Tyjani Beztati

Tyjani Beztati
Born	(1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 27) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nickname	"The Wonderboy"[1]
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Weight	70 kg (154 lb; 11 st)
Division	Lightweight
Style	Kickboxing
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Team	Days Gym Colosseum Gym (former)[3]
Years active	2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total	33
Wins	27
By knockout	9
Losses	5
By knockout	0
Draws	1
Other information
Website	https://tyjanibeztati.com/
Boxing record from BoxRec

Tyjani Beztati (born October 21, 1997) is a Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer currently competing in the Lightweight division of Glory. He is the current Glory Lightweight Champion and is a former two-time Glory Lightweight title challenger.

As of August 2021, he is the #8 lightweight kickboxer in the world according to Combat Press.[4]

Personal life

Beztati was born in Amsterdam to a Moroccan father and a Surinamese mother.[5]

Kickboxing career

Glory

Early promotional career

He challenged Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong for the Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 53: Lille on May 12, 2018.[6] Sitthichai won the fight by a unanimous decision.[7][8]

Beztati faced Christian Baya, who was likewise coming back from a loss, at Glory 59: Amsterdam on September 29, 2018.[9] He won the fight by split decision.[10] After successfully rebounding from his failed title bid, Beztati faced Stoyan Koprivlenski at Glory 62: Rotterdam on December 8, 2018. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.[11] Beztati next faced fellow one-time Glory lightweight title challenger Josh Jauncey at Glory 65: Utrecht on May 17, 2019.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

Tyjani challenged Marat Grigorian for the Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 69: Düsseldorf on October 12, 2019.[14] Frigorian won the fight by a unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 50–44, two scorecards of 49–45 and once scorecard of 48–46.[15]

Following his second failed title bid, Beztati was booked to face Michaël Palandre at Glory 75: Utrecht on February 29, 2020.[16] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, as Palandre retired from the bout at the end of the round due to a broken arm.[17]

Glory Lightweight champion

Beztati was booked to face Elvis Gashi at Glory 78: Rotterdam for the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.[18] Despite a poor start to the fight, which saw him get knocked down in the first round, Beztati controlled the remaining four rounds and won the bout by unanimous decision. One judge scored the fight 48–45 in his favor, while the remaining four judges awarded him a 48–44 scorecard.[19]

Beztati made his first Glory Lightweight championship defense against the one-time lightweight title challenger Josh Jauncey at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022.[20] The title bout was part on a three-fight card, available exclusively to viewers who purchased the Glory 80 pay per view.[21] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, stopping Jauncey with a left hook at the 2:25 minute mark.[22]

Beztati made his second title defense against the #1 ranked Glory lightweight contender Stoyan Koprivlenski at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022.[23] Koprivlenski had earned his chance to challenge for the title with a unanimous decision win against Guerric Billet in a title eliminator at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuy 2.[24] Beztati retained the title by a split decision.[25]

Beztati made his third title defense against the reigning Glory Featherweight (-65 kg) and RISE Super Lightweight (-65 kg) World champion Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 at Glory 84 on March 11, 2023.[26] He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout. Beztati was up 30–27 on all five of the judges scorecards at the time of the stoppage.[27]

Beztati made his fourth Glory Lightweight Championship defense against the SHOOT BOXING World Super Welterweight champion Kaito at Glory 87 on August 19, 2023.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 50–45 in his favor.[29]

Beztati made his fifth Glory Lightweight Championship defense against Enriko Kehl at Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Move to welterweight

Beztati made his welterweight debut against the former Glory Welterweight champion Endy Semeleer at Glory 93 on July 20, 2024.[32] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[33]

Beztati challenged the Glory Welterweight champion Chico Kwasi at Glory 96 on October 12, 2024.[34]

Championships and accomplishments

• Glory
  • 2021 Glory Lightweight Championship (one time, current)
    • Five successful title defenses
  • Most wins in the Glory Lightweight division (16)[35]

