- George Chung
- Oct 13, 2024
- 3 min read
On a thrilling Saturday night, October 12, GLORY 96 took center stage at a packed RTM Stage in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, delivering a high-octane evening that left fans buzzing. This event showcased some of GLORY’s top champions and rising stars, making it a night to remember for kickboxing enthusiasts worldwide, here are the results of GLORY 96.
Main Event | Welterweight Classic Ends in Epic Draw
In the main event, fans were treated to an unforgettable showdown as GLORY champions Chico Kwasi (43-5-1, 23 KO) and Tyjani Beztati (27-4-1, 9 KO) went to war in a matchup that lived up to its blockbuster billing. The two titans exchanged powerful strikes and stunning combinations throughout the bout, resulting in a hard-fought draw. Both fighters left it all in the ring, and their efforts were rewarded with mutual respect as their hands were raised together after the final bell.
Co-Main Event | Donovan Wisse Ties Alex Pereira’s Title Defense Record
In the co-main event, GLORY Middleweight Champion Donovan Wisse (22-1, 10 KO) added another chapter to his incredible career by matching former UFC champion Alex Pereira's record of five successful GLORY title defenses. Wisse showcased his technical prowess against Germany’s Sergej Braun (44-14, 27 KO), securing a dominant unanimous decision victory and further cementing his legacy in the middleweight division.
Heavyweight Highlights and Breakthrough Performances
The action continued with heavyweight fan-favorite Nabil Khachab (29-5-1, 4 KO), who secured a decisive win over Turkey's Bugra Tugay Erdogan (18-5, 6 KO). Khachab’s powerful performance delighted the audience and showcased his versatility in the ring. In the middleweight division, Michael Boapeah (19-4-1, 7 KO) put on a stunning display against rising prospect Mohamed Touchassie (16-3, 12 KO), earning a unanimous decision and putting him back in the title conversation. After his third consecutive win, Boapeah called for a rematch with Wisse, adding another layer of intrigue to GLORY’s middleweight landscape.
Debuting talent Mihailo Culafic (37-12, 19 KO) showed poise in his victory over Iliass Hammouche (34-7, 7 KO), while French featherweight Bobo Sacko (77-6-1, 30 KO) emerged victorious in a close split decision over Denis Wosik (39-9-1, 9 KO). Heavyweight knockout artist Ionut Iancu (30-9, 12 KO) continued his unbeaten GLORY run, stopping Cihad Kepenek (23-7, 16 KO) in the second round to earn his second win in the promotion.
GLORY 96 Preliminary Action
The preliminary card delivered action-packed bouts, featuring a dominant win by Ibrahim El Bouni (42-10-1, 22 KO) over kickboxing veteran Bogdan Stoica (58-16, 40 KO), marking his third consecutive victory. Teodor Hristov (18-3, 7 KO) and Asdren Gashi (18-4-1, 9 KO) also scored impressive wins, while Mehdi Ait El Hadj (34-4-2, 8 KO) edged out Soufian Abdelkhalek (5-3-1, 2 KO) in a split decision in the night’s opening contest.
GLORY 96 Results Recap
Main Card
Welterweight World Championship: Chico Kwasi vs. Tyjani Beztati – Draw (48-46 x 2, 46-48, 47-47 x 2)
Middleweight World Championship: Donovan Wisse def. Sergej Braun – Unanimous Decision (50-45 x 5)
Heavyweight: Nabil Khachab def. Bugra Tugay Erdogan – Unanimous Decision (30-27 x 4, 29-28)
Middleweight: Michael Boapeah def. Mohamed Touchassie – Unanimous Decision (30-26 x 5)
Middleweight: Mihailo Culafic def. Iliass Hammouche – Unanimous Decision (30-26 x 4, 29-27)
Featherweight: Bobo Sacko def. Denis Wosik – Split Decision after an extra round
Heavyweight: Ionut Iancu def. Cihad Kepenek – KO, Round 2, 2:59
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight: Ibrahim El Bouni def. Bogdan Stoica – Unanimous Decision after an extra round
Welterweight: Teodor Hristov def. Robin Ciric – Unanimous Decision after an extra round
Heavyweight: Asdren Gashi def. Colin George – Unanimous Decision (28-27 x 5)
Welterweight: Mehdi Ait El Hadj def. Soufian Abdelkhalek – Split Decision (30-27 x 3, 29-28, 28-29)
A Night to Remember for GLORY Fans
GLORY 96 delivered on its promise of thrilling matchups and standout performances, with champions defending their titles, record-breaking wins, and up-and-coming fighters staking their claim in the kickboxing world. Fans can look forward to what’s next as GLORY continues to bring world-class kickboxing action to arenas worldwide.
