Glory 22 France Fight Card

Glory 22 is set to go down in less than 2 weeks time in Lille, France. The main event will feature Glory Heavyweight Champion Rico Verhoeven defending his title against the formidable Benjamin Adegbuyi. Also featured in the night's event is the Glory Lightweight Contender Tournament, which includes Davit Kiria, Sittichai Sitsongpeenong, Josh Jauncey, and Niclas Larsen. The winner of the tournament will face Glory Lightweight Champion Robin Van Roosmalen. 

The Glory Superfight Series, a staple of every Glory event, will include the likes of Morad Bouzidi, Filip Verlinden, and North America's own Shane Oblonsky.

Glory 22 also marks the first international event to to air live on SpikeTV at 4pm ET. Previously, events overseas were shown in the US after a lengthy delay.

Fight Card:

Main & Co-Main Event:

Rico Verhoeven vs Benjamin Adegbuyi

ZackMwekassa vs TBA

Glory Lightweight Contender Tournament:

Davit Kiria vs Sittichai Sitsongpeenong

Josh Jauncey vs Niclas Larsen

Superfight Series:

Freddy Kemayo vs Jamal Ben Saddik

Morad Bouzidi vs Filip Verlinden

Karim Ghajji vs Yoann Kongolo

Marat Grigorian vs Djime Coulibaly

Thomas Adamandopoulos vs Shane Oblonsky

Action Pro Gear KO of the Week: Niclas Larsen vs. Edgar Freimanis

This week's Action Pro Gear KO of the Week comes from Danish striker Niclas Larsen. He has shown he has some serious skill in the ring. He popped on the radar of many fight fans in the last year with a strong showing against Andy Ristie and a KO win over Steve Moxon. In this fight Larsen scores a knockout with knees over Edgar Freimanis.

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Top King World Series 3 Quarterfinal Match Ups Announced

The match ups for the Top King World Series Final 8 have been announced. The event which takes place on December 20th in Hong Kong has a strong field of competitors. Buakaw Banchamek vs. Dmytro Konstantynov and Andrei Kulebin vs. Khayal Dzhaniev will make up one side of the tournament bracket, while the other side will feature Niclas Larsen vs. Marat Grigorian and Reece McAllister vs. Marcin Parcheta. 

Buakaw is of course the favorite to win the tournament, but it is definitely a talented field. Niclas Larsen demolished Vladamir Konsky in their quarterfinal fight and is definitely a dark horse in this tournament. With tournaments anything can happen, but with this field fireworks are definitely going to be taking place.

Fight Card: 

Final 8 Tournament 

Buakaw Banchamek vs, Dmytro Konstantynov

Andrei Kulebin vs. Khayal Dzhaniev 

Niclas Larsen vs. Marat Grigorian 

Reece McAllister vs. Marcin Parcheta

Super Fights

Pornsanae Sitmonchai vs. Denis Puric

Sangmanee Sor Tiempoe vs. Ka Man Kwok

Sam-A Kaiyanghadaogym vs. Irshaad Sayed

Peemai Jitmuangnon vs. Mostafa Abdolahi

Kaito Fukada VS. Chan Kai Tik

Yusuke Otahara VS. Ming Tang

Niclas Larsen talks Top King World Series 3

Niclas Larsen will be one of the eight fighters competing at Top King World Series 3 on December, 20th in China. The Denmark native will look to best a field of fighters that includes Thai super star Buakaw Banchamek, Andrei Kulebin, and Reece McAllister to name a few. We were able to catch up with Niclas where he talked to us about the upcoming event. Known as "The Destroyer", Larsen is probably most recognizable to fans from his two fights in Glory. He went the distance with Andy Ristie in his Glory debut dropping a decision and scored a (T)KO over Steve Moxon in he sophomore fight Glory.

MTA: You are fighting next week in the Top King tournament semi finals. How has training for the tournament been going?

Niclas: The training has been awesome, my training program is scheduled very carefully together with my 2 coaches Brian Talarek and Steffen Weise. They ensure that I do not lag on anything, try to push me all the time to my limits and prepare me for who or whatever stands in front of me. I just must be ready.

MTA: Have you been informed who your opponent is going to be? If so who?

Niclas: I'm ready and prepared for all final 8. I don't know who my opponent is yet, but I’ll hope I face them all one day because all final 8 are amazing fighters and I have big respect for all.

MTA: If you could face anyone of the tournament fighters, who is it that you would most like to face?

