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GLORY 34 results: Nieky Holzken defeats Murthel Groenhart by unanimous decision to retain welterweight title

BROOMFIELD, Colo.--Nieky Holzken (90-11) has done it again. The GLORY Welterweight champion defended his title for the third consecutive time on Friday (October 21, 2016), setting a promotional record with his 12th victory inside the GLORY ring, where he remains undefeated.

Holzken, 32, defeated Murthel Groenhart (60-22-3) by unanimous decision inside 1STBANK Center--his third victory over the No.2-ranked contender in three tries and 90th win of his 14-year career.

"Murthel is a top fighter," Holzken told Todd Grisham after the fight. "I have so much respect for him because he's trash talking, backing it up.