- George Chung
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
GLORY 98 is set to ignite the 2025 kickboxing calendar with a blockbuster event on February 22, live from the iconic RTM Stage in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Brace yourself for a night of adrenaline-fueled action featuring thrilling matchups and championship battles that promise to leave fans on the edge of their seats!
In the main event, kickboxing titan Jamal Ben Saddik (36-9, 29 KO) makes his long-awaited return, squaring off against Estonian knockout artist Uku Jurjendal (20-9, 16 KO) in a heavyweight clash destined to deliver fireworks. Meanwhile, reigning GLORY welterweight world champion Chico Kwasi (43-5-1, 23 KO) puts his title on the line against the dangerous Teodor Hristov (18-3, 7 KO), ranked number two in the division, in a co-main event that could steal the show.
2024’s hottest rising stars collide when undefeated powerhouse Cem Caceres (18-1, 14 KO) faces fellow unbeaten prospect Mory Kromah (31-2-1, 18 KO) in a massive light heavyweight showdown. Both fighters stormed onto the scene last year with perfect 3-0 records, making this bout one of the most highly anticipated battles on the card.
Adding to the excitement, middleweight standout Michael Boapeah (19-4-1, 7 KO) takes a bold leap to light heavyweight, where he’ll meet top-ten ranked veteran Ibrahim El Bouni (42-10-1, 22 KO) in a can’t-miss clash of styles.
Fans will also be treated to thrilling matchups, including local favorite Iliass Hammouche (34-7, 7 KO) taking on Mesud Selimovic (32-12, 17 KO) and top welterweight Hamicha (41-2, 30 KO) going head-to-head with undefeated Spanish phenom Calmente Mendes (7-0, 4 KO).
The main card opener promises instant fireworks as Andre Santos (22-2, 10 KO) faces seasoned German veteran Chris Wunn (35-6-1, 14 KO).
On the preliminary card, the action kicks off with number four ranked Robin Ciric (23-8, 7 KO) taking on the in-form Mehdi Ait El Hadj (34-4-2, 8 KO) in a free-to-watch headliner live on GLORY’s official YouTube & FAST channels.
Other thrilling prelim bouts include:
Don Sno (4-2, 2 KO) vs. Ismail Ayaadi (31-4-2, 16 KO)
A top ten welterweight war between Bobo Sacko (77-6-1, 30 KO) and Ahmed Chikh Mousa (59-10-1, 28 KO)
Germany’s Denis Wosik (39-9-1, 9 KO) welcoming French standout Matthan Choinard (25-6-1, 11 KO)
Soufiane El Hammouchi (21-6, 13 KO) vs. Croatian rising star Antonio Krajinovic (2-0, 2 KO)
Can’t make it in person? Catch all the action live exclusively on Videoland in the Netherlands and DAZN in France & Belgium. For global viewing options, visit GLORYKickboxing.com.
