Cihad Kepenek (born 1 October 1993) is a Turkish kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of kickboxing promotion Glory.
Kickboxing career
Kepenek made his promotional debut with Glory against Tomáš Možný at Glory 29: Copenhagen on April 16, 2016.[1] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra fourth round was contested.[2]
Kepenek was booked to face Yurii Gorbenko at Prestige Fights 2 on September 30, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[3]
Kepenek faced Junior Tafa at Glory 65: Utrecht on May 17, 2019.[4] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]
Kepenek faced Sergio Pique at World Fight Night on April 14, 2018.[6] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Kepenek was scheduled to fight Nordine Mahieddine at Glory Collision 2 on December 21, 2019.[7] He lost the fight by split decision, after an extra round was fought.[8]
Kepenek challenged the reigning ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight champion Thomas Froschauer at Army of Fighters 1 on July 10, 2021.[9] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[citation needed]
Kepenek was booked to rematch Nordine Mahieddine at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 on August 20, 2022.[10] He won the fight by first-round knockout.[11]
Failed drug test
GLORY 81
The result was overturned to a no contest on November 24, as Kepenek tested positive for a banned substance.[12] He was also suspended for 12 months.[13]
Championships and accomplishments
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2021 ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight Champion
Kickboxing record
| 23 Wins (16 KOs), 7 Losses, 1 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-05 |  Ionuț Iancu |
Glory 99 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |||||
| 2024-10-12 | Loss | Ionuț Iancu |
Glory 96 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 2 | 2:59 | |
| 2024-03-09 | Win |  Michał Bławdziewicz |
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, reserve fight | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO (punches) | 2 | 2:55 | |
| 2023-12-23 | Win | Michal Blawdziewicz |
Glory 90 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-08-20 | NC |  Nordine Mahieddine |
Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 | Düsseldorf, Germany | No Contest (Overturned) | 1 | 2:52 | |
| Originally a KO win for Kepenek, changed to a no contest after he tested positive for a banned substance. | ||||||||
| 2021-07-10 | Win |  Thomas Froschauer |
Army of Fighters 1 | Istanbul, Turkey | KO (Punches) | 1 | 2:25 | |
| Wins the ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title. | ||||||||
| 2019-12-21 | Loss | Nordine Mahieddine |
Glory Collision 2 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Ext. R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-05-17 | Win |  Junior Tafa
|
Glory 65: Utrecht | Utrecht, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-04-14 | Loss |  Sergio Pique |
World Fight Night | Gebze, Istanbul | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-10-21 | Win |  Tasos Karagiandis |
Orion Fight Arena | Ankara, Turkey | TKO (Punches) | 1 | ||
| 2016-09-30 | Win |  Yuri Gorbenko |
Prestige Fights 2 | Cyprus | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-04-16 | Loss |  Tomáš Možný |
Glory 29: Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-02-28 | Loss |  Levi Rigters |
Anadolu Arena 9 | Tokat, Turkey | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-04 | Loss | Paul Slowinski |
A1 World Grand Prix 2013 | Melbourne | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:53 | |
| 2013-06-03 | Loss |  Patrice Quarteron
|
A-1 World Combat Cup | Istanbul, Turkey | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-08-13 | Win | Hamed Allouche |
A1 | Melbourne, Australia | TKO (Punches) | 1 | ||
| 2012-09- | Win |  Harun Ozgun |
Prestige Fights 2 | Turkey | KO (Right hook) | 1 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-29 | Loss |  Ante Verunica |
W.A.K.O World Championships 2015, Quarterfinals | Belgrade, Serbia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2015-10-28 | Win |  Pirkka Suksi |
W.A.K.O World Championships 2015, First Round | Belgrade, Serbia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
References
- ^ "Vypeckovaná štartovka GLORY 29,..Tomáš Možný medzi elitou". fightmmania.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ Fotta, Patrik. "Tomáš Možný s triumfom v lige Glory". kosice.korzar.sme.sk. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Ağır Sıklet Kickboksta Cihat Kepenek Fırtınası Kıbrıs Rum Kesiminde de Esti". fightclub.com.tr. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ van Dinter, Sean (6 April 2019). "GLORY 65 Utrecht: Junior Tafa treft Cihad Kepenek". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Glory'de Cihad Kepenek Rüzgarı". fightclub.com.tr. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Kickboks Heyecanı Bu Akşam Gebze'de Yaşanacak! Sabriye Şengül de Ringe Çıkacak." fightclub.com.tr. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Collision 2: Nordine Mahieddine imposes some!". headkicknews.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "GLORY 74 - Nordine MAHIEDDINE prend la victoire à l'extra round". boxemag.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "ISKA Any Given Weekend". iskaworldhq.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Glory 81 : Nordine Mahieddine n'est pas respecté !". headkicknews.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Glory 81: Cihad Kepenek neemt met fraaie KO revanche op Nordine Mahieddine". sportnieuws.nl. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ Pereira, Yannick (24 November 2022). "Glory Schorst Kickboksers Tavares En Kepek! 'No Contest'". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "GLORY Heavyweight Jamal Ben Saddik Suspended After Testing Positive for Banned Substance". beyondkick.com. 8 February 2023.
- ^ [9] Cihad Kepenek. Glory Kickboxing. Available at: https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/cihad-kepenek (Accessed: 2 January 2025).