With PRIDE comes GLORY.

maudlin career · August 17, 2009

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GLORY 15 Fight for Glory (December 11, 2010)

Opening Match
Featherweight
Baret Yoshida vs. Justin Smitley

Round 1
Justin Smitley quickly moves toward Yoshida and fires off some quick jabs. Smitley throws another punch, but Yoshida ducks and shoots in for a takedown. Smitley uses determination to block it, but Yoshida forces Smitley to pull guard!

Yoshida gets in half-guard, but Smitley keeps Yoshida clinched in so that he can't be exposed to any strikes. The ground game leads to a stalemate with both fighters neutralizing any kind of transition attempt.

The two continue to fight for ground supremacy, but neither wins the war. The fans are expecting a match restart, but the bell sounds and the round is over.
Yoshida wins with takedown points.

Round 2
Smitley tries firing off a jab, but it doesn't hit Yoshida. Yoshida wants to go for a takedown, but Smitley fires off some strikes that cause Yoshida to re-think his plan. There's some typical circling, but Smitley is tired of the inactivity and catches Yoshida in the side with a kick.

Smitley attempts another jab that completely misses Yoshida. Yoshida tries striking back, but only ends up eating a jab from Smitley. Yoshida tries stepping in, but catches some bombs that end up forcing him against the ropes!

Smitley begins firing off and Yoshida is eating them all. Yoshida topples over to his knees and the referee steps in to separate the fighters. Smitley just came back and won the fight!

Winner via TKO - Justin Smitley at 4:15 in the Second Round (Good)

Second Match
Heavyweight
Chad Griggs vs. Neil Wain

Round 1
Wain begins with the point scoring by hitting Griggs with a few punches, that Griggs can't stop. Griggs tries evening the score with a leg kick, but Wain steps away and chops at Griggs calf with his own kick. Griggs tries responding with a slow jab that Wain completely avoids.

Halfway into the round, Griggs manages to stuff a takedown attempt from Wain. There's little distance between the two due to the failed takedown and this allows Griggs to fire shots off on Wain. Wain covers up and jabs at Griggs. So much for trying to take advantage of the situation.

The two end up grappling, but the bell sounds and thus, the grapple is released.
The only action in the fight came from Wain.

Round 2
Wain steps toward Griggs. The intention is obvious: Wain wants to wrestle. Griggs doesn't seem to agree with the notion and thus steps away from Wain. That doesn't stop Wain from moving in and while Griggs continuously backs away, he ends up backed into the ropes.

With Griggs having no where to go, Wain clinches in a Muay Thai clinch. Wain fires off a knee, but Griggs blocks. Wain continues to throw lighter knees, but Griggs keeps his arms up and blocks all of them.

The bell sounds and Griggs is saved.
Wain took care of the round.

Round 3
Griggs eats a jab. Griggs tries throwing a punch, but eats a jab. There's speculation from Renallo if Griggs can stand up with Wain, and Griggs solidifies that speculation by retreating to keep Wain out of reach.

Griggs throws some super slow punches that come no where near close to even hitting Wain. With neither fighter having nothing left in the gas tank, Wain is able to grab Griggs with a grapple. Griggs ends up smothered against the ropes, this spells trouble.

Wain struggles to get Griggs to the ground, but Griggs is too tired to fight it for long. Wain is too tired to advance, and before he can get anywhere on the ground, the bell sounds. Renallo comments on their cardio and says they'll need to work on that if they want to last with the other Heavyweights.
Wain takes the final round.

Judges Scores - 30-27 - Wain, 30-27 - Wain, 30-27 - Wain

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

Third Match
Light Heavyweight
Martin Desilets vs. Chuck Grigsby

Round 1
From the opening minutes, the two fire off shots at each other, with Martin Desilets landing only one jab. The jab stuns Grigsby and Desilets starts firing off faster, stronger punches that forces Grigsby cover up and back away.

Desilets doesn't give though and continues firing shots. A couple of punches hit Grigsby, and he ends up falling to the mat. Desilets steps over him and lands some more punches, but Grigsby is surviving them. This guy has heart!

Desilets gets into Grigsby's half-guard and fires a few more punches, but they don't have the same venom that they had before. Grigsby manages to fight from the bottom and pushes Desilets back into his guard. Excellent ground work from Grigsby.

Desilets continues firing at Grisby from the guard, but Grigsby catches an arm and manages to roll through and get side control. Grigsby fires off a knee, but the bell sounds and the round is over.
An excellent round for Desilets.

Round 2
Desilets fires off on Grigsby that Grigsby nullifies with a clinch. Desilets takes control of the clinch and breaks away before hitting Grigsby with another jab. Grigsby doesn't want Desilets striking to take him off his feet again and so he fires back and then follows with a takedown. The takedown is stuffed and they end up clinched again!

The clinch is broken again, and Grigsby tries going for a kick, but eats a two jabs. Desilets continues to outstrike Grigsby, but Grigsby does manage to hit Desilets with a crisp jab. For the most part though, Grigsby is easy pickings.

Grigsby begins playing keep away with Desilets. And though the fans don't approve, it's at least saving him from taking any unnecessary damage. The bell sounds and the fighters return to their corners.
Desilets wasn't as impressive as last round, but he definitely takes this one.

Round 3
Grigsby tries opening up with some strikes, but catches a pretty strong kick to the ribs. They start exchanging strikes, but the fire from the first round just isn't there and so it doesn't provide any kind of excitement.

Grigsby lowers to his guard and pushes against Desilets for a takedown. Desilets clinches in and manages to force Grigsby to fight back up to his feet. The two separate and begin circling, with neither doing much in the way of attacking.

With the clock grinding down, Grigsby manages to get in arms reach with Desilets and he ends up taking Desilets to the mat with a single-leg. Grigsby has no trouble getting into side control, but there's only sixty seconds left. Will Grigsby be able to do anything?

He moves to the mount...

And the answer is

...

No, the bell sounds and the fight is over. Talk about saved by the bell!
Grigsby finally manages to win a round.

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Desilets, 29-28 - Desilets, 29-28 - Desilets

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Martin Desilets at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

Match Four
Welterweight
David Faulkner vs. Fabricio Monteiro

First Round
Monteiro convinces Faulkner to keep his distance by throwing out a couple of warning jabs. Faulker throws a couple of air jabs himself before rushing into Monteiro and forcing him into the ropes. Faulker keeps his arms hooked around Monteiro's legs and manages to score a takedown.

With Faulkner immediately getting half-guard, he immediately throws some light strikes into Monteiro. Though they aren't crazy powerful, the first couple of blows at least force Monteiro into covering up. Monteiro is able to look past the strikes and keep Faulker's leg pinned down. At the same time though, Faulkner doesn't allow Monteiro to get back into full-guard.

Faulkner gives up on advancing his position and throws a couple of punches at Monteiro. Faulkner can't seem to reach to a knockout punch and soon after the bell sounds and the first round is over with.
Faulkner has his name all over this round.

Round 2
Faulkner catches Monteiro with a nice combination, but can't follow up with the takedown he was wanting. With Faulkner missing the takedown, Monteiro tries stepping in on a guardless Faulkner and throws a couple of punches. The punches go nowhere as Faulkner manages to slip away.

