With PRIDE comes GLORY.

[maudlin career]

It all started off as a dream. I would say something to Tanner in the back. He would chime in with his own input. Before we knew it, I took another leave from the United States and found myself back in Japan, while Tanner was hanging his wrestling boots up and replacing them with his karate-gi. That’s when I realized that everything he and I had ever talked about. It was for real.

-Maddox quoted in MMAUniverse

 

All things start from humble beginnings: Nintendo icon, Shigeru Miyamoto started off with trading cards. Bill Gates built low-grade computer programs while in college. And the UFC…it started as a man’s man-fantasy of which martial art was the best of all martial arts.

 

I remember when I was a kid. My older brothers would tease me because I would watch pro-wrestling every Saturday morning. They called it fake and would even call me a sissy for looking at it. Obviously, I love wrestling, but these were my brothers. I wanted to impress them. I remember going to Blockbuster a year or so later to pick up the WWF Royal Rumble event for that year. Only instead another tape caught my eye, Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie were on the cover. That’s when I brought home UFC 3, instead of Royal Rumble. My brothers came into the family room to the usual harassing. Once they saw what I saw, they were hooked. Once I saw their approval, this is what I wanted to do. So I trained and trained, and before I knew it, I was fighting on the amateur circuit.

-Jason Tanner quoted in MMAUniverse

 

As soon as UFC developed, however, it took an almost immediate backlash from the media and sports analysts alike. Many referred to it as human **** fighting for only the most barbaric and violent denizens of America to partake in. MMA, or NHB, as it was known as at that time, continued to take heat. Eventually, UFC would become a sanctioned entity, and though it helped, it still did very little attain popular interest. Meanwhile…in Japan…things were going slightly different.

 

Eh..it was probably 96 or 97. I was about 16 or so. I was still absorbed in my wrestling world. Shawn Michaels, yeah, he was the man…But I hated that UFC stuff. It was needlessly dangerous. Forgive my generalizing, but you had truckers with beer-bellies just throwing haymakers at each other until one either got knocked out or passed out. It was trash, it wasn’t a sport. I thought that until I saw it…it being my first PRIDE event, the 2000 Openweight Grand Prix. Everyone says it, so I’m going to say it: Royce Gracie changed my perspective. Watching him and Kazushi Sakuraba fight for 90 minutes straight…it was legitimate…it was an art…for once…it was a sport. Looking back at all the UFC events in retrospect, I don’t think they were as awful as I did them, but I still feel Sakuraba and Gracie…and PRIDE FC for that matter is what made me an MMA fan. I still wanted to be a wrestler and still considered pro-wrestling to be the best product in the world, but PRIDE FC was the first sport promotion that I ever enjoyed.

-Maddox quoted in MMAUniverse

 

From Wikipedia:

Pride Fighting Championships was initially conceived in 1997 by Kakutougi Revolution Spirits to match popular Japanese pro-wrestler Nobuhiko Takada with Rickson Gracie, the purported champion of the Gracie family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. The event, held at the Tokyo Dome on October 11, 1997 attracted 47,000 fans, as well as Japanese mass media attention. The success of the first event enabled its promoters to hold a regular series of mixed martial arts events, and a year later in 1998, promote a rematch between Takada and Gracie.[3] With K-1 enjoying popularity in Japan, Pride began to compete with monthly showings on Fuji Television, as well as pay per view on the newly formed satellite television channel SKY PerfecTV.

 

In 2000, Pride hosted the first ever Pride Grand Prix, a two-part openweight tournament held to find the "world's best fighter". The tournament was held over the course of two events, with sixteen fighters competing in an opening round, and the eight winners returning three months later for the final round. The second round of the tournament marked the first time Pride was broadcast in the United States, and featured American fighter Mark Coleman winning the tournament by defeating Igor Vovchanchyn in the final round.

 

In August 2002, Pride teamed up with Japan's leading kickboxing and fight promotion, K-1, and held the world's biggest fight event, Shockwave (known as Pride/K-1 Dynamite!! in Japan), which attracted over 70,000 fans.[2]

On January 13, 2003, the Pride MMA production was thrown into turmoil when DSE President Naoto Mori****a was found dead hanging by his neck in his hotel room, apparently after his mistress told him she wanted to end their affair.[4] Speculation still looms whether this could possibly be the real reason, as trouble with tax authorities and the yakuza have also been speculated to play a role.[3] Nobuyuki Sakakibara later assumed the presidency.

 

In 2003 Pride introduced the Bushido series of events, which focused on the lighter weight classes of lightweights and welterweights. The Bushido series also stressed a faster pace, with bouts consisting of only one ten minute round and one five minute round, as well as quicker referee intervention of stalling tactics, using the new "yellow card" system of purse deduction.

 

On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, Nobuyuki Sakakibara announced that Station Casinos Inc. magnate Lorenzo Fertitta, co-owner of Zuffa and its subsidiary MMA production Ultimate Fighting Championship, had made a deal to acquire all assets of Pride Fighting Championships from Dream Stage Entertainment after Pride 34: Kamikaze in a deal reportedly worth under USD$70 million,[13] though the figure was not publicly disclosed.[14] Managing the assets under the newly created Pride FC Worldwide Holdings, LLC, including their video library and the contracts of the fighters currently on the Pride roster, the new management company had originally planned to continue to promote Pride events in Japan and keep to its previously announced schedule. Lorenzo Fertitta announced they planned to operate Pride separately from Zuffa's two MMA brands, the UFC and WEC, planned on having occasional crossover shows and matches, pitting fighters from Pride against fighters "from the UFC," using the metaphor of the AFL-NFL merger to compare the situation.[13]

 

Subsequent remarks by Zuffa spokesperson Dana White however cast doubt as to what the new owners would actually do with Pride. After the sale officially closed on May 25, 2007, White remarked that he planned on bringing Pride's biggest names into UFC competition instead of keeping them in Pride and that they were still deciding on what to do with Pride itself.[15] In later comments made in August 2007, White expressed doubt that Zuffa can resurrect Pride in Japan, claiming, "I’ve (or, we) pulled everything out of the trick box that I can and I can’t get a TV deal over there with Pride. I don’t think they want us there. I don’t think they want me there"[16]

On October 4, 2007, Pride Worldwide closed its Japanese office, laying off 20 people who were working there since the closing of DSE.[17]

The final Pride events have been released on DVD under the Pride Worldwide label.

 

When DSE announced the closing of PRIDE, Maddox and I were still hot in our feud over in Total Revolution Pro-Wrestling.

 

It was such an entertaining dynamic. You’d have Maddox who had just took a leave from WWE after losing to Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania, showing up at our TOTAL-REV/Ring of Honor supershows talking trash to every individual in the arena. I was the face of TOTAL-REV, so everyone was expecting me to kick his ass. We took that feud everywhere. Then when the curtains closed, I’d be over at his place or he’d be over at mine and we’d order that month’s PRIDE PPV. We were like best-friends. Like I said, it was an entertaining dynamic.

 

Anyway, it was early spring of ’07 and there it was on the UFC homepage. Zuffa now owns PRIDE. I remember Maddox didn’t even order their last event because he thought there’d be no point. I tried arguing with him, believing firmly that Zuffa would still allow PRIDE to operate on its own…but in the end, he was right.

-Jason Tanner quoted in MMAUniverse

 

Yeah there’s DREAM, but even it feels different and I’m glad that a bulk of the PRIDE fighters are finding success in UFC, but I’m a firm believer that competition is always a good thing…and in my opinion, the UFC’s only competition will forever be PRIDE…

 

..But then almost like a dream in unison, we thought we could do it…I had the booking experience–pro wrestling booking experience—but booking experience nonetheless. And Tanner used to fight when he was younger. So if all else failed, I could at least witness him getting his ass kicked

-Maddox quoted in MMAUniverse

 

“Will I be fighting? I’m half-owner. (He says with a laugh). I don’t know…maybe…I know my pro-wrestling fans would probably like to see it. I guess you never know.

-Jason Tanner quoted in MMA Universe

 

Excerpts taken from MMAUniverse Magazine Article The Glorious Dream –Publication Date January 8th, 2009

 

It all started off as a dream. I would say something to Tanner in the back. He would chime in with his own input. Before we knew it, I took another leave from the United States and found myself back in Japan, while Tanner was hanging his wrestling boots up and replacing them with his karate-gi. That’s when I realized that everything he and I had ever talked about. It was for real.

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MMA Universe Monthly Magazine: Then & Now – Publication Date April 6th, 2009

by: Alistor Williams

To many, four months, doesn’t seem like a lot of time. To the MMA die-hards, four months is an eternity. Especially when it comes Maddox and Jason Tanner, two individuals relatively unknown in the MMA world, but widely regarded as two of the best in-ring workers in pro-wrestling.

Everyone has a dream: their dream- to run a successful MMA promotion.

 

Yes, yes, we all here at MMA Universe laughed, too , when they originally announced their intentions. But when I sat down with them those four months ago to hear about their plan, I was wowed. In fact, many were.

The two are very genuine about their plan. They’re through and through diehard fans of the Mixed Martial Arts sport. Will they have the proper tools and craft to run a successful promotion? Maybe not. However, I don’t think we should count them out just yet. Especially with all the talks and plans the two seem to have in store for the MMA world.

 

So what’s happening? Nearly a year ago, Maddox and Tanner departed from the wrestling world and left with a rather peculiar fact: they were starting a mixed-martial-arts promotion. Two months after that, Maddox was reported as leaving the states in favor of Saitama, Japan. Three weeks after that, Jason Tanner was reported as doing the same. This provided us with our first piece of the puzzle: Whatever the two are planning, it will be based in Japan.

 

But why? No one knows. We don’t even know if that is the plan, we’re merely speculating.

 

Will Maddox and Tanner’s dream even come to fruition? They’re young…ideas, concepts, and plans are always thought up, but never conceived.

One thing is for sure though, if Maddox and Tanner keep this silence up, eventually everyone will lose interest.

 

I can finally post now!

[maudlin career]

Mandalay Bay Press Conference July 7th, 2009:

 

(Though the hype for the duo was dwindling, there was still obvious general interest in whatever it was Tanner and Maddox had to announce. ESPN, MMAWeekly, WrestlingObserver, MMA Universe, and of course, MMA Torch, media teams were out in full-force quietly speculating just what it was that had to be announced. As the tension steadily increased, Maddox and Jason Tanner stepped out on stage, followed by genuine applause.)

 

Tanner: Good evening everyone. We’re glad to see that we, once again, got the sports world talking. We’re good with buzzwords!

 

(The audience breaks into scattered laughter.)

 

Tanner: The one thing everyone has been asking is what have we been doing? Honestly, it’s been so long, I don’t even remember what we’ve been doing. Maddox, can we get a recap.

 

Maddox: Well, for the last two or three years, I had talked to Tanner about becoming a pro-wrestling booker. It wasn’t that I was burned out with wrestling, but I always wanted people to love my creations. So around 2008 or so, I stopped wrestling full-time and began writing some stuff for Total Revolution. The first major thing I booked was a massive 16 team tag-team tournament…and I honestly think it was successful.

 

Tanner and I were avid PRIDE FC fans, we watched their last ten or eleven events together. It was fun having him around, because he knew so much more about the sport. Anyway, PRIDE FC closed their doors, and I just lost interest in MMA. Tanner watched every now and then, but we both agreed that it just wasn’t the same. Though there was a level of competition and sportsmanship in UFC, it just didn’t match PRIDE’s.

 

I know there are a ton of UFC fans here that are willing to kill me for making that statement, but that’s just how I feel, really. So Tanner and I would talk night in and night out about what needed to happen in MMA…and then it came down to this:

 

My interest in booking combined with Tanner’s renewed interest in MMA…lead to an ingenious idea…we said “Hey, let’s be crazy and give this a shot.” At first it was a joke, but then I’m taking a plane to Japan. Tanner followed a good two or three weeks later. I’m pulling some of the money I made from my four years in WWE plus my indy bookings. Tanner is using pretty much every penny he has. And…we’ve gotten some major help from our financial backer and PRESIDENT…who we will announce next week in Japan.

 

Tanner: That’s right, if you didn’t hear. The dream of Maddox and Tanner has come true we will be running our very own fight promotion…GLORY Fighting Championships. I know we have some major things against us…most notably being pro-wrestlers who have limited knowledge on the current product. Then there’s this little weird fact that we’re two Americans running an essentially Japanese promotion.

 

Maddox: Why Japan, Tanner?

 

Tanner: Well I’ll answer that Maddox. We chose Japan simply because of their regulations. Don’t get me wrong, I love the fact that UFC protects its individuals from major harm, but at the same time, I feel some fighters can’t bring their A-Game due to those same limitations. That and we realized that it would be stupid to compete right now in the North American territory. You got UFC dominating on the national level. Then there’s the up and coming Affliction and Strikeforce. It would be sheer suicide to get involved in that.

