2015 in Glory

The year 2015 was the 4th year in the history of Glory, an international kickboxing promotion. 2015 starts with Glory 19: Virginia, and ends with Glory 26: Amsterdam. The events were broadcast through television agreements with Spike TV and other regional channels around the world.

2015 in Glory
Information
First dateFebruary 6
Last dateDecember 4
Events
Total events9
Fights
Chronology
2014 in Glory2015 in Glory2016 in Glory

List of events

#Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1Glory 19: VirginiaFebruary 6, 2015Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, USA
2Glory 20: DubaiApril 3, 2015Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE
3Glory 21: San DiegoMay 8, 2015Valley View Casino Center San Diego, California, USA
4Glory 22: LilleJune 5, 2015Stade Pierre-Mauroy Lille, France
5Glory 23: Las VegasAugust 3, 2015Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
6Bellator/Glory: Dynamite 1September 19, 2015SAP Center San Jose, California, USA
7Glory 24: DenverOctober 9, 2015Magness Arena Denver, Colorado, USA
8Glory 25: MilanNovember 6, 2015PalaIper Milan, Italy
9Glory 26: AmsterdamDecember 4, 2015Amsterdam RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

Glory 19: Virginia

Glory 19: Virginia
Information
PromotionGlory
DateFebruary 6, 2015
VenueHampton Coliseum
City Hampton, Virginia, USA
Attendance6,000
Event chronology
Glory 18: OklahomaGlory 19: VirginiaGlory 20: Dubai

Glory 19: Virginia was a kickboxing event held on February 6, 2015 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, USA.[1][2]

Background

The event was originally announced and scheduled to be held on December 19, 2014. However, in late November 2014, the promotion announced it would be delayed until February 2015.[3]

This event featured world title fight for the Glory Heavyweight Championship of Rico Verhoeven vs. Errol Zimmerman as headliner and middleweight fight of Joe Schilling vs. Robert Thomas as co-headliner. Also this event featured 4-Man Welterweight Contender Tournament to earn a title shot for the Glory Welterweight Championship.[4]

Glory 19 had average of 542,000 and peak of 825,000 viewers on Spike TV.[5]

Results

Glory 19: Virginia
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Rico Verhoeven (c)def. Errol ZimmermanTKO (knee injury)22:17For the Glory Heavyweight Championship
Welterweight 77 kg Nieky Holzkendef. Raymond DanielsTKO (punches)31:25Welterweight Contender Tournament Final
Middleweight 85 kg Joe Schillingdef. Robert ThomasDecision (unanimous)33:00
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Cedric Smithdef. James HurleyTKO20:56
Welterweight 77 kg Nieky Holzkendef. Alexander Stetsurenko 1Decision (unanimous)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Welterweight 77 kg Raymond Danielsdef. Jonatan OliveiraTKO (referee stoppage)22:15Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Lightweight 70 kg Andy Ristiedef. Steve MoxonTKO (referee stoppage)12:43
Heavyweight 120 kg Xavier Vigneydef. Everett SimsTKO11:44
Lightweight 70 kg Josh Jaunceydef. Max BaumertTKO (doctor stoppage)30:37
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Brian Collettedef. Myron DennisDecision (unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Francois Ambangdef. Stephen RichardsKO22:14

[6]
1 Artur Kyshenko was replaced with Murthel Groenhart, and later Alexander Stetsurenko.

2015 Glory Welterweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Raymond DanielsTKO
Jonatan Oliveira2R.
Raymond Daniels3R.
Nieky HolzkenTKO
Nieky HolzkenDEC
Alexander Stetsurenko3-0

Glory 20: Dubai

Glory 20: Dubai
Information
PromotionGlory
DateApril 3, 2015
VenueDubai World Trade Centre
City Dubai, UAE
Attendance2,125
Event chronology
Glory 19: VirginiaGlory 20: DubaiGlory 21: San Diego

Glory 20: Dubai was a kickboxing event held on April 3, 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE.

