Welcome to this live blog! We will keep you informed of all Glory 100 developments in Ahoy. After a victory, Rico Verhoeven is world champion in the heavyweight for the fourteenth time against the Russian Artem Vakhitov.
Rico Verhoeven in the Ring of Ahoy: ‘The King in His Castle’.
Still ‘The King’: Rico Verhoeven!
Verhoeven apologizes with the fans: “Sorry that it was not the fight you had hoped for. But Artem is so good, technical and conditional. It was so difficult. He will be the new lightweight champion, believe me.”
“I have lost four kilos, I have worked on my condition to keep track of it. He is always dominant. I have worked as hard as possible, now I am starting to feel it. I have done my best, that is the most important thing. Thank you that you have bought your tickets. Glory needs you.
Verhoeven wins on points!
The jury is unanimous, world title number fourteen is a fact!
That’s how tonight’s title fight began. Now both have to recover.
End of round 5!
Flute concerts in Ahoy, many spectators are disappointed about the lack of spectacle.
Verhoeven still seems to have the most energy in the tank.
We started the final round, Verhoeven seems to be gaining points. Or will there be a surprising swipe from one of the two fighters?
A high kick from Vakhitov! Very occasionally the Russian comes from the corner venomously.
Not all spectators in Ahoy enjoy this tactical fight. And indeed, it is waiting for spectacular combinations.
Round 4! Until now it is mainly a tactical joust, not yet a big spectacle.
End of round 3!
Verhoeven is clearly the most active fighter of the two. But Vakhitov cannot just be beaten and lurks on his chances.
Vakhitov is again forced into the defense. But there he will hand out a striking blow to Verhoeven!
Verhoeven has again received the most points from the jury, despite the surprising counterattacks of Vakhitov.
End of round 2!
Interesting developments: The first round was for Verhoeven, but now Vakhitov is starting to bite off.
The Russian mainly stops, but occasionally strikes surprisingly.
Now Verhoeven again hands out the most stairs and bumps. But he is countered by Vakhitov!
That is surprising, Verhoeven is kicked to the ground. But he gets up immediately.
Verhoeven won the first round on points. But now he immediately goes to the ground!
End of round 1!
Verhoeven has already driven Vakhitov a few times in the corner. The Russian is fighting a bit more conservatively, how long can he maintain this?
Verhoeven hands out his first uppercut. He clearly seems the strongest tonight.
Verhoeven takes the initiative, Vakhitov tries to counter with Low Kicks.
“It’s time for glory!” We can almost start!
Unbelved in Glory since 2012, successfully defended his title thirteen times: Rico Verhoeven is in the ring!
That is how Vakhitov prepared.
Vakhitov is on its way to the ring. The Russian challenger is 20 kilos lighter than Verhoeven: will it be an uneven battle or can he still make a surprise?
Rico’s last preparations!
Another minute or twenty wait and then the title defender can enter the ring!
Khbabez is now exhausted in the ring, he is beaten by his strong Lithuanian opponent. Now we can count down to the fight of Verhoeven.
Do we remember, Verhoeven after his fight with Ben Saddik in 2021? Hopefully the injuries are not too bad tonight.
At 1.86 meters, Artem Vakhitov is considerably smaller than Verhoeven, but according to the Russian, that can also work to his advantage. “The less you weigh, the more mobile and more agile you are. Rico is fast and explosive for a heavyweight, but he is not as fast as most of my earlier opponents,” said the Russian earlier this week.
The thirteen -time world champion against a Russian ‘chess player’: what does Verhoeven expect from the title fight? “A very good, respectful fighter. Tactically strong, smart, conditionally strong. So certainly a good challenge.”
Khbabez and Masobojev have started the first round, Khbabez is forced into the defense. In the meantime we are waiting for Verhoeven and Vakhitov.
Verhoeven can become a heavyweight world champion for the fourteenth time. In recent years he defeated ….
Before Rico de Ring is allowed, we will look at the Fireman from The Hague Tarik ‘The Tank’ Khbabez. He comes out for Morocco and is opposed to routinier Sergel Maslobojev from Lithuania.
Who is Artem Vakhitov on the right: Artem Vakhitov, the challenger of Rico Verhoeven tonight. The 34-year-old Russian is two-time world champion at the light heavy weights at Glory. And he came into action in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in recent years. Vakhitov now finally gets the fight that he has been having for years. He was removed from Glory’s rankings in 2022 because of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. “I’ve been longing for this fight since 2017,” said Vakhitov earlier in conversation with NU.nl. “Rico is a megaster in the Netherlands and to be honest, he deserves that status too. He is loved by millions of fans and I hope they will be there for him when I have received his crown and belt.”
Jamal Ben Saddik was not interested in title fight Verhoeven Jamal Ben Saddik yesterday expressed his reservations about the title fight between Rico Verhoeven and the Russian Artem Vakhitov. “I don’t think it is justified to let Vakhitov fight against him. That is a fighter who has not fought for four years. A light heavyweight that can suddenly fight for the title,” Ben Saddik told NU.nl, among others. “What does that title actually represent? My interest does not have the fight.”
Ahoy, born in Amsterdam, born in Amsterdam, coming out for Guinea. He knocks the Iranian Bahram Rajabzadeh knocked out.
We now focus our attention on the title fight between Verhoeven and Vakhitov. This is tonight’s effort.
Total disruption at Ben Saddik.
Ben Saddik in action during his unfortunate match against Laidouni.
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Welcome to this live blog! We keep you informed of all the development of glory 100 in Ahoy. Rico Verhoeven is The Heavyweight World Champion for the FourteENTH TIME A Points Victory Against Russian Artem Vakhitov.
Rico Verhoeven in The Ring of Ahoy: ‘The King in His Castle’ So.
