Rick Glenn

Ricky Glenn (born April 12, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2006, he is the former World Series of Fighting Featherweight Champion.

Background Glenn was born in Marshalltown, Iowa. Growing up he had an interest in BMX biking but the interest in fighting outweighed biking since he was young. He did a year of wrestling at Marshalltown High School and started training boxing when he was fourteen. When his local boxing gym closed down, he travelled 90 minutes each trip to another gym to get his boxing practice. He later transitioned to MMA training at a friend's basement and switch to his uncle's garage. This win set of his MMA career where he put it “He was a tough guy, but I cut him up really good. I was shocked, I mean, I was fighting for my life in there. I was fighting grown men when I was in high school, and that first win meant everything.” He moved to Milwaukee and left his employment at Costco to train full-time. He was bested by Dunham via unanimous decision and this unsuccessful debut snapped a three-fight winning streak since losing his WSOF title to Lance Palmer in 2014.

He next faced Phillipe Nover on February 11, 2017 at UFC 208. He outpointed Nover and win via split decision (27-30, 29–28, 29-28).

Glenn faced Gavin Tucker on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Tucker suffered four broken bones on his face during the one-sided beating from Glenn and many criticized the referee, Kyle Cardinal, for not stopping the fight.

Glenn faced Myles Jury on December 30, 2017 at UFC 219. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Glenn faced Dennis Bermudez on July 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 133. He won the fight via split decision.

Glenn was scheduled to face Arnold Allen on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. However, Allen pulled out of the fight on November 16 citing a cut he received while training, and he was replaced by Kevin Aguilar. At the weigh-ins, Glenn weighed in at 148.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit of 146. He was fined 20 percent of their purse, which went to his opponent Kevin Aguilar. The bout proceeded at catchweight. Glenn lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Move up to Lightweight Glenn was scheduled to face Carlton Minus on December 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 183. However during fight week, it was announced that Glenn had to be pulled out of the bout.

Glenn faced Joaquim Silva on June 19, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 25. He won the bout via knockout just 37 seconds into the first round. The fight marked the last of his prevailing contract, and he subsequently signed a new, four-fight contract with the UFC.

Glenn faced Grant Dawson on October 23, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori. The fight ended in majority draw. 8 out of 11 media outlets scored the bout for Dawson.

Glenn was scheduled to face Drew Dober on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203. However, a week before the event, Glenn withdrew due to a torn groin and was replaced by Terrance McKinney.

Glenn faced Christos Giagos on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Glenn faced Drew Dober on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Move up to Welterweight Glenn faced Song Kenan in a welterweight bout on August 17, 2024 at UFC 305. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On October 9, 2024, it was reported that Glenn was removed from the UFC roster.

Personal life Glenn's moniker "The Gladiator" was given to him by his uncle for his killer instinct demeanour inside the boxing ring.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) World Series of Fighting WSOF Featherweight Championship (One time; former) Midwest Cage Fight Midwest Cage Fight Featherweight Champion (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Song Kenan Decision (unanimous) UFC 305

Perth, Australia Loss

Drew Dober TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Christos Giagos KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Draw

Grant Dawson Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Joaquim Silva KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Kevin Aguilar Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dennis Bermudez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov

Boise, Idaho, United States Loss

Myles Jury Decision (unanimous) UFC 219

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gavin Tucker Decision (unanimous) UFC 215

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Phillipe Nover Decision (split) UFC 208

Brooklyn, New York, United States Loss

Evan Dunham Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Win

Ramiro Hernandez Decision (split) Victory Fighting Championship 51

Urbandale, Iowa, United States Win

Chris Manuel TKO (body punches) Pure Fighting Championship 3

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win

Adam Ward KO (punches) WSOF 24

Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Loss

Lance Palmer Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 16

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Georgi Karakhanyan TKO (retirement) WSOF 10

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Artur Rofi Decision (unanimous) WSOF 5

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Alexandre Pimentel KO (punches) WSOF 2

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Lyndon Whitlock TKO (knees to the body and punches) Score Fighting Series 6

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Win

Tristan Johnson TKO (punches) Score Fighting Series 5

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Win

Charon Spain TKO (elbow and punches) North American FC: Colosseum

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win

Jose Pacheco Decision (unanimous) North American FC: Unleashed

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win

Gustavo Rodriguez TKO (punches) KOTC: Interference

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States Draw

Ryan Roberts Draw Midwest Cage Fight 35

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Josh Henry Submission (triangle choke) Midwest Cage Fight 32

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Josh Henry Submission (armbar) Midwest Cage Fight 31

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Johnny Case TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Fight 29

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Colby Karadios TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Fight 27

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Loss

Lonnie Scriven Decision (split) Midwest Cage Fight 25

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Joe Morris Submission (triangle choke) Midwest Cage Fight 24

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Loss

Jimmy Seipel Submission (armbar) Victory FC 28

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win

Ted Reynolds TKO (punches) War Party Cage Fighting 4

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States Win

Bob Morgan TKO (submission to punches) War Party Cage Fighting 3

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States