the United States.svg Hoffman Estates, US

Glory 58: Chicago was a kickboxing event held on September 14, 2018, at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, US.

Background

The bout between welterweight Alan Scheinson and Malik Watson-Smith was canceled due to visa issues on Scheinson's part.

Troy Jones won the 4-man Welterweight Qualification Tournament as Mike Lemaire could not continue due to his injuries and Justin Moss who won earlier in the evening did not receive medical clearance to fight Jones.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 58
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Alex Pereira (c)def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Simon Marcus Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Middleweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Omari Boyddef. Flag of the United States.svg Richard AbrahamDecision (Split)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Anvar Boynazarov def. Flag of England.svg Bailey Sugden Decision (Split)33:00
Superfight Series
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa def. Flag of the United States.svg Haze WilsonTKO (Punch)11:35
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the United States.svg Matt Bakerdef. Flag of the United States.svg Thomas JenkinsKO (Punches)31:55
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Troy Jonesdef. Flag of the United States.svg Casey GreeneKO (Head Kick)11:00Welterweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Lemairedef. Flag of the United States.svg Omar MorenoDecision (Unanimous)33:00Welterweight Qualification Tournament Semi-finals

Glory 59: Amsterdam

Glory 59: Amsterdam
Information
Promotion Glory
DateSeptember 29, 2018
Venue Johan Cruyff Arena
City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amsterdam, Netherlands

Glory 59: Amsterdam was a kickboxing event held on September 29, 2018, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Background

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 59
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rico Verhoeven (c)def. Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao (ic)def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen (c)Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the unification of Glory Featherweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik def. Flag of Curacao.svg D'Angelo Marshall TKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)10:57
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Tyjani Beztati def. Flag of Angola.svg Christian Baya Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Superfight Series
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Suriname.svg Murthel Groenhart def. Flag of Morocco.svg Mohammed JarayaTKO (Punches)21:05
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Alim Nabiev def. Flag of Aruba.svg Eyevan DanenbergDecision (Split)33:00
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael Duut def. Flag of Tunisia.svg Mourad Bouzidi KO (Punch)32:56
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roel Mannaart def. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Daniel Škvor Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Russia.svg Aleksei Ulianov def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zakaria ZouggaryDecision (Unanimous)33:00

Glory 60: Lyon

Glory 60: Lyon
Information
Promotion Glory
DateOctober 20, 2018
Venue Palais des Sports de Gerland
City Flag of France.svg Lyon, France

Glory 60: Lyon was a kickboxing event held on October 20, 2018, at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France.

Background

Glory welterweight champion Harut Grigorian was unable to compete due to acute gastroenteritis that has forced him from the fight card. Therefore, Cédric Doumbé took on Muay Thai fighter Jimmy Vienot. Vienot was scheduled to fight earlier in that evening, but has seized a short notice opportunity to headline opposite the former champion. His original opponent, Dmitry Menshikov, met Samuel Dbili as part of SuperFight Series.

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 60
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé def. Flag of France.svg Jimmy Vienot Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Suriname.svg Donegi Abena def. Flag of France.svg Stéphane Susperregui Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Tunisia.svg Yousri Belgaroui def. Flag of France.svg Yassine AhagganKO (Knee to the Body)11:22
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of Sweden.svg Sofia Olofsson def. Flag of France.svg Cindy SilvestreDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Abdellah Ezbiri def. Flag of France.svg Victor PintoKO (Spinning Back Kick)11:03
Superfight Series
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Micheletti def. Flag of France.svg Zinedine Hameur-Lain TKO (Retirement)13:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno Chavesdef. Flag of France.svg Mamadou Lamine SeneTKO (Doctor Stoppage)23:00
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Matěj Peňázdef. Flag of France.svg Mehdi BouananeTKO (Doctor Stoppage)23:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Menshikov def. Flag of France.svg Samuel DbiliTKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)12:59
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of France.svg Michael Palandredef. Flag of France.svg Mohamed SoumahTKO (Arm Injury)20:50

Glory 61: New York

Glory 61: New York
Information
Promotion Glory
DateNovember 2, 2018
Venue Hammerstein Ballroom
City Flag of the United States.svg New York City, US

Glory 61: New York was a kickboxing event held on November 2, 2018, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, US.

