Full report from the GLORY World seriers event in Stockholm. New pictures added |
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ERROL ZIMMERMANN Vs. SEMMY SCHILT Foto: Uffe Brännström The Glory World heavyweight title main event fight saw the four time K-1 WGP champion Semmy Schilt take on the popular powerhouse prospect Errol Zimmerman. Schilt is huge (212cm /6’11′;), and understandably he uses that reach advantage to the fullest. Errols said prior to the fight that his best chance to win was to be aggressive, close the gap between them and land something that could floor the titan Schilt. However, when the action began it was with Schilt as the aggressor setting up early and hard pressure on Zimmerman with his characteristically straight kicks, stiff punches and hard knees. Errol tried to do as he had planned and shut the distance to be able to let his fists fly but he never got the opportunity as Schilt battered him every time he came near. In the second Semmy had more success with his unbending jabs constantly moving forward and keeping the pressure tight. Errol answered with a few jumping hooks but besides that he was being picked apart by the giant Schilt and was barley standing as the round came to an end. Still totally exhausted Errol entered the third fearlessly swinging but with little success as Schilt absorbed the attacks and returned more solid strikes of his own. After receiving an almost inhuman amount of beating Zimmerman eventually collapsed on the canvass, out of both air and alternatives. Errol stood up but as the supreme Schilt came in for the finish the towel was thrown by the corner of Errol Zimmerman ending the enjoyable and likewise rather one sided title fight.
CARTER WILLIAMS Vs. GÖKHAN SAKI Foto: Uffe Brännström American Carter Williams had everything to win in his duel against the sovereign Gökhan Saki as he was regarded as a major underdog with feeble results in his most recent fights. Well aware of the situation Williams came out offensive with a spinning back kick and the attitude that nothing would be given away for free. Saki answered by kicking Williams in the groin area, Carter wanted it to be ruled as a low blow but instead he received an eight count. Back up on his feet things did not turn better for Williams as he moments later was caught by a left hook from Saki that knocked the big American out. A fast and stirring KO win for the Turkish rebell, Ghökan Saki.
ALEX HARRIS Vs. NIEKY HOLZKEN Foto: Uffe Brännström When you have the Swede Alex Harris and Nieky Holzken of Holland in the same ring you know that it will be a tough scrap even before it begins. Like expected the pace started of high with both men sizing each other up using punches and knees. With superior endurance Alex became the more active fighter at the end of the round and came in with non stop waves of attacks undoubtedly hurting Holzken. With the action started in the second Nieky once again came out swinging and looking to even out the score. One minute in to the round Holzken started to target Harris midsection and connected with a devastating left hand punch to the liver that floored Alex Harris. The Swede got back up, but with little success as Nikey once again targeted the midsection and gained yet another down. Bravely but unsuccessfully Harris stood up again, but it was only a question of time before Holzken would hit the right spot and end the fight, which he also did and won a dazzling second round TKO.
FABIO PINCA Vs. GIORGIO PETROSYAN Foto: Uffe Brännström When it became official that the eminent Giogrio Petrosyan (Record: 71-1-2-1) was entering the competition he instantly rose up a top candidate to win the entire Glory Words Series tournament. However, when he got matched up against the talented and very versatile Muay Thai warrior Fabio Pinca voices was raised that the equally experienced Frenchmen just might be the one to end Giorgios five year long winning streak. With mutual respect being show the fight began rather cautious with both men awaiting a move from the other, first to break the stand of was Petrosyan who fired away his rigid left hand twice to the head of Pinca. The fight then turned back to the “feeling out each other” approach where Petrosyan once again was the more active and also controlling fighter. Round two saw an excellent display of what great defence looks like. With smooth footwork, and quick reactions both men stayed out of harms way in the few dangerous attacks that was shared. Fabio now preferring strikes while Giorgio showed a larger variety of techniques and also more activity.