 

Maddox: And honestly, we’re not wanting to compete in America or Asia. We just want another fight promotion for fans of the original PRIDE to look into. Yes, there is DREAM and they have an amazing program and roster…I would honestly like to work with them sometime in the future, but they’re not their yet. They’re not at the level they could be. And though we’re not either, I feel that another promotion vying for the same attention in the same country will only provide for a better overall product in the MMA industry.

 

Tanner: So now that we’ve got that out of the way, allow us to breakdown what is GLORY FC:

 

Glory Fighting Championships

 

Rules:

-Non-Title Fights – Three five-minute rounds.

 

-Title Fights – Three ten-minute rounds known as Ironman Rounds.

 

-If a fight does not come to a decision in the allotted time, judges will score the fight.

 

-Strikes to a downed opponent are legal

 

-The referee can restart the fight if the fighters are inactive from a guard/clinch and penalty points will be awarded

 

-Closing guard while on the ground is legal

 

-Knee strikes to the head of a downed opponent are legal

 

-Elbow strikes to the head are legal

 

-Stomps to a downed opponent are legal

 

Tanner: Now I know our rules do seem a little extreme, but they’re set this way so strikers won’t always have to fight a grappler’s fight and vice-versa. Now to keep this safe, our referees are encouraged and paid to be more enforcing so the second they deem a fighter cannot continue, they will stop the fight.

 

Maddox: Of course, things are always subject to change. If our fighters are consistently getting hurt…or in the slim chance that we do get bookings outside of Japan. We’re willing to adapt to their rule set, but as it stands, this will be GLORY’s default regulations.

 

Weight Classes:

-Featherweight (135lbs – 145lbs) (61kg – 66kg)

-Lightweight (146lbs – 155lbs) (66kg – 70kg)

-Welterweight (156lbs -170lbs) (71kg – 77kg)

-Light Heavyweight (186lbs – 205lbs) (84kg – 93kg)

-Heavyweight (206lbs – 265lbs) (93kg – 120kg)

 

Tanner: There is a noticeable absence of a Middleweight Division, but that’s only because we feel that it isn’t as explosive as it used to be. They do claim one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world, but even he’s beginning to fight at Light Heavyweight. So we decided to replace Middleweights with Featherweights, which as recently seen in WEC, is beginning to explode at a tremendous rate.

 

Maddox: So we’ve gotten that out of the way, but I’m sure we still haven’t impressed you yet. This could all merely be talk, and we’ve got nothing to confirm it. Well, I can tell you this: GLORY FC will be holding its first event in September, September 5th to be exact. Right now, thanks to our previously mentioned president, we managed to secure Pay-Per-View airings in Japan, but as of now have nothing for North America. We’re working on a deal with a couple of websites to get some internet streaming up, that way every can see what we have in store.

 

Tanner: That’s right, the event will be known as Rise of the Titans where we will crown our first GLORY FC Heavyweight Champion in an eight man tournament. In fact, that is the format in which we plan to crown all our champions for each individual weight class.

 

Maddox: And to prove we’re no fluke, we’d like to introduce one of the fighters you will see at GLORY. Some will be disappointed, some might be impressed. The reason why we decided to sign this guy is simple; he wants to be a part of this. He wants to be in this MMA game, he wants to be a part of something historic. Sure he may not be the wisest choice, especially considering the flak he’ll be getting from the MMA diehards. However, Tanner and I are pro-wrestlers, so we have to show some love for our fellow pro-wrestlers. Please welcome our first official signing!

 

(Music hit the conference room as former WWE star Bobby Lashley hit the stage. He was all smiles as he waved to the crowd and walked over to Tanner and Maddox shaking hands with both individuals before taking a seat.)

 

Lashley: Due to Brock Lesnar’s actions at UFC 100, pro-wrestlers have been taking some flak in Mixed-Martial-Arts. But I want to prove to all of you people that Brock Lesnar represents himself and not an entire demographic. I know I’m not the best pick, and I’m sure I disappointed a lot of people out there, but I want this, I want to prove that I am a legitimate threat in the sport of mixed-martial-arts. These guys right here…they have faith in me, they see that I have the drive and the will. So on September 5th, it looks like I’ll be in Saitama, Japan claiming my prize, the GLORY Heavyweight Championship.

 

(The audience claps.)

 

Maddox: Though he couldn’t make it here tonight, I can tell you for a fact that up and coming MMA sensation, Roger Gracie, will be at Rise of the Titans. Other than that we are negotiating with some very choice Heavyweights. A few hints:

 

-Ended the status of an internet icon

-Former UFC Champion

-Has a pound for pound relationship.

-A former Chute Boxe fighter.

 

Tanner: We could reveal those three fighters, but nothing is set in stone. Until next week, just know that for now you will see Roger Gracie and Bobby Lashley vie for Heavyweight Championship stardom. If there’s nothing else, we’ll see you next week!

 

(Tanner, Maddox, and Lashley all leave the stage waving goodbye to the news crews before chattering amongst themselves and leaving the room.)

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GLORY FC Japanese Press Conference – Saitama, Japan – July 16th, 2009

 

(The Japanese news crews have entered the small conference area as GLORY FC owners, Maddox and Tanner, come out to another small applause.)

 

Maddox: Japan has been very nice to the two of us over the years. We’ve had many great wrestling matches here. We’ve had a chance to work with some of the greatest pro-wrestlers from AJPW, NJPW, and NOAH.

 

Tanner: Never, however, did we think that we would ever build such a strong and close friendship with the man that has made all of this come true. He’s is a genuinely fascinating character…in all honesty…no other words could describe him.

 

Maddox: He is entirely unique and will forever remain in our hearts and minds. Though we’ve never mentioned him before, he has endured these hardships with us every inch of the way to get here. We felt bad when he decided to financially support this dream. We couldn’t let him do that.

 

Tanner: So we needed to return the favor. We had a problem…we still do. We’re two American, English speaking people. In fact, the language barrier is the one thing that will hurt us the most. So..we went to our friend and told him we needed his help once more. We need a face that the Japanese public will recognize, a person the public will respect.

 

Maddox: Since there’s no way to express our gratitude in the English language. Let our GLORY President do it in Japanese for all of you.

 

Maddox & Tanner: Please welcome Kazushi Sakuraba!

 

(Sakuraba nervously walked on stage before turning to those in attendance and extending his arms into the air. There was quick “ooh” by those in attendance for Sakuraba was definitely a huge surprise.)

 

Sakuraba: >I hope you welcome these two like I have. They have a plan to take mixed-martial-arts to the next level, and I can do nothing, but help them. These two have given their all to get this started, and so I will push myself twice as hard as president of this promotion. It has been a long road to get here, and the journey will only get tougher. I hope you all will be there to support us every step of the way. Thank you.<

 

(His words were brief, but they were effective. He bowed to the audience before standing next to Tanner and Maddox, posing for photographs.)

 

PS: The >< in Sakuraba's speech was to indicate that he was speaking in Japanese. Like in comic books, I will do that with all foreign fighters to indicate that they are talking in their native language.

[maudlin career]

MMAWeekly

GLORY FC News August, 2009

 

<b>GLORY FC Signings:</b>

British athlete, Neil Grove (7W-2L-0D), has become the third official signed fighter for GLORY Fighting Championships. He is set to appear at GLORY’s inaugural event, Rise of the Titans. Whether he serves as an alternate or an entrant for the Heavyweight Grand Prix is unknown at this moment.

 

Contract Competition Finally Ends

With the rate that GLORY and RAW have been going at it over the contractual rights to Heavyweight fighter, Ricco Rodriguez (35W-10L-0D), you would think he was the premier fighter. The truth is both RAW and GLORY are on the race to scoop up any Heavyweight talent possible. With RAW’s lack of Heavyweight main stays, and GLORY trying to set up their Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix for September 5th, now would be a great time to fight at Heavyweight.

 

The actual war came to an end, and ultimately GLORY came out on top as they officially signed their fourth fighter for Rise of the Titans. Whether this is breaking news or not, the fact remains that the lethal trio of Maddox, Tanner, and Sakuraba mean business.

 

GLORY Ends the Week Big

Rise of the Titans continues to shape up as GLORY FC has just announced that Seth Petruzelli (10W-4L-0D), Naoya Ogawa (7W-2L-0D), and ‘The Grave Digger’ Chad Griggs (7W-1L-0D) have signed on board.

 

Also with a little investigation, we have reason to believe that Saku, Maddox, and Tanner were apparently really close to signing Aleksander Emelianenko. Whether this is true or not is hard to say, but as it stands, it looks like fans of the younger Emelianenko can look to DREAM to see his future fights.

All in all though, three signings plus rumored negotiations with a top athlete like Aleksander ends the week on a good note for GLORY.

 

Announcing Dream-Team Signed to GLORY FC

Stephen Quadros and Mauro Ranallo have each signed 3 year contracts to do play by play for GLORY FC Events. The combined efforts of Sakuraba, Maddox, and Tanner continue to make this a promotion worth looking into.

 

Two More Signings Finalizes Rise of the Titans Card

Former Chute Boxe fighter, Assuerio Silva (14W-7L-0D), Gan McGee (13W-4L-0D), and European Heavyweight Semmy Schilt (26W-14L-1D) have all signed to GLORY. Sakuraba has stated in a press conference that with these signings, work was being done on finalizing a card for the inaugural GLORY FC event. We expect to here more from Mr. Sakuraba later in the week.

 

GLORY FC to Reveal Titans Card

Maddox, Tanner, and Sakuraba have been pretty underwraps when it comes to Rise of the Titan. In an official interview with Asahi TV, Sakuraba stated that the Rise of the Titans card will be revealed on August 28th on the newly established GLORY FC website.

 

From GloryFC.Com

GLORY 1: Rise of the Titans

 

Opening Fight:

Chad Griggs vs. Gan McGee

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Semmy Schilt vs. Neil Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Naoya Ogawa vs. Roger Gracie

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Petruzelli

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Assuerio Silva vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Gracie/Ogawa vs. Schilt/Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Lashley/Petruzelli vs. Silva/Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Final:

Gracie/Ogawa/Schilt/Grove vs. Silva/Rodriguez/Lashley/Petruzelli

 

I have about the first six months of the Dynasty done. So while I get to typing the results of the first event, predictions are most definitely welcomed!

[BHK1978]

Sweet write up I will be reading!

 

Opening Fight:

Chad Griggs vs. Gan McGee

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Semmy Schilt vs. Neil Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Naoya Ogawa vs. Roger Gracie

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Petruzelli

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Assuerio Silva vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Gracie/Ogawa vs. Schilt/Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Lashley/Petruzelli vs. Silva/Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Final:

Gracie/Ogawa/Schilt/Grove vs. Silva/Rodriguez/Lashley/Petruzelli

[RennikKain076]

I look forward to seeing how this diary plays out good luck.

 

GLORY 1: Rise of the Titans

 

Opening Fight:

Chad Griggs vs. Gan McGee

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Semmy Schilt vs. Neil Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Naoya Ogawa vs. Roger Gracie

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Petruzelli

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final:

Assuerio Silva vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Gracie/Ogawa vs. Schilt/Grove

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final:

Lashley/Petruzelli vs. Silva/Rodriguez

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight Tournament Final:

Gracie/Ogawa/Schilt/Grove vs. Silva/Rodriguez/Lashley/Petruzelli

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Presented By BlurCat.Com

 

GLORY Fighting Championships Presents:

GLORY 1: Rise of the Titans

Held on Saturday of Week 1, September 2009

 

Opening Fight:

Chad Griggs (7W-1L-0D) vs. Gan McGee(13W-4L-0D)

 

Round 1

This is the first GLORY FC fight in history. Though maybe not an anticipated match, it does at least set the tone for what’s to come in GLORY FC, and both fighters understood that. The pressure was definitely on both fighters as they centered around the ring, feeling each other out for the first couple of minutes of the first round.

 

Griggs would finally clinch in with Gan following it with a couple of punches to the rib. Gan tried to fight out of it, but Griggs wouldn’t give. Gan finally started throwing strikes of his own finally causing Griggs to back off. As Griggs stepped back, Gan tried to nail him with a vicious hook, though it looked dangerous, it only grazed him.

 

Griggs would once again try to step in, but to prevent him from getting another clinch, McGee kept him back with some crisp feint jabs, but before the fight could go anywhere else, the bell rung, ending the first round.

Though close at first, it seems like Gan McGee definitely took the round.

 

Round 2

Griggs started the round on a good note with a nasty sounding low-kick to the shin. McGee looked as if it didn’t faze him, but the crowd is pretty sure he’ll be feeling that one tomorrow. McGee reciprocated with a vicious uppercut, but it barely missed its target. This was however enough to allow McGee to clinch in and take him to the ground.