Niclas: Heehe every single one of them, but I must say that Buakaw is my favorite fight because when I started Thai Boxing he was and is still a big Idol for me. Respect for all he has done for the sport and I hope I'll meet him in the final ;).

MTA: You are from Denmark, how is the Muay Thai scene over there?

Niclas: The Muay Thai scene is fast growing right now. We have many talent's coming up that the world hasn't seen, so I hope that I can be like a door opening for the Danish Muay Thai scene and we see more Danish top fighters on the big shows around the world.

MTA: What do you prefer Muay Thai or Kickboxing?

Niclas: I prefer Muay Thai with elbow and clinch and that is also what i learn and train in the Mikenta Gym. But Kickboxing/K1 is also awesome I feel that my repertoire is good no matter what the rules are and I'll fit in the top of both categories.

MTA: How was it that you got started in Muay Thai and how old were you?

Niclas: I started to train Muay Thai when I was 17 years old in Mikenta. I was in a age where I felt that I could beat up everybody, so my friend told me I should start training Muay Thai and on my first training I got my first beating and then I got addicted to it.

MTA: For fight fans not familiar with you how would you describe your fighting style?

Niclas: Movable, unpredictable and flying.

MTA: What do you think is your strongest strength as a fighter?

Niclas: I'm fighting with my heart and I have a dream to follow.

MTA: Outside of the ring what are your hobbies?

Niclas: I'm a father to my 2 amazing boys Luciano and Damian with my lovely girlfriend Metzy and then I work as a mentor for young troubled kids here in Denmark.

MTA: Any words for your supporters?

Niclas: I really appreciate all the supporters around the world who are following my adventure. It's a big honor for me that not only in my own country but also around the world I’m getting support. To the supporters/fans you can be sure this is just a beginning I have a lot more to come, keep watching ;)

Top King World Series 3 set for December 20th in Hong Kong, China

Top King World Series 3 will take place on December 20th in Hong Kong, China. The match ups for the tournament semi-finals have not been announced yet, but the fighters remaining in the tournament are Buakaw Banchamek, Niclas Larsen, Andrei Kulebin, Reece McAllister, Khayal Dzhaniev, Dmytro Konstantynov, Marat Grigorian, and Marcin Parcheta.
 

The event will also feature super fights which include Pornsanae Sitmonchai vs. Denis Puric, Sam-A Kaiyanghadaogym vs. Irshaad Sayed, and Sangmanee Sor. Tiempoe vs. Ka Man Kwok. You can read the entire fight card below.

Fight Card:

Final 8 Tournament
Buakaw Banchamek
Andrei Kulebin
Niclas Larsen
Reece McAllister
Khayal Dzhaniev
Dmytro Konstantynov
Marat Grigorian 

Marcin Parcheta
 

Super Fights
Pornsanae Sitmonchai vs. Denis Puric
Sangmanee Sor Tiempoe vs. Ka Man Kwok
Sam-A Kaiyanghadaogym vs. Irshaad Sayed
Peemai Jitmuangnon vs. Mostafa Abdolahi
Kaito Fukada VS. Chan Kai Tik
Yusuke Otahara VS. Ming Tang

Top King World Series France Results: Buakaw scores KO win

The second installment of Top King World Series took place last night in France. Four fights of the 154lb tournament as well a some super fights featuring some big names in Muay Thai. 

In the tournament Marat Grigorian, Niclas Larsen, Marcin Parcheta, and Reece McAllister all advanced with their wins. Grigorian scored a decision over Abraham Roqueni while Larsen, Parcheta and McAllister all scored knockouts to advance.

In the super fights Buakaw Banchamek dismantled Steve Moxon. Buakaw was in full control of this fight as he knocked Moxon down several times before finishing him in the third round with an elbow. Thongchai Sistonpeenong was also victorious on the night after out pointing Djime Coulibaly to win a decision.

Results:

154lb Tournament 

Marat Grigorian def. Abraham Roqueni via Decision

Niclas Larsen def. Vladmir Konsky via KO in Rd. 1

Marcin Parcheta def. Azize Hlali via KO in Rd. 3

Reece McAllister def. Crice Boussoukou via KO (Knee) in Rd. 1

Super Fights

Buakaw Banchamek def. Steve Moxon via KO (Elbow) in Rd. 3

Thongchai Sitsongpeenong def. Djime Coulibaly via Decision

Sansatan Sor Suradech vs Dylan Salvador ruled a Draw

Pakorn PKMuaythaiGym def. Jimmy Vienot via KO in Rd. 1