MOHAMED EL MIR Vs. ALBERT KRAUS Foto: Uffe Brännström The first ever K-1 Max champion, Albert Kraus wasted little time before engaging his opposition, Mohamed El Mir of Denmark. Both of them prefers to work the fists and the fight basically turned in to a boxing duel with El Mir throwing most but Kraus connecting harder. The fight continued in the same way with allot of will, but less clean techniques, resulting in a close but not to entertaining battle. With all three rounds in the bag the decision was awarded to the red corner of Albert Kraus who actually apologised for the low paced fight in his post fight interview, and at the same time promised that he would be much better next time at the final 8.
WARREN STEVELMANS Vs. SANNY DAHLBECK Foto: Uffe Brännström With huge support from the local fans Sanny Dahlbeck entered the ring for the biggest fight of his career, a ring war against the three times more experienced short notice replacement fighter Warren Stevelmans. To the sound of thousand screaming fans Sanny started out cool, keeping his composure and holding the hard hitting South African at bay with front kicks and stiff jabs. Stevelmans stayed active and did his best to close the gap by walking forwards with hooks and overhands but was often punished for it. After an attack from Stevelmans, Sanny connected with a left hand that put the South African on slippery legs leading to a standing eight count. As Dahlbeck moments later went in for the finish the noise level at the Annexet hall became absolute extreme as the thrilled Swedish crowd chanted Sannys name over and over again. Stevelmans however managed to hang in there and showed that he was far from beaten by yet again throwing hard hooks of his own. In the second it was clear that Sanny was still fatigued from the first round and so he unintentionally invited Warren to standing strike duels, exchanges that shook both men badly at numerous occasions. Towards the end of the round both Sanny and Warren seemed exhausted but the fight was still fought in a frenetic pace with hastily decreasing thoughts on defence from both sides. In the third Stevelmans came out with only one intention, to knock the Swede out and at times the knockout seemed close as Dahlbeck dropped his hands and only relied on his smooth head work and body movement. However with the home crowd in his back Dahlbeck seemed unstoppable and even though Stevelmans connected with several rocking punches Sanny Dahlbeck still managed to remain standing and picked up the most important unanimous decision victory of his career after three very exciting rounds.
MICHAEL CORLEY Vs. KY HOLLENBACK Foto: Uffe Brännström At yesterdays press conference the American fighters Michael Corley and Ky Hollenback stated that their fight was important to them personally, but likewise as important is it to establish the sport in the US. With this in mind they both came out hard from the opening of the bout. Barely 20 seconds in to the round Ky Hollenback attacked with a flurry of punches that shook Corley bad and also led to a standing eight count. With the fight back on again Hollenback wasted no time as he once again threw himself, and ever thing, at the wobbly Corley and the ring referee justly stopped the fight before Michael Corley got severely injured. A fast and impressive referee stoppage win for Ky Hollenback who advances to the next round of the competition.
DAVIT KIRIA Vs. KEM SITSONGPEENONG Foto: Uffe Brännström Excellent MuayThai skills was set up against flashy Karate-Kick boxing techniques as the Thai fight champion Kem Sitsongpeenong encountered Georgia’s Davit Kiria. The first two minutes of the opening round saw Davit attacking with his hands and Kem mixing up counters with kicks and straight punches. Like a thunderbolt Kiria then unleashed a lighting fast left roundhouse kick to the head of Kem, which also resulted in a spectacular down. Davit then came in for the kill throwing everything on his repertoire including axe and vault kicks. Kem however survived the storm and could return to his corner at the end of round shaken but not beaten. Behind on the scorecards Kem then started to chase Kiria around in the ring over the second and third seemingly stalled by not being authorized to use his exceptional elbows and Thai clinch. Davit Kiria did not seem stressed by the pursuit and persistently countered with accurate punches, random kicks and a clever hit and run tactic. The fight lasted all three rounds and Davit Kiria could celebrate his biggest win and further advancement in the competition after receiving the judge’s decision in his favour.
