A historic moment unfolded at GLORY 107 on Saturday, April 25th, at the RTM Stage in Rotterdam. Chico Kwasi (46-6-2, 23 KO) etched his name in the record books by becoming only the second fighter ever to hold simultaneous GLORY world titles in two different weight classes.
The welterweight champion moved up to challenge for the middleweight title and emerged victorious against Donovan Wisse (23-2, 10 KO) in a fiercely contested bout that was ultimately decided in the final round. At 28 years old, Kwasi now joins the elite ranks of Alex Pereira as the only double champions in GLORY’s history.
In the co-main event, Tariq ‘Cookie’ Osaro (31-5-1, 17 KO) made a strong return to the win column with a decisive victory over his rival Nico ‘Big Sexy’ Horta (26-12, 4 KO). Osaro secured the win with a powerful first-round uppercut that sent Horta to the canvas.
The light heavyweight “proving grounds” contests saw multiple fighters stake their claim for a spot in the COLLISION 9 eight-man grand prix on June 13th, which will feature the vacant GLORY light heavyweight world championship. Cem Caceres (20-3, 14 KO), Mo Touchassie (20-3, 14 KO), Stefan Latescu (20-6, 10 KO), Mohammed Hamdi (22-4, 10 KO), Luis Tavares (65-11, 21 KO), and Albert Ugrincic (12-4, 5 KO) all emerged victorious in their respective bouts.
On the main card, Nabil Khachab (31-7-1, 4 KO) earned a close decision win against veteran Errol Koning (47-18, 15 KO). Mohammed Boutasaa (20-3, 4 KO) made a striking impression in his promotional debut, defeating Cedric Do (50-8-1, 30 KO).
The GLORY 107 superfight series also delivered exciting matchups. Top Serbian heavyweight Rade Opacic (24-8, 17 KO) returned to winning ways with a unanimous decision over Colin George (24-15, 22 KO). Deniz Demirkapu (17-5, 11 KO) continued to entertain with a stoppage victory against Mohamed Hamami (17-5, 8 KO). Italian prospect Michael Samperi (37-3, 19 KO) delivered a potential knockout of the year contender in his GLORY debut.
GLORY 107 Results Summary
Main Event | GLORY Middleweight World Championship
Chico Kwasi (46-6-2, 23 KO) def. Donovan Wisse (23-2, 10 KO) via split decision (50-45, 48-47, 48-47, 48-47, 47-48).
Co-Main Event | Heavyweight
Tariq Osaro (31-5-1, 17 KO) def. Nico ‘Big Sexy’ Horta (26-12, 4 KO) via unanimous decision.
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Cem Caceres (20-3, 14 KO) def. Sebastian Lutaniuc (25-11-2, 3 KO) via unanimous decision.
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Mo Touchassie (20-3, 14 KO) def. Jimmy Livinus (12-3-1, 6 KO) via unanimous decision.
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Stefan Latescu (20-6, 10 KO) def. Iuri Fernandes (10-3, 4 KO) via unanimous decision.
Heavyweight
Nabil Khachab (31-7-1, 4 KO) def. Errol Koning (47-18, 15 KO) via split decision (extra round).
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Mohammed Hamdi (22-4, 10 KO) def. Alin Nechita (20-4, 8 KO) via unanimous decision.
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Luis Tavares (65-11, 21 KO) def. Mohamed Amine (30-10, 16 KO) via unanimous decision.
Welterweight
Mohammed Boutasaa (20-3, 4 KO) def. Cedric Do (50-8-1, 30 KO) via unanimous decision.
Heavyweight
Rade Opacic (24-8, 17 KO) def. Colin George (24-15, 22 KO) via unanimous decision.
Featherweight
Deniz Demirkapu (17-5, 11 KO) def. Mohamed Hamami (17-5, 8 KO) via KO, round 2, 1:45.
Light Heavyweight | Proving Ground Contest
Albert Ugrincic (12-4, 5 KO) def. Clayton Raven (16-4, 11 KO) via unanimous decision.
Welterweight
Valentin Knau (43-3, 20 KO) def. Antonio Krajinovic (4-1, 2 KO) via unanimous decision.
Welterweight
Michael Samperi (37-3, 19 KO) def. Said Kabil (16-2, 13 KO) via KO, round 2, 0:42.