 

At this point, McGee was in Griggs guard, but due to the low-submission game of Griggs, McGee had little to worry about. Griggs however was experienced in wrestling, and thus McGee could not pass his guard at all. Since he couldn’t pass, McGee began delivering punches from guard, but Griggs blocked nearly every one of them.

 

Fatigue was showing on both fighters, but Griggs gave in first, as McGee quickly took side-control. However, Round 2 was wrapping up, keeping McGee from potentially finishing the fight.

Without argument, Gan McGee won this round

 

Round 3

Both fighters were breathing heavy and as a result, the third round didn’t have nearly as much action as the first two. The first half of the round consisted of slow jabs, sluggish clinches, and general ring circling.

 

If the round kept going this way, Gan McGee would undoubtedly win the fight overall. Chad Griggs was probably thinking the same thing as he quickly pushed into Gan McGee with another clinch. This time however, he pushed him against the ropes and began some dirty boxing. Though he was, without question, working Gan McGee’s body, known of the strikes thrown were fight finishers.

 

Gan McGee surprised Griggs though as he whipped around in the clinch, taking Chad Griggs to the ground. McGee was too tired to do much of anything, and did little to nothing to advance his position. Instead he would randomly throw a light flurry of strikes that didn’t do much of anything, round three coming to an end.

Gan McGee came back at the end, but Griggs was much more aggressive this round. Hard to say who won the round

 

Judges Score: 30-27 – Gan McGee, 30-28 – Gan McGee, 30-27 – Gan McGee

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision: Gan McGee at 5:00 in the Third Round (Average)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final:

Semmy Schilt (26W-14L-1D) vs. Neil Grove(7W-2L-0D)

 

Round 1

The goal was to keep out of Schilt’s monstrous reach, and that was what Grove tried. The only problem is the fact that Schilt has vastly underrated agility. Grove spent the first minute and a half just trying to avoid Schilt’s strikes, before finally responding with a nice counter-punch that made Schilt rethink his strategy.

 

Grove wanted to explode with punches on Schilt, but he knew he it would be a bad idea in the long term, so while Grove’s counter-punch momentarily stopped Schilt’s aggression, it allowed Grove to reply with some nice precision strikes. The first round wasn’t anything to write home about, but at least both fighters had a good showing.

Neil Grove probably wins the round

 

Round 2

Grove tries to nullify Schilt’s height and did so by going for a single-leg take down. Schilt grabbed on to Grove and relied on the ropes to keep his balance. Grove lost the leg, and Schilt immediately grabbed his head trying to go for a Muay Thai plum. Grove fought out of it, but caught a couple of warning grabs. Grove responded with two crisp punches of his own as the two circled back to the middle of the ring.

 

There’s around a minute and a half left and Schilt hits Grove with a couple of low-kicks, but in return receives a couple of jabs. Neither one is pushing in for the finish, but they are at least active. Before anything else can happen, the bell sounds, Round 2 is now officially over.

Nothing really happened, but I think Grove barely takes the round

 

Round 3

Grove faked a couple of rights, before catching Schilt on the shoulder with a decent left. It didn’t look like it did much, but it definitely left its mark. Schilt finally began striking back, catching Grove with a pretty weak three hit combo, though it was weak, he did at least catch him with all three punches.

 

Grove tries to move in for the clinch, but Schilt pushes him off and then responds with a kick to the midsection. The kick connects! Grove his momentarily stun, and before Schilt can move in for the kill, Grove clinches him pushing him to the ropes. Grove can do nothing but smoother him, in hopes of recovering from the kick.

 

Grove finally delivers some dirty boxing from the clinch, but Schilt wrestles out. A minute left and Grove topples Schilt with a nasty right. It doesn’t knock him out, but it sends Schilt to the ground. Grove pounces to the ground immediately getting side control. Schilt keeps him locked in, preventing him from moving. Round 3 comes to an end.

Some solid attacks from both individuals, but this one goes to Grove.

 

Judges Score: 30-29 – Neil Grove, 30-29 – Neil Grove, 30-29 Neil Grove

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision – Neil Grove at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final:

Naoya Ogawa (7W-2L-0D) vs. Roger Gracie (2W-0L-0D)

 

Round 1

Many analysts gave the fight to Ogawa stating that experience would play in his favor. Initially, it seemed those predictions were right, as Ogawa kept the fight in his pace stinging Gracie with some jabs with the occasion called for it.

 

However, Gracie finally turned on his a-game and began exchanging strikes with Ogawa. If Ogawa and Gracie kept it up, both fighters would be gassed, so Ogawa stopped the strikes in an attempt to pace himself…whereas Gracie on the other hand caught Ogawa on the cheek with a stinging blow.

 

Ogawa stopped the punches from going anywhere by going for a takedown, he successfully got it, and was now in Gracie’s guard. Gracie prevented him from advancing before eventually getting Ogawa’s back. He tried for a submission, but Round 1 came to an end.

Gracie had Ogawa’s number without a doubt

 

Round 2

Gracie got to notice Ogawa’s one flaw in the previous round: He has no ground-game. With that, Gracie began to pepper Ogawa with some light strikes. Ogawa was finally adjusting to blocking them, before Gracie stormed in with a clinch before whipping to the right, placing Ogawa in Gracie’s guard.

 

Ogawa tried to fight out by delivering light taps to the head, but Gracie slowly began to grapevine his leg toward Ogawa’s neck. Ogawa took notice and lifted his head. This played into Gracie’s game as he placed the same leg under Ogawa’s chin and wrapped his other leg around Ogawa before clinching down on the head. Ogawa had no choice but to tap to Gracie’s gogoplata submission.

 

Winner via Submission – Roger Gracie at 2:03 in the Second Round (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final:

Bobby Lashley (4W-0L-0D) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10W-4L-0D)

 

Round 1

This was probably the most anticipated match of the card for the simple fact that both guys were primarily strikers. That and Bobby Lashley had a lot riding into this fight, Seth Petruzelli is known for being the one who killed Kimbo Slice’s credibility. Will Petruzelli be 2 for 2?

 

The answer, so far, is no. Bobby Lashley was all over Petruzelli with some nice strikes before shooting in for a successful takedown. Lashley kept on top of Petruzelli reigning down on him with some nice strikes, they weren’t too damaging though as Petruzelli blocked most of them.

 

Around three minutes into the fight and Lashley was still on top of Petruzelli. He finally advanced guard getting into a mount. He tried pacing himself, striking Petruzelli when he could, and Petruzelli could do nothing but wait it out, and wait it out he did as Round 1 came to an end.

Lashley dominated this round

 

Round 2

The fight begins and Lashley immediately runs at Petruzelli securing a double leg takedown, seriously, Petruzelli has got to work on his takedown defense for future fights. Lashley once against tries to fight for position, but inexperience leads to Petruzelli getting Lashley’s side. Lashley uses his strength to get to his feet, Petruzelli tries to trip him back down, but Lashley is still standing. The two fight to the ropes with Petruzelli still clinched on.

 

After nearly 30 seconds of inactivity, the referee steps in to break the two up, restarting the fight. Petruzelli hits Lashley with a crisp hook, but Lashley doesn’t let it get to him. Lashley throws a light flurry of strikes, sending Petruzelli backing into the ropes, before Lashley clinches him and delivers a nice slam.

 

Before anything could continue, Round 2 comes to an end.

Lashley is all over Petruzelli

 

Round 3

Lashley decides not to expend anymore energy on his slams and decides to trade punches with Petruzelli. Though, Petruzelli succeeded in hitting Lashley with a few nice shots, they weren’t enough to make him a threat. Lashley began responding with his own blows the two then getting in an all out slug-fest.

 

This is when the fight became the barn-burner that everyone expected as both of them throw punch after punch. None of them really connected too powerfully, but Lashley had a nice cut and Petruzelli was bleeding from the nose. Lashley, figuring he wasn’t winning any points in the strike game, once more went for the takedown, dropping Petruzelli to his guard once more.

Lashley begins to unload a barrage of shots, but the round ends before anything comes through.

Excellent brawl, but the takedown probably puts Lashley ahead.

 

Judges Score: 30-27 – Lashley, 30-27 – Lashley, 30-27 – Lashley

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision – Bobby Lashley at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final:

Assuerio Silva(14W-7L-0D) vs. Ricco Rodriguez(35W-10L-0D)

 

Round 1

This fight had the most experienced fighters on the card in it and as such it was expected to be a very good fight.

 

However, fans were sorely disappointed as it appeared that Ricco Rodriguez was not conditioned for the fight. And as such, the first round consisted of Rodriguez pacing around the ring, taking some light punches from Assuerio, and clinching in with Assuerio to prevent him from doing anything damaging.

Very boring round, but Assuerio has it, I’m sure

 

Round 2

Same as last round, but Assuerio is having none of it and peppers Rodriguez with some body shots before taking Rodriguez to the mat. Rodriguez uses his strength to keep Assuerio from advancing position. Silva punches the midsection hoping to break the clinch.

 

The referee restarted the fight, and Assuerio moved into Ricco delivering a couple of strikes. Rodriguez clinched with Silva and pushed him against the ropes. There wasn’t even any dirty boxing, just Rodriguez smothering Silva against the ropes. Assuerio delivered some body punches, but Ricco just kept him pushed into ropes.

 

The referee finally stepped in once more and restarted the fight, and then proceeded to tell the judges that they deduct points from Rodriguez. The fight started again with Assuerio just delivering a few light shots, Round 2 going to an end.

Only in Bizzaro World would Ricco Rodriguez win this round.

 

Round 3

Ricco looked like he was exhausted whereas Assuerio Silva was still in peak condition. Assuerio continued to pick apart Rodriguez with some punches and a few low kicks, Ricco getting very little defense and on offense.

 

Ricco was huffing and puffing as he continued to pace around, Silva then stepped in toward him clinching him up. Rodriguez tried to keep him smothered, but was too drained to do so, Silva now at the side of Rodriguez delivering some not-so-dangerous knees. Assuerio tried to advance, but Ricco conjured up whatever remaining energy he had and kept him clinched within side control.

 

Before the referee could stop them for inactivity, the round came to an end.

I fell asleep, but I’m confident Assuerio Silva took the round.

 

Judges Score – 30-27 – Assuerio Silva, 30-26 – Assuerio Silva, 20-27 – Assuerio Silva

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision – Assuerio Silva at 5:00 in the Third Round (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Neil Grove (8W-2L-0D) vs. Roger Gracie (3W-0L-0D)

 

Round 1

The round started off much, much more exciting than the last fight with Roger Gracie eating some serious punches from Neil Grove. Gracie was stunned, but only a little and soon began responding with a nice hook keeping Grove from continuing his onslaught.

 

Both fighters were out for blood, and Neil Grove proved this by moving in for some decent strikes. Gracie however pushed into him, absorbing the blows in the process, and took Neil Grove to the ground. Grove was proving his determination and fought out of his guard, he however gave his back to Gracie, and Gracie kept the excitement going by synching in a rear-naked choke. The submission left Grove with no other choice but to tap.

 

Winner via Submission – Roger Gracie at 2:53 in the First Round (Fantastic)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Bobby Lashley (5W-0L-0D) vs. Assuerio Silva (15W-7L-0D)

 

Round 1

Assuerio made up for his disappointing match with Rodriguez when he saw himself facing exciting fighter, Bobby Lashley in the Semi-Final of the event. Lashley wasted no time and immediately went for a takedown. Assuerio countered by trying to clinch in a guillotine, but Lashley not only kept balance on his feet, but pulled his head out of Assuerio’s choke. Lashley stepped away delivering a punch, but Assuerio sent one back in return.

 

Assuerio and Lashley paced around the ring, allowing each other to get a taste of their striking game. Lashley faked a jab and went in for takedown, pushing Assuerio into the ropes before coming back dropping Silva with a side slam, Lashley now positioned in Silva’s side.

 

Perhaps Lashley shouldn’t have tried for the ground game, because that is what Silva’s most known for and he proved it: He grasped Lashley’s arm trying for a keylock from the bottom. Though Lashley straightened his arm to fight it out, it did provide Silva with a distraction to reverse the transition and at least get a dominant offensive position.

 

Lashley’s strength surprised everyone as he kept Silva to the ground and then followed it up with some vicious looking strikes. However, it appeared their bark was much worse than their bite. Round One comes to an end with Lashley proving to be trouble for Silva.

Lashley definitely beat Silva in the ground game

 

Round 2

There was no hesitation from Lashley as he went right for a nasty looking takedown only 25 or 30 seconds into the round. He got it without much trouble and was found in Silva’s guard. Lashley moved from guard to side, his strength provided ease for the transition. Silva looked for an opportunity and grabbed Lashley’s arm once more for a keylock. Lashley fought out and began to deliver some strikes.

 

Silva blocked some, and then finally put a stop to them by grasping Lashley’s right hand once more and shooting his legs upward. With a shift of the hips Silva gracefully rolled out from under Lashley trying to lock in an armbar. Lashley however pushed right into it and powered out re-entering Silva’s guard.

