Ky Hollenbeck Reluctantly Forgoes Glory Title Shot for Noble Pursuit

Number 5 ranked Glory fighter Ky Hollenbeck has made the difficult decision to opt out of his Glory 14 title shot against Andy Ristie in order to pursue a passion for helping others through being a firefighter. The Glory title bout against Ristie conflicts in scheduling with important dates of his Firefighter Cadet Program, as reported by Glory Sports. 

Hollenbeck confirms that this move does not mark the end of his fight career, but that at the moment he would like to focus on the firefighter program.

Stepping in for Hollenbeck will be number 3 ranked Davit Kiria, a fighter who boasts victories over the likes of Murthel Groenhart, Kem Sitsongpeenong, and Shemsi Beqiri. With a fearless style that includes unpredictable kicks and no hesitation to move forward, fans will still get a match worth viewing in Kiria vs. Ristie. 

Updated Fight Card:

GLORY 14

Mirco Cro Cop vs. Remy Bonjasky

Andie Ristie vs. Davit Kiria

GLORY 14 Middleweight Contender Tournament
Jason Wilnis vs. Sahak Paparyan
Robert Thomas vs. Dustin Jacoby

Super Fight Series
Michael Duut vs. Igor Jukovic

Shemsi Beqiri vs. Murthel Groenhart
Karapet Kareptyan vs. Artur Kyshenko 
Albert Krauss vs. Aikpracha Meenayothin

Aikpracha to Make Glory Kickboxing Debut

Aikpracha Meenayothin is set to make his Glory debut at their number 14 event in Zagreb, Croatia. The Muay Thai fighter will be facing established kickboxer Albert Krauss under Glory rules. 

The Thai fighter is known for his relentless style, always moving forward, while bombarding his opponents with heavy strikes. Strong with his elbows, Aikpracha will be forced to fight without them under Glory rules, but should nevertheless be expected to bring the fight to Krauss.

The March 8th Glory 14 event marks the first event of the 2014 calendar, as the organization steadily makes their way across the globe.

Updated Fight Card:

GLORY 14

Mirco Cro Cop vs. Remy Bonjasky

Andie Ristie vs. Ky Hollenbeck

GLORY 14 Middleweight Contender Tournament
Jason Wilnis vs. Sahak Paparyan
Robert Thomas vs. Dustin Jacoby

Super Fight Series
Michael Duut vs. Igor Jukovic

Shemsi Beqiri vs. Murthel Groenhart
Karapet Kareptyan vs. Artur Kyshenko 
Albert Krauss vs. Aikpracha Meenayothin

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