The official weigh-in for GLORY 99 has successfully concluded in Rotterdam, establishing the final physical parameters for the highly anticipated event scheduled to take place today. This essential pre-fight procedure saw all participating athletes step onto the scale to confirm their readiness for competition, setting the stage for the evening`s kickboxing showcase.
Main Event Weigh-In
Headlining the event, heavyweight contenders Jamal Ben Saddik and Cristian Ristea faced off after making weight. Ben Saddik registered at 119.6 kg (262 lb), while Ristea came in at 103.4 kg (227 lb), a notable difference that adds an interesting dynamic to their main event clash.
Co-Main Event Weigh-In
The co-main event also saw heavyweights Brian Douwes and Bahram Rajabzadeh confirm their weights. Douwes weighed in at 111.9 kg (245 lb), with Rajabzadeh slightly lighter at 97.4 kg (214 lb). This matchup promises a significant exchange between two powerful fighters.
Notable Weight Matchups
Scanning the complete list of results reveals some particularly wide disparities in certain bouts, a technical reality of the open-weight heavyweight division. One standout is the matchup between Nabil Khachab, who tipped the scale at a substantial 161.8 kg (355 lb), and Miloš Cvjetićanin, significantly lighter at 103.1 kg (227 lb). Similarly, the contest featuring Sina Karimian (104.4 kg / 229 lb) and Tomáš Možný (134.9 kg / 297 lb) presents a considerable size contrast. These weight differences are not merely statistics; they inherently shape the potential strategies and physical demands of the fights themselves, providing an interesting technical puzzle to observe.
Full GLORY 99 Weigh-In Results
Jamal Ben Saddik (119.6 kg / 262 lb) vs. Cristian Ristea (103.4 kg / 227 lb)
Brian Douwes (111.9 kg / 245 lb) vs. Bahram Rajabzadeh (97.4 kg / 214 lb)
Tariq Osaro (130.7 kg / 287 lb) vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi (120.9 kg / 265 lb)
Rade Opačić (116.5 kg / 256 lb) vs. Nico Horta (133.5 kg / 293 lb)
Nabil Khachab (161.8 kg / 355 lb) vs. Miloš Cvjetićanin (103.1 kg / 227 lb)
Sofian Laïdouni (109 kg / 240 lb) vs. Oleh Pryimachov (110.4 kg / 243 lb)
Asadulla Nasipov (111.8 kg / 245 lb) vs. Murat Aygün (122 kg / 269 lb)
Nicolas Wamba (117.4 kg / 259 lb) vs. Mory Kromah (100.5 kg / 220 lb)
Sina Karimian (104.4 kg / 229 lb) vs. Tomáš Možný (134.9 kg / 297 lb)
Alin Nechita (102.8 kg / 225 lb) vs. Ahmed Krnjić (123.5 kg / 271 lb)
Ionut Iancu (143.3 kg / 316 lb) vs. Cihad Kepenek (105.9 kg / 233 lb)
Yuri Farcas (110.3 kg / 243 lb) vs. Iraj Azizipour (123.7 kg / 273 lb)
Asdren Gashi (120.7 kg / 266 lb) vs. Nidal Bchiri (122.1 kg / 269 lb)
Miroslav Vujovic (110.7 kg / 243 lb) vs. Colin George (122.1 kg / 269 lb)
Nathan Cook (118.7 kg / 260 lb) vs. Anis Bouzid (107.7 kg / 237 lb)
Petr Romankevich (107.3 kg / 237 lb) vs. Luigj Gashi (122.7 kg / 270 lb)
With all fighters successfully making weight, the mandatory pre-fight formalities are complete. The focus now shifts entirely to the in-ring action set to unfold today in Rotterdam. The varied weight classes and physical profiles observed at the weigh-in promise a diverse and compelling night of kickboxing.