Monteiro gives chase, but falls right into Faulkner's plan and winds up in a grapple. With little trouble, Faulkner wrestles Monteiro to the mat, but can only get in open guard. Renallo doubts Faulkner will be able to overcome Monteiro on the ground as Monteiro is much more skilled, but you never know.

Renallo's point is proven as Faulkner can't seem to get out of guard and almost ends up being choked out. Not wanting to be placed in another guillotine, Faulkner rapidly fights for a better position, but Monteiro has no trouble at all keeping him in guard. The clock reaches zero and round two is over with.
Faulkner didn't do much on the ground, but he at least completed a takedown. That puts him ahead on points.

Round 3
Monteiro tries throwing a kick, but Faulkner catches the foot and tries for a single leg. Monteiro manages to slip his foot out of Faulkner's grasp and is saved from another takedown attempt. Monteiro doesn't relent and tries for a leg kick, but Faulkner counters with a punch.

The two circle around, but with much of no where to go, Monteiro is forced into grappling with Faulkner. Faulkner presses Monteiro against the ropes and begins smothering him. This makes for a boring round, but with Monteiro not getting much of any offense, this strategy will give Faulkner a freebie round.

Faulkner eventually tries taking Monteiro back to the ground, but Monteiro fights it. He exposes his back from the struggle and this allows Faulkner to slip behind him. Faulkner tries suplexing Monteiro to the mat, but the bell sounds and that's the fight.
Faulkner uses ran down the clock to win the round.

Judges Scores - 30-27 - Faulkner, 30-27 - Faulkner, 30-27 - Faulkner

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

Match Five
Featherweight
Michihiro Omigawa vs. Len Tam

Round 1
The two run into each other and clinch in. Omigawa keeps Tam close to him to prevent any potential body strikes. Tam gives in and this allows Omigawa to slip out of the grapple and follows up by throwing a jab.

Omigawa and Tam clinch up again and scramble around the ring in a quick wrestling war. Tam ends up backed into the ropes and fires some strikes at Tam. Tam blocks most of them and runs back into Omigawa for another clinch. Omigawa tosses Tam back into the ropes and fires on him some more before catching a nasty counter-punch.

The round rounds up with the two throwing some weak strikes before Omigawa tries to gain the point advantage by taking Tam off of his feet. Tam blocks the takedown and the round is over.
The fight was very back and forth, but me personally, I'm choosing Omigawa.

Round 2
It's Tam's turn for a takedown, but Omigawa manages to throw Tam off balance. Tam is on the mat, but immediately scuffles back to his feet. With Tam back on his feet, the two fighters circle around before Tam fires off a jab Omigawa's way. Omigawa responds with an uppercut, that unfortunately for him, misses its target.

Omigawa stuffs another Tam takedown, and also misses a follow-up uppercut. Tam backs away to allow distance the two Featherweights begin the dreaded circling process. When the fight seems like it's coming to a stall, Omigawa surprises everyone by firing off a flurry of strikes that forces Tam to move away.

Omigawa leaves himself open for a takedown, but he stuffs another one of Tam's attempts. Tam covers up from the failed takedown and his gloves manage to catch a combo of punches from Omigawa. Omigawa clinches with Tam, but the round is over with.
Another round that is hard to call, but I'm saying Omigawa has it.

Round 3
The two fighters slowly step toward one another before circling around the ring. Omigawa throws a jab, and Tam avoids it and catches Omigawa clean on the face with a counter-punch. With Omigawa shaking off the punch, Tam shoots in, but Omigawa catches him and Tam is tossed into the ropes. Tam bounces back from the ropes and goes for a grapple, but Omigawa pushes him off.

Omigawa is tired and this finally allows Tam to take him off of his feet and down to the mat. Tam throws some strikes, but they're deflected by Omigawa's gloves. Tam tries to get to a better position to fire off more precise strikes, but Omigawa keeps him in guard.

Omigawa catches Tam with a guillotine! Tam can't pull his head, but he refuses to tap! Omigawa pulls on it, but Tam doesn't give. The bell sounds and Tam avoids being submitted.
Way too close of a round, but I think Tam did enough to win it.

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Omigawa, 29-28 - Tam, 29-28 - Omigawa

Winner via Split Decision - Michihiro Omigawa at 5:00 in the Third Round (Average)

Match Six
Lightweight
Charles Bennett vs. Naoyuki Kotani

First Round
A straight punch almost makes it lights out for Kotani, but he manages to cover up and his gloves take a large portion of the punch. Bennett tries following up, but a jab from Kotani stops his progression.

Kotani lurks in and out trying to get into the head of Bennett. Kotani finally decides to strike, but another well placed punch once again almost ruins Kotani's chances to win this fight. Kotani eats a jab, but finally traps Bennett into the corner of the ring. Bennett ends up grappled and pulled out of the corner and into the ropes.

Bennett prevents himself from being taken to the mat and begins to weaken Kotani's grasp with some knees to the to the lower stomach. While Bennett lifts his knee for another strike, Kotani moves his leg in and sweeps Bennett to the ground.

The round ends with Kotani firing strikes from the guard that barely do any damage.
The takedown is the one thing that gave Kotani the edge this round.

Second Round
Kotani pushes into Bennett for a takedown, but moves back up and grapples Bennett. Kotani tries throwing some strikes with in the clinch, but Bennett grabs Kotani and muscles him into the ropes. Kotani powers out from the ropes and the grapple is broken. Kotani throws a jab Bennett's way, but Bennett moves away.

Bennett wards off another takedown, but his stamina is suffering as a result, whereas Omigawa still looks relatively fresh. Kotani throws a roundhouse kick that keeps Bennett back. The kick does its job and Bennett settles for just circling with Kotani.

Kotani peppers Bennett with a jab and tries to follow up with some grappling. The bell sounds and that smothers any further action.
Bennett put up a better fight.

Round 3
There's some grappling at the beginning of the round, that Bennett manages to take control of. Kotani manages to pull out but almost eats some strikes. Bennett doesn't let off and runs in throwing some more punches, but Kotani fires off some strikes too to neutralize Bennett's movements.

There's a decent display of stand up at the 2:30 mark with both fighters scoring some nice jabs on one another. Neither fighter unloads any big punches, but for the remainder of the round the two remain on their feet in a striking game that only ends in a stalemate.
If I had to choose, I'd say Bennett.

Judges Scores - 30-27 - Kotani, 29-28 - Kotani, 29-28 - Kotani

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

Co-Main Event
Heavyweight
Ricco Rodriguez vs. Semmy Schilt

Round 1
The round opens up with some heavy strikes, but neither Rodriguez or Schilt are hurt. The striking leads to a clinch where Rodriguez tries to muscle Schilt into the ropes. From the ropes, Rodriguez tries to show off his wrestling skill by taking Schilt into the mat. Schilt manages to pull Rodriguez back up and against the ropes.

Schilt looks to strike in on Rodriguez, but Ricco counters with a jab that looked painful. Schilt immediately responds with his own nasty jab! They go back into exchanging some strikes, but once again, neither fighter is fazed.

