RANKING UPDATES : CEM CACERES BREAKS THROUGH

As is tradition after every GLORY event, the rankings have been shuffled around this week. GLORY 94 was an incredible event who delivered despite its card suffering some last minute changes. The Lotto Arena of Antwerp was sold out and Belgian fans were able to witness some of the most entraining kickboxing in the world. 

GLORY 94 was marked by the rise of Cem Caceres (17-1, 14 KO) who was serving as a last minute replacement in the main-event and shocked the world by knocking out Romanian powerhouse Stefan Latescu (17-4, 8 KO) in the very first round. As a result of that incredible performance, the Turkish fighter is now ranked number 4 in the GLORY rankings and has his eyes set on the very best of the light-heavyweight division. 

But Caceres isn’t the only light-heavyweight that impressed the masses last week-end. His original opponent Mory Kromah (30-2-1, 18 KO) produced an highlight finish for the ages against Mohamed Amine (29-9, 16 KO). A KO via flying knee which resonated in the entire Lotto Arena and served as a reminder that there is a new contender in town. The Black Ghost has arrived in spectacular fashion and he is now ranked number 9, looking at the rest of the rankings with ambitious eyes. 

When we talk about confirming promises, there is no way to avoid talking about Nico “Big Sexy” Horta (23-9, 3 KO). The Cape Verdean had gained a lot of fan support when he went to distance with Levi Rigters (18-2, 8 KO) in short notice back in May but few were ready for how good he would look with a full training camp. He dominated his fight against Sofian Laidouni (36-4-1, 18 KO) and earned a well deserved unanimous decision. As a result of that performance, he makes his way into the heavyweight rankings entering at number 10.

GLORY 94 was a crucial event for both Jay Overmeer (30-7, 16 KO) and Serken Ozcaglayan (46-10, 36 KO) as both of them were coming into Antwerp riding 3 fights losing streaks and were fighting in hopes to keep their championship dreams alive. Mission accomplished for both of them. Serkan earned a unanimous decision win to rise up to number 3 in the middleweight division and Jay beat Ismail Ouzgni (4-3, 1 KO) by TKO via injury to climb back to number 5 in the welterweight rankings. 

Two newcomers made it into the featherweights ranking this month. Entering at number 8 is André Santos (22-2, 10 KO). The Portuguese made a great impression at GLORY 94 with a win over Adam El Hammouchi (20-5, 9 KO). Many of his fans made the trip to Antwerp and they made their voices heard all 5 minutes and 38 seconds that this fight lasted. A KO finish that puts André on the map in a division looking for some fresh blood. And speaking of fresh blood, 20 years-old Ayoub Bourass (14-2, 4 KO) may not have won his fight against Berjan Peposhi (30-4, 16 KO) but he put on an incredible effort in short notice against a way bigger opponent. The crowd loved his tenacity and spectacular style and there is no doubt that the future is bright for the Moroccan fighter who is now ranked number 10 in the GLORY stands.  

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