Rick Glenn is only 27. But, with almost two dozen professional MMA bouts under his belt, the former WSOF champion has had his share of incertitude and disillusionment with the sport. Now, finally set to get the coveted UFC break that has long eluded him, Glenn (18-3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is determined to make the most of it. And just because he’s walking in on short-notice against a revamped, octagon-savvy Evan Dunham (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), that doesn’t mean he’s giving himself any margin for error. “I think it’s a great matchup,” Glenn told MMAjunkie. “He’s a scrappy guy, I’m a scrappy guy. I’m winning this fight. I’ve been training for this for years. “I need to win it – not for anyone else but myself.” The lightweight bout part of the UFC Fight Night 94 main card, which takes place Saturday at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. It airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. This isn’t an opportunity that simply fell in Glenn’s lap.

Being a part of the UFC roster, he said, has been his goal from his first day in the sport. And that was his hope even when making “pretty good money” at WSOF, where he eventually made the risky move of asking to be released from his contract. His request was granted, and for months he waited for the UFC to call. Two scraps on the regional scene later, however, Glenn was actually considering just asking his former promotion for a second shot. “It kind of started sinking in this past month,” Glenn said. “I was wondering if it was ever going to happen. “A week or so ago, I was talking to my wife at the dinner table, and I’m wondering, ‘How much longer am I going to wait without the UFC contacting me or signing me until I want to go back to World Series?’ They were paying me good (money). I left on a huge risk.” There were times, in fact, when Glenn wondered if he should just give up MMA altogether. But feeling a sense of unfulfilled duty, he just knew it wasn’t time to call it quits.

“It wasn’t sitting well with me,” Glenn said. “I’m not going to walk away from this sport right now. I know I can accomplish way more than what I’ve already done. jual hoodie zaloraRetiring right now, I couldn’t imagine it. north face oso hoodie colorsI don’t want to be one of those guys years down the road wishing I would have.pflueger hoodies “I’m not done yet. hoodie 6ix Glenn was doing crafts in the garage with his wife when, less than two weeks before UFC Fight Night 94, he was asked if he could make the 155-pound limit and fill in for an injured Abel Trujillo against Dunham.mx gear for sale durban

Originally a 145-pounder, he not only had no problems coming in as a lightweight but is open to whatever the UFC has in mind for his future. “I think I’m the kind of guy that could fight in these weight classes,” Glenn said. order tna hoodies online“I’m usually a pretty big 145er. cardigan hoodie sifon murahSome cuts have been pretty hard in the past. Recently, I’ve got it dialed down a bit better, but if they’re interested, depending on the fights, we’ll see. Maybe I’ll go back and forth. I’ve got to get through this one first.” Whatever happens in the octagon, Glenn doesn’t intend to leave his day job at Costco, where he works as a backup supervisor at the tire center. While he will cut back to part-time, Glenn sees no problem with balancing both occupations. “I’m not getting rid of that job;

I really enjoy working with the crew I’m in,” Glenn said. “I’ve always worked at least part-time and full-time jobs here and there. When I was the most injured was when I was training a handful of times a day, three-plus times. “I think twice a day – I think quality over quantity – is the key. As I get older, I need to get more quality sessions, not just bang it out, bruised up, all the time. I’ve had a lot of injuries. Even though I’m young, I’ve dealt with a lot of stuff.” His baggage, however, is not limited to injuries and a long wait. In recent years, the family-oriented Glenn has lost a number of close relatives who were also big supporters. “I’ve always fought to be successful in hopes to make enough money to help my family out when needed and provide for myself,” Glenn said. “I lost a lot of close family over the past couple of years. I’m fighting for them because they’ve always been supportive of me but they’re gone. So now I’m going to fight in their honor.”

Glenn knew, given the state of a pretty stacked UFC roster, his big break would have to be a short-notice one – and he was right. But as talented as his colleagues are, Glenn said he can still bring his own flavor to the table. “I’m bringing ‘The Gladiator,’” Glenn said with a laugh. “I don’t think there’s been a ;Gladiator’ in the UFC yet, so they’re finally going to get one.” For the latest on UFC Fight Night 94, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site. Minnesota Golden Gophers Apparel items are available from the Big Ten Store! We have Minnesota sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and shirts also. The Big Ten Store is the Minnesota fan's first choice for Golden Gophers Apparel! Minnesota Golden Gophers Apparel: Minnesota Tees | Minnesota Golden Gophers Shop Now: $27.99 (extra 30% off) Proudly rep the Minnesota Golden Gophers with this Elevated quarter-zip jacket from Fanatics Branded! Now: $21.99 (extra 30% off) Now: $12.99 (extra 30% off)

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