Schilt hits Rodriguez with a nice hook and then clinches in with the Heavyweight. Rodriguez manages to trip Schilt to the mat from the clinch. Rodriguez throws some elbows at Schilt, but Schilt manages to shift his head to avoid most of them. Schilt gets saved by the bell and the round comes to an end.
Once the fight went to the ground, it was all Rodriguez.

Round 2
Both fighters succeed with some quick jabs, but Rodriguez manages to see through a follow-up punch and hit Schilt with a series of punches. Schilt's cut, but it doesn't look like it's bleeding much.

Schilt misses a punch, and Rodriguez tries to take advantage of it with a takedown. Rodriguez catches a punch while shooting in, but his gloves are able to absorb most of it. There's another clinch and Rodriguez remains by firing some rabbit punches onto the stomach and ribs of Schilt.

The two fighters separate and we have a classic MMA stand-off. They move into each other for some offense, but the bell sounds and both fighters move past each other and into their corners.
Schilt isn't looking too good tonight.

Round 3
There's another clinch and Schilt is at the ropes. Schilt tries to block it with a standing guillotine, but Rodriguez drops him to the mat with a nice double leg. Ricco is in side-control. I honestly doubt he'll be able to get further than this, but it's a nice position regardless. No wait, Ricco gets side control!

Ricco mounts Schilt and fires elbows into Schilt, Schilt has another cut, this time just above the eye. Rodriguez doesn't seem to care and he continues to fire off elbows, but only a couple of them manage to land anywhere.

Rodriguez trades in the elbows and begins unloading punches on Schilt. Schilt continues to cover up, but if he can't get out of the mount, he'll find himself in a world of hurt. Schilt manages to roll out from under Rodriguez, but only gives up his back in the process.

Rodriguez tries locking in an armbar, but before he can complete it, the round is over.
Rodriguez destroyed Schilt.

Judges Scores - 30-26 - Rodriguez, 30-26 - Rodriguez, 30-26 - Rodriguez

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Ricco Rodriguez at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

Main Event
Lightweight
Andre Amade vs. Cristiano Marcello

Round 1
The two push into each other, Marcello tries for a takedown, but Amade moves his legs away and tries hooking Marcello for a takedown. Marcello also manages to move his legs and the two have to settle for a clinch-up.

Marcello tries for a slam, but this just leads to a quick wrestling match that allows Amade to take control. Amade hits Marcello with some strikes from the grapple and then breaks up the clinch. Marcello tries shooting in for a takedown, but eats a punch that dizzies him!

Amade steps in, but gets caught off-guard when Marcello recovers and takes control of Amade with a grapple. Marcello tries numerous things: dirty boxing, slamming, takedowns. But none of them seem to work against 'Andre Dida'. Marcello eventually gives up the grapple.

Sixty seconds left on the clock and Amade rocks Marcello again with an uppercut. Marcello doesn't give and manages to chop at Amade's leg with a kick. The bell sounds and both fighters head to their corners, 'Andre Dida' has a look of confidence on his face.
Andre rocked Marcello not once, but twice.

Round 2
Right off the bat, 'Dida' catches Marcello with a punch. Marcello takes the punch like a champion and tries closing in on the distance between himself and 'Dida', but Amade delivers a kick to the inside of Marcello's knee.

After a few runs of trial-and-error, Marcello finally manages to clinch in with Amade and scoop him over with a takedown. 'Dida's' takedown defense is incredible though and he ends up making a fool of Marcello.

The rest of the round is none to exciting, with Marcello still trying to figure out ways to get the fight to the floor. His tries are, of course, unsuccessful as 'Dida' is just better in every way. Renallo even begins to think Masvidal might be in trouble in a future encounter with the Brazilian.

The round ends on a pretty disappointing note, but Andre Amade still leaves the crowd impressed.
I'm sorry Marcello, but kiss your title shot opportunities goodbye.

Round 3
Amade prevents Marcello from getting too close by peppering him with some jabs. Marcello takes the punishment and gains a reward, as he now has 'Dida' against the ropes. No wait, Amade somehow mananes to take control of the grapple! Amade fires off on Marcello, but Marcello pushes through and strikes back!

The two are now back in the center of the ring and are circling each other. There's some light, slow striking from the two fighters. Marcello misses with a hook, and 'Dida' misses with a straight punch. They look like they're tiring out. This could make for a disappointing round.

Marcello sloppily moves in for a grapple, but 'Dida' pushes him away. Marcello responds by firing off a kick that just chops at Amade's leg. The bell sounds and the fight is over. Fatigued stopped an otherwise exciting fight.
'Dida' remains undefeated in GLORY

Judges Scores - 29-28 - Dida, 29-28 - Dida, 29-28 - Dida

Winner via Unanimous Decision - Andre 'Andre Dida' Amade at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)

GLORY 15: Fight for Glory - Great Show
626 attended for a gate of $47,025
25,109 PPV buys for a revenue of 200,872

Fight of the Night - Three Way Split (Andre Amade vs. Cristiano Marcello) (Ricco Rodriguez vs. Semmy Schilt) (Martin Desilets vs. Chuck Grigsby)
Submission of the Night - No Honors
Knockout of the Night - Justin Smitley

Notes, Expectations, & Other Musings

-I might try madstork's post-fight press conferences to replace the notes and expectations part.

-That damn Ricco Rodriguez solidifies himself as the Heavyweight gate-keeper.

-I wasn't too thrilled about the card, but it received a Great rating, so hey.

-Too tired to think of anything else. I hope you guys keep reading.

EVeezy · August 17, 2009

I really enjoy reading the diary keep it up! Had some questions like after 2 W's is Ricco getting a title shot? With Justin Smitley TKOing fools is he getting his title shot. Sucks that "Krazy Horse" can't get a win, and nice pick up with Gegard Mousasi.

maudlin career · August 17, 2009

Ricco Rodriguez is being used like UFC uses Heath Herring. Any Heavyweight that seems to be on a roll will have to face off with Rodriguez before I decide to give them title contention. As far as Rodriguez himself goes, until the Lashley vs. Silva saga comes to an end, he's not being considered for title contention.

The same can't be said about Smitley. If he can pick up a couple of more wins, a title shot is in his future.

maudlin career · August 18, 2009

MMATorch.Com
GLORY FC News - December, 2010

Major Signings
GLORY FC has managed to acquire some big name talent for their upcoming shows. Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson(HW)(34-8-0) has signed on for three fights in 2011. 'The Brazilian Killa' Alex Stiebling(LHW)(18-13-1) has joined the Light Heavyweight ranks. Famous UWFi catch-wrestler, Kiyoshi Tamura(HW)(33-15-2) has announced that he will fight three fights in GLORY. Tamura is considered a legend in Japan, and thus will certainly bring more mainstream spotlight to the company.

Co-Main Event Announced for January Event
At GLORY 16: New Sun, a main event featuring the debut of Gegard Mousasi taking on Antonio Mendes was announced. In addition to that two exciting Lightweight fighters will make their debuts in the co-headlining fight with Maximo Blanco taking on Luciano Azevedo.