 

The fight had only just entered the two minute mark and to prevent Lashley from delivering any crippling blows, Silva grabbed his arm again trying to go for another keylock. This time it served as a distraction, because not only was Lashley tiring from powering out of the submissions, but as he tried pulling from the keylock by straightening his arm, Silva pulled it toward his guard and used his legs as a grape vine around Lashley’s neck.

 

Lashley stood up and tried to pull out, but unfortunately, had no choice but to tap.

 

Winner via Submission – Assuerio Silva at 2:21 in the Second Round (Good)

 

GLORY FC Heavyweight GrandPrix Final

GLORY FC Heavyweight Championship Fight

Roger Gracie (4W-0L-0D) vs. Assuerio Silva (16W-7L-0D)

 

Round 1

Stephen Quadros reminded everyone that this fight would be under Ironman Rules, which mean three 10 minute rounds. He then went on to say that out of all the fighters, Roger Gracie has spent the less time in the ring which means he has a slight advantage and though Assuerio Silva didn’t expend much energy in his fight with Ricco Rodriguez, he still went to a fifteen minute decision and then proceeded to use up more energy by trying to lock up Bobby Lashley with multiple submissions.

 

Both fighters kept each other at a distance, and Quadros called it, Silva was easily already gassed. He shrugged it off and continued pacing around in his striking stance with Gracie. Gracie tried to move in for the clinch, but Silva stepped back and peppered Gracie with some crisp punches.

 

Gracie stepped in to put the pressure on Silva and delivered a light blow to the midsection of Silva before moving in for another trip attempt, succeeding this time. The fight was now on the ground, but both individuals were very adept at their ground game, Silva proved this by trying to lock up Gracie in the same submission that made Lashley tap.

 

It looked like it was over, but Silva couldn’t apply any pressure, not only was he completely gassed, but Gracie was just out muscling the submission attempt before completely getting out and switching to side control.

 

Gracie tried to grasp Silva’s arm, but Silva kept shifting out of Gracie’s reach. In the mean time some light knees to Silva’s ribs would have to do, though they didn’t seem to have much power.

 

Though nearly out of gas, Silva mustered up enough gas to try to push himself out of Gracie’s side control. Though Gracie tried putting all his weight into keeping Silva smothered against the ring, Silva nearly shot out.

 

To the surprise of everyone in the arena, as Silva was pushing out, Gracie shifted positions and took a hold of Silva’s right arm. It was too late to do anything as Gracie rocked to his back and shifted his hips, Silva having no choice but to tap to an armbar.

 

Winner and new GLORY FC Heavyweight Champion via Submission – Roger Gracie at 4:28 in the First Round (Decent)

 

GLORY 1: Rise of the Titans – Decent Event

Attended by 3,432 with a gate of $551,850

40,320 PPV buys for a revenue of $322,560

 

Notes, Expectations, & Other Musings:

-Roger Gracie without a shadow of the doubt should be the focus of GLORY FC. Bobby Lashley however was indeed impressive, even if he lost.

 

-I will give Ricco Rodriguez another fight before I decide if I want to outright terminate his contract. Very disappointing fight.

 

-I personally think the show did exceptionally well. I know it could have been better, but with the low-level talent, we still managed to make a little over half a million in ticket sales alone.

 

-I hope you guys liked the way I type my results. I don't like copy and pasting, but I can see why guys would do it, especially when it comes to doing a long-term Diary/Dynasty. I will however type custom results that reflect how the overall fight was received. Silva and Ricco Rodriguez got a poor rating, so I provided my own reasons for why it was deemed poor.

 

-I'll try to update this as often as possible. I just you hope you guys enjoyed

 

-And as always, feedback is appreciated!

[BHK1978]

I like the way that you wrote up the card.

 

And I am kicking myself in the ass for not picking Roger Gracie! I should have known that his last name alone meant he was going to win!

[maudlin career]

GLORY FC Japanese Press Conference – Saitama, Japan – October, Week 1, 2009

 

(Sakuraba comes out without the duo of Maddox and Tanner, making it official that Sakuraba is taking the President of GLORY FC very serious. Maddox and Tanner are giving him 100% support and thus are allowing him to handle the Japanese media.)

 

Sakuraba: >I would like to thank everyone for showing up today. It's safe to say that Rise of the Titans was a moderate success. Now everyone wants to know is what's next. Which is why tonight, I'm excited to announce with confidence, that Saturday, Week 4 of this month we will be holding our next event once more in Saitama Japan.

 

At the first event, we saw the Heavyweight titans and crowned our first Heavyweight Champion, Roger Gracie. So what comes next after titans? Samurai, of course. And in our world (MMA) the samurai are considered to be the Light Heavyweights. So at the end of this month, we will be holding another GrandPrix, this time focusing on Light Heavyweight fighters. We will call it GLORY 2: Samurai Spirit.

 

I have been talking with fighters all over the world and I am pretty confident that this going to be an exciting event. I hope to see all of you there.<

 

(Sakuraba stands up and bows to the audience before heading off stage.)

[maudlin career]

MMAWeekly

GLORY FC News – September 2009

 

Huge News Concerning Roger Gracie

Leading up to the event, Roger Gracie wasn’t so confident about being in the ring with top level fighters. To convince him to be a part of the GLORY FC promotion, Maddox and Tanner offered him a 3 fight maximum contract at which he could depart after his three fights. Seeing as no one expected to see Gracie make it to the finals, his contractual obligations are officially over with GLORY FC. Sakuraba was reported as immediately trying to re-negotiate with Gracie, but has not yet made contact with the Brazilian fighter. As a result, the newly established Heavyweight Championship was awarded to fellow Grand Prix finalist, Assuerio Silva.

 

GLORY FC sets up Samurai Spirit, by signing several new and upcoming Light Heavyweights

-Lew Polley (10W-2L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Hector Ramirez (8W-3L-1D) signs with GLORY FC

-Antonio Mendes (16W-5L-0) signs with GLORY FC

-Allan Goes (10W-5L-2D) signs with GLORY FC

-Chuck Grigsby (16W-4L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Antwain Britt (7W-2L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Karen Grigoryan (6W-1L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Jeremy Williams(5W-0L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Marcus Vanntinen (10W-2L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Martin Desilets(9W-2L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Mike Ciesnolevicz(17W-4L-0D)

-James Zikic(16W-5L-2D)

-Bernard Ackah(2W-3L-0D)

 

More Rumors Circulating About A Big Fighter Signing

It was reported that Tanner and Maddox wanted Tito Ortiz to be a part of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, as it would bring a legitimate name value fighter to their developing weight class. However, nothing has been confirmed, as neither party is sharing any details.

 

Location of Samurai Spirit

Sakuraba has officially stated that Samurai Spirit will return to Saitama, Japan on October, Week 4 of 2009. It will follow the same format similar to Rise of the Titans. Except he plans to have maybe two or three opening fights before going right into the Championship tournament. He is still discussing things over with Maddox and Tanner and the official card will be posted on GLORYFC.Com at a later date.

 

From GloryFC.Com

GLORY 2: Samurai Spirit

 

Opening Fight

James Zickic vs. Bernard Ackah

 

Second Match

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Martin Desilets

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Lew Polley vs. Chuck Grigsby

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Hector Ramirez vs. Allan Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Antonio Mendes vs. Karen Grigoryan

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jeremy Williams vs. Antwain Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Polley/Grigsby vs. Ramirez/Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Mendes/Grigoryan vs. Williams/Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Final

Polley/Grigsby/Ramirez/Goes vs. Mendes/Grigoryan/Williams/Britt

 

Predictions are always welcomed.

[BHK1978]

Opening Fight

James Zickic vs. Bernard Ackah

 

Second Match

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Martin Desilets

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Lew Polley vs. Chuck Grigsby

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Hector Ramirez vs. Allan Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Antonio Mendes vs. Karen Grigoryan

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jeremy Williams vs. Antwain Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Polley/Grigsby vs. Ramirez/Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Mendes/Grigoryan vs. Williams/Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Final

Polley/Grigsby/Ramirez/Goes vs. Mendes/Grigoryan/Williams/Britt

[RennikKain076]

GLORY 2: Samurai Spirit

 

Opening Fight

James Zickic vs. Bernard Ackah

 

Second Match

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Martin Desilets

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Lew Polley vs. Chuck Grigsby

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Hector Ramirez vs. Allan Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Antonio Mendes vs. Karen Grigoryan

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jeremy Williams vs. Antwain Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Polley/Grigsby vs. Ramirez/Goes

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Mendes/Grigoryan vs. Williams/Britt

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Final

Polley/Grigsby/Ramirez/Goes vs. Mendes/Grigoryan/Williams/Britt

[maudlin career]

Results from BlurCat.Com

 

GLORY Fighting Championships Presents:

GLORY 2: Samurai Spirit

Held on Saturday of Week 4, October 2009

 

Opening Fight

James Zikic(16W-5L-2D) vs. Bernard Ackah (2W-3L-0D)

 

Round 1

The fight was very sloppy and slow paced, a very terrible combination. Neither Zikic or Ackah did anything too exciting and just constantly circled around each other, both delivering some feint punches and lower kicks that didn’t amount to doing much of anything.

 

Zikic would clinch up with Ackah to produce some dirty-boxing, but even that didn’t solve anything, as it was more of a tug of war with both individuals trying to fight out. Zikic finally got Ackah in the corner, but Ackah kept Zikic’s arms hooked up to prevent any punches.

 

The bell sounded and round one came to an end.

If I had to call a winner, I’d say James Zikic.

 

Round 2

Round two began with more of the same, neither fighter producing an effective offense. Zikic would move in for some low kicks, Ackah would step back before throwing a couple of jabs, neither individual’s strikes would connect, rinse & repeat.

 

Zikic once again clinched with Ackah and pushed him into the corner of the ring. This time he fought of Ackah’s hooks, and began to deliver some decent looking body shots, though Quadros ended any speculation as he stated that there wasn’t much power behind them.

 

The two fighters found themselves pacing around at the center of the ring as round two was coming to an end.

I’ll give it to Zikic because he did manage to produce some punches.

 

Round 3

Zikic and Ackah were, for whatever reason, appearing to be to out of energy. Neither individual did anything too exerting this round. Zikic would go in for a clinch, but he didn’t really have the stamina to maintain it. Ackah would push out, but he was too tired to follow up with a flurry of punches.

 

So the round consisted of the two individuals pacing around the ring with the referee finally warning them to get active. And so they did…but barely…in fact, just enough to keep the referee off their back.

So the entirety of the third round featured circling, inaccurate punches, inaccurate kicks, and more circling. The bell sounded and the fans responded with booing, but at least the fight was over.

I’ll be crazy and say Zikic since he did try a little harder.

 

Judges Scores – 30-27 – James Zikic, 30-27 – James Zikic, 30-27- James Zikic

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision – James Zikic at 5:00 in the Third Round (Awful)

 

Second Match

Mike Ciesnolevicz(17W-4L-0D) vs. Martin Desilets(9W-2L-0D)

 

Round 1

Almost immediately into the round, Ciesnolevicz tried to go for a nasty knock-out kick. Though it missed its target, the fans were definitely awed. Mike tried for a one-two combo, but received a nice counter punch from Desilets. Desilets then moved in throwing three to four light jabs, but only one of them did any real damage.

 

The fight went back and forth with Ciesnolevicz and Desilets consistently striking one another. Ciesnolevicz threw a light punch and then pushed into Desilets looking for a takedown. Desilets quickly whipped around in the middle of the grab and took Ciesnolevicz to the ground.

 

Desilets was in Ciesnolevicz guard, and so threw a couple of body shots to wear down Ciesnolevicz. However, when Desilets tried to transition for a mount, Ciesnolevicz used his legs to keep Desilets at bay. Desilets was now on his feet pacing around Ciesnolevicz. He delivered a couple of kicks to the legs of Ciesznolevics.

 

Before anything else could continue, the bell sounded, ending round one.

I’m thinking the judges gave it to Desilets

 

Round 2

The second round started with Desilets trying to take Ciesnolevicz to the ground, but Ciesnolevicz stopped him with a nasty straight. The punch cut Desilets, but he’s not out of the fight. It did however, make him re-think his fight plan as he backed up and began circling with Ciesnolevicz.

 

Desilets began to deliver some low-kicks to Ciesnolevicz. They didn’t look too powerful, but they were definitely bothering Ciesnolevicz as he soon pushed into Desilets trying to take him to the ground. Desilets backed against the ropes, the ropes being the only thing that prevented the takedown. Ciesnolevicz was still satisfied with the result as he soon began to deliver some strikes to Desilets.

 

Desilets finally hooked both of Ciesnolevicz arms and began to deliver some knees. Some were hitting their cue in the midsection of Ciesnolevicz, while others were hitting his thigh. No matter the case, he was at least getting some offense in.

 

Finally, the bell sounded and the second round was over with.

