Friday the 25th – Glory World Series Weigh ins

First up on the scale were Jason Jones (94.7Kg) and Barjamaj Dritan (93.4Kg) who will be clashing in tomorrow’s opening bout, a -95Kg MMA super fight.

The height difference between Ilir Latifi (92.8Kg) and Tony Lopez (91.8) is large but the Swede Ilir surprisingly turned out to be the heavier one of the two. They are scheduled for a MMA rules duel in -93 Kilograms.

The first pair to tee off in the much anticipated Glory First 16 competition is Shemsi Beqiri (69.6Kg) and Yoshiro Sato (69.8Kg) They greeted each other with friendly smiles and a humble approach at the scene clearly showing mutual respect, but It is safe to believe that it will be much less friendly in the ring.

The heavy and rapid handed German, Dennis Schneidmiller (69.4Kg) entered the stage alone since his competition, Tim Thomas, was not yet at place. When asked the question, what should one do to win the entire tournament? Dennis replied with a smile and said, – you should knock everybody out.

Dzhabar Askerov (68.2Kg) and Robin Van Roosmalen (69.5Kg) will go head to in a clash that is expected to become a monumental crowd pleasing all out ring war. Askerov was asked where his ring name ”Djingis Khan” hails from and replied – Ask my trainer, I just let my fists do the talking.

Both Kem Sitsongpeenong of Thailand (68.8Kg) and Davit Kiria (69.5Kg) from Georgia looked focused and exited about the task ahead of them. It is a match up of two completely different styles and techniques as Muay Thai goes head to head with Karate.

The American fighters, Ky Hollenback (69.9Kg) and Michael Corley (69.8Kg) stated that they are thrilled to be fighting at Glory World Series and they hope tomorows fight will gain more awarness of the sport to the US.

South African Kick boxing veteran Warren Stevelmans (69.2Kg) has stepped in as replacement for Estonian Maxim Vorovski who withdrew from the event very recently. A new but no way easier task for the young Swede Sanny Dahlbeck (69.2Kg). 

3-time Danish Muay Thai and Kick boxing champion Mohamed El Mir (69.1Kg) is set for the biggest fight of his career as he will take on Albert Kraus (69.5Kg) the first K-1 Max champion ever.

When Fabio Pinca (68Kg) and Giorgio Petrosyan (69.9Kg) entered the stage the whole hall turned completely silent. The Armenian-Italian nr one ranked middelweight Petrosyan has only lost one fight in his whole career and it was more then six years ago. Pinca however did not seem scared by this and said – I am happy to be here and fight for glory, the fight is no problem.

Nieky Holzken (75.3Kg) is moving up in the weightclass system and tomorrow he will take on the home fighter Alex Harris (76.0Kg) in a super fight that is set at -76 Kilograms. Harris comes of a superb win over Sato at Rumble Of The Kings last years and he is also recently crowned WMC World campion. It is a highly interesting match up of two champions that always give their all in the ring.

Gökhan Saki (108.9Kg) did not hessitate to meet Carter Williams (117.1Kg) forhead when the american put it up against him. The thrilling stare down is most likely just a teaser of what will happen in the ring tomorrow when these two hard hitting athletes steps in between the ropes.

Errol Zimmermann (114.9Kg) and Semmy Schilt (132.2Kg) will collide tomorrow for the vaccant Glory World Series Heavyweight title. It is a huge match up and it was clear when they stared off that nothing will be given away for free in the ring tomorrow.

The huge Glory World Series Stockholm event is well on its way with the fighters weighd in and ready for battle. It is the most prestigious event so far this year, and no spectators will be unaffected as the fighters are ready to clash for glory!

Do not miss this stunning event! Experience the drama, the action and the glory live at the Annexet arena in Stockholm either at place or via streaming at www.gloryworldseries.com