Background

This event featured two world title fights for the Glory Lightweight Championship of Robin van Roosmalen vs. Andy Ristie as headliner and inaugural Glory Featherweight Championship of Gabriel Varga vs. Mosab Amrani as co-headliner. Also this event featured 4-Man Middleweight Contender Tournament to earn a title shot for the Glory Middleweight Championship.[7]

Glory 20 had average of 359,000 viewers on Spike TV.[8]

Results

Glory 20: Dubai
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Robin van Roosmalen (c)def. Andy RistieDecision (unanimous)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Middleweight 85 kg Simon Marcusdef. Jason WilnisDecision (split)33:00Middleweight Contender Tournament Final
Featherweight 65 kg Gabriel Vargadef. Mosab AmraniDecision (unanimous)53:00For the Glory Featherweight Championship
Middleweight 85 kg Jason Wilnisdef. Alex PereiraDecision (unanimous)33:00Middleweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Middleweight 85 kg Simon Marcusdef. Wayne BarrettDecision (unanimous)33:00Middleweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Saulo Cavalari 1def. Artem VakhitovDecision (split)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Mourad Bouzididef. Dustin Jacoby 2Decision (unanimous)33:00
Heavyweight 85 kg Chi Lewis Parrydef. Yong Soo ParkKO10:25
Middleweight 85 kg Samir Boukhidousdef. Mikhail ChalykhTKO12:00
Welterweight 77 kg Chad Sugdendef. Atakan ArslanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Anatoly Moiseevdef. Max Baumert 3KO10:38

[9][10]
1 Andrei Stoica was replaced with Saulo Cavalari.[11]
2 Pat Barry was replaced with Dustin Jacoby.
3 Elias El Rayess was replaced with Max Baumert.

2015 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Simon MarcusDEC
Wayne Barrett3-0
Simon MarcusDEC
Jason Wilnis2-1
Jason WilnisDEC
Alex Pereira3-0

Glory 21: San Diego

Glory 21: San Diego
Information
PromotionGlory
DateMay 8, 2015
VenueValley View Casino Center
City San Diego, California, USA
Attendance2,954
Event chronology
Glory 20: DubaiGlory 21: San DiegoGlory 22: Lille

Glory 21: San Diego was a kickboxing event held on May 8, 2015 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California, USA.

Background

This event featured world title fight for the Glory Middleweight Championship of Artem Levin vs. Simon Marcus as headliner. Also this event featured 4-Man Heavyweight Qualification Tournament which will grant the winner entry into the Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament to be held later.[12]

Glory 21 had average of 488,000 and peak of 797,000 viewers on Spike TV.[13]

Results

Glory 21: San Diego
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 85 kg Artem Levin (c)draw Simon MarcusDecision (majority)53:00For the Glory Middleweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Xavier Vigneydef. Chi Lewis ParryKO21:50Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Final
Welterweight 77 kg Raymond Danielsdef. Justin BaesmanKO10:51
Heavyweight 120 kg Chi Lewis Parrydef. Demoreo DennisKO11:40Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Xavier Vigneydef. Maurice JacksonKO11:32Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Middleweight 85 kg Mike Lemairedef. Casey GreeneDecision (unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Giga Chikadzedef. Ken TranKO32:19
Heavyweight 120 kg Maurice Greenedef. Ashley EppsKO12:12
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Manny Manchadef. Andre WalkerKO30:19
Welterweight 77 kg Omari Boyddef. Chris CarradusDecision (majority)33:00

[14]

2015 Glory Heavyweight Qualification Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Xavier VigneyKO
Maurice Jackson1R.
Xavier VigneyKO
Chi Lewis Parry2R.
Demoreo Dennis1R.
Chi Lewis ParryKO

Glory 22: Lille

Glory 22: Lille
Information
PromotionGlory
DateJune 5, 2015
VenueStade Pierre-Mauroy
City Lille, France
Attendance5,000
Event chronology
Glory 21: San DiegoGlory 22: LilleGlory 23: Las Vegas

