Road to Glory Lightweight Tournament Results: Michael Mananquil last man standing

The Road to Glory lightweight tournament took place last night in Milwaukee, WI and when it was over Michael Mananquil was the last man standing. Mananquil's night started off with a split decision win over Jameel Massouh, which he then followed up with a head kick knockout of Muhsin Corbbrey. In the tournament final Mananquil squared off against Troy Sheridan, who had defeated each Cyrus Washington and Jose Palacios by unanimous decision to punch his ticket to the tournament final. 

In the tournament final Mananquil and Sherdian were involved in an action packed fight that was close from start to finish. Both fighters left it all in the ring in hopes of earning an Glory contract and the $20,000 grand prize. When it was over the judges awarded the bout to Mananquil, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28. 

With the win Mananquil now joins Dustin Jacoby, Mike Lemaire, and Francois Ambang as the Road to Glory USA tournament winners.

Results:

Lightweight Tournament Reserve Bout

Jon Henderson def. Gustavo Rodriguez via KO at 2:20 of Rd. 2

Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals

Michael Mananquil def. Jameel Massouh via Split Decision

Muhsin Corbbrey def. Dustin Johnson via Unanimous Decision

Jose Palacios def. Ben Yelle via Unanimous Decision

Troy Sheridan def. Cyrus Washington via Unanimous Decision

Lightweight Tournament Semifinals

Michael Mananquil def. Muhsin Corbbrey via KO (Head Kick) at 0:46 of Rd. 3

Troy Sheridan def. Jose Palacios via Unanimous Decision

Lightweight Tournament Final

Michael Mananquil def. Troy Sheridan via Unanimous Decision

Match ups for Road to Glory lightweight tournament tomorrow in Milwaukee

The Road to Glory lightweight tournament is scheduled for tomorrow, May 11th in Milwaukee, WI. The event will be part of NAFC “Knockout Kings”. The eight fighter competing in the tournament for the $20,000 grand prize and a Glory contract are Cyrus Washington, Troy Sheridan, Michael Mananquil, Muhsin Corbbrey, Dustin Johnson, Jose Palacios, Ben Yelle, and Jameel Massouh. 

The weigh-ins took place today and the match ups for the opening round will be Michael Mananquil vs. Jameel Massouh, Muhsin Corbbrey vs. Dustin Johnson, Jose Palacios vs. Ben Yelle, and Troy Sheridan vs. Cyrus Washington. A reserve bout featuring Gustavo Rodriguez and Jon Henderson will also take place.

Previous Road to Glory tournament winners include Dustin Jacoby, Mike Lemaire, and Francois Ambang.  

Fight Card:

Michael Mananquil vs. Jameel Massouh 

Muhsin Corbbrey vs. Dustin Johnson 

Jose Palacios vs. Ben Yelle

Troy Sheridan vs. Cyrus Washington

Reserve Fight

Gustavo Rodriguez and Jon Henderson 

 

  

Fighters for Road to Glory Lightweight Tournament on May 11th in Milwaukee

The Road to Glory lightweight tournament is scheduled for May 11th in Milwaukee, WI as part of NAFC “Knockout Kings”. Muay Thai Authority has confirmed with sources close to Glory that the eight fighters competing in the tournament will be Cyrus Washington, Troy Sheridan, Michael Mananquil, Muhsin Corbbrey, Dustin Johnson, Jose Palacios, Ben Yelle, and Jameel Massouh.

Of the fighters involved in the tournament Washington, Mananquil, Palacios, and Sheridan are some of the more recognizable names in the North American striking scene today. Corbbrey and Massouh have been active in the MMA scene the past few years, with Corbbrey having fought the likes of Nick Diaz and Anthony Njokuani.

The winner of the one night tournament will take home $20,000 and a Glory contract. Previous tournament Road to Glory winners include Dustin Jacoby, Mike Lemaire, and Francois Ambang.

Fighters for Road to Glory Lightweight Tournament:
Cyrus Washington

Troy Sheridan
Michael Mananquil
Muhsin Corbbrey
Dustin Johnson
Jose Palacios
Ben Yelle
Jameel Massouh