Sakuraba has reportedly told the Japanese press that GLORY 16 is good to go. We suggest checking out the GLORY website for any updates on the official fight card.

GLORY Scheduled In February
Last year, the GLORY FC staff to the month of February off to recoup their roster. With the recent explosion and popularity, GLORY looks to have twelve events this year.

In February, Saitama will play host to GLORY 17: The Fury. The previously signed fighters Kiyoshi Tamura and Antoni Hardonk will headline the event in some capacity while Alexandre Ribeiro looks to continue his streak against former Light Heavyweight title contender, Mike Ciesnolevicz. Other than that, no further information has been released.

Faulkner to Start Fighting At Lightweight
Jim Wallhead has been very vocal about not wanting to fight fellow training partner and good friend David Faulkner. However, with both fighters on a winning streak in GLORY's Welterweight Division, you would think it would have to happen eventually.

We received word from Faulkner's camp this morning that David Faulkner looks to nullify the situation by cutting weight and fighting at the Lightweight weight class. The memo stated that Faulkner has been exercising non-stop and should be ready to go in three months time.

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Scheduled Events

GLORY 16: New Sun (January 9, 2011)

Main Event
Light Heavyweight
Gegard Mousasi vs. Antonio Mendes

Co-Main Event
Lightweight
Maximo Blanco vs. Luciano Azevedo

GLORY 17: The Fury (TBA, February, 2011)

Light Heavyweight
Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

Heavyweight
Antoni Hardonk vs. Kiyoshi Tamura

maudlin career · August 18, 2009

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Georges St. Pierre(22-2-0) 2. Anderson Silva(27-4-0) 3. Lyoto Machida(17-0-1) 4. Fedor Emelianenko(32-1-0) 5. Miguel Torres(38-1-0) 6. Mike Brown(25-4-0) 7. Forrest Griffin(18-5-1) 8. Quinton Jackson(31-8-0) 9. Rashad Evans(15-2-1) 10. Eddie Alvarez(21-2-0) Super Heavyweight 1. Aleksander Emelianenko(15-6-0) 2. Mark Hunt(8-6-1) 3. Oscar Combs(7-0-0) 4. Lavar Johnson(13-4-1) 5. Hong-Man Choi(3-4-0) 6. Victor Thomas(4-0-0) 7. John Sell(4-0-0) 8. Rex Richards(7-3-0) 9. Carl Seumanutafa(4-4-1) 10. Ross Clifton(7-9-0) Heavyweight 1. Fedor Emelianenko(32-1-0) 2. Josh Barnett(26-6-0) 3. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira(33-6-1) 4. Frank Mir(14-5-0) 5. Gabriel Gonzaga(13-5-0) 6. Satoshi Ishii(2-0-0) 7. Jeff Monson(34-8-0) 8. Tim Sylvia(28-6-0) 9. Roger Gracie(8-0-0) 10. Alistair Overeem(31-12-0) Light Heavyweight 1. Lyoto Machida(17-0-1) 2. Forrest Griffin(18-5-1) 3. Quinton Jackson(31-8-0) 4. Rashad Evans(15-2-1) 5. Luis Arthur Cane(13-1-0) 6. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira(20-4-0) 7. Mauricio Rua(18-5-0) 8. Alexandre Ribeiro(7-0-0) 9. Phil Davis(10-0-0) Middleweight 1. Anderson Silva(27-4-0) 2. Paulo Filho(21-1-0) 3. Jorge Santiago(25-7-0) 4. Nate Marquardt(31-8-2) 5. Jake Shields(26-5-1) 6. Vitor Belfort(22-8-0) 7. Robbie Lawler(19-5-0) 8. Yushin Okami(24-5-0) 9. Demian Maia(13-1-0) 10. Michael Bisping(20-3-0) Welterweight 1. Georges St. Pierre(22-2-0) 2. Thiago Alves(18-5-0) 3. Jon Fitch(21-4-0) 4. Mike Swick(17-2-0) 5. Josh Koscheck(15-4-0) 6. Carlos Condit(24-6-0) 7. Karo Parisyan(18-7-0) 8. Jay Hieron(21-5-0) 9. Matt Huges(45-8-0) 10. Hayato Sakurai(37-8-2) Lightweight 1. Eddie Alvarez(21-2-0) 2. BJ Penn(16-6-1) 3. Kenny Florian(14-3-0) 4. Ricardo Lamas(10-0-0) 5. Joe Stevenson(34-10-0) 6. Vitor Ribeiro(23-2-0) 7. Shinya Aoki(23-6-0) 8. Satoru Kitaoka(27-8-9) 9. Joachim Hansen(21-8-1) 10. Mitsuhiro Ishida(22-6-1) Featherweight 1. Mike Brown(25-4-0) 2. Jose Aldo(17-2-0) 3. Urijah Faber(24-4-0) 4. Wagnney Fabiano(15-1-0) 5. Hatsu Hioki(21-4-2) 6. Bibiano Fernandes(8-2-0) 7. Chase Beebe(16-4-0) 8. Wilson Reis(11-1-0) 9. Marlon Sandro(16-1-0) 10. Raphael Assuncao(15-2-0) Bantamweight 1. Miguel Torres(38-1-0) 2. Masakatsu Ueda(11-1-2) 3. Brian Bowles(9-2-0) 4. Takeya Mizugaki(16-3-2) 5. Atsushi Yamamoto(15-7-1) 6. Marcos Galvao(9-3-1) 7. Masakazu Imanari(17-8-1) 8. Jeff Curran(30-13-1) 9. Ryota Matsune(20-1-1) 10. Koetsu Okazaki(6-1-1) Flyweight 1. Shinichi Kojima(13-3-5) 2. Mamoru Yamaguchi(21-5-3) 3. Yuki Shoujou(9-7-2) 4. Rambaa Somdet(9-2-0) 5. Yasuhiro Uru****ani(16-5-6) 6. Ryuichi Miki(9-4-3) 7. Pat Runez(5-1-0) 8. Jesse Taitano(4-5-2) 9. Ulysses Gomez(4-3-0) 10. Taisuke Shigeki(4-2-0) Female Pound4Pound 1. Tara LaRosa(20-1-0) 2. Megumi Fujii(17-0-0) 3. Shayna Baszler(11-7-0) 4. Cristiane Santos(9-1-0) 5. Kaitlin Young(7-3-0) 6. Julie Kedzie(9-9-0) 7. Ginele Marquez(9-7-1) 8. Roxanne Modaferri(14-6-0) 9. Laura D'Auguste(8-2-1) 10. Gina Carano(7-0-0) Female Featherweight 1. Cristiane Santos(9-1-0) 2. Gina Carano(7-0-0) 3. Sarah Kaufman(11-2-0) Female Bantamweight 1. Tara LaRosa(20-1-0) 2. Shayna Baszler(11-7-0) 3. Kaitlin Young(7-3-0) 4. Julie Kedzie(9-9-0) 5. Ginele Marquez(9-7-1) 6. Roxanne Modafferi(14-6-0) 7. Laura D'Auguste(8-2-1) 8. Roberta Howard(6-0-0) 9. Carina Damm(10-4-0) 10. Kim Couture(3-3-0) Female Flyweight 1. Megumi Fujii(17-0-0) 2. Leiticia Pestova(0-2-0) Promotion Rankings 1. Ultimate Fighting Championship 2. DREAM 3. World Extreme Cagefighting 4. World Victory Road 5. GLORY Fighting Championships 6. Affliction 7. Adrenaline MMA 8. Palace Fighting Championship 9. Bellator Fighting Championships 10. RAW Combat Defunct Promotions -Strikeforce (Filed bankruptcy in July, 2010)</div></blockquote> --- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>GLORYFC.Com GLORY FC Rankings Heavyweight 1. Jeff Monson(34-8) (0-0 - GLORY) 2. Ben Rothwell(32-8) (1-1 - GLORY) 3. Assuerio Silva(17-8-1) (3-1-1 - GLORY) 4. Ricco Rodriguez(38-12) (3-2 - GLORY) 5. Bobby Lashley(7-1-1) (3-1-1 - GLORY) 6. Kiyoshi Tamura(33-15-2) (0-0 - GLORY) 7. Eddie Sanchez(11-6) (1-1 - GLORY) 8. Semmy Schilt(29-16-1) (3-2 - GLORY) 9. Gan McGee(17-6) (3-2 - GLORY) 10. Antoni Hardonk(8-7) (0-0 - GLORY) Light Heavyweight 1. Alexandre Ribeiro(7-0) (3-0 - GLORY) 2. Gegard Mousasi(27-3-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 3. Lew Polley(14-3) (4-1 - GLORY) 4. Denis Kang(32-12-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 5. Mike Ciesnolevicz(21-5-0) (2-1 - GLORY) 6. Jeremy Williams(9-2) (3-2 - GLORY) 7. Alexandre Ferreira(19-7) (1-2 - GLORY) 8. Antonio Mendes(19-7) (3-2 - GLORY) 9. Hector Ramirez(10-6-1) (2-3 - GLORY) 10. Marcus Vanttinen(11-3) (1-0 - GLORY) Welterweight 1. Nick Thompson(40-12-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 2. Akihiro Gono(31-17-7) (1-0 - GLORY) 3. Marius Zaromskis(13-3) (4-1 - GLORY) 4. Jacob Volkmann(11-0) (0-0 - GLORY) 5. Jim Wallhead(19-6) (3-1 - GLORY) 6. Jason High(10-3) (2-1 - GLORY) 7. Fabricio Monteiro(20-9) (2-1 - GLORY) 8. Jason Von Flue(16-3-1) (1-0 - GLORY) 9. Jason Chambers(19-8-2) (1-0 - GLORY) 10. Keith Wisniewski(23-14-1) (1-1 - GLORY) Lightweight 1. Andre Amade(9-5-1) (2-0 - GLORY) 2. Jorge Masvidal(21-7) (3-1 - GLORY) 3. Clay French(20-6) (3-2 - GLORY) 4. David Faulkner(6-1) (4-0 - GLORY) 5. Luciano Azevedo(15-10) (0-0 - GLORY) 6. Derrick Noble(26-14-1) (2-2 - GLORY) 7. Maximo Blanco(4-4-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 8. Cristiano Marcello(10-4) (2-2 - GLORY) 9. Aaron Riley(27-11-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 10. Naoyuki Kotani(19-9-6) (1-0 - GLORY) Featherweight 1. LC Davis(18-2) (3-0 - GLORY) 2. Din Thomas(26-8-1) (1-0 - GLORY) 3. Tim Wadsworth(8-0 (4-0 - GLORY) 4. Alexandre Franca Nogueira(14-6-3) (1-0 - GLORY) 5. Tommy Lee(25-6) (0-0 - GLORY) 6. Bao Quach(18-11-1) (1-0 - GLORY) 7. Hiroyuki Takaya(11-9-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 8. Michihiro Omigawa(8-8-1) (1-1 - GLORY) 9. Javier Vazquez(16-2) (2-0 - GLORY) 10. Nick Denis(8-4) (0-0 - GLORY) Pound4Pound 1. Jeff Monson(34-8) (0-0 - GLORY) 2. Alexandre Ribeiro(7-0) (3-0 - GLORY) 3. Ben Rothwell(32-8) (1-1 - GLORY) 4. LC Davis(18-2) (3-0 - GLORY) 5. Gegard Mousasi(27-3-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 6. Nick Thompson(40-12-1) (0-0 - GLORY) 7. Andre Amade(9-5-1) (2-0 - GLORY) 8. Din Thomas(26-8-1) (1-0 - GLORY) 9. Assuerio Silva(17-8-1) (3-1-1 - GLORY) 10. Jorge Masvidal(21-7) (3-1 - GLORY) Current Champions GLORY FC Heavyweight Champion Assuerio Silva GLORY FC Light Heavyweight Champion Lew Polley GLORY FC Welterweight Champion Akihiro Gono GLORY FC Lightweight Champion Jorge Masvidal GLORY FC Featherweight Champion Tim Wadsworth</div></blockquote>

