RANKING UPDATES : MOVEMENTS AT HEAVYWEIGHT

As is tradition after every GLORY event, the rankings have been shuffled around this week. GLORY 96 delivered an exceptional night of kickboxing and some new faces emerged last week-end. The RTM Stage of Rotterdam was sold out, the atmosphere was electric and this energy drove the GLORY fighters to deliver outstanding performances. 

It was the heavyweight division’s ranking that saw the most changes in October. After their respective wins at GLORY 95, both Tariq Osaro (26-4-1, 13 KO) and Nordine Mahieddine (29-15, 13 KO) rose through the ranks. They are now ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively and will have their say on the future of the heavyweight division after Collision 7. Nabil Kachab (29-5-1, 4 KO) is now ranked 5th after his GLORY 96’s decision win over Bugra Tugay Erdogan. The Tank has won 4 of his last 5 fights in GLORY only losing to the reigning champion in march. 

The new sensation from Romania, Ionut Iancu (30-9, 12 KO) gains two spots to land at number 7 after his impressive victory over Cihad Kepenek. Another finish for Ionut who is slowly becoming a fan favorite. His dynamic style and nice personality are winning over audiences who can't wait to find out what will be next for him. Making his first appearance in the rankings is Asdren Gashi (18-4-1, 9 KO). The 28 year-old Albanian emerged victorious in a tough fight against Colin Georges. He is still undefeated in 2 appearances in the GLORY ring and he is now ranked number 10 in the world. 

Speaking of breakthrough performances, Milos Cvjeticanin (11-2, 8 KO) debuts in the GLORY rankings at number 10 in the Light Heavyweight division. His impressive first round finish over the very solid Jimmy Livinus Omani at GLORY 95 caught the eyes of many and he will be back at COLLISION 7 to face Mory Kromah. 

Finally, Bobo Sacko (77-6-1, 30 KO) keeps on climbing in the GLORY rankings after a second win this year. His decision win over Denis Wosik allowed him to be ranked number 6 in the Featherweight division.