Extremely close fight, I’m saying Ciesnolevicz, but I could see the judges going with Desilets.

 

Round 3

The final round of the fight and already the fans were showing their approval of the match. Desilets and Ciesnolevicz found themselves striking at each other. They didn’t necessarily go all out, but if one properly connected, it could have ended the fight.

 

Ciesnolevicz catches Desilets right under the eye; Desilets tries backing up and blocking the strikes. Ciesnolevicz shoots in for a takedown. Ciesnolevicz gets the takedown! The two are now wrestling for supremacy with neither getting any advantage.

 

Ciesnolevicz begins throwing strikes from Desilets guard, but none of them really do any damage. Desilets keeps his hands up to block and so Ciesnolevicz changes his strikes and begins working on the body. Desilets moves his arms to catch the body strikes.

 

Desilets falls right into Ciesnolevicz plan. Ciesnolevicz grabs Desilets arms and torques it for a Kimura. Desilets tries changing position to fight the submission, but in the end, succumbs to tapping out.

 

Winner via Submission – Mike Ciesnolevicz at 4:01 in the Third Round (Good)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Lew Polley(10W-2L-0D) vs. Chuck Grigsby(16W-4L-0D)

 

Round 1

Polley and Grigsby spent the first half of the round feeling each other out. It wasn’t a boring a feeling out process, for each strike on threw was dedicated to ending the fight. Thankfully, a large portion of the more powerful strikes missed.

 

Polley tried moving in for a takedown, but Grigsby almost caught him flush on the chin with a hook. Though it didn’t hit him, it could have definitely ended the fight, and thus Polley pulled back from anymore takedown attempts and began a striking game with Polley.

 

It was believed Grigsby would have the fight standing up, but he was simply outgunned. He stopped his flurry of strikes and began to lightly pace himself. Round 1 officially came to an end.

Polley takes the round.

 

Round 2

Round two begins with Polley shooting in for a takedown, but Grigsby defends it quite well. The fighters are back on their feet, with Grigsby eating a nasty two hit combo. It sends Grigsby stunned against the ropes, but he shakes it off, followed by grabbing Polley with a clinch and pushing him into the ropes.

 

It was obviously just used to make sure that Grigsby could recover from the punches without taking too much damage, as he was mostly inactive from the clinch. The referee restarted the fighters in the center of the ring and before Polley could unleash anymore strikes, the bell sounded, ending round two.

Lew Polley, no doubt wins it.

 

Round 3

Round three begins and Chuck Grigsby is outgunned in almost every possible way. Lew Polley begins picking him apart with a few strikes, but doesn’t deliver anything too powerful. However, the strikes pick up on speed and power and if Grigsby isn’t careful, he’s liable to go down.

 

Grigsby catches a solid punch on the shoulder and to prevent any potential onslaught pushes in toward Polley for a takedown. Polley sprawls the takedown and kept his arms wrapped around Grigsby’s neck and pulled back to his guard before wrapping his legs around Grigsby; try as he might, Grigsby had no other choice but to tap to Polley’s guillotine.

 

Winner via Submission – Lew Polley at 2:41 in the Third Round (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Hector Ramirez(8W-3L-1D vs. Allan Goes(10W-5L-2D)

 

Round One

Ramirez and Goes wasted little time moving in toward one another, Goes throws a strike, but Hector weaves back and throws a hook. The hook hit Goes flush on the chin. Goes goes down, but isn’t out. However, Ramirez follows behind him, hovering over him before delivering some damaging strikes. Goes can’t defend and the referee immediately pushes Ramirez back. The fight over as soon as it began.

 

Winner via TKO – Hector Ramirez at :30 in Round One (Great)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Antonio Mendes(16W-5L-0D) vs. Karen Grigoryan(6W-1L-0D)

 

Round 1

There weren’t too many highlights in the first round…and it definitely was no where near as exciting as the last three fights. Mendes started the action off with a few light strikes, but they didn’t go anywhere at all.

 

Karen Grigoryan then moved in for a takedown and took Mendes off of his feet. Mendes kept Grigoryan clinched in, smothering him and preventing him from advancing positions. Grigoryan began delivering some light taps to the waist, before transitioning.

 

Grigoryan got half guard and began to throw some strikes, but Mendes would block and roll out of them. Round one eventually came to an end.

Grigoryan takes this round for sure

 

Round Two

Mendes throws a kick to the midsection, and it connects, but barely. Grigoryan moves in to throw a strike, but Mendes blocks with his gloves before tossing a strike at Grigoryan. It barely misses, and Grigoryan responds with a counter-strike that barely hits its cue.

 

The two fighters circled around the ring with Mendes hitting a light shin kick followed by throwing a jab. Grigoryan stepped away from the kick, but ended up eating the strike. Grigoryan rushed toward Mendes, clinching him in the process. Mendes tried to fight out, but was pushed into the corner.

 

Round two came to an end.

Close call…I’m saying Grigoryan.

 

Round 3

The round started off with Mendes taking Grigoryan to the ground. He couldn’t do much of anything as Grigoryan kept him from advancing. With that, Mendes fought off of Grigoryan and circled around him before kicking at his legs.

 

Mendes went for a stomp, but Grigoryan rolled to his feet and pushed into Mendes. The two ended up in the corner of the ring. Grigoryan tried for some dirty boxing, but Mendes kept him clinched in. The fight wasn’t going much of anywhere, so the referee restarted the fight.

 

Mendes throw a couple of punches at Grigoryan, but Grigoryan just absorbed them before trying to push in for a takedown. Mendes kept him clinched, but eventually had to give in. Grigoryan got the takedown, but Mendes rolled out from under him and found himself in half-guard.

 

Mendes threw a couple of strikes that didn’t have much power and the bell sounded, ending round three.

Slow fight, but since Mendes did more this round, I’ll give it to him.

 

Judges Scores – 30-29 – Karen Grigoryan, 30-28– Antonio Mendes, 30-28- Antonio Mendes

 

Winner via Split Decision – Antonio Mendes at 5:00 in the Third Round (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jeremy Williams(5W-0L-0D) vs. Antwain Britt(7W-2L-0D)

 

Round 1

Jeremy Williams went immediately at Antwain, throwing a nice flurry of strikes. Britt tried blocking most of them, but a couple still found their mark. Antwain had no choice but to step up and respond throwing his own strikes, but Williams was just outgunning him.

 

The two continued to throw strikes at one another for the the remainder of the round. There were moments of slowdown with the two just throwing feint strikes to keep the other at bay, but eventually Williams pushed in striking at him again. Before anything else could continue, round one was finished.

Good fight, but Williams takes the round.

 

Round 2

More of the same happened with Williams striking in on Britt. Britt tried to back up and block his strikes before throwing strikes of his own. Williams got caught with a light jab, it didn’t do much, but it did cut him.

 

Williams once again had Britt of the defense delivering his flurry of strikes. Britt went in for a clinch, but Williams pushed him off and continued throwing punches. At this point he had Britt backed into the ropes, but Britt shot in for a double-leg take down, succeeding with it. The round, however, came to an end.

Williams takes the round.

 

Round 3

Britt tried to go for a takedown, but Williams moved away, avoiding the attempt. Williams followed it up by stepping in toward Britt delivering a nasty hook that only grazed Britt. Britt tried striking with Williams, but obviously he was out-gunned.

 

Britt clinched in with Williams, but Williams powered out and threw some bombs. None of them really made their mark, but it was enough to keep Britt from trying anything else.

 

The two fighters circled around the ring once more, before the round came to an end.

Williams, no doubt.

 

Judges Scores – 30-29 – Jeremy Williams, 30-29 – Jeremy Williams, 30-29 – Jeremy Williams

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision – Jeremy Williams at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Lew Polley(11W-2L-0D) vs. Hector Ramirez(9W-3L-1D)

 

Round 1

Ramirez goes in throwing bombs, at first Polley can’t answer to them, but he begins blocking them and throwing some punches of his own. Ramirez and Polley throw some rapid strikes at each other, the fans are getting into it.

 

Ramirez pushes follows up with a clinch, Polley out-powers him and slams him to the ring. The fight continues with Ramirez trying to wrestle back to his feet. Polley gets full mount. Ramirez starts throwing bombs from the bottom. It’s unorthodox, but it stops Polley from striking.

 

Ramirez uses the opportunity to slide out from under Polley. The two are back on their feet and fist-tap each other. They begin circling the ring and Ramirez throws a couple of strikes. Polley blocks them and moves in, the two are back on the mat.

 

Ramirez tries rolling out from under Polley, Ramirez has given his back to Polley. Polley clinches in and pulls back. Ramirez is in a rear-naked choke. Ramirez taps out!

 

Winner via Submission – Lew Polley at 4:04 in the First Round (Great)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Jeremy Williams(6W-0L-0D) vs. Antonio Mendes(17W-5L-0D)

 

Round One:

Williams and Mendes paced around the ring. Mendes eventually went for a feint kick, but Williams caught him with two solid jabs. Mendes staggers and eventually topples over. The fight is over!

 

Winner via Knock-Out – Jeremy Williams at :34 of the First Round(Great)

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight GrandPrix Final

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight Championship

Lew Polley(12W-2L-0D) vs. Jeremy Williams(7W-0L-0D)

 

Round 1

First-Half

Jeremy Williams and Lew Polley immediately began throwing bombs. Neither fighter backing off, while each punch looked like it was decimating the other. Williams struck Polley with a couple of strikes, and moved in, Polley clinched with Williams and hit him with a light uppercut, causing Williams to back off.

 

Williams and Polley circled around throwing strikes at one another in the process. Williams moved in again, but caught a nasty right-hook! Williams falls over and Polley moves in for the kill. Polley begins throwing some nasty, unanswered strikes, and the referee moves over to push him off. Polley wins the Light Heavyweight Championship!

 

Winner and new GLORY FC Light Heavyweight Champion via TKO – Lew Polley at 3:04 in the First Round (Great)

 

GLORY 2: Samurai Spirit – Poor Event

Attended by 1,166 with a gate of $112,00

13,464 PPV buys for a revenue of $107,712

 

Notes, Expectations, & Other Musings

-Though the actual event was rated as being Poor, I thought it was much better than Titans. My Light Heavyweight Division, looks damn exciting.

 

-I'm so pissed about Roger Gracie. He just refuses to re-sign. On the bright-side, he's not negotiating with anyone. I wonder what gives?

 

-I still turned profit with the event, so that's exciting.

 

-Like I said, I'm five or six months ahead in my game. So to catch up with my actual Diary. Once I get the next three Grand Prix events out of the way, I'm just going to post quick results until we get to the place where I'm at.

 

-To keep with the actual speed of the Diary, instead of posting news for the previous months, I'm just going to knock out of all of the GrandPrix events. So the next post will be my Welterweight GrandPrix card. Are you guys in support of that or would you prefer that I kept giving you old news until I eventually catch up with my actual game progress?

 

-Feedback is appreciated!

[maudlin career]

Actually, screw it. I'm six/seven events behind in my Diary. So here's what I'm going to do:

 

I'm going to post quick results, with no news recaps of every event up until I get where I am. I know it seems like a cheap way, but it's the only way to effectively get where I'm at.

[maudlin career]

<b>GLORY 3: Soldiers of Fortune (Saturday, Week 3, November 2009)</b

(Winners in bold)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Brodie Farber vs. Chad Reiner - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Edilberto de Oliveira vs. John Kolosci - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jim Wallhead vs. Dan Barrera - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Marius Zaromskis vs. Anthony Lapsley - Unanimous Decision (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Brodie Farber vs. Edilberto de Oliveira - Unanimous Decision (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Marius Zaromskis vs. Jim Wallhead - Split Decision (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Welterweight GrandPrix Final

GLORY FC Welterweight Championship

Marius Zaromskis vs. Brodie Farber - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

Awful Event

907 in attendance for a gate of $96,100

12,158 PPV buys with a $97,264

 

GLORY 4: Quicksilver (Friday, Week 4, December 2009)

(Winners in bold)

 

Opening Fight

Charles Bennett vs. Alberto Crane - Knock Out (Good)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Zac George vs. Derrick Noble - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Jorge Masvidal vs. Cristiano Marcello - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Bojan Kosednar vs. Victor Valenzuela - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Clay French vs. Kazunori Yokota - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Zac George vs. Jorge Masvidal - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Clay French vs. Bojan Kosednar - Submission (Good)

 

GLORY FC Lightweight GrandPrix Final

GLORY FC Lightweight Championship

Clay French vs. Zac George - Submission (Great)

 

Awful Event

752 in attendance for a gate of $71,100

10,853 PPV buys for a total of $86,824

 

GLORY 5: FLIGHT (Saturday, Week 3, January 2010)

(Winners in bold)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Leigh Remidios vs. Brandon Fox - Unanimous Decision (Decent)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Tim Wadsworth vs. Brian Geraghty - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Richard Ho vs. Sadhu Bott - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Quarter-Final

Johan Croes vs. Justin Smitley - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Tim Wadsworth vs. Leigh Remidios - Split Decision (Awful)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Semi-Final

Richard Ho vs. Johan Croes - Submission (Great)

 

GLORY FC Featherweight GrandPrix Final

GLORY FC Featherweight Championship

Tim Wadsworth vs. Richard Ho - Unanimous Decision (Very Poor)

 

Awful Event

595 in attendance for a gate of $46,725

9,588 PPV buys for a total of $76,704

 

I'll post quick results for the last two events and then things will be ready to take off.

