Yousri Belgaroui

Yousri Belgaroui (born 2 June 1992, Amsterdam, Netherlands) is a Dutch-Tunisian kickboxer who competes in the middleweight division of Glory. He formerly competed in SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship (SUPERKOMBAT).[2]

Yousri Belgaroui
BornYousri Belgaroui
(1992-06-02) June 2, 1992
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other namesBaby Face Assassin
NationalityDutch
Tunisian
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb; 13.5 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamMike's Gym (2014-2019)[1]
TrainerMike Passenier
Years active2014-present
Kickboxing record
Total33
Wins27
By knockout13
Losses6
By knockout2
Draws0
Other information
UniversityUniversity of Amsterdam
last updated on: May 1, 2017

As of 1 December 2020, he is ranked the #4 middleweight in the world by Combat Press.[3]

Personal life

Belgaroui was born to parents who were Tunisian immigrants. He holds a degree in Public Governance and Management from the University of Amsterdam.[4] He works as a commentator for Veronica TV.[5]

Kickboxing career

In 2016 Belgaroui entered the Glory Middleweight Contender's Tournament. In the semi finals, he won a unanimous decision over Ariel Machado, but lost a split decision to Israel Adesanya in the tournament finals.[6]

Yousri entered the 2017 Middleweight Contender Tournament as well, facing Agron Preteni in the first round.[7] He beat Preteni by a unanimous decision, and faced the future champion Alex Pereira in the tournament final. Belgaroui won by a unanimous decision.[8]

After his tournament win, Yousri fought Jason Wilnis during Glory 45: Amsterdam, winning in the first round due to doctor stoppage.[9]

During Glory 49: Rotterdam Belgaroui challenged Alex Pereira for the Glory Middlweight title. Pereira won the fight by a third round TKO.[10]

In his next match Belgaroui defeated Dawid Kasperski by a second round TKO to once again earn a chance to fight for the title, as he fought Perira during Glory 53: Lille.[11] Pereira won the fight by a first round knockout.[12]

Belgaroui bounced back with a first-round knockout of Yassine Ahaggan at Glory 60: Lyon, but would lose a unanimous decision to Donovan Wisse at Glory 65: Utrecht.[13] Yousri won his next fights against Ulric Bokeme at Glory 69: Düsseldorf by unanimous decision,[14] and against Jakob Styben at Glory 75: Utrecht by a second-round TKO.

Championships and awards

Kickboxing

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
26 wins (14 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2020-02-29Win Jakob StybenGlory 75: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor Stoppage)21:02
2019-10-12Win Ulric BokemeGlory 69: DüsseldorfGermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-05-17Loss Donovan WisseGlory 65: UtrechtNetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-10-20Win Yassine AhagganGlory 60: LyonLyon, FranceKO (Knee to the body)11:22
2018-07-20Loss Alex PereiraGlory 55: New YorkNew York CityKO (Right hook)12:16
For The Glory Middleweight Championship.
2018-05-12Win Dawid KasperskiGlory 53: LilleLille, FranceTKO (3 Knockdowns Rule)21:16
2017-12-09Loss Alex PereiraGlory 49: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Cut)31:52
For The Glory Middleweight Championship.
2017-07-30Win Jason WilnisGlory 45: AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Cut)12:47
2017-04-29Win Alex PereiraGlory 40: Copenhagen - Middleweight Contender Tournament, FinalCopenhagen, DenmarkDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the Glory 40: Copenhagen - Middleweight Contender Tournament Championship.
2017-04-29Win Agron PreteniGlory 40: Copenhagen - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsCopenhagen, DenmarkDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-10-21Loss Israel AdesanyaGlory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament, FinalBroomfield, Colorado, USADecision (Split)33:00
For the Glory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament Championship.
2016-10-21Win Ariel MachadoGlory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsBroomfield, Colorado, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-07-02Win Sebastian CiobanuRespect World Series 2London, EnglandKO (High knee)11:02
2016-05-25

Win

 Sergio Eckhart Enfusion Live Presents Push It To The Limit Amsterdam, Netherlands KO (Punches) 2 0:56
2016-03-05 Win Hovik Tikrajan Fight League, The Battle Hoofddorp, Netherlands KO (Knee) 1 1:12
2016-02-07 Win Henry Akdeniz Back To The Oldschool, Zonnehuis Amsterdam, Netherlands KO (Punches) 3 1:15
2015-11-28 Win Jeffrey Ijdo Enfusion Live Presents Fightsense Den Haag, Netherlands KO (Body knee) 1 2:03
2015-10-24 Win Zakaria Khelil IRO European Championship Drachten, Netherlands KO (Body knee) 1 0:31
Wins IRO European Championship belt -86 kg.
2015-10-02Win Dumitru ȚopaiSUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2015 Final EliminationMilan, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-04-18 Win Alcorac Caballero Lopez Enfusion Live #27 Tenerife, Spain Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "Yousri Belgaroui". kickboxingz.com/. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "'Baby Face Ninja', Yousri Belgaroui signs for GLORY, intends to 'beat up' 85 kg division and KO Simon Marcus". kickboxingplanet.com. 26 July 2016.
  3. https://combatpress.com/2020/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2020/
  4. "Yousri Belgaroui". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. "yousriofficial". instagram.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. "Yousri Belgaroui frustrated at split decision loss to Israel Adesanya at GLORY 34". mmaplus.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  7. "Glory 40: Agron Preteni u lovu na izazivačku poziciju, Wilnis vs. Marcus III". fightchannel.hr. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. "GLORY 40 results: Simon Marcus reclaims 185-pound crown, Yousri Belgaroui wins middleweight tournament". mmamania.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  9. "Yousri Belgaroui happy with win at GLORY 45 but wanted to knockout Jason Wilnis". mmaplus.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  10. "GLORY Redemption Results: Verhoeven Stops Ben Saddik, Pereira Finishes Belgaroui". combatpress.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  11. "Glory 55 stiže u New York s dva meča za titulu: Vječni rivali Pereira i Belgaroui zaključuju trilogiju; okršaj za privremeni pojas prvaka perolake divizije". fightchannel.hr/. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  12. "GLORY 55 New York Results: Pereira Scores Huge Knockout, Petchpanomrung Wins Interim Title". combatpress.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  13. "Donovan Wisse verslaat Yousri Belgaroui na een unanieme beslissing (video)". sportnieuws.nl. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  14. "Glory 69 – Fight Results". perfectkickboxing.com. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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