Glory 22: Lille was a kickboxing event held on June 5, 2015 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France.[15]

Background

This event featured world title fight for the Glory Heavyweight Championship of Rico Verhoeven vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi as headliner and light heavyweight fight of Zack Mwekassa vs. Carlos Brooks. Also this event featured 4-Man Lightweight Contender Tournament to earn a title shot for the Glory Lightweight Championship.[15]

Glory 22, started airing at 16:00 ET on Friday in the United States, had average of 152,000 on Spike TV.[16]

Results

Glory 22: Lille
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Rico Verhoeven (c)def. Benjamin AdegbuyiDecision (unanimous)53:00For the Glory Heavyweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenongdef. Josh JaunceyDecision (unanimous)33:00Lightweight Contender Tournament Final
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Zack Mwekassadef. Carlos BrooksKO11:58
Lightweight 70 kg Josh Jaunceydef. Djimè Coulibaly1TKO32:59Lightweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Lightweight 70 kg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenongdef. Davit KiriaKO22:09Lightweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Heavyweight 120 kg Jamal Ben Saddikdef. Mamoudou Keta2KO11:59
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Mourad Bouzididef. Filip VerlindenDecision (unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Yoann Kongolodef. Cédric Doumbé3Decision (unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Serhiy Adamchuk4def. Marat GrigorianDecision (unanimous)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Shane Oblonskydef. Thomas AdamandopoulosDecision (unanimous)33:00

[17]
1 Niclas Larsen was replaced with Crice Boussoukou, and later Djimè Coulibaly.
2 Freddy Kemayo was replaced with Mamoudou Keta.
3 Karim Ghajji was replaced with Cédric Doumbé.
4 Djimè Coulibaly was replaced with Serhiy Adamchuk.

2015 Glory Lightweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Davit Kiria2R.
SitthichaiKO
SitthichaiDEC
Josh Jauncey3-0
Josh JaunceyTKO
Djimè Coulibaly3R.

Glory 23: Las Vegas

Glory 23: Las Vegas
Information
PromotionGlory
DateAugust 7, 2015
VenueHard Rock Hotel and Casino
City Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendance1,800
Event chronology
Glory 22: LilleGlory 23: Las VegasBellator/Glory: Dynamite 1

Glory 23: Las Vegas was a kickboxing event held on August 7, 2015 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Background

This event featured world title fight for the vacant Glory Welterweight Championship of Nieky Holzken vs. Raymond Daniels as headliner. Also this event featured 4-Man Middleweight Qualification Tournament for a chance to win a spot in the Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament to be held later.[18]

Glory 23 had average of 295,000 viewers on Spike TV.[19]

Results

Glory 23: Las Vegas
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Nieky Holzkendef. Raymond DanielsTKO (cut)31:36For the vacant Glory Welterweight Championship
Middleweight 85 kg Dustin Jacobydef. Casey GreeneTKO (punches)21:19Middleweight Qualification Tournament Final
Heavyweight 120 kg Xavier Vigneydef. Daniel SamDecision (split)33:00
Middleweight 85 kg Casey Greenedef. Quinton O'BrienDecision (unanimous)33:00Middleweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Finals
Middleweight 85 kg Dustin Jacobydef. Ariel SepulvedaKO (punches)12:59Middleweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Heavyweight 120 kg Jamal Ben Saddikvs. Anderson SilvaNo Contest (overturned)32:55Originally a TKO win for Ben Saddik; overturned after he tested positive for at least one prohibited substance.[20]
Middleweight 85 kg Matt Bakerdef. Edward HymanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Chad Sugdendef. Murthel GroenhartDecision (split)33:00
Featherweight 65 kg Anvar Boynazarovdef. Giga ChikadzeDecision (split)33:00

[21]

