Glory Kickboxing? CBS Sports?? what is this?

[Steven20]

I've got a buddy who fights for Glory now. Dustin Jacoby. He also has a couple of fights in the UFC but I think he rushed that before his TDD was ready.

[Dos_Santos]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth

Nope, In terms of branding I suppose it's still the biggest brand but it's hardly the premier organisation as it no longer has the best fighters. Its Showtime is the best for me, although the good thing(or worst thing depending on your view) is that there is now a lot more quality fighters in other organisations. Much more widespread now, rather than being centralised in K-1.

You really need to touch up on your kickboxing news.

[MattyEdgeworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dos_Santos

You really need to touch up on your kickboxing news.

To be fair I haven't followed in while but I'm still pretty sure Buakaw, Petrosyan, Spong, Saki etc. aren't fighting in K-1.

[Dos_Santos]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth

To be fair I haven't followed in while but I'm still pretty sure Buakaw, Petrosyan, Spong, Saki etc. aren't fighting in K-1.

It's Showtime isn't even in business anymore. Pretty positive their last card was last year.

[MattyEdgeworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dos_Santos

It's Showtime isn't even in business anymore. Pretty positive their last card was last year.

****ing hell! When did that happen!!!!!

Well, I'm a little behind but I think my point still stands that kickboxing is now more diluted.

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth

****ing hell! When did that happen!!!!! Well, I'm a little behind but I think my point still stands that kickboxing is now more diluted.

Glory hired most of their production staff, but not sure when they hired them

[Dos_Santos]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth

****ing hell! When did that happen!!!!! Well, I'm a little behind but I think my point still stands that kickboxing is now more diluted.

I disagree. I believe one org will rise and be run in an efficient manner (maybe Glory) like UFC and the rest will be farm systems orgs. How long it takes is anyone's guess. But I believe the kickboxing "powers" realize they need to follow the UFC/MMA blueprint and can't survive in a healthy manner with the boxing blueprint.

[MattyEdgeworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dos_Santos

I disagree. I believe one org will rise and be run in an efficient manner (maybe Glory) like UFC and the rest will be farm systems orgs. How long it takes is anyone's guess. But I believe the kickboxing "powers" realize they need to follow the UFC/MMA blueprint and can't survive in a healthy manner with the boxing blueprint.

Fair enough my man.