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This Draw favors Rico very heavily, not only does he avoid the big power punchers in his side of the bracket the other side will probably have some wars or at least fight that will have the fighters carry over damage in the next round.
Bit dissapointing but oh well.
Besides Opacic and Kryklia, is there anyone else missing?This tournament is missing big names. What's the cash prize for the winner?
Its HW bro ... It only takes one man.. and UKu proved that with Badr..
I wouldn't write this draw off just yet...
Some could argue Badr. I would say Ben Saddik, Kryklia, Opacic, Innocente, maybe even someone like Overeem or Spong would bring some nostalgia and excitement even if they aren't in their prime anymore.Besides Opacic and Kryklia, is there anyone else missing?
Alistair Overeem officially announced his retirement from combat sports a few months ago:Some could argue Badr. I would say Ben Saddik, Kryklia, Opacic, Innocente, maybe even someone like Overeem or Spong would bring some nostalgia and excitement even if they aren't in their prime anymore.
Edit: I guess Overeem is still suspended until 14th March and some of the others are injured.
Alistair Overeem officially announced his retirement from combat sports a few months ago:
Iam still skeptic about this, everything can happen sure but if the ones who can make those upsets happen are fighting each other kinda favors Rico and his systematic approach.Its HW bro ... It only takes one man.. and UKu proved that with Badr..
I wouldn't write this draw off just yet...
JBS not being in this really messed this up. If he is in there and Plazibat as well the possibilities for upsets are much higher.Sure maybe there's a couple bigger punchers on the other side of the bracker, but Rico would demolish them too, really doesn't make much of a difference as far as I can see.
This will be a weird buildup for both guys, they’re like best buddies:Nordine has to fight Nabil
Full fightcard.
I don’t know why they put Galaz vs Hammouche so high in the bout order, lol:
Nordine Mahieddine is OUT, they’re looking for a replacement:
GLORY HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX UPDATE
Nordine Mahieddine is unable to participate in the GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9 due to an inability to comply with GLORY’s new safety and health regulations that were implemented at the start of 2024. The 34-year-old was scheduled to face Nabil Khachab in the opening round of the Grand Prix.
“We are disappointed not to have Nordine competing in the Grand Prix,” said Robbie Timmers, GLORY Head of Talent & Sports. “However, part of being on the GLORY roster is compliance with our health and safety regulations to ensure a fair environment for all athletes and their opponents. On this occasion, Nordine was unable to make it through our health and safety procedures that are required in advance of the Grand Prix. We respect Nordine’s skills in the martial arts and no doubt we will soon see him back in the GLORY ring.”
GLORY will announce which heavyweight from the division will be selected as a wildcard to replace him in the coming days.
Taking place at the GelreDome in Arnhem, the Netherlands, the GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix will feature eight of the best heavyweight kickboxers on the planet competing in a tournament where they must win three bouts in one night to claim the prize of $500,000.
Confirmed participants include Rico Verhoeven (61-10, 20 KO), Levi Rigters (15-1, 7 KO), Tariq Osaro (25-3-1, 13 KO), Sofian Laïdouni (35-2-1, 17 KO), Uku Jürjendal (20-8, 16 KO), Bahram Rajabzadeh (65-1, 58 KO), and Nabil Khachab (25-18, 13 KO).