2015 Glory Middleweight Qualification Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Dustin JacobyKO
Ariel Sepulveda1R.
Dustin JacobyTKO
Casey Greene2R.
Casey GreeneDEC
Quinton O'Brien3-0

Bellator/Glory: Dynamite 1

Bellator/Glory: Dynamite 1
Information
PromotionBellator MMA & Glory
DateSeptember 19, 2015
VenueSAP Center
CitySan Jose, California, USA

Results

Dynamite 1
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
MMA Light Heavyweight 93 kg Liam McGeary (c)def. Tito OrtizSubmission (Inverted Triangle Choke)14:41For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship.
MMA Light Heavyweight 93 kg Phil Davisdef. Francis CarmontKO (Punches)12:15Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Final
KB Light Heavyweight 95 kg Saulo Cavalaridef. Zack MwekassaDecision (Majority)53:00For the vacant Glory Light Heavyweight Championship
MMA Lightweight 70 kg Josh Thomsondef. Mike BronzoulisSubmission (Arm Triangle Choke)30:39
KB Catchweight 79 kg Paul Daleydef. Fernando GonzalezDecision (Unanimous)33:00
KB Women's 57 kg Keri Anne Taylor-Melendezdef. Hadley GriffithDecision (Unanimous)33:00
MMA Light Heavyweight 93 kg Phil Davisdef. Emanuel NewtonSubmission (Kimura)14:39Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals
MMA Light Heavyweight 93 kg Muhammed Lawaldef. Linton VassellDecision (Unanimous)25:00Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals
Preliminary Card

Glory 24: Denver

Glory 24: Denver
Information
PromotionGlory
DateOctober 9, 2015
VenueMagness Arena
City Denver, Colorado, USA
Event chronology
Bellator/Glory: Dynamite 1Glory 24: DenverGlory 25: Milan

Glory 24: Denver was a kickboxing event held on October 9, 2015 at the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Background

This event featured a fight between Joe Schilling and Jason Wilnis as headliner with the winner expected to get a title shot against Glory Middleweight Champion Artem Levin.

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

This was the last GLORY event that aired on Spike and marked the end of the 2-year agreement with Spike.

Results

Glory 24: Denver
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 85 kg Joe Schillingdef. Jason WilnisTKO23:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Benjamin Adegbuyidef. Jahfarr WilnisDecision (split)33:00Heavyweight Contender Tournament Final
Middleweight 85 kg Dustin Jacobydef. Wayne BarrettKO31:40
Heavyweight 120 kg Benjamin Adegbuyidef. Mladen BrestovacTKO31:47Heavyweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Heavyweight 120 kg Jahfarr Wilnisdef. Ben EdwardsTKO (2 knockdowns)21:36Heavyweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Middleweight 85 kg Robert Thomasdef. David RadeffDecision (split)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Casey Greenedef. Francois AmbangKO21:38
Featherweight 65 kg Kevin Vannostranddef. Justin HoughtonDecision (split)33:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Jason Leedef. Steve PaprockiKO22:59
Middleweight 85 kg Zack Wellsdef. Chris TrammellKO11:56

[22][23]

2015 Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Benjamin AdegbuyiTKO
Mladen Brestovac3R.
Benjamin AdegbuyiDEC
Jahfarr Wilnis2-1
Ben Edwards2R.
Jahfarr WilnisTKO

Glory 25: Milan

Glory 25: Milan
Information
PromotionGlory
DateNovember 6, 2015
VenuePalaIper
City Milan, Italy[24]
Event chronology
Glory 24: DenverGlory 25: MilanGlory 26: Amsterdam

Glory 25: Milan was a kickboxing event held on November 6, 2015 at the PalaIper in Milan, Italy.

Background

This event featured a title fight for the Glory Lightweight Championship between Robin van Roosmalen and Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong as headliner, a fight between Giorgio Petrosyan and Josh Jauncey as co-headliner, and a title fight for the Glory Featherweight Championship between Gabriel Varga and Serhiy Adamchuk in superfight series.