[maudlin career]

GLORY 6: Re-Emergence (Saturday, Week 1, March 2010)

(Winners in bold)

 

Opening Fight

Lightweight

Kazunori Yokota vs. Charles Bennett - Submission (Good)

 

Second Fight

Welterweight

David Faulkner vs. Alex Serdyukov - Submission (Good)

 

Third Fight

Featherweight

Brian Geraghty vs. Brandon Foxworth - Submission (Average)

 

Fourth Fight

Heavyweight

Ricco Rodriguez vs. Neil Grove - TKO (Great)

 

Fifth Fight

Light Heavyweight

Antonio Mendes vs. Antwain Britt - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

Sixth Fight

Light Heavyweight

Hector Ramirez vs. Allan Goes - Knockout (Great)

 

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Gan McGee - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

Main Event

GLORY FC Welterweight Championship

Marius Zaromskis© vs. Drew Fickett - Submission (Average)

 

Awful Event

499 in attendance for a gate of $38,775

8,805 PPV buys with a $70,440

 

GLORY 7: Resilience (Wednesday, Week 2, April 2010)

(Winners in bold)

 

Opening Fight

Welterweight

Fabricio Monteiro vs. Brodie Farber - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

Second Fight

Lightweight

Derrick Noble vs. Bojan Kosednar - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

Third Fight

Heavyweight

Semmy Schilt vs. Rolles Gracie - Unanimous Decision (Average)

 

Fourth Fight

Featherweight

LC Davis vs. Leigh Remedios - Submission (Good)

 

Fifth Fight

Heavyweight

Seth Petruzelli vs. Naoya Ogawa - Unanimous Decision (Good)

 

Sixth Fight

Jeremy Williams vs. Bernard Ackah - Knock Out (Average)

 

Co-Main Event

GLORY FC Lightweight Championship

Jorge Masvidal vs. Clay French© - Submission (Decent)

 

Main Event

GLORY FC Featherweight Championship

Tim Wadsworth© vs. Brad Pickett - Unanimous Decision (Poor)

 

Awful Event

397 in attendance for a gate of $11,580

2,700 PPV buys with a $21,600 revenue

 

MMAUniverse interview with Maddox – April 24, 2010

 

Alistor Johnson: I’m here with one-third of the newest MMA hype team, and former pro-wrestler, Maddox. And Maddox, I just have to know. What’s going on with GLORY? You’re losing fans, you’re losing PPV revenue, and you only have four events left on your current contract with WOWOW. Is the dream coming to an end?

 

Maddox: Absolutely not. Yeah we’re losing fans, but we are actually turning a profit. In fact I can tell you why we’re losing fans: Lack of star-power. In truth, we don’t have many stars. We have Bobby Lashley, but he’s a pro-wrestler and the diehard MMA fans just have no interest. We had Naoya Ogawa who was giving us national appeal, and his retirement brought in a ton of fans, but other than those aforementioned fighters we have no star power.

 

The solution? There is none. We’re not going to dilute the roster to bring in casual fans. Our fighters are gaining popularity with each event. Look at Marius Zaromskis, Hector Ramirez, and Clay French, three fighters who are all relatively unknown. Zaromskis not only wins the Welterweight Championship, but goes on to successfully defend it. Hector Ramirez knocks out an MMA veteran not once, but twice. Clay French is a former Lightweight Champion has a string of exciting fights. There’s more buzz surrounding these fighters along with several others. I’m happy with our product.

 

Johnson: So then, what’s next?

 

Maddox: Well I don’t want to be misinterpreted; I do want to gain fans. So I’m going to reveal the main event for our event in May. We kept it in the dark, but Sakuraba has been negotiating with Roger Gracie for sometime. We thought we had him re-signed. We thought we had our Heavyweight Championship rematch, but things fell through.

 

We do not want to disappoint our fans, so we spoke to both individuals and we’re going to present the first ever GLORY FC SuperFight. At our next event, which we will call Invincible, you will see GLORY FC Heavyweight Champion Assuerio Silva taking on GLORY FC Light Heavyweight Champion Lew Polley. Both have agreed to an open-weight fight.

 

Sakuraba has also put together a great co-main event. Without question Mike Ciesnolevicz has impressed GLORY FC fans and us as well. So Sakuraba has stuck him in with another dominant fighter as Alexandre Ferreira (18W-5L-0D) makes his GLORY FC debut. I’m not going to say anything for sure, but one of these guys could have a title shot in the near future.

 

I would also like to take this time to announce the main event for our next event. Bobby Lashley has been quoted as calling Assuerio Silva a fluke champion. Lashley wants the Heavyweight Gold, there’s no denying that. We were extremely disappointed with Ricco Rodriguez back in September, but he told us that he got his act together and he would not disappoint us again. So we scheduled him to fight Neil Grove, and wow, Ricco completely destroyed him. In June, they will fight for GLORY FC Heavyweight title contention.

 

Johnson: It seems like you guys are steadily picking up.

 

Maddox: Well, a lot of the reason why we’ve lost fan interest is because in all honesty, the GrandPrix events just weren’t that successful. But that was the only way we could decide our champions. Now that they’re taken care of, I can promise you, GLORY FC will get much, much better.

[maudlin career]

So since we are now caught up, it's time I keep you guys up to date.

 

GLORY FC:

Roster

 

Heavyweights

Assuerio Silva (16W-8L-0D)

Ben Rothwell (31W-7L-0D)

Bobby Lashley (6W-1L-0D)

Chad Griggs (7W-2L-0D)

Eddie Sanchez (10W-4L-0D)

Gan McGee (15W-5L-0D)

Neil Grove (8W-4L-0D)

Neil Wain (5W-1L-0D)

Nick Penner (9W-1L-0D)

Ricco Rodriguez (36W-11L-0D)

Rolles Gracie (1W-1L-0D)

Semmy Schilt (27W-15L-1D)

Seth Petruzelli (11W-5L-0D)

 

Heavyweight Rankings

1. Ben Rockwell

2. Assuerio Silva

3. Ricco Rodriguez

4. Eddie Sanchez

5. Bobby Lashley

6. Seth Petruzelli

7. Semmy Schilt

8. Gan McGee

9. Neil Grove

10. Nick Penner

 

Light Heavyweights

Alexandre Ferreira (18W-5L-0D)

Alexandre Ribeiro (4W-0L-0D)

Allan Goes (10W-7L-2D)

Antonio Mendes (18W-6L-0D)

Antwain Britt (7W-4L-0D)

Bernard Ackah (2W-5L-0D)

Chuck Grigsby (16W-5L-0D)

Hector Ramirez (10W-4L-0D)

James Zikic (17W-5L-2D)

Jeremy Williams (8W-1L-0D)

Karen Grigoryan (6W-2L-0D)

Lew Polley (13W-2L-0D)

Marcus Vanttinen (10W-3L-0D)

Martin Desilets (9W-3L-0D)

Mike Ciesnolevicz (19W-4L-0D)

 

Light Heavyweight Rankings

1. Alexandre Ribeiro

2. Lew Polley

3. Jeremy Williams

4. Alexandre Ferreira

5. Hector Ramirez

6. Mike Ciesnolevicz

7. James Zikic

8. Antonio Mendes

9. Allan Goes

10. Marcus Vanttinen

 

Welterweight

Alex Serdyukov (8W-7L-0D)

Anthony Lapsley (15W-5L-0D)

Brodie Farber (16W-7L-0D)

Chad Reiner (19W-8L-0D)

Dan Barrera (2W-2L-0D)

David Faulkner (3W-1L-0D)

Drew Fickett (36W-12L-0D)

Edilberto de Oliveira (10W-4L-1D)

Fabricio Monteiro (19W-7L-0D)

Jacob Volkmann (11W-0L-0D) -Is suspended for a year

Jason High (8W-2L-0D)

Jim Wallhead (17W-6L-0D)

John Kolosci (9W-6L-0D)

Kieth Wisniewski (22W-13L-1D)

Marius Zaromskis (13W-2L-0D)

 

Welterweight Rankings

1. Marius Zaromskis

2. Jacob Volkmann

3. Fabricio Monteiro

4. Drew Fickett

5. Jim Wallhead

6. David Faulkner

7. Jason High

8. Brodie Farber

9. Keith Wisniewski

10. Alex Serdyukov

 

Lightweight

Alberto Crane (12W-5L-0D)

Bojan Kosednar (7W-4L-0D)

Charles Bennett (22W-16L-2D)

Clay French (20W-5L-0D)

Cristiano Marcello (8W-3L-0D)

Derrick Noble (25W-13L-1D)

Gabe Ruediger (15W-6L-0D)

Harris Sarmiento (25W-23L-0D)

Jorge Masvidal (20W-6L-0D)

Kazunori Yokota (11W-3L-3D)

Zac George (18W-4L-0D)

 

Lightweight Rankings

1. Clay French

2. Jorge Masvidal

3. Zac George

4. Derrick Noble

5. Kazunori Yokota

6. Gabe Ruediger

7. Cristiano Marcello

8. Bojan Kosednar

9. Alberto Crane

10. Charles Bennett

 

Featherweight

Baret Yoshida (5W-7L-0D)

Brad Pickett (17W-5L-0D)

Brandon Foxworth (15W-6L-0D)

Brian Geraghty (21W-14L-1D)

Dennis Davis (14W-9L-0D)

Javier Vasquez (14W-2L-0D)

Joe Pearson (31W-13L-1D)

Johan Croes (2W-4L-0D)

Justin Smitley (5W-4L-0D)

LC Davis (16W-2L-0D)

Leigh Remedios (16W-9L-2D)

Len Tam (5W-3L-0D)

Matt Jaggers (12W-7L-0D)

Michihiro Omigawa (7W-8L-1D)

Mike Corey (7W-2L-0D)

Richard Ho (7W-3L-0D)

Sadhu Bott (3W-1L-0D)

Santino Defranco (13W-4L-0D)

Tim Wadsworth (8W-0L-0D)

 

Featherweight Rankings

1. LC Davis

2. Tim Wadsworth

3. Joe Pearson

4. Michihiro Omigawa

5. Javier Vasquez

6. Brad Pickett

7. Matt Jaggers

8. Mike Corey

9. Brian Geraghty

10. Richard Ho

 

Pound for Pound Rankings

1. Ben Rothwell

2. Alexandre Ribeiro

3. LC Davis

4. Marius Zaromskis

5. Lew Polley

6. Clay French

7. Jorge Masvidal

8. Tim Wadsworth

9. Assuerio Silva

10. Ricco Rodriguez

 

Current Champions

GLORY FC Heavyweight Champion

Assuerio Silva

 

GLORY FC Light Heavyweight Champion

Lew Polley

 

GLORY FC Welterweight Champion

Marius Zaromskis

 

GLORY FC Lightweight Champion

Jorge Masvidal

 

GLORY FC Featherweight Champion

Tim Wadsworth

 

Scheduled Events

GLORY 8: Invincible

Saturday, Week 2, May 2010

 

Main Event

Openweight

Assuerio Silva vs. Lew Polley

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Alex Ferreira

 

Unnamed Event

June, 2010

 

Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

That took forever. I want you guys to know that the rankings are speculative, because not all these guys have made their GLORY FC debut, despite being on the payroll. I will see to it that everyone properly makes a card appearance.

[maudlin career]

MMAWeekly

Glory FC News April, 2010

 

Allan Goes Retires

A lot of people were wondering what was next for Allan Goes after two shocking losses to Hector Ramirez. Allan Goes has officially reported to his friends, family, and fans that he no longer wishes to compete in MMA. Though a huge surprise, this doesn’t seem like it will hurt GLORY FC’s Light Heavyweight Division. Still, it’s a shame to see any fighter hang up his gloves.

 

GLORY’s June Event’s New Name and New Match

Kazushi Sakuraba has informed the Japanese media that the June event for GLORY will be called Testament. Along with the Main Event of Lashley and Rodriguez, GLORY’s 9th major event, will be co-headlined by a Light Heavyweight battle between Alexandre Ribeiro and Hector Ramirez. Testament is looking promising thus far.

