Troy Jones

Troy Jones (born 11 June 1988) is an American kickboxer who competes in the Glory Kickboxing welterweight division.

Troy Jones
BornTroy Jones Jr
(1988-06-11) June 11, 1988
Chicago, United States
Other namesTrouble
NationalityAmerican
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofMinneapolis, United States
TeamMinnesota Martial Arts Academy Kaewphitak Muay Thai Gym
Years active2017 - present
Kickboxing record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout11
Losses3
By knockout2

Martial arts career

Jones made his Glory debut against Paul Banasiak at Glory 52: Los Angeles on March 31, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[1]

After notching stoppage victories against Kit Ruddock at MECCA XII on May 12, 2018, and Ariel Abreu at Friday Night Fights on June 16, 2018, Jones was scheduled to face Casey Greene at Glory 58: Chicago on September 14, 2018. He won the fight by a first-round head kick knockout.[2]

Jones was scheduled to face Omari Boyd at Glory 63: Houston on February 1, 2019.[3] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

Jones was scheduled to face Ammari Diedrick at Glory 68: Miami on September 28, 2019.[5] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[6]

Jones was scheduled to face Murthel Groenhart for the interim Glory Welterweight Championship at Glory 70: Lyon on October 26, 2019. He took the fight on a short notice, as a replacement for Cédric Doumbé.[7] He lost the fight by a second-round knockout.[8]

Jones was scheduled to face Miguel Angel Padilla for the WMC Pan American 170 lbs title at TRIUMPHANT 11 on June 12, 2021.[9] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.

Jones was scheduled to face Alim Nabiev at Glory: Collision 3 on October 23, 2021.[10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Titles and accomplishments

Amateur

  • 2014 Thai Boxing Association Novice 185 lbs Champion [12]
  • 2014 Annual Muay Thai Classic C-Class Champion
  • 2015 Extreme Striking Promotions Welterweight Champion
  • 2015 IFMA Royal World Cup B-Class -75kg Gold[13]
  • 2015 Annual Muay Thai Classic A-Class Champion
  • 2016 Friday Night Fights Super Middleweight Champion
  • 2016 IFMA Pan American Games Gold[14]

