Glory 95

GLORY 95 in Zagreb, Croatia, on September 21, 2024, was an exciting event, filled with high-stakes fights, major upsets, and memorable performances from Balkan talents. Here's a breakdown of the key moments and results from the night:

1. Main Event: Levi Rigters vs. Bahram Rajabzadeh

The heavyweight rematch between Levi Rigters and Bahram Rajabzadeh was the main event, but it ended in controversy. Rigters had previously defeated Rajabzadeh, and this bout had promised fireworks. However, during the third round, Rajabzadeh delivered an intentional headbutt that opened a cut on Rigters. The fight continued, but shortly after, a knee from Rigters cut Rajabzadeh's left eye, forcing a doctor stoppage and giving Rigters the victory. This win secured Rigters another shot at the heavyweight king, Rico Verhoeven, at the upcoming Collision 7.

2. Co-Main Event: Tariq Osaro vs. Nico Pereira Horta

The co-main event featured heavyweights Tariq Osaro and Nico Horta. Unfortunately, the fight didn’t live up to the excitement that preceded it, with Osaro securing a decision victory in a lackluster bout. Though Osaro dominated the fight, it didn’t carry the same energy as other fights on the card.

3. Breakout Performance: Vedat Hoduk vs. Arian Sadiković

The fight of the night came early in the card with Vedat Hoduk delivering a career-defining performance against welterweight contender Arian Sadiković. In an intense, action-packed bout, Hoduk managed to win after an extra round, proving his resilience and cementing himself as a top contender.

4. Miloš Cvjetićanin's Dominance

The 27-year-old light heavyweight Miloš Cvjetićanin stole the show with a first-round destruction of undefeated prospect Jimmy Livinus. Cvjetićanin dropped Livinus three times in the opening round, showcasing his devastating power, particularly in his right hand. His performance was one of the highlights of the night and positioned him as one of the brightest rising stars in the division.

5. Other Notable Performances

Andrej Kedveš, another standout from the Balkans, dominated lightweight contender Guerric Billet, finishing the fight in the third round with an impressive display of volume striking.

Vito Košar, a young 23-year-old prospect, made a statement in his GLORY debut, finishing his fight in under two minutes. His quick rise is seen as a sign of things to come for Balkan fighters in GLORY.

In summary, GLORY 95 marked an important night for both the heavyweight division and the promotion's talent pool from the Balkans. While the main event ended controversially, the overall card featured several breakout performances that electrified the Zagreb crowd.