Thunder in Rotterdam: Total Chaos and New Kings at GLORY Collision 9

The Rotterdam Ahoy was absolutely electric on June 13, 2026, as combat sports fans witnessed one of the most action-packed cards in recent memory. GLORY Collision 9 delivered everything it promised: devastating knockouts, grueling tournament brackets, and tactical masterclasses that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Kromah Reigns Supreme

In the main event, reigning heavyweight champion Mory Kromah faced a dangerous challenger in Miloš Cvjetićanin. The atmosphere was tense, and for the first two rounds, it was a tactical chess match with both fighters landing heavy leather. However, Kromah proved exactly why he wears the gold. At 1:56 of the third round, the champion unleashed his signature move—a breathtaking, perfectly timed scissor knee from mid-air. The strike landed flush, sending Cvjetićanin to the canvas, out cold. It was a spectacular walk-off knockout that cemented Kromah's status at the top of the division.

A Brutal Gauntlet for Gold

The narrative of the evening, however, belonged to the gruelling 8-man Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. To claim the vacant world title, the winner had to endure three fights in a single night. Mohamed Touchassie pulled off a monumental feat by conquering the tournament. After battling his way through the quarterfinals and a tough unanimous decision victory against Cem Caceres in the semifinals, Touchassie met former middleweight champion Donovan Wisse in the final. The final bout was an absolute war of attrition. Both men were visibly exhausted but refused to back down. Ultimately, Touchassie’s superior volume and aggression earned him a hard-fought split decision victory, crowning him the new light heavyweight king.

Heavyweight Fireworks

Earlier on the main card, Croatian fan-favorite Antonio Plazibat made a triumphant, dramatic return. Squaring off against the incredibly durable Anis Bouzid, Plazibat found himself in a back-and-forth slugfest that stretched past the usual three-round limit. In the fourth round, Plazibat finally found the opening he needed, securing a dramatic knockout at 1:43 to send the crowd into a frenzy.

Collision 9 will undoubtedly go down as a classic night where legends stood their ground and a new champion conquered a mountain.