maudlin career · August 18, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>GLORY 16: New Sun Promo January marks the beginning of the year, the dawn of a new sun, and the debut of one of the toughest fighters in MMA history. Gegard Mousasi has set the MMA world on fire with the impressive knock out of Ronaldo Souza and an amazing submission on Super Heavyweight Mark Hunt. Now, the Armenian fighter makes his debut in GLORY FC against GLORY FC veteran, Antonio Mendes. Mendes has not only displayed incredible heart, but incredible knock-out power by pulling off the upset of the year against Hector Ramirez. Will Mendes be able to pull off another upset or will Gegard Mousasi use Antonio Mendes as his launching pad to Light Heavyweight Championship contention. Plus in Lightweight action, see debut fighters Luciano Azevedo and Maximo Blanco face off. All this and more at GLORY 16: New Sun.</div></blockquote> --- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>GLORYFC.Com Presents GLORY 16: New Sun (January 9, 2011) Opening Match Welterweight Jason Von Flue vs. Jason High Second Match Light Heavyweight Marcus Vanttinen vs. Hector Ramirez Third Match Welterweight Jason Chambers vs. Jim Wallhead Fourth Match Featherweight Din Thomas vs. Javier Vazquez Five Match Lightweight Aaron Riley vs. Jameel Massouh Sixth Match Heavyweight Ben Rothwell vs. Gan McGee Co-Main Event Lightweight Maximo Blanco vs. Luciano Azevedo Main Event Light Heavyweight Gegard Mousasi vs. Antonio Mendes</div></blockquote>