Professional

  • 2017 Bangla Stadium Champion
  • 2021 WMC Pan American 170 lbs Champion

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
14 Wins (11 (T)KO's), 3 Losses
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2021-10-23LossAzerbaijan Alim NabievGlory: Collision 3Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-06-12WinMexico Miguel Angel PadillaTRIUMPHANT 11Miami, USATKO (Punches)1
Wins WMC Pan American 170 lbs title.
2019-10-26LossNetherlands Murthel GroenhartGlory 70: LyonLyon, FranceKO (Punches)22:38
For the interim Glory Welterweight Championship
2019-09-28WinEngland Ammari DiedrickGlory 68: MiamiMiami, United StatesTKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)12:28
2019-02-01WinUnited States Omari BoydGlory 63: HoustonHouston, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-09-14WinUnited States Casey GreeneGlory 58: ChicagoChicago, United StatesKO (Head kick)11:00
2018-06-16WinUnited States Ariel AbreuFriday Night FightsNew York, United StatesKO (Right elbow)11:20
2018-05-12WinUnited States Kit RuddockMECCA XIIMinnesota, United StatesKO (Right elbow)3
2018-03-31WinUnited States Paul BanasiakGlory 52: Los AngelesLos Angeles, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-06-21WinThailandBangla Boxing StadiumPhuket, ThailandKO (Straight right)2
2017-06-04LossThailand Pornsawan PetchramboMax Muay ThaiThailandKO1
2017-03-22WinWMO international Thai martial arts festival, FinalBangkok, Thailand
2017-03-20WinBrazilWMO international Thai martial arts festival, Semi FinalBangkok, ThailandTKO (Right kick)2
2017-02-19WinFrance ArminBangla Boxing StadiumPhuket, ThailandTKO (Doctor Stoppage/Elbow)2
2017-01-27WinBangla Boxing StadiumPhuket, ThailandTKO (Left body knee)3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2017-07-29LossBelarus Vitaly GurkovI.F.M.A. World Games 2017, Semi Finals -75 kgPolandTKO3
2017-07-28WinFrance Johane BeausejourI.F.M.A. World Games 2017, Quarter Finals -75 kgPolandDecision33:00
2016-12-04WinPeru Giovanni MazzettiI.F.M.A. World Muaythai 2016 Pan American Games, FinalsLima, PeruDecision33:00
Wins IFMA Pan American Games and qualifies for IFMA 2017 World Championships.
2016-12-03WinCanada Scott MackenzieI.F.M.A. World Muaythai 2016 Pan American Games, Semi FinalsLima, PeruDecision33:00
2016-12-02WinBrazilI.F.M.A. World Muaythai 2016 Pan American Games, Quarter FinalsLima, PeruForfeit
2016-09-24WinUnited StatesExtreme Striking Promotions 10United StatesTKO
Defends the Extreme Striking Promotions 170 lbs title.
2016-06-04WinUnited StatesGrand Casino HinckleyNew York, United States
Wins Grand Casino Hinckley Muay Thai title.
2016-05-25LossThailand Tengnueng SitjaesairoongI.F.M.A. World Muaythai 2016 ChampionshipsSweden
2016-05-21WinIranI.F.M.A. World Muaythai 2016 ChampionshipsSwedenKO1
2016-04-29WinUnited States Ramon MaldonadoFriday Night FightsNew York, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the FNF Super Middleweight title.
2016-01-16No ContestUnited States Jason StrzeleckiDRILLER PROMOTIONS MECCA 7Minnesota, United States1
Originally a Knockout win for Jones, ruled a no contest for striking while holding the leg.
2015-08WinTurkey Osman CekenIFMA Royal World Cup, FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision
Wins IFMA Royal World Cup title.
2015-08WinFinland AittainounIFMA Royal World Cup, Semi FinalBangkok, ThailandTKO
2015-08WinFrance Tomas MendezIFMA Royal World Cup, Quarter FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision
2015-08WinIvory Coast YaniIFMA Royal World Cup, Round of 16Bangkok, ThailandTKO
2015-05-27WinUnited StatesThai Boxing Association, FinalIowa, United StatesKO
Wins Thai Boxing Association A-Class title.
2015-05-26WinUnited StatesThai Boxing Association, Semi FinalIowa, United StatesKO
2015-05-25WinUnited StatesThai Boxing Association, Quarter FinalIowa, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)
2015-02-21WinUnited States Tyler DurocherExtreme Striking Promotions 9United States
Wins the Extreme Striking Promotions 170 lbs title.
2014-03-01WinUnited StatesUnite Fight CharityUnited States
Amateur debut
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. Altatis, Conan. "'Glory 52: Los Angeles' results: Paul Banasiak vs Troy Jones". conandaily.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. MMA Fighting Newswire. "Video: Troy Jones scores ferocious head kick KO at Glory 58". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. "KICKBOXING: Troy Jones Jr., Nate Richardson, Kou Lee, Glory 63, Houston, Texas". mnfightnews.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. "GLORY 63: Omari Boyd vs Troy Jones - Full Fight". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. Fight Record. "Ammari Diedrick to Face Troy Jones at GLORY 68 in Miami in September". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. Combat Press. "GLORY 68 Results: Pereira Crushes Abena to Become Two-Division Champion". combatpress.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. FightBookMMA. "USA's Troy Jones steps up to face 'The Predator' for interim welterweight title at GLORY 7". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. Bourdon, Lucas. "Glory 70 results and highlights: Groenhart KOs Jones for interim welterweight title". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. "Triumphant 11 Saturday in Miami". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. Redactie. "Deze partijen horen ook bij het voorgerecht van 'headliner' Verhoeven-Overeem". bd.nl. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  11. "Результаты Видео Glory 79 Алим Набиев vs Трой Джонс, Алексей Ульянов vs Сергей Адамчук 23 Октября 2021 Нидерланды". turstat.com. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  12. "2014 Muay Thai Classic Tournament Champions". tbasanctioning.org.
  13. "An American Takes Gold at the Muay Thai Worlds".
  14. says, Thelma Jones. "Troy Jones Goes for Gold".
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