Rico Verhoeven became world champion kickboxing in the heavyweight on Saturday evening in his career in his career. ‘The King of Kickboxing’ defended his world title at Glory 100 in Ahoy by beating the Russy Artem Vakhitov.
The 36-year-old Verhoeven did not make it a spectacle. Vakhitov was never involved in Ahoy for a moment and managed to do little. He hoped to be able to beat Verhoeven on condition, but he did not succeed.
Verhoeven kept it up without problems and after five rounds he could without a doubt raise his hands. The jury’s decision was unanimous.
During the fight there was almost continuous whistling from the audience. Many fans also chose to leave early, out of dissatisfaction with the absence of sensation. Earlier in the evening, the fans went completely crazy during fighting in other classes.
Afterwards Verhoeven apologized for the not too entertaining fight. “Sorry guys like this wasn’t the fight you hoped for. But this was a chess party at the highest level. That boy is so terribly good,” the Dutchman said about his opponent. “I am 100 percent sure that he will again be world champion with the light heavy weights.”
Eleven years without defeat
For Verhoeven, the game with Vakhitov was his first fight since December 7 from last year. Half a year ago he was too strong for Levi Rigters in Gelredome. In the summer of 2014, Verhoeven became world champion for the heavyweights for the first time. Since that fight eleven years ago he has been unapproachable and successfully defended his world title thirteen times.
In the run -up to the fight with Vakhitov, the necessary criticism sounded because the Russian is considerably lighter than the Dutchman. Vakhitov, who weighed 12.5 kilos less on Friday, became world champion in the light heavy weights in the past and has come out in the MMA in recent years, Mixed Martial Arts.
The 34-year-old Vakhitov did not play for Glory in recent years because he was removed from the rankings because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Almost sold out
It was the hundredth edition of Glory, held in Ahoy. With over 12,000 spectators, the event was almost sold out.
Some spectators had left the stadium before the fight between Verhoeven and Vakhitov. Earlier in the evening, public favorite Jamal Ben Saddik soon had to drop out injured in the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament. Ben Saddik had to give up because he had a deep cut in his right shin.
Rico Verhoeven Became World Kickboxing Champion in The Heavyweight Division for the FourteENTH Time in His Career on Saturday Evening. ‘The King of Kickboxing’ Successully Defended His World Title at Glory 100 in Ahoy by Defeating Russian Artem Vakhitov.
The 36-Year-Old Verhoeven Didn’t Make It A Spectacle. Vakhitov Didn’t Get a look-in at ahoy and Didn’t manage to do much damage. He hoped to beat Verhoeven on Fitness, but he didnn’t Succed.
Verhoeven last without any problems and after five rounds he could raise his hands in the air without any doubt. The Jury’s Decision was Unanimous.
Duration the Fight, there was Almost Constant Whistling from the Audience. Many fans also chose to leave early, out of dissatisfaction with the lack of sensation. Earlier in the Evening, The Fans Wild Wild Fights in Other Classes.
Afterwards, Verhoeven apologized for the not too entertaining fight. “Sorry guys if this was the fight you were hoping for. But this was a chess match at the very highest level. That guy is so incredible good,” the Dutchman Said about his opponent. “I am 100 percent sure that will Become World Champion in the Light Heavyweight Division Again.”
Eleven Years Without Defeat
For Verhoeven, The Duel with Vakhitov was his first fight since December 7 last year. Half a year ago he was too strong for Levi Rigters in Gelredome. Verhoeven first Became World Heavyweight Champion in the Summer of 2014. Since that fight eleven years ago, he has bone untouchable and has successful defended his world title thirteen time.
In The Run-up to the Fight with Vakhitov, there was some criticism because the Russian is a prospective Lighter than the Dutchman. Vakhitov, Who Weighed 12.5 Kils Less At The Weigh-In On Friday, was World Champion in the Light Heavyweight Division in the Past and Has Competed in MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, in recent Years.
The 34-year-old Vakhitov Has Not Been in Action for Glory in recent years because he was removed from the rankings due to the russian invasion of ukraine.
Virtualy Sold Out
It was the hundredth edition of Glory, hero in Ahoy. With about 12,000 spectators, The Event was Virtualy Sold Out.
Some Spectators had Already Left the Stadium Before the Fight Between Verhoeven and Vakhitov. Earlier in the Evening, Crowd Favorite Jamal Ben Saddik had to drop out injured early in the last heavyweight standing tournament. Ben Saddik had to give up because he had a deep cut in his right shin.