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

Results

Glory 25: Milan
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Robin van Roosmalen (c)def. Sitthichai SitsongpeenongDecision (unanimous)53:00For the Glory Lightweight Championship
Welterweight 77 kg Murthel Groenhartdef. Karim GhajjiDecision (unanimous)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Final
Lightweight 70 kg Giorgio Petrosyandef. Josh JaunceyDecision (unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Karim Ghajjidef. Yoann KongoloDecision (majority)33:00Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Welterweight 77 kg Murthel Groenhartdef. Nicola GalloTKO (cut)21:03Welterweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Featherweight 65 kg Serhiy Adamchukdef. Gabriel Varga (c)Decision (unanimous)53:00For the Glory Featherweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Artem Vakhitovdef. Danyo IlungaDecision (unanimous)33:00
Middleweight 85 kg Vittorio Iermanodef. Samir BoukhidousTKO22:30
Welterweight 77 kg Stefano Brunodef. Hosam RadwanTKO22:37Welterweight Contender Tournament Reserve Match
Lightweight 70 kg Anatoly Moiseevdef. Teo MikelićDecision (unanimous)33:00

[25][26]

2015 Glory Welterweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Murthel GroenhartTKO
Nicola Gallo2R.
Murthel GroenhartDEC
Karim Ghajji3-0
Yoann Kongolo2-0
Karim GhajjiDEC

International broadcasting

CountryBroadcaster
BulgariaRing
CroatiaFight Channel
FranceKombat Sport
HungaryDigi Sport 2
NetherlandsSpike
New ZealandSky Sport
PortugalSport TV
RomaniaDigi Sport 1
RussiaCombat Channel
South AfricaStarTimes
South KoreaKBS N
SurinameATV
United StatesESPN3

Glory 26: Amsterdam

Glory 26: Amsterdam
Information
PromotionGlory
DateDecember 4, 2015
VenueAmsterdam RAI
City Amsterdam, Netherlands
Event chronology
Glory 25: MilanGlory 26: AmsterdamGlory 27: Chicago

Glory 26: Amsterdam was a kickboxing event held on December 4, 2015 at the Amsterdam RAI in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Background

This event featured a two title fights for the Glory Welterweight Championship between Nieky Holzken and Murthel Groenhart as headliner, and for the Glory Heavyweight Championship between Rico Verhoeven and Benjamin Adegbuyi as co-headliner.

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

Results

Glory 26: Amsterdam
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Nieky Holzken (c)def. Murthel GroenhartDecision (Split)53:00For the Glory Welterweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Mosab Amranidef. Maykol YurkKO (Liver Kick)11:51Featherweight Contender Tournament Final
Heavyweight 120 kg Rico Verhoeven (c)def. Benjamin AdegbuyiKO (Punch)12:12For the Glory Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 65 kg Mosab Amranidef. Lim Chi-binTKO (2 Knockdowns)11:32Featherweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Featherweight 65 kg Maykol Yurkdef. Shane OblonskyTKO (2 Knockdowns)21:30Featherweight Contender Tournament Semi-Finals
Superfight Series
Heavyweight 120 kg Thomas Vannestedef. Errol ZimmermanDecision (Split)33:00
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Mourad Bouzididef. Danyo IlungaDecision (Split)33:00
Light Heavyweight 95 kg Zinedine Hameur-Laindef. Fred SikkingDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 77 kg Yoann Kongolodef. Karapet KarapetyanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight 70 kg Parviz Abdullayevdef. Aziz KallahDecision (Unanimous)33:00

[27][28]

2015 Glory Featherweight Contender Tournament bracket

Semi-finalsFinal
      
Mosab AmraniTKO
Lim Chi-bin1R.
Mosab AmraniKO
Maykol Yurk1R.
Shane Oblonsky2R.
Maykol YurkTKO

See also

References