This Saturday, October 12, GLORY Kickboxing fans are in for an electrifying evening as GLORY 96 takes center stage at the sold-out RTM Stage in Rotterdam, Netherlands. With two world championship titles on the line and a stacked lineup featuring 11 thrilling bouts, the event promises unforgettable action that’ll keep fans at the edge of their seats.
Main Event: Champ vs. Champ Superfight
The main event brings a Champ vs. Champ spectacle as GLORY Welterweight World Champion Chico Kwasi (43-5, 23 KO) defends his title against GLORY Lightweight World Champion Tyjani Beztati (27-4, 9 KO). This highly anticipated showdown pits two of GLORY’s most dynamic fighters against each other, each with a reputation for explosive knockouts and relentless pressure. Kwasi and Beztati will be leaving it all in the ring, determined to etch their names into kickboxing history.
Co-Main Event: Wisse’s Fifth Title Defense
In the co-main event, Donovan Wisse (21-1, 10 KO), the reigning GLORY Middleweight World Champion, looks to defend his belt for the fifth time against top-ranked German challenger Sergej Braun (44-13, 27 KO). Wisse has been unstoppable in his reign, but Braun, with an impressive record and powerful striking, is prepared to challenge that dominance.
Other Must-Watch Fights on the Main Card
The action-packed main card also features heavyweight powerhouse Nabil Khachab (28-5-1, 4 KO) squaring off with newcomer Bugra Tugay Erdogan (18-4, 6 KO), who’s ready to make a bold statement in his GLORY debut. Middleweights Michael Boapeah (18-4-1, 7 KO) and Mohamed Touchassie (16-2, 12 KO) will clash in what promises to be a fierce battle, potentially leading to a future title shot for the winner. Plus, Iliass Hammouche (34-6, 7 KO) welcomes debuting Serbian Mihailo Culafic (36-12, 19 KO) to the GLORY ring, and featherweights Denis Wosik (39-8-1, 9 KO) and Bobo Sacko (76-6-1, 30 KO) are set for a showdown that’ll keep fans guessing till the final bell.
Exciting Prelims Packed with Heavy Hitters
For those eager for even more action, GLORY 96 prelims are not to be missed. From heavyweight wrecking machine Ionut Iancu (29-9, 11 KO) facing KO specialist Cihad Kepenek (23-6, 16 KO) to light heavyweight rivals Ibrahim El Bouni (41-10-1, 22 KO) and Bogdan Stoica (58-15, 40 KO) going toe-to-toe once again, the prelims are loaded with bouts that promise intense action from start to finish.
Welterweight title hopefuls Teodor Hristov (17-3, 7 KO) and Robin Ciric (23-7, 7 KO) will also lock horns, and heavyweight giants Asdren Gashi (17-4-1, 8 KO) and Colin George (23-11, 21 KO) are set to clash. Adding to the fire, Mehdi Ait El Hadj (33-4-2, 8 KO) will open the night against Soufian Abdelkhalek (5-2-1, 2 KO), a promising prospect eager to make an impact.
How to Watch GLORY 96
Can’t make it to Rotterdam? GLORY 96 is available on various streaming platforms! Fans in the Netherlands can catch it on Videoland, while those in France and Belgium can tune in via DAZN. In the United States and Canada, Bally Live and Stadium will carry the event. The GLORY 96 prelims will be streamed live for free on YouTube, starting at 6 PM CET/12 PM ET, with the main card kicking off at 8 PM CET/2 PM ET.
Prepare for a night of fierce battles, powerful knockouts, and kickboxing excellence as GLORY 96 brings the world’s top fighters into the spotlight this Saturday. Don’t miss it!
GLORY 96 Fight Card
Main Event | Champ vs. Champ
GLORY Welterweight World Championship
WW Champ Chico Kwasi (43-5, 23 KO) vs. LW Champ Tyjani Beztati (27-4, 9 KO)
Co-Main Event
GLORY Middleweight World Championship
Champ Donovan Wisse (21-1, 10 KO) vs. #2 Sergej Braun (44-13, 27 KO)
Heavyweight
#6 Nabil Khachab (28-5-1, 4 KO) vs. Bugra Tugay Erdogan (18-4, 6 KO)
Middleweight
#1 Michael Boapeah (18-4-1, 7 KO) vs. Mohamed Touchassie (16-2, 12 KO)
Middleweight
Iliass Hammouche (34-6, 7 KO) vs. Mihailo Culafic (36-12, 19 KO)
Featherweight
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight
#9 Ionut Iancu (29-9, 11 KO) vs. Cihad Kepenek (23-6, 16 KO)
Light Heavyweight
Welterweight
Heavyweight
Asdren Gashi (17-4-1, 9 KO) vs. Colin George (23-11, 21 KO)
Welterweight
Mehdi Ait El Hadj (33-4-2, 8 KO) vs. Soufian Abdelkhalek (5-2-1, 2 KO)