Background

Bonus awards:

The following fighter has been awarded $5,000 bonus:

Results

Glory 61
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (c)def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Josh Jauncey Decision (Unanimous)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of France.svg Anissa Meksen def. Flag of Brazil.svg Jady Menezes (c)TKO (Punches)20:39For the Glory Super Bantamweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the United States.svg Chris Camozzi def. Flag of the United States.svg Myron DennisDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Omari Boyddef. Flag of Argentina.svg Alan ScheinsonDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Superfight Series
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the United States.svg Kevin VanNostrand vs. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Massaro Glunder Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Flag of the United States.svg Asa Ten Powdef. Flag of Greece.svg Niko TsigarasDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the United States.svg Charles Rodriguezdef. Flag of the United States.svg Malik Watson-SmithTD (Unanimous)23:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Justin Houghtondef. Flag of the United States.svg Vince McGuinnessDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Chommanee Sor Taehiran def. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ashley NicholsDecision (Split)33:00

Glory 62: Rotterdam

Glory 62: Rotterdam
Information
Promotion Glory
DateDecember 8, 2018
Venue Rotterdam Ahoy
City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands
Event chronology
Glory 62: Rotterdam Glory 63: Houston

Glory 62: Rotterdam was a kickboxing event held on December 8, 2018 at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Background

Glory's No.1-ranked heavyweight Benjamin Adegbuyi of Romania has been named the No. 1 seed in the tournament draw. Seed No. 2 has been assigned to Jamal Ben Saddik of Morocco. [3] Heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven talks acting career and could be stripped of belt. [4]

On November 15, it was announced that Mohammed Jaraya had suffered a hand injury and was pulling out of his bout with Robbie Hageman. Jaraya was replaced by Dmitrii Menshikov.

Bonus awards:

The following fighters will be awarded $5,000 bonuses:

Results

Glory 62
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik def. Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi KO (Punches)11:54Heavyweight Tournament Final
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Luis Tavares def. Flag of Latvia.svg Artur GorlovDecision (Split)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik def. Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente Decision (Unanimous)33:00Heavyweight Tournament Semi-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis KO (Head Kick)32:39Heavyweight Tournament Semi-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente def. Flag of Germany.svg Mohamed AbdallahDecision (Split)33:00Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis def. Flag of Slovakia.svg Tomáš Možný Decision (Split)33:00Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik def. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa TKO (2 Knockdowns Rule)12:55Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi def. Flag of Poland.svg Arkadiusz WrzosekDecision (Unanimous)33:00Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-finals
Superfight Series
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Armenia.svg Marat Grigorian def. Flag of Angola.svg Christian Baya Decision (Split)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Tyjani Beztati def. Flag of Bulgaria.svg Stoyan Koprivlenski Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Menshikov def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robbie HagemanTKO (Punches)11:53
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Morocco.svg Hamicha def. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miles SimsonKO (Head Kick)11:53
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roel Mannaart def. Flag of Russia.svg Kirill KornilovDecision (Unanimous)33:00Heavyweight Tournament Reserve
Prelims
Middleweight 85 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Ertugrul Bayrak def. Flag of Suriname.svg Donovan Wisse Decision (Split)33:00

Glory Heavyweight Tournament bracket

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi DEC
Flag of Poland.svg Arkadiusz Wrzosek 5-0 Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi KO
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis DEC Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jahfarr Wilnis 3R.
Flag of Slovakia.svg Tomaš Mozny 4-1 Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi 1R.
Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik TKO Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik KO
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Junior Tafa 1R. Flag of Morocco.svg Jamal Ben Saddik DEC
Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente DEC Flag of Brazil.svg Guto Inocente 5-0
Flag of Germany.svg Mohamed Abdallah 4-1

See also

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