 

Sakuraba Thinks Ahead

The GLORY FC President has already skipped ahead to plans for July by announcing a Main Event fight between Kazunori Yokota and Jorge Masvidal for the Lightweight Championship. When asked why another Lightweight Championship fight so suddenly when the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight belts have yet to be defended, Sakuraba responded by saying that Jorge’s camp had came to him practically demanding that Masvidal gets another fight, and soon. And with Yokota’s amazing upset over Bennett, there was no way he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to put the two in the ring.

 

GLORY FC to reveal Invincible card

GLORYFC will announce the full card for their latest event, Invincible, featuring an Openweight fight between Assuerio Silva and Lew Polley, on their website later this week. It seems that the GLORY FC management team is finally taking the steps to get themselves in the right direction.

 

GLORY FC Invincible Promo

 

The stars of GLORY FC return to Saitama, Japan for GLORY 8: Invincible.

 

Two fighters that battled for Championship supremacy in two different weight classes will clash in the SuperFight of the Year as Heavyweight Champ Assuerio Silva takes on Light Heavyweight Sensation, Lew Polley, in an Openweight Main Event.

 

While the champion defends his honor, the fighters of the Light Heavyweight Division are looking to take his title when Mike Ciesnolevicz meets GLORY FC newcomer, Alexandre Ferreira.

 

Meanwhile, the MMA world is wondering just who can stop Welterweight Champion, Marius Zaromskis. GLORY FC, debuting fighter, Jason High thinks he's the answer, but will Jim Wallhead prove him wrong?

 

Plus, Heavyweight Fighter, Ben Rothwell is in action against 'The Manic Hispanic' Eddie Sanchez!

 

See all this and more at GLORY 8: Invincible!

 

GloryFC.Com

 

GLORY 8: Invincible

 

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Chuck Grigsby vs. James Zikic

 

Match Two

Welterweight

John Kolosci vs. Anthony Lapsley

 

Match Three

Featherweight

Baret Yoshida vs. Javier Vasquez

 

Match Four

Lightweight

Cristiano Marcello vs. Zac George

 

Match Five

Heavyweight

Ben Rothwell vs. Eddie Sanchez

 

Match Six

Welterweight

Jason High vs. Jim Wallhead

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Alexandre Ferreira

 

Main Event

Openweight

Assuerio Silva vs. Lew Polley

 

So now I'm back on track. I'll go ahead and sim out the card, but GI Joe showing tonight, so I'll probably have to type the results either before or after work. Until then, predict away.

[RingofHonorGuard]

Seems very IFL-ish(talent wise), but I'm digging it. Kind of sucks about Roger Gracie, hope he does well outside your promotion, and you can re-sign him later when he's super popular, and set up a crazy fight in the heavyweights. I think Rothwell will be the next Heavyweight champ, and hold it for a while.

[BHK1978]

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Chuck Grigsby vs. James Zikic

 

Match Two

Welterweight

John Kolosci vs. Anthony Lapsley

 

Match Three

Featherweight

Baret Yoshida vs. Javier Vasquez

 

Match Four

Lightweight

Cristiano Marcello vs. Zac George

 

Match Five

Heavyweight

Ben Rothwell vs. Eddie Sanchez

 

Match Six

Welterweight

Jason High vs. Jim Wallhead

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Alexandre Ferreira

 

Main Event

Openweight

Assuerio Silva vs. Lew Polley

[maudlin career]

Presented By BlurCat.Com

 

GLORY Fighting Championships Presents:

GLORY 8: Invincible

Held on Saturday of Week 2, May 2010

 

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Chuck Grigsby(16W-5L-0D) vs. James Zikic(17W-5L-2D)

 

Round 1

The first round didn't really have much excitement in it. Grigsby would throw some light punches here or there, which really prevented Zikic from moving in.

 

Zikic found himself clinched against the ropes with Grigsby throwing some blows to the body. Zikic finally hooks Grigsby's arms to prevent anymore offense. Grigsby tries to wrestle out of the clinch, but nothing.

 

The referee goes to restart them, with around 50 seconds left. Grigsby and Zikic circle around the ring. The bell eventually sounds, round one is in the books.

Grigsby looks to be ahead on points.

 

Round 2

This round produced more the same. Zikic tried striking Grigsby, Grigsby blocks before throwing some inaccurate punches. Grigsby pushes Zikic into the ropes. Zikic hooks the arms, clinching with him. Grigsby however fights out of the hooks and throws a jab that misses cue.

 

The two meet back in the center of the ring, with Grigsby still throwing some strikes at Zikic. A low body shot hits the ribs of Zikic, but it's nowhere near painful. Grigsby tries to power him to the mat, but Zikic fights out.

 

Round two ends with both individuals pacing around the ring.

Grigsby seems to be winning the round, though not by much.

 

Round 3

Chuck Grigsby throws a flurry of strikes, but none of them really find their mark. Zikic tries for a low-kick, but eats a jab. Grigsby once again clinches with Zikic before powering him into the ropes. Zikic begins eating some body shops.

 

Grigsby keeps Zikic in the dirty clinch for about 45 seconds, striking all the while. He eventually tries to take Zikic to the mat, but Zikic doesn't give. Zikic needs to finish the fight if he wants to win, but sadly, the sounding of the bell crushes that dream.

Grigsby was all over Zikic that round.

 

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Grigsby, 29-28 - Grigsby, 29-28 - Grigsby

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Chuck Grigsby at 5:00 in the Third Round (Poor)

 

Match Two

Welterweight

John Kolosci(9W-6L-0D) vs. Anthony Lapsley(15W-5L-0D)

 

Round 1

Lapsley began the round by throwing some decent strikes at Kolosci. They connected, but they weren't nearly powerful enough to do too much damage. Kolosci continued to stand up with Lapsley, but was being clearly out-gunned.

 

Kolosci threw a jab before following up with a takedown. Lapsley tried to fight it off, but he eventually had to give. Kolosci begins throwing strikes at Lapsley from the guard, Lapsley tries to ward them off, but can't seem to firmly block.

 

Lapsley finally clinches to Kolosci, smothering him from the guard to prevent Kolosci from throwing anymore bombs. The bell then sounded sending round one to an end.

Close at first, but Kolosci gets it for decent groundwork.

 

Round 2

At that point, Lapsley knew that he didn't want to go to the ground with Kolosci, so he continued throwing some stiffs to keep Kolosci at a distance. Kolosci once again shot in for the takedown, and unfortunately, Lapsley wasn't fast enough to move.

 

Kolosci remained smothered in Lapsley's guard for about 30 seconds. The referee decided to restart the fight as both fighters circled around the ring throwing some light strikes here and there.

 

They continued circling for a bit before the referee gave a verabl warning for inactivity. Lapsley throw a low-kick that missed. The action was put to an end with the sounding of the bell.

Kolosci gets the point advantage with the takedown.

 

Round 3

To the disappointment of the fans, Kolosci and Lapsley still continued to circle each other, throwing just enough offense at one another to prevent themselves from being warned for inactivity.

 

Kolosci shot in for another takedown, but Lapsley blocked it. Lapsley then clinched Kolosci into the ropes and began some dirty boxing. Kolosci grabbed his fist to prevent from catching too many strikes before pushing Lapsley out of the clinch. Kolosci then followed up with a jab that didn't go anywhere.

 

Lapsley threw a couple of light jabs that caught Kolosci, but didn't have any power at all. The bell sounded and both fighters shook hands before going to their respective corners.

Lapsley seemed more active than Kolosci this round.

 

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Kolosci, 29-28 Kolosci, 29-28 Kolosci

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - John Kolosci at 5:00 in the Third Round (Poor)

 

Match Three

Featherweight

Baret Yoshida(5W-7L-0D) vs. Javier Vasquez(14W-2L-0D)

 

Round 1

To say that this match wasn't booked properly is an understatement. Javier Vasquez was obviously miles better than Yoshida. Yoshida still showed heart and opened the fight by throwing a couple of strikes. Javier Vasquez weaved from Yoshida's light flurry and threw a stinging jab that left a cut on Yoshida's face.

 

Yoshida continued to try the striking game, but Vasquez continued to catch Baret with some counter-striking before pushing in for a single-leg takedown. Yoshida didn't have many options, but falling and so Vasquez scored the takedown.

 

The rest of the round consisted of Vasquez out maneuvering Yoshida on the ground and sporadically throwing some powerless elbows at him. Many people were smelling a knockout, but unfortunately, the bell sounded.

Vasquez wins the round.

 

Round 2

The round starts with Vasquez moving in for a takedown, the takedown succeeds. Vasquez continues to advance position with little to no trouble. Actually, it kind of looks like Yoshida is gassed. Probably from the elbows last round.

 

Yoshida prevents any kind of ground and pound strategy by holding on to the gloves of Vasquez. Vasquez finally pulls away from Yoshida's grasp and nails Yoshida with a pretty crisp punch. Yoshida tries to power out of the mount, but Vasquez is superior in every way.

 

The round ends with Vasquez throwing a flurry of strikes, that Yoshida fortunately blocks.

Yoshida is going to need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to win this.

 

Round 3

Yoshida knows he stands no chance, so he keeps Vasquez at a distance. It does little good as Vasquez is willing to pace around the ring and strike with Yoshida as well.

 

Yoshida throws some strikes that lack any real power. That's probably due to fatigue. Vasquez avoids the punches before catching Yoshida with a couple of nice strikes. Yoshida backs up but finds himself against the ropes. Vasquez moves in and clinches with Yoshida, delivering some dirty boxing.

 

The remainder of the round goes that way, the bell finally ending the onslaught.

If I were a betting man, Yoshida would NOT be my choice.

 

Judges Scores - 30-27 - Vasquez, 30-27 - Vasquez, 30-27 - Vasquez

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Javier Vasquez at 5:00 in the Third Round (Very Poor)

 

Match Four

Lightweight

Cristiano Marcello(8W-3L-0D) vs. Zac George(18W-4L-0D)

 

Round 1

Zac George was considered a heavy favorite going into this match. He began the fight by throwing a couple of nice jabs at Marcello, but that was about the only notable point in the fight, as far as he's concerned.

 

Marcello eventually began to unleash his a-game, throwing a nice combo of strikes that not only kept George guessing, but kept him on the defense. Marcello took advantage of it before clinching him into the ropes and then whipping him to the ground getting a decent side control.

 

From side control, Marcello began to throw some knees at George's ribs. George was wincing and finally waited for Marcello to throw another knee before powering out of the side control and getting in guard.

 

Zac George clinched on to Marcello to prevent any strikes from being thrown and the bell sounded to end the First Round.

Cristiano Marcello takes more points that round.

 

Round 2

The knees from the previous round did their job on George, for he looked sluggish going into the next round. Marcello started the offensive game by going for a kick to George's midsection. George move back, and though was still hit, he was only grazed.

 

Marcello then pushed in for a clinch, momentarily lost control of it, wrestled George for the advantaged, and then eventually regained the clinch. George hooked Marcello's arms, and Marcello throw a couple of strikes to the body, before throwing a couple of knees to the thigh.

 

Since nothing too exciting was going on, the referee restarted the fight in the middle of the right. Marcello tried shooting in, but George caught him clean with a hook. George then clinched in with Marcello, but the round ended before anything could happen.

George was making a comeback at the end, but Marcello wins.

 

Round 3

The round opens with George throwing a light flurry of strikes Marcello's way, a majority of them surprisingly catching Marcello, but nothing strong enough to end the fight. Marcello absorbed the strikes before shooting in on George. George tried to fight the takedown with a guillotine, but Marcello got the takedown anyway.

 

Marcello tries to get to George's side, but George conjures up all the power he has and keeps Marcello in his guard. Marcello throws a couple of strikes from with George's clinch. The strikes work on George's body, but lack any real power.

 

George uses his legs to kick out of guard. Marcello runs back in for another takedown, but the round comes to an end.

George tried to fight him off, but Marcello just stayed on him. I'll give it to Marcello.

 

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Marcello, 29-28 Marcello, 29-28 Marcello

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Cristiano Marcello (Poor)

 

Match Five

Heavyweight

Ben Rothwell(31W-7L-0D) vs. Eddie Sanchez(10W-4L-0D)

 

Round 1

This fight was by and large considered to be the sleeper hit of the night. Both Rothwell and Sanchez opened up the first round, by throwing some decent power punches at one another. Though neither fighters' strikes went anywhere, it still showed everyone watching that they were going for the knockout punch.

 

Sanchez and Rothwell began circling around throwing some strikes, before Sanchez moved in for a clinch. Rothwell wrestled for control, gaining it, and threw a knee to the body. Sanchez backed off before throwing a nice jab at Rothwell.

 

Sanchez going for another clinch, but Rothwell moved to avoid it, before following Sanchez with a decent punch. Sanchez blocked it with his gloves before trying to deliver a counter-strike, however, the strike missed its cue. The two circled the ring as the bell sounded.

Way too close to call, but it seemed Rothwell kept Sanchez on the defense.