maudlin career · August 19, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>MMATorch.com Live Audio Report GLORY 16: New Sun (January 9, 2011) Opening Match Welterweight Jason Von Flue vs. Jason High Round 1 Before the fight even got to a start, Mauro Ranallo stated that Jason High had every advantage possible... The two start the round off rather slowly, with Jason High trying to take Von Flue to the ground within the opening minutes. The effort involved a long struggle, but Von Flue managed to deny High's takedown at the end. High shrugged it off and began circling with Von Flue. This was Von Flue's first mistake... From the stand-up game, High was picking Von Flue apart. Hitting him with nice jabs that kept him from stepping in, and even firing off a flurry of bigger punches at Von Flue that not only made him cover up, but also made him back pedal. After peppering Von Flue with some dizzying strikes, High tried taking Von Flue down to the mat, but his opponent still showed superior defense and the bell sounded with both fighters still on their feet. The judges are definitely scoring in favor of High. Round 2 Von Flue starts the round off much better than in his last outing, and stings High with some decent jabs. Von Flue is finally finding his rhythm and it's showing, High's eating punches left and right. Whatever comeback Von Flue was making, High manages to nullify by firing off some rapid fire strikes that forces Von Flue into defending. Von Flue tries throwing a counter punch, but at this point, High shoots in for a takedown and thanks to Von Flue's strike attempt, manages to get the takedown with little difficulty. High is the kind of fighter that seems to be trying to re-invigorate the ground n pound method. Instead of trying to get mount or even side control, High begins to grind Von Flue away with elbows in the open guard. Von Flue has to find a way to stop them or this fight is over. Von Flue finally covers up before clinching with High in an effort to distort High's breath pattern. An arm of Von Flue's wraps around High's neck. There's a guillotine attempt, but High manages to slip out. The bell sounds and though it was a much closer round than last, High continues to look dominant. Von Flue tried for a comeback, but High made up for it in the last half of the round. Round 3 The two pace to the center of the ring for some more boxing. High throws a couple of jabs at Von Flue, but he hits next to nothing. For whatever reason, Von Flue tries showboating by switching stances and throwing a very awkward punch. High responds by jabbing Von Flue pretty cleanly. If there's anything you have to give Von Flue credit for, it's his wrestling ability, because Jason High tries taking him down once more, but cannot get the Welterweight off of his feet. If Von Flue was better at his stand-up, High would be in trouble... ...However that's not the case and High avoids a jab and explodes on Von Flue. The fighter is on the ground! The fight could be over at any second, but the bell sounds and before High could continue his onslaught, the referee broke it up. Talk about saved by the bell... The guy almost got a TKO, how didn't High win this round? Judges Scores - 30-27 - High, 30-27 - High, 30-27 - High Winner via Unanimous Decision - Jason High at 5:00 in the Third Round (Poor)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Second Match Light Heavyweight Marcus Vanttinen vs. Hector Ramirez Round 1 Vanttinen is in trouble. Ramirez has outstanding KO power and loves fighting the stand up game... To everyone's surprise, Vanttinen wants to stand-up bang with Ramirez...and it doesn't look like he's doing a bad job. He opens up by hitting Ramirez with some decent jabs and then follows it up by a looping punch. Ramirez tries to retaliate, but Vantinnen steps out of range before firing off at Ramirez. The two centered around the ring and Ramirez continued his defensive game to prevent Vantinnen from catching him off-guard, ala Antonio Mendes. Vanntinen takes this opportunity to shoot in for a takedown. Ramirez is not good on his back as seen in his fights with Lew Polley and Alexandre Ribeiro. Through some unseeable spirit or sheer luck, Ramirez manages to fight off the takedown attempt. So we're back to a stand-up game, and Vantinnen continues to go to work on Ramirez. Ramirez finally sees an opportunity and stings Vantinnen with a jab. Like a shark after blood, Ramirez pushes in. He fires off three rights and two lefts and drops Vantinnen to the mat. Vantinnen immedialy positions himself into guard, figuring Ramirez will continue his onslaught. Ramirez must've discovered that patience is a virtue as he remains standing, waiting for the referee to ask Vantinnen to get back to his feet. Vantinnen stands up and the bell sounds, ending a very exciting round. I honestly don't think Ramirez round closing performance was enough to give this one to him. Round 2 The fighters come out for some more stand-up. Vantinnen fires off a couple of jabs that Ramirez responds to with punches. Vantinnen tries stepping in to minimize the range, but Ramirez throws a hook, that just barely misses. Ramirez follows up with a kick, but Vantinnen throws a straight-punch that knocks Ramirez to the ground. Vantinnen follows him to the ground and there's a short scramble, but Ramirez amazingly displays his improved ground game and ends up getting side-control. Vantinnen rolls out, but Ramirez stays on him. Ramirez starts throwing strikes, but makes the mistake in leaving his head open. Vantinnen has an arm around Ramirez. There's a guillotine! Vantinnen moves his legs around Ramirez...that's not a guillotine it's a triangle attempt! Vantinnen gets it! Within seconds Ramirez taps. Ramirez has lost his third consecutive fight in GLORY! Winner via Submission - Marcus Vantinnen at 4:07 in the Second Round (Fantastic)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Third Match Welterweight Jason Chambers vs. Jim Wallhead Round 1 There's a slim possibility that this fight will capture the fans as much as the last fight between Ramirez and Vantinnen that Ranallo has instantly dubbed one of the most unexpected outcomes in GLORY. The fighters start off the round with a bit of circling, trying to feel the other out. Wallhead is definitely dubbed the better striker, but almost got caught off-guard from a nice chain of jabs from Chambers. Once the combo came to an end, Wallhead fired off a jab that was quickly blocked by Chambers. Are we about to see the second upset of the night? The steady offense from Chambers allows him to move closer to Jim Wallhead in a chance to initiate some wrestling. Wallhead is clearly the better wrestler and it shows when he not only blocks a takedown, but also takes control of the Chambers. Chambers manages to slip away, but only ends up eating four crisp punches from Wallhead. Wallhead is looking comfortable now and continues to pick at Chambers. Though nothing spectacular, these successful strike combinations will score Wallhead some points. Chambers is getting frustrated, but before he can put anything together, the round ends. Wallhead is the better striker and displayed it in the last half of this round. Round 2 Chambers wants to immediately close the distance and take Wallhead down to the mat, so he can effectively use his BJJ techniques. Wallhead has other plans and begins firing off on Chambers who, as a result, has to back away. Chambers exposes his one-dimensionality as he constantly shoots in for takedowns, even with Wallhead blocking one after the other. This ultimately slows down the fight as Wallhead has to stop his striking so that he can efficiently prevent himself from being taken down and Chambers...well Chambers keep shooting. Chambers has finally either given up or has gotten tired as the fight continues on their feet. Chambers tries for a very obvious jab and Wallhead fires back with a low kick to the leg of Chambers. Wallhead scores with a jab and before he can do any major damage, the bell sounds. As long as Wallhead stays on his feet, there's no chance of Chambers winning. Round 3 The round is more of the same old, which means the quality and the fan reaction just isn't there. At least Wallhead continues to dominated the Welterweights. Chambers tries shooting