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record

27 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 1 Draws
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2024-10-12	Draw	Chico Kwasi	Glory 96	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Split)	5	3:00
For the Glory Welterweight Championship.
2024-07-20	Win	Endy Semeleer	Glory 93	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2024-03-09	Win	Enriko Kehl	Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix	Arnhem, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2023-08-19	Win	Kaito	Glory 87	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2023-03-11	Win	Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9	Glory 84	Rotterdam, Netherlands	KO (Front kick)	4	1:42
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2022-10-08	Win	Stoyan Koprivlenski	Glory: Collision 4	Arnhem, Netherlands	Decision (Split)	5	3:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2022-05-14	Win	Josh Jauncey	Glory 80 Studio	Netherlands	KO (Left hook)	2	2:25
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2021-09-04	Win	Elvis Gashi	Glory 78: Rotterdam	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Wins the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.
2020-02-29	Win	Michaël Palandre	Glory 75: Utrecht	Utrecht, Netherlands	TKO (Broken Arm)	2	3:00
2019-10-12	Loss	Marat Grigorian	Glory 69: Düsseldorf	Düsseldorf, Germany	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
For the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2019-05-17	Win	Josh Jauncey	Glory 65: Utrecht	Utrecht, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2018-12-08	Win	Stoyan Koprivlenski	Glory 62: Rotterdam	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2018-09-29	Win	Christian Baya	Glory 59: Amsterdam	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Split)	3	3:00
2018-05-12	Loss	Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong	Glory 53: Lille	Lille, France	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
For the Glory Lightweight Championship.[36]
2018-03-03	Win	Anil Cabri	Glory 51: Rotterdam	Rotterdam, Netherlands	KO (Head kick)	1	2:17
2017-12-09	Loss	Stoyan Koprivlenski	Glory 49: Rotterdam, Contender Tournament Final	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2017-12-09	Win	Niclas Larsen	Glory 49: Rotterdam, Contender Tournament Semi Final	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2017-09-30	Win	Yodkhunpon Sitmonchai	Glory 45: Amsterdam	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2017-05-20	Win	Youssef Assouik	Glory: 41 Holland	Den Bosch, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2017-03-25	Win	Sabri Ben Henia	Glory 39: Brussels	Brussels, Belgium	TKO	2	2:05
2016-12-10	Win	Andrej Bruhl	Glory 36: Collision	Oberhausen, Germany	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2016-10-16	Win	Nuri Kacar	ACB KB 8: Only The Braves	Hoofddorp, Netherlands	Decision	3	3:00
2016-04-28	Win	Ilyas Rustamov	Tatneft Cup	Kazan, Russia	Decision	3	3:00
2016-04-09	Win	Melvin Wassing	Real Fighters AN2R & BOTE	Netherlands	KO (Flying knee)	2	2:33
2015-12-06	Win	Rhassan Muhareb	Real Fighters A Night 2	Netherlands	KO (Flying knee)	1	2:50
2015-08-22	Loss	Yang Zhuo	Wu Lin Feng 2015	Xiamen, China	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2015-03-07	Loss	Ismael Benali	Fight League - The Beginning	Netherlands	Decision	3	3:00
2014-12-28	Win	Marcisio Souza	The Machine Is Back	Paramaribo, Suriname	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2014-11-30	Win	Sidy Barry	Real Fighters	Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2014-05-25	Win	Mohammed Didouh	Kickboxing Talents	Amsterdam, Netherlands
2014-02-22	Win	Rafik Kassi	Enfusion Live - Sportmani Events V	Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur Kickboxing Record

Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2013	Win	Vural Sen	FightFans 12	Netherlands	KO (Right hook)	2
2013-06-29	Win	Monir Tour	Death Before Dishonor III	Almere, Netherlands	Decision
2013-	Win	Micheal Wagner		Netherlands	Decision	3	2:00
2013-	Win	Bart Pluyms	Fight Fans V	Netherlands	Decision	3	2:00
2011-12-18	Win	Anass Ghalib	Raw Diamonds 2	Almere, Netherlands	TKO (Elbows)	3
2011-11-26	Win	Dylan Lesage	Mejiro Gym Event	Zaandam, Netherlands	KO (Knee)	1
2011-06-06	Win	Ehjoup Karbach	Push It 2 The Limit	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Decision	5	1:00
Wins the Junior WMTA Dutch Title.
2011-05-14	Win	Asdin Azerkan	Get Ready to Rumble	Hoorn, Netherlands	Decision	3	1:00
2011-03-28	Win	Marcel Hadjali	DDFN 27	Zaandam, Netherlands	DQ (Elbows)	3	0:30
Wins the Super Prestige Youth belt.
2010-02-28	Win	Roberto Spierings	Amsterdam Fightclub	Amsterdam, Netherlands	TKO
2009-06-28	Win	Dylan Lesage	Slamm!! - "New Generation"	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Decision	3	1:00
2009-05-31	Win	Andy Oosterling	Next Generation Warriors III	Utrecht, Netherlands	Decision
2008-10-26	Win	Asadolla Haydary	KKC gala 't Zonnehuis	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Decision	2	2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

• List of male kickboxers

References

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External links

• Glory profile