Cihad Kepenek
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| Cihad Kepenek | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1993 Tokat, Turkey |
| Other names | The Ottoman |
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 103.3 kg (228 lb; 16 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| Losses | 8 |
Cihad Kepenek (born 1 October 1993) is a Turkish kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of kickboxing promotion Glory.
Glory Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament
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 initially won the fight via first-round knockout, but the result would later be changed to No Contest after Kepenek tested positive for a banned substance.[11][12]
Kepenek faced Michal Blawdziewicz at Glory 90. He won via unanimous decision.[13]
He faced Blawdziewicz in a rematch at the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, with a Reserve Slot in the night's tournament on the line. He won the fight via KO in round 2, but would not be called in to replace any fighters.[14]
He faced Inout Iancu at Glory 96, losing via TKO in the second round after being knocked down 3 times in one round.[15]
Kepenek took part in the Glory 99 “Heavyweight Last Man Standing Tournament” where 32 heavyweight fighters competed on April 5, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[16][17] He faced Iancu in a rematch, losing via TKO in the first round, retiring between rounds 1 and 2.[18]
He faced Sofian Laidouni in the Opening Round of Phase 2 of the tournament at Glory 103. He lost via unanimous decision, being eliminated from the tournament for a second time.[19]
Failed drug test
GLORY 81
Kepenek faced Nordine Mahieddine at Glory 81, initially winning via KO. However, the result was overturned to a no contest on November 24, as Kepenek tested positive for a banned substance.[20] He was also suspended for 12 months.[21]
Championships and accomplishments
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2021 ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight Champion
