Yousri Belgaroui

Yousri Belgaroui (born 2 June 1992) is a Tunisian-Dutch kickboxer who competes in the middleweight division of Glory, where he is former two-time Glory Middleweight Championship challenger. Belgaroui formerly competed in SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship (SUPERKOMBAT).[3]

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)[1]
Weight86 kg (190 lb; 13.5 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamMike's Gym (2014-2019)[2]
TrainerMike Passenier (2014-2019)
Years active2014-present
Kickboxing record
Total34
Wins27
By knockout13
Losses7
By knockout3
Draws0
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout1
By decision2
Losses1
Other information
UniversityUniversity of Amsterdam
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: April 11, 2022

He was ranked as a top ten middleweight by Combat Press between November 2021 and March 2022, peaking at #2[4][5]

Personal life

Belgaroui was born in Amsterdam to a Tunisian father and a Dutch mother. He holds a degree in Public Governance and Management from the University of Amsterdam.[6] He works as a commentator for Veronica TV.[7]

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.[8]

Yousri entered the 2017 Middleweight Contender Tournament as well, facing Agron Preteni in the first round.[9] He beat Preteni by a unanimous decision, and faced the future champion Alex Pereira in the tournament final. Belgaroui won by a unanimous decision.[10]

After his tournament win, Yousri fought Jason Wilnis during Glory 45: Amsterdam, winning in the first round due to doctor stoppage.[11]

During Glory 49: Rotterdam Belgaroui challenged Alex Pereira for the Glory Middlweight title. Pereira won the fight by a third round TKO.[12]

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.[13] Pereira won the fight by a first round knockout.[14]

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.[15] Yousri won his next fights against Ulric Bokeme at Glory 69: Düsseldorf by unanimous decision,[16] and against Jakob Styben at Glory 75: Utrecht by a second-round TKO.

Belgaroui is scheduled to fight Donovan Wisse at Glory 78: Rotterdam for the vacant Glory Middleweight Championship.[17][18] He lost the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[19]

Mixed martial arts career

Belgaroui made his MMA debut at UAE Warriors Arabia, being scheduled to fight Badreddine Diani. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.[20]

He was next scheduled to fight Sallah-Eddine Dekhissi at UAE Warriors 17, three months after his professional debut.[21] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[22]

Belgaroui was expected to face Mohamad Osseili at UAE Warriors 23: Arabia 5 on August 28, 2021.[23] The fight was later cancelled for undisclosed reasons. Belgaroui was booked to face Ahmed Sami at UAE Warriors 25: Africa on February 25, 2022.[24] He lost the fight by split decision.[25]

Belgaroui was booked to face Samir Zaidi at UAE Warriors 27 on March 25, 2022.[26]

Championships and awards

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches 3 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3-1 Samir Zaidi TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 27 March 25, 2022 1 4:32 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 2–1 Ahmed Sami Decision (split) UAE Warriors 25 February 25, 2022 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 2–0 Sallah-Eddine Dekhissi KO (head kick & punches) UAE Warriors 17 March 19, 2021 1 2:44 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 1–0 Badreddine Diani Decision (Unanimous) UAE Warriors Arabia January 22, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
27 wins (13 KOs), 7 losses, 0 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2021-09-04Loss Donovan WisseGlory 78: ArnhemArnhem, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor Stoppage)32:10
For the vacant Glory Middleweight Championship.
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 The Hague, 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
2015-04-04 Win Tagir Bokov Enfusion Talents #8 The Hague, Netherlands TKO 1
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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