in for another takedown, but Wallhead manages to use jabs to keep Chambers from initiating the attack. Chambers tries firing off a jab, but it was merely a distraction which allows Chambers to shoot in. Wallhead perfectly pancake sprawls and manages to clinch up with Chambers. Chambers finds himself against the ropes and Wallhead begins to pepper Chambers with some strikes. Nothing too powerful or damaging was dealt, but once again Wallhead will be ahead on points this round...and speak of the devil...the round is over. Jim Wallhead outclasses Chambers. Judges Scores - 30-27 - Wallhead, 30-27 - Wallhead, 30-27 - Wallhead Winner via Unanimous Decision - 'Judo' Jim Wallheard at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fourth Match Featherweight Din Thomas vs. Javier Vazquez Round 1 Forget about punching, forget about kicks, forget about knock-outs, forget about technical knock-outs, these two want to wrestle. From the opening of the round the two scramble around the ring vying for control of a grapple. They break apart briefly, but in a GLORY first immediately resume grappling. Thomas tries powering Javier to the ground, but the ropes end up saving him. Javier takes control and the two fighters end up going to the ground with Thomas in guard. We finally get some striking underway as Javier begins firing off some punches that lack power, but are precise and to the point. Thomas begins firing away at the bottom, but none of his strikes manage to land. Just when it looks like 'Dinyero' might take a GLORY loss, the bell sounds and the Featherweight fighter is saved. Javier gets a takedown and manages to stay active in guard. This was his round. Round 2 The two do away with the wrestling and begin boxing. Thomas hits Javier with some decent punches and then chops away with a leg-kick. Javier doesn't want to back off and produces some punches of his own. The two fight to a corner of the ring with neither fighter wanting to give up their offense. The crowd is hot! Javier fires at Thomas with an uppercut, but Thomas shakes it off and opens up on Javier with a flurry of punches. Javier staggers to the ropes! 'Dinyero' doesn't relent and continues to rain on Javier. Javier stumbles to the mat, but regathers his senses and the fight is on. Javier throws a punch at Thomas and follows up with a clinch. The two power one another into the ropes and begin throwing light body strikes. The bell sounds and the referee has to separate the two. What a round! Din Thomas had Javier on queer street. This is a close fight to judge, but I'm thinking that'll give Thomas enough to win the round. Round 3 The two waste little time in meeting each other and immediately Thomas begins firing off jabs. Javier blocks most of them and fires off a right-hook, but Thomas manages to avoid it and counter with a punch. The punch stings Vazquez, and Thomas follows up with a barrage of punches, but 'Javi' blocks them off. 'Javi' knows he needs to score this round and finally decides to step in and throw some punches. Thomas begins firing off again, but Javier manages to slip away from the barrage of strikes. Javier immediately rushes at Thomas and the two end up clinched. Javier goes for rope control, but he's way too tired to follow up with anything big. This allows Thomas to fire some weak strikes from inside the clinch. The punches lack power, but Vazquez will have some sore ribs for a couple of weeks. The bell sounds and though there wasn't a clear finish, the fans seemed to thoroughly enjoy the fight. Javier was on the verge of being knocked out. I'm scoring in favor of Thomas. Hopefully the judges are too. Judges Scores - 29-28 - Thomas, 29-28 - Thomas, 29-28 - Thomas Winner via Unanimous Decision - Din 'Dinyero' Thomas at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Five Match Lightweight Aaron Riley vs. Jameel Massouh Round 1 This is GLORY debut night for both fighters. One will be looking to impress fans, while one will have to shrug off the night's defeat. The round begins with Riley trying to shoot in for a takedown, that Massouh stops with little trouble. From the failed takedown, Riley is pulled into a clinch, but Riley shows his superior grappling ability and the clinch is broken. We have a little stand-up with Riley firing off some light strikes on Jameel. They're not enough to finish a fight with or anything, but if Jameel can't block or step away from them, it'll be that much easier to give him a case of the wobbly legs. We get some more clinching from Jameel who is more successful this time around, by taking control of the grapple. He tries pushing Riley into the ropes, but Riley tries tripping the leg for a takedown. Neither fighter gets what they want and have to release the grapple once the bell sounds. Aaron Riley had decent control of the round. Round 2 Round two immediately begins with Aaron Riley throwing caution to the wind to get Massouh to the ground. Massouh manages to block it, but now has to settle with being pulled into a clinch from Riley. From the clinch, Riley begins firing off strikes to the body, but then pushes Jameel into the ropes. Once against the ropes, Riley wastes little time and pulls away from Massouh before trying to strike on Massouh. Massouh must have iron longs, the clinch didn't tire him out or strain his breathing. In fact, once Riley released the clinch for some striking, Massouh began to fire off on him. Though, none of the strikes cleanly hit, it neutralized Riley's striking. Riley stepped back in to smother Massouh against the ropes. Unfortunately for Massouh, his grappling wasn't good enough to stop Riley's point-scoring tactic. Riley stepped back once more, but like last time Massouh's breathing was not disrupted from the clinch and he tries sweeping Riley out from under his feet with a low-kick. Riley manages to avoid it, but the round ends before he can follow through with anything. Riley successfully had Massouh in his control and managed to ride the clock. Round 3 Ranallo calls Massouh a cardio monster as Riley is looking huffed and puffed, despite being the one riding the clock for some point scoring. We start off with another clinch that leads into rope control from Riley. Riley wants to follow up with some action, but he's just dog tired. This allows Massouh to power out of the clinch and begins unleashing on Riley. Riley knows he can't block the strikes for too long of a duration and so he back pedals from his opponent. Massouh tries following him in, but Riley manages to successfully fire off on him which causes Massouh to stumble back into the ropes. This allows Riley to clinch in with Massouh and fire some inside strikes. It's the same tactic, different approach and only serves to grind down the clock and give Riley more points. Riley tries to pull Massouh to the ground, he doesn't have much left in the tank. Massouh looks like he can go another two or three rounds and gets Riley off of him with little effort. Massouh could use this moment to pull off an upset by firing down on Riley, but the bell sounds and that's the fight. Aaron Riley was slipping in this round, but he really had Massouh under his control. Judges Scores - 30-27 - Riley, 30-27 - Riley, 30-27 - Riley Winner via Unanimous Decision - Aaron Riley at 5:00 in the Third Round (Poor)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sixth Match Heavyweight Ben Rothwell vs. Gan McGee Round 1 Ben Rothwell is a fighter who has been on the set-back due to an upset loss against Ricco Rodriguez. Rothwell is by and large considered to be one the best Heavyweights in GLORY and though Gan McGee is a threat, his questionable cardio increases Rothwell's chances of taking a victory. And the round begins with the two fighters just swinging for the fences. That's probably the best reason to follow Heavyweights. They display punching power early on, which always makes for a potential knock-out. Neither fighter seems to really take dominant control of the striking game and this leads to a sloppy clinch. The fighters push each other around the ring, but an inside knee to Gan McGee decreases his struggle and Ben Rothwell manages to take McGee to the ropes. Expected clock grinding turns into a takedown attempt from Rothwell, and while McGee resists the takedown, he does manage to give