Still ‘The King’: Rico Verhoeven!
Verhoeven apologizes to the fans: “Sorry it was the fight you were hoping for. But artem is so good, technically and physically. It was so diffcomed. He will be the new lightweight champion, believe me.”
“I Lost four kilos, I worked on my fitness to keep up with him. He is always dominant. I worked as hard as i could, now i’m starting to feel it. I did my best, that’s the most mean important thing. Thank you fore there, for buying tickets. and you’re still here! “
Verhoeven wins on points!
The jury is Unanimous, World Title Number Fourteen is a fact!
This is How Tonight’s Title Fight started. Now Both Need to Recover.
End of Round 5!
Booing in Ahoy, many spectators are disappointed about the lack of spectacle.
Verhoeven seems to have the most energy left in the tank.
We Have Started The Last Round, Verhoeven Seems to Be Winning on Points. Or will there be a surprising strike from one of the two fighters?
A High Kick from Vakhitov! Every now and then the Russian Comes Out Viciously.
Not all spectators in Ahoy Enjoy This Tactical Fight. And indeed, we are waiting for spectacular combinations.
Round 4! So far it’s mainly a tactical game, no great spectacle yet.
End of Round 3!
Verhoeven is Clearly the Most Active Fighter of the Two. But Vakhitov won be defeated Easily and is lurking for his chans.
Vakhitov is Forced Into Defense Again. But there he delivers a good blow to Verhoeven!
Verhoeven Has Again Received the Most Points from the Jury, Despite the Surprising Counterattacks from Vakhitov.
End of Round 2!
Interesting Developments: The First Round Was for Verhoeven, But Now Vakhitov is Starting to Fight Back.
The Russian Mainly Defends, But occasionally Strikes Surprisingly.
Now Verhoeven is Again Delivering the Most Kicks and Punches. But he is countered by Vakhitov!
That’s surprising, Verhoeven is Kicked to the Ground. But he gets up immediately.
Verhoeven won the first round on points. But now hey immediately goes down!
End of Round 1!
Verhoeven Has Already Driven Vakhitov Into the Corner a Few Times. The Russian is fighting more conservatively, how long can he keep this up?
Verhoeven Delivers His First Uppercut. He Clearly Seems to Be the Strongest Tonight.
Verhoeven Takes the Initiative, Vakhitov Tries to Counter with Low Kicks.
“It’s time for glory!” We can Almost begin!
Undefeated in Glory Since 2012, Having Successful Defended His Title Thirteen Times: Rico Verhoeven is in The Ring!
This is how Vakhitov prepared.
Vakhitov is on his way to the ring. The Russian Challenger is 20 kilos Ligter than Verhoeven: Will it be an unequal fight or can he still caus a surprise?
The Last Preparations of Rico!
Wait Another Twenty minutes or so and then the title defender can enter the ring!
Khbabez is Meanwhile Knocked Out in the Ring, he has bone beat fairly by his strong lithuanian opponent. Now we can count down to the fight of Verhoeven.
Do we Still Remember, Verhoeven after His Fight with Ben Saddik in 2021? Hopefully the Injuries Will Be Less Tonight.
Artem Vakhitov is Considerably narrower than Verhoeven at 1.86 meters, but accordance to the russian this can also work in his favor. “The less you weigh, the more agile and maneuverable you are. Rico is fast and explosive for a heavyweight, but he is not as fast as most of my previous opponents,” The Russian Said Earlier This Week.
The Thirteen-Time World Champion Against A Russian ‘Chess Player’: What Does Verhoeven Expect From the Title Fight? “A very good, respectful fighter. Tactically Strong, Smart, Physically Strong. So definitely a good challenge.”
Khbabez and Masobojev Have Started the First Round, Khbabez is Being Forced Into Defense. Meanwhile We Wait For Verhoeven and Vakhitov.
Verhoeven Can Become heavyweight World Champion for the FourteENTH TIME. In recent years he defeated ….
Before Rico is Allowed Into The Ring, We Will Watch The Firefighter From The Hague, Tarik ‘The Tank’ Khbabez. He represents morocco and faces veteran sergel maslobojev from lithuania.
Who is Artem Vakhitov on the right in the picture: Artem Vakhitov, Rico Verhoeven’s Challenger Tonight. The 34-Year-Old Russian is a two-time world champion in the light heavyweight Division at Glory. And he has Been Active in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in recent years. Vakhitov is Now Finally Getting the Fight he has Been Craving for Years. He was removed from the glory rankings in 2022 Due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. “I have bone lunging for this fight spray 2017,” Vakhitov Said Earlier in an interview with nu.nl. “Rico is a megastar in the Netherlands and Frankly he deserves that status Too. He is loved by Millions of fans and I hope Will Still Be There For Hen I Have Received his Crown and Belt.”
Jamal Ben Saddik Not Interested in Verhoeven Title Fight Jamal Ben Saddik Expressed His Concerns Yesterday about the Title Fight Between Rico Verhoeven and the Russian Artem Vakhitov. “I MAINLY DON’T THINK IT IS RESPONSIBLE TO LET VAKHITOV FIGHT HIM. That is a fighter who has not fought for four years. A light heavyweight who is Suddenly Allowed to Fight for the Title,” Ben Saddik Saiders. “What does that title actual representation anymore? The fight does not interest me.”
Mory Kromah, born in Amsterdam and representing Guinea, is Already Warming Up Ahoy. He Knocks Out Iranian Bahram Rajabzadeh.
We are now focusing on the title Fight between Verhoeven and Vakhitov. This is what is at stake tonight.
Total Disarray with Ben Saddik.
Ben Saddik in Action Duration His Unfortunate Match Against Loidouni.
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