Rodney Glunder

Rodney Glunder
BornRodney Faverus
(1975-01-03) January 3, 1975 (age 49)
Leiden, Netherlands
Other namesThe Silent Assassin
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight234 lb (106 kg; 16.7 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (1996–2002; 2004–2009)
Heavyweight (2002–2004; 2009–2013; 2014–2017)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StyleMMA, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kyokushin karate, Taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamTeam Hardcore (1995–1999)
Mike's Gym (2009–present)
Mejiro Gym (1999–2008)
Team Benelux (2008)
Gracie Barra Amsterdam (2011–2013)
Burning Heart Dojo (2009–present)
TrainerDanny van Bergen
Remco Pardoel
Lucien Carbin
Andre Mannaart
Mike Passenier
Bob Schrijber
Jan Plas (1999–2008)
Rankblack belt in Kyokushin
black belt in Taekwondo
blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1995–2013; 2014–2017
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses0
Kickboxing record
Total29
Wins17
By knockout5
Losses12
By knockout4
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins25
By knockout12
By submission3
By decision9
By disqualification1
Losses20
By knockout3
By submission11
By decision6
Draws3
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Sponsored by Diesel (2003–2010).
Last updated on: June 12, 2012

Rodney Glunder (born as Rodney Faverus, March 1, 1975) is a retired Dutch professional kickboxer, mixed martial artist, professional wrestler[1][2] and boxer, current actor, entrepreneur[1] and bodybuilder.[3] He has fought for M-1 Global, Cage Rage, K-1, PRIDE Fighting Championship, RINGS, Glory, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, It's Showtime, SuperKombat, SLAMM!! Events and Art of War Fighting Championship. Glunder holds notable wins over top contenders Cheick Kongo, Valentijn Overeem, Joe Riggs, Melvin Manhoef, Cyrille Diabaté, Brian Douwes and Gregory Tony.

In March 2022 Glunder was charged with rape, aggravated assault and attempted manslaughter by the Dutch authorities.[4][5][6] On March 25, 2022, he was found guilty and has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.[7]

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  2. ^ "The World's Largest Wrestling Database". Wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  3. ^ "Rodney Glunder". Rodney Glunder. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  4. ^ Laumans, Wouter (10 March 2022). "Slachtoffer kickbokser Rodney G: 'Tijdens de seks veranderde hij van knuffelbeer in een soort beest'". Parool.nl. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Eis tegen Rodney G.: tien jaar onvoorwaardelijke celstraf". Rtlboulevard.nl. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  6. ^ "OM eist 10 jaar cel tegen kickbokser Rodney G. voor reeks verkrachtingen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 2022-03-11. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Ex-kickbokser krijgt vijf jaar celstraf voor gewelddadige verkrachtingen". Nos.nl. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.