up his back. We're not sure what Rothwell will try from here, and we never will due to the bell sounding and the round ending. This round didn't really produce too many intense moments, but Rothwell probably scores point once they hit the ropes. Round 2 McGee tries unloading on Rothwell, but Rothwell simply manages to evade the punches and catch McGee with two clean jabs. Rothwell sees this as an opportunity to take McGee down to the mat, but McGee denies his attempt. So far McGee's cardio hasn't effected his performance and the fighter continues to ward off Rothwell and his onslaught of strikes and takedowns. Rothwell however begins chopping away at McGee with some leg kicks. In a couple of years, this guy could be serious trouble for GLORY's Heavyweight Division. McGee tries to stop the kicks with a straight punch, but it misses. The bell sounds and McGee looks like he's slightly stumbling to his corner. Rothwell proves that leg-kicks are one of the most effective attacks in MMA. Round 3 Rothwell throws a punch, that McGee blocks. He goes in for a takedown, but McGee out-powers him and Rothwell ends up in guard. This is the same guy who tried to submit a Gracie, so maybe McGee has some unseen submission skill. And the answer is no, McGee seems to be wanting to stand back up, but Rothwell keeps him clinched in. This is the first time anyone has really seen Rothwell work on the ground in GLORY, so it's pretty hard to gauge how much of a danger he'll be on the ground. In a fun twist of irony, it's Rothwell whose lack of cardio commitment shows as he begins to huff and puff from the guard. He does manage to keep McGee clinched in, but in mere seconds the two and Rothwell somehow, someway gets side control. Ranallo figures Rothwell as a striker and thinks McGee better cover up to prevent a fury of fists from ending the fight. Rothwell is trying to grab an arm and this leads to a small wrestling contest. Through a quick tug of war, McGee winds up rolling on his back and Rothwell sinches in an armbar. Rothwell finds little trouble with McGee tapping out. Rothwell has recovered from his loss to Rodriguez! Winner via Submission - 'North Star' Ben Rothwell at 3:49 in the Third Round (Average)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Co-Main Event Lightweight Maximo Blanco vs. Luciano Azevedo Round 1 Two more Lightweight fighters make their debut in GLORY with both being major names in the Japanese circuit. If there's one division that seems to be consistently getting deeper, it's the Lightweight for sure. Blanco and Azevedo start off the round by circling each other. They fire off some weak strikes that don't seem to really hit their marks. They then step in closer looking for a clinch, but abandon that idea once they realize there's no way of gauging the other's strength. We get some more stand-up work from the two fighters, with both of them firing off some jabs. There's another clinch attempt, but again neither fighter is really sure on how strong the other is. As they break away, Blanco gets the first clean shot this fight by digging into Azevedo's leg with a sharp kick. Azevedo takes this opportunity to officially clinch with Blanco, but Blanco takes Azevedo to the ropes, discovering that he's potentially stronger than Azevedo. Blanco follows fellow Aaron Riley's earlier strategy and begins to grind away the time by keeping Azevedo pinned to the ropes and firing off weak strikes. The bell sounds and round one ends just as it began: with very little action. Blanco wins based on rope control alone. Round 2 There must have been some pre-fight jitters as the round started off more excitingly than the last. We get some fast striking from both fighters, and though they don't land cleanly, it does provide a little excitement, but Azevedo not only manages to turn up the heat, but manages to return an earlier kick by kicking Blanco on the inside of the thigh. The kick had its effect and Blanco is on the receiving end of some strikes. Blanco tries striking back, but he only eats counter-jabs in the process. Azevedo is feeling confident in the stand-up, and finall tries to engage Blanco on the ground with a takedown, Blanco manages to block the takedown and the fight continues standing. Blanco wants to outscore Azevedo and clinches in with him and tries pushing him to the ropes. Azevedo powers out and begins firing on Blanco, but can't manage to hit anything. Azevedo steps in to put pressure on Blanco, but the bell sounds and the round is over. Azevedo kept Blanco on the defense. Round 3 Azevedo misses a punch and Blanco manages to get him against the ropes. Blanco begins firing off on Azevedo with some dirty boxing. However, this is merely a cover-up for Blanco to grind away at the clock and get some points. Blanco continues to effectively use the strategy, but the referee, seeing that the fight is going no where, forces a restart. This will give Azevedo the prime opportunity to make a comeback. He does so and begins sting Blanco with some jabs. Blanco manages to return the strikes, however. The two grapple again, this time with Azevedo looking to take Blanco to the mat. Blanco slips out of Azevedo's grasp and throws a leg kick. The fans were expecting more action this round, and quite frankly so was I. Apparently, we can't always get what we want and the bell sounds to end this fight. My gut is telling me Azevedo won, but rope control racks up a ton of points, so who knows? Judges Scores - 29-28 - Blanco, 29-28 - Blanco, 29-28 - Blanco Winner via Unanimous Decision - Maximo Blanco at 5:00 in the Third Round (Decent)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24044" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event Light Heavyweight Gegard Mousasi vs. Antonio Mendes Round 1 Gegard Mousasi is considered to be the future of the Light Heavyweight Division. Mendes looks to continue his hot-streak after knocking out Hector Ramirez two months prior. This could be an underrated great in the history of MMA. Mendes looks to get closer to Mousasi, but the Armenian throws a warning jab to keep Mendes back. This leads to Mousasi stepping in and throwing a series of jabs, but Mendes blocks it with relative ease. Mendes is looking good in the ring with Mousasi, and though he's considered a heavy underdog, he's managing to keep up with the Armenian fighter and not only continues to ward off Mousasi's heavy hands, but also stops a Mousasi takedown. Mendes tries shooting in for a series of strikes, but Mousasi is too elusive for Mendes to connect with any of them. Mousasi displays ambidexterity and nails Mendes with a clean left hand before switching to his regular stance and catching Mendes with a right. Near the end of the round, Mousasi displays excellent counter-striking ability, and it looks like Mendes might be in trouble in future rounds. Mousasi is slowly turning on his game. Round 2 Mendes eats two jabs right at the beginning of the round. Mousasi shoots in for a takedown, but Mendes moves. Mousasi most be the man with a thousand plans, as he goes right back into striking on Mendes from the failed takedown attempt. Mendes blocks well, but a jab catches Mendes right on the chin! Mendes stumbles back and grabs the ropes for support. He's back to his wits, but Mousasi calmly steps in and tees off on Mendes! Mendes is down to his knees and Mousasi continues firing away on Mendes. The referee immediately moves to the fighters and pulls Mousasi away. Mousasi debuts with exclamation! Winner via TKO - 'Yerevan' Gegard Mousasi at 1:52 in the Second Round (Decent) GLORY 16: New Sun - Fantastic Event 579 in attendance for a gate of $17,370 22,850 PPV buys for a revenue of $91,400 Fight of the Night: Luciano Azevedo vs. Maximo Blanco/Din Thomas vs. Javier Vazquez/Jim Wallhead vs. Jason Von Flue Submission of the Night: Marcus Vantinnen Knock Out of the Night: Gegard Mousasi</div></blockquote> Notes, Expectations, & Other Musings -I'm definitely switching to a different style after this. -I'm not impressed with my revenue or gate, I'll tell you now, Gegard Mousasi doesn't come cheap. I'm screwed for a bit. -My Featherweight Division is getting increasingly better. -Poor, poor Hector Ramirez -I hope you like what you read.

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