 

Round 2

Sanchez came in throwing some blows as a distraction to set in for a clinch. Rothwell wrestled with Sanchez for control of the clinch again as the two hit the ropes. Sanchez had the upperhand and began smothering Rothwell against the ropes before doing a little dirty boxing.

 

Before the referee motioned in for a restart, Rothwell wrestled out and caught Sanchez with a Muay Thai clinch. Sanchez tried powering out, but caught a knee to the midsection. Sanchez catches a knee to the face! Sanchez catches another knee! Rothwell hits another knee.

 

At this point Quadros is wondering why the referee isn't stopping the fight, but it's then revealed that Sanchez is still trying to fight out. Rothwell hits another knee sending Sanchez to his knees, but to the surprise of everyone, Sanchez immediately regains composure and throws a counter jab before backing up away from Rothwell.

 

Sanchez is busted up bad and walks to his corner mouthing something to his cornerman at the finish of the second round.

Rothwell destroyed Sanchez

 

Round 3

Sanchez is hurt from the knees, Rothwell is tired from having to keep the Muay Thai plum. Both fighters lightly pace around the ring throwing strikes at one another. Sanchez does some decent blocking, but is too slow to really take advantage of it.

 

Sanchez fakes a takedown causing Rothwell to lightly flinch. Sanchez tries following up with a jab, but is too slow for Rothwell. Rothwell throws a fight-ending uppercut, but Sanchez just barely avoids it.

 

Rothwell backs Sanchez into the ropes, begins throwing some strikes, but the bell sounds and the fight is over.

Rothwell is ahead on points.

 

Judges Scores - 30-26 - Rothwell, 30-26 - Rothwell, 30-26 - Rothwell

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Ben Rothwell at 5:00 in the Third Round (Average)

 

Match Six

Welterweight

Jason High(8W-2L-0D) vs. Jim Wallhead(17W-6L-0D)

 

Round 1

Renallo commented that a lot of people are expecting Jason High to pull off the win, and that Jim Wallhead should never be underestimated, because he is an extremely underrated fighter.

 

And as far as the first round goes, Renallo was right. High tried striking with Wallhead, and Wallhead would answer back. High tried pushing in for takedown, and Wallhead would block it.

 

The two fighters consistently fist tapped, showing respect for one another. The round ended with Jason High missing a nice right-hook.

Way too close to call. Jason High...maybe.

 

Round 2

Jason High went for a takedown, and Wallhead had no choice but to pull guard. Wallhead however blocked High's transition attempts and ended up wrestling out of his guard.

 

The fight resumed back on the feet with High delivering a couple of strikes to the leg. Wallhead answered by delivering a couple of light jabs. Wallhead moved into clinch with High, but High avoided it. Wallhead was a little frustrated, but he shrugged it off before continuing to exchange strikes with High.

 

The bell sounds and the second round is over with.

Damn, this is real close. I think the takedown gives High the advantage.

 

Round 3

High starts with a kick to Wallhead's midsection that successfully connects. High tries to move in for some more offense, but a couple of crisp jabs from Wallhead keeps him from stepping in.

 

High ducks a hook and shoots in for the takedown. Wallhead shows off his ground skills and sprawls the takedown. He then tries to follow up with knees, but High torques out of position and ends up in guard.

 

Wallhead tries to advance position multiple times, but High keeps him at bay. Frustrated, Wallhead shoots some strikes at High. Though most of them are blocked, Wallhead does land a couple.

 

Round three comes to an end with nothing too decisive taking place.

Wallhead had more offense than High this round.

 

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Wallhead, 29-28 - Wallhead, 29-28 - Wallhead

 

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Jim Wallhead at 5:00 in the Third Round (Poor)

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Mike Ciesnolevicz(19W-4L-0D) vs. Alexandre Ferreira(18W-5L-0D)

 

Round 1

The first round started with Ciesnolevicz moving right into Ferreira, catching a few jabs in the process. Ciesnolevicz absorbed the blows and clinched Ferreira against the ropes.

 

He kept Ferreira clinched against the ropes before throwing a couple of strikes to the body. Ferreira eventually wrestled out of the clinch and smothered Ciesnolevicz into the ropes.

 

Ferreira delivered some knees to Ciesnolevicz midsection before trying to wrestle him to the ground. Ciesnolevicz wouldn't give and was saved by the bell before he would have to.

I would narrowly give it to Ciesnolevicz

 

Round 2

Ferreira pushed into Ciesnolevicz and threw a flurry of strikes. Ciesnolevicz was only hit twice, before stepping back and catching Ferreira with a low kick. Ferreira moved into Ciesnolevicz, but caught a jab before he could do anything else.

 

Ciesnolevicz then clinched in with Ferreira and wrestled him to the ground. Ferreira tried locking his arm up from the bottom with a keylock. Mike seeing what was happening, straighted his arm, pulled out, and then stood up backing away from Ferreira.

 

Ferreira got to his feet, and the bell sounded. Ciesnolevicz and Ferreira tapped gloves before going to their corner.

Ciesnolevicz seemed to have more control over the round.

 

Round 3

Ferreira moves in to strike with Ciesnolevicz, he throws a couple of strikes, but Ciesnolevicz responds with a crisp jab. Ferreira is knocked off his feet and Ciesnolevicz moves into his guard.

 

With Ferreira regaining his wits, Ciesnolevicz advances to Ferreira's side. He ensnares Ferreira's arm and locks in an americana. Ferreira tries fighting out, but eventually gives in to the pain and taps out.

 

Winner via Submission - Mike Ciesnolevicz at :42 of the Third Round (Average)

 

Main Event

Openweight

Assuerio Silva(16W-8L-0D) vs. Lew Polley(13W-2L-0D)

 

Round 1

This was, without a doubt, the most anticipated fight of the night and it didn't disappoint.

 

The two tapped gloves to start the fight and then circled around the ring. Lew Polley shoots in for a takedown, and Silva has no choice but to pull into guard. Polley looks to grab an arm, but Silva powers out and Polley ends up in guard. Silva throws a body strike before positioning a hand on Polley's arm, but Polley wrestles out and they both end up back on their feet.

 

Polley pushes Silva into the ropes and clinches in. Polley looks to be trying to lift Silva, but he can't seem to get him off of his feet. Silva tries wrestling out of the clinch and succeeds. Polley backs off and throws a two crisp punches before moving back into the clinch.

 

Polley strains himself, it appears he's going to try to lift Silva again. Silva is off of his feet. Polley lifts the heavyweight! Polley turns scoops and turns and slams Silva to the mat! Polley mounts Silva. Polley throws some strikes.

 

Polley continues throwing strikes. The referee has no choice but to stop, but wait! Silva grasps Polley's head in a guillotine. Silva pushes his hips and Silva and Polley roll. Silva has reversed Polley's mount with a guillotine. Mauro Renallo tries to recall if he's ever seen that before.

 

Polley wrestles out, but Silva catches his arm and ensnares an armbar. There's only a few seconds left. The pain is too much! Polley taps! Silva has defeated Polley with one second left on the clock!

 

Silva stands up as his corner moves into the ring to celebrate with him. The referee checks on Polley who is extremely disappointed with himself. Stephen Quadros still gives Polley credit for giving Silva the fight of his life.

 

Winner via Submission - Assuerio Silva at 4:59 in the First Round (Fantastic)

 

GLORY 8: Invincible – Excellent Event

Attended by 547 with a gate of $16,770

4,537 PPV buys for a revenue of $36,296

 

Notes, Expectations, & Other Musings

-I was at first disappointed with the results, but extremely surprised to see that I got an Excellent event rating.

 

-Very surprised to see Jim Wallhead beat Jason High. Especially since the recap gave the first two rounds to High. Maybe a possible title match in his future.

 

-The Main Event was better than expected. Like BHK I was damn sure Polley was going to win. The only downside I can see is this definitely shakes up the Light Heavyweight Division, probably putting Polley two or three points down. I'll check tonight.

 

-RingofHonorGuard might be on to something. I think Ben Rothwell might have a future in the GLORY FC Heavyweight Division. Assuerio Silva seems to be picking up steam though.

 

-Kind of excited to see how Rodriguez vs. Lashley turns out now.

 

-Feedback as always is appreciated. I'll update when I get off work tonight.

[maudlin career]

MMAWeekly

GLORY FC News - May, 2010

 

New Signings

-Tetsuji Kato (LW) (19W-9L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

-Andre Amade (LW) (7W-5L-0D) signs with GLORY FC

 

Bobby Lashley Speaks

Bobby Lashley spoke to us earlier today about his thoughts on the Assuerio Silva fight. He said he was impressed with Silva's win, but still believed he was a fluke champion. He goes on to say that he didn't want to discredit Silva, but that he didn't win the tournament and thus doesn't deserve to call himself champion. Lashley promises that he will defeat Ricco Rodriguez next month and grab the gold.

 

Zac George Leaves GLORY FC

After suffering an upsetting loss to Cristiano Marcello, Zac George has ended contractual obligations with GLORY FC. He was reported as saying that he was going to take a break from MMA, get his head straight, and then maybe one day return. We wish the best for the Lightweight fighter.

 

Featherweight Fight Added to July Event

GLORY returns in July with the newly named GLORY 10: Unbreakable Kazunori Yokota taking on Jorge Masvidal for the Lightweight Title. Though there is no secondary main event announced at this time, Kazushi Sakuraba has booked a fight between LC Davis and Michihiro Omigawa. Omigawa was the man responsible for handing Davis one of his two losses at Sengoku 7.

 

Upcoming GLORY FC info.

The GLORY FC June event, featuring Bobby Lashey facing Ricco Rodriguez for Heavyweight Championship contention has officially been dubbed GLORY 9: Testament. It will be held on Saturday, June 6 (OOC: Week 1) and will return to Saitama, Japan.

 

Light Heavyweight fighter, Hector Ramirez will have the honor of co-headlining the card when he faces undefeated fighter, Alexandre Ribeiro. The Heavyweight Division will also have two debuting fighters as Nick Penner will step in the ring with Neil Wan.

 

As per usual, the rest of the card will be posted on the GLORY FC website.

 

Scheduled Events

 

GLORY 9: Testament (June 6, 2010)

 

Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Hector Ramirez vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

 

Heavyweight

Nick Penner vs. Neil Wan

 

GLORY 10: Unbreakable (TBA, July 2010)

 

Main Event

Lightweight Championship

Jorge Masvidal© vs. Kazunori Yokota

 

Featherweight

LC Davis vs. Michihiro Omigawa

 

GLORY FC 9: Testament Promo

 

Saitama solidifies its status as Japan's fighting mecca when GLORY FC returns with GLORY FC 9: Testament.

 

After decimating Gan McGee in March, there's only one thing on Bobby Lashley's mind: Championship Gold. However, MMA veteran Ricco Rodriguez has also found himself on the right tracks to title contention. Who will get the chance to strike gold?

 

After two impressive knock outs over Allan Goes, Hector Ramirez has been on the rise to stardom. Will he be able to add Alexandre Ribeiro to his list of victims, or will the undefeated Brazilian add a fifth win to his record?

 

 

Plus, see debuting fighters Nick Penner, Neil Wain, and Len Tam all in action.

 

GLORY 9: Testament only on PPV June 6th!

 

From GLORYFC.Com

 

GLORY 9: Testament (June 6th, 2010

 

Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Hector Ramirez vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

 

Match Six

Featherweight

Len Tam vs. Johan Croes

 

Match Five

Heavyweight

Nick Penner vs. Neil Wan

 

Match Four

Welterweight

Edilberto de Oliveira vs. Dan Barrera

 

Match Three

Welterweight

Keith Wisniewski vs. Chad Reiner

 

Match Two

Lightweight

Harris Sarmiento vs. Alberto Crane

 

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Karen Grigoryan vs. Martin Desilets

 

Predict away!

[BHK1978]

GLORY 9: Testament (June 6th, 2010

 

Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Hector Ramirez vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

 

Match Six

Featherweight

Len Tam vs. Johan Croes

Match Five

Heavyweight

Nick Penner vs. Neil Wan

 

Match Four

Welterweight

Edilberto de Oliveira vs. Dan Barrera

 

Match Three

Welterweight

Keith Wisniewski vs. Chad Reiner

 

Match Two

Lightweight

Harris Sarmiento vs. Alberto Crane

 

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Karen Grigoryan vs. Martin Desilets

[Gladiator]

Main Event

Heavyweight

Bobby Lashley vs. Ricco Rodriguez

 

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight

Hector Ramirez vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

 

Match Six

Featherweight

Len Tam vs. Johan Croes

 

Match Five

Heavyweight

Nick Penner vs. Neil Wan

 

Match Four

Welterweight

Edilberto de Oliveira vs. Dan Barrera

 

Match Three

Welterweight

Keith Wisniewski vs. Chad Reiner

 

Match Two

Lightweight

Harris Sarmiento vs. Alberto Crane

 

Opening Match

Light Heavyweight

Karen Grigoryan vs. Martin Desilets