GLORY Kickboxing delivered another action-packed night of elite combat sports on Saturday, October 17, as the world-renowned promotion hosted GLORY 110 live from a vibrant Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. The marquee event of the evening centered on a high-stakes championship clash for the vacant featherweight title, pitting two of the division’s most dynamic and dangerous strikers against one another in a bid for divisional supremacy. Fight fans around the globe tuned in to watch the action unfold live on DAZN pay-per-view, capturing all the drama, knockouts, and technical masterclasses that define the premier kickboxing organization.
The atmosphere inside the Lotto Arena was electric from the opening bell of the preliminary bouts straight through to the championship headliner. Antwerp has historically proven to be a passionate and knowledgeable hotbed for combat sports, and the Belgian crowd did not disappoint, providing a roaring backdrop for the international roster of fighters who stepped into the iconic GLORY ring. With championship gold hanging in the balance and crucial rankings implications spanning multiple weight classes, the athletes left everything under the arena lights, resulting in a memorable card filled with definitive finishes and hard-fought decisions.
At the very top of the bill, the vacant featherweight championship showdown delivered the dramatic conclusion fans anticipated. Miguel Trindade and Deniz Demirkapu entered the ring carrying the hopes of their respective camps and the weight of a division looking for a definitive leader. Both fighters showcased exceptional striking arsenals, utilizing speed, precision, and tactical maturity in the opening frames. However, as the championship bout progressed into the third round, Trindade found his rhythm and began to pierce Demirkapu’s defense with telling blows. At the 1:23 mark of the third frame, Trindade’s relentless pressure culminated in a decisive technical knockout victory, secured via the three-knockout rule. The emphatic finish not only earned Trindade the coveted GLORY featherweight championship belt but also firmly established him as the new standard-bearer for the weight class.
The supporting main card featured a stellar lineup of elite matchups that kept the momentum rolling throughout the broadcast. In the middleweight division, Michael Boapeah put on a tactical clinic against Alin Nechita. Boapeah controlled the pace, range, and tempo of the fight over three rounds, ultimately convincing all three judges to award him a clear-cut unanimous decision victory and reinforcing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the promotion’s competitive middleweight landscape.
The heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions also provided their share of explosive highlights. In a dramatic heavyweight encounter, Nidal Bchiri brought the Antwerp crowd to its feet with a stunning performance against veteran Nordine Mahieddine. Just as the opening round was drawing to a close, Bchiri unleashed a devastating body kick that left Mahieddine unable to beat the referee’s count. The official stoppage came at 2:59 of the first round, adding another spectacular knockout reel to Bchiri’s career resume.
Lightweight action saw Berjan Peposhi secure a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Jeremi Monteiro after three rounds of intense, high-output exchanges. Both fighters pushed a punishing pace, but Peposhi’s cleaner work and effective aggression swayed the judges’ scorecards at the final bell. In another compelling clash, Joshua Akingbade delivered a statement performance against Alex Fernandez in the welterweight division. Akingbade broke down his opponent over the course of the bout, culminating in a technical knockout finish right at the 3:00 mark of the second round to cap off an impressive display of skill and conditioning.
The heavyweight division saw further action as Nabil Khachab squared off against Ionuț Iancu. Khachab utilized his superior size, ring generalship, and heavy hands to navigate the tactical battle, securing a definitive unanimous decision victory after a rigorous three-round contest. Earlier on the main card, Boban Ilioski wasted very little time making his presence felt. Ilioski overwhelmed Aimane Latifi with a barrage of precise power punches, dropping his opponent three times to force a swift referee stoppage due to the three-knockout rule at just 1:09 of the very first round.
Opening up the main card action, Sofian Laïdouni put on a measured and disciplined performance against Karim Zeghad. Laïdouni successfully neutralized Zeghad’s offensive threats, utilizing superior footwork and crisp counter-striking to sweep the judges’ scorecards and walk away with a clean unanimous decision victory in their heavyweight encounter.
Prior to the main card broadcast, the Superfight Series showcased rising talent and veteran determination alike, setting an intense tone for the evening’s festivities. Bouziane Kaddani provided the standout moment of the preliminary slate in a welterweight clash against Asdren Gashi. Just as the final round was slipping away, Kaddani uncorked a devastating left hook that caught Gashi flush, rendering him unconscious and bringing an abrupt halt to the bout at 2:59 of the third round.
The remaining Superfight Series bouts all went the distance, offering competitive, technical battles across multiple weight classes. Valentino Valente kicked off his campaign with a poised performance, earning a unanimous decision victory over Shefit Qose. In the lightweight division, Florent Gautier showcased superior ring IQ and conditioning to defeat Abdelilah Azzouzi via a unanimous decision. Hamza Bouhani engaged in a closely contested battle against Kenny Moukpwo, ultimately doing enough in the eyes of the ringside officials to capture a hard-fought majority decision win. Finally, the opening bout of the evening featured Noah Ibrahimi putting together a technically sound performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over Amine El Boujadaini.
With the conclusion of GLORY 110, the kickboxing landscape has shifted significantly, particularly within the featherweight division where Miguel Trindade now reigns supreme. As the fighters return to their respective training camps to recover from the physical toll of competing at the highest level, GLORY Kickboxing prepares to chart its course for the remainder of the year, carrying the high-octane momentum built inside the Lotto Arena forward into future events.