DZHABAR ASKEROV Vs. ROBIN VAN ROOSMALEN Foto: Uffe Brännström Sparks was expected to fly as the hard hitting and offensive minded duo Dzhabar Askerov and Robin Van Roosmalen went head to head in the evenings third qualification battle. Rather surprisingly the primary pace was allot calmer then expected, perhaps as strategy to lure the other into the kill zone or maybe just out of respect for the oppositions, either way it did not last long. Stepping up toe to toe hooks, knees and low kicks was then traded constantly in a furious pace. The fighters where so evenly matched up both in mind set and technique that it at times looked like there was only one fighter in the ring fighting its own shadow. In the third Roosmalen targeted Askerovs midsection and the results came quickly as “Jabbar” lost his breath and strength. With Dzhabar out of muscle and speed Robin Van Roosmalen boxed himself ahead on the score sheets, which also became the deciding factor when it was time for the decision. After three extremely active and compelling rounds the majority decision (2-0) was awarded to Holland’s Robin Van Roosmalen.
TIM THOMAS Vs. DENNIS SCHNEIDMILLER Foto: Uffe Brännström The much-experienced German fighter Dennis Schneidmiller has laid the foundation to his thriving career with razor sharp boxing. Solid hands is also the trademark of UK`s Tim Thomas and with this in mind it was a slugfest to expect. But conversely the fight began with Tim Thomas keeping the rapid German on a comfortable distance using his superior reach and exceptional Thai kicks. Schneidmiller showed great defence as he blocked the attacks and ran in with hooks at several times, but he was unable to land any big or clean shots with them. The second continued in a rather comfortable pace with Tim awaiting moves from Dennis. This apparently frustrated Schneidmiller who received a warning and point reduction for a punch that was thrown when the referee had halted the fight. Now behind on the scorecards Dennis became livelier frequently running forward with his hands but Thomas replied with sharp counter shots.
SHEMSI BEQIRI Vs. YOSHIRO SATO Foto: Uffe Brännström Where Swiss Shemsi Bequri is elegance and speed Japanese Yoshiro Sato is methodical and accurate, technical aspects of great difference that also contributed to a great fight. The battle began at a high velocity with both men intending to control the centre of the ring. Blows where traded with Sato staying at distance and Beqiri going in and out with series of hooks. At the end of the round Beqiri connected with a firm chain of blows that shook Sato badly who might have been knocked down if the round would not have ended. In the second and third Sato hunted Beqiri around the ring but was constantly countered with flourishing overhands and hooks from Shemsi. Towards the end of the third Beqiri tired significantly and Sato began, for the first time in the fight, to take control and connect with series but it was to late and the following split decision came in favour for a very happy Shemsi Beqiri.
ILIR LATIFI Vs. TONY LOPEZ Foto: Uffe Brännström The much shorter but likewise much faster Ilir Latifi came out circling to the right of Tony Lopez avoiding the Americans powerful right hand. From nowhere Ilir then clinched, lifted and tossed Lopez to the ground and followed up with controlling groundwork. Back on their feet Lopez tried his best to keep Ilir Latifi at a safe distance with counter shots. The round and actually the entire fight then continued over the same pattern with Tony Lopez trying to keep the fight standing using low kicks and jabs but Ilir got the most out of the exchanges and also controlled the fight on the ground. After three much intense and well-fought rounds the unanimous decision was awarded to the hard working Swede, Ilir Latifi.
BARJAMAJ DRITAN Vs. JASON JONES Foto: Uffe Brännström With the ring names “The Villain” and “The Furious” matched up you get a hint of what is about to go down in the ring. It was indeed a match up intended to cause a big brawl but it never got the time to become that. Barjamaj Dritan came out cautious throwing a low kick and backing up apparently keen on keeping the fight standing. Jason Jones thought otherwise and clinched up, swept and side mounted Dritan, worked the ground and after just a little more then a minute of the round Jones secured a winning and well executed armbar. More pictures will be added soon! Text: |
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