Endy Semeleer
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18 November 1995
Willemstad, Curaçao
| Endy Semeleer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pedro Shurendy Semeleer 18 November 1995 Willemstad, Curaçao |
| Other names | Bad News Endy |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 190 cm (75 in) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Emmeloord, Netherlands |
| Team | ARJ Gym Budo Centrum NOP |
| Trainer | Mike Polanen Boy van Veen |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 43 |
| Wins | 40 |
| By knockout | 18 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
Last updated on: 4 October 2020 | |
Endy Semeleer (born 18 November 1995) is a Curaçaoan-Dutch kickboxer who competes in the welterweight division of Glory, where he is the former welterweight champion. Semeleer is the former three-weight Enfusion champion, having held titles at -72.5kg,-75kg and -77kg. He is ranked as the fifth best welterweight in the world by Combat Press as of September 2022,[1] and the fourth best by Beyond Kickboxing as of October 2022.[2] Semeleer has been continually ranked in the Combat Press top ten since January 2018.[3] Semeleer holds notable wins over Jay Overmeer (2X), Murthel Groenhart, Alim Nabiev, Marouan Toutouh (2X), Superbon Banchamek, Diogo Calado, and Mohamed Khamal
Early career
In 2016 Endy participated in an eight man King of the Ring tournament.[4] Following a flying knee win over Nicky Lopez and a TKO win over Marcel Verhaar, Semeleer faced Robert Siebenheller in the final match of the tournament. He won the fight by a first round knockout.[5]
Enfusion
Abu Dhabi Tournament
The following year, he was signed with Enfusion. He achieved a four fight winning streak with the organization, with decision wins over Bilal Loukili and Regilio van den Ent, as well as KO wins over Hamed Nabil and Jordan Watson. This earned him a spot in the Enfusion Eight Man Tournament.[6][7] In the quarter-final bout he scored a third round TKO win over Diogo Calado, and in the semi-finals a decision win over Mohamed Khamal. In the finals of the tournament, Endy faced the kickboxing and muay thai legend Superbon Banchamek. Semeleer won the fight by a unanimous decision, winning the tournament and €100 000 in prize money.[8] Combat Press gave this fight their "Upset of the Year" award.[9]
Enfusion 75kg Champion
Semeleer faced Enfusion Aziz Kallah for the vacant 75 kg World title at Enfusion 73 on 27 October 2018.[10] He won the title by unanimous decision.[11][12]
Two months later, Semeleer participated in the Enfusion -72.5 kg tournament, which was held at Enfusion Live 76 on 7 December 2018.[13] Although he won the quarterfinal bout against Marouan Toutouh by unanimous decision, he forced to withdraw due to an injury he suffered during the bout.[14]
Semeleer attempted to become a two weight world champion when he challenged the reigning 72.5 kg champion Tayfun Özcan at Enfusion Live 79 on 23 February 2019. Semeleer suffered the first loss of his professional career, dropping a decision to the Dutch-Turkish fighter.[15]
Semeleer made his first -75 kg title defense against Marouan Toutouh at Enfusion 85 on 8 June 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Semeleer faced Davide Armanini in a non-title bout at Enfusion 89 on 26 October 2019. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[17]
Double champion
Semeleer once again attempted to capture the 72.5 kg World title at Enfusion 98 on 3 October 2019, as he was booked to face Nordin van Roosmalen.[18] Endy scored an early knockdown in the first round, landing a knee to Nordin's head. He dominated the remaining four rounds as well, and won the fight by a unanimous decision.[19]
Semeleer was booked to face the two-time Dutch kickboxing champion Kevin Hessling on 11 September 2021, at the Enfusion's Nijmegen event.[20] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[21]
Semeleer was scheduled to face Jay Overmeer for the inaugural Enfusion World Welterweight (-77kg) Championship at Enfusion #104 on 12 November 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Glory
On 21 April 2022, it was announced that Semeleer had signed with Glory.[23] Semeleer was expected to make his debut against Harut Grigorian at Glory Rivals 1 on 21 May 2022.[24] The event was later postponed, as The Lotto Arena announced that their cooperation with the Antwerp Fight Organisation had been terminated due to various administrative reasons.[25]
Semeleer was expected to face Robin Ciric in the main event of Glory Rivals 2 on 25 July 2022.[26] Ciric withdrew from the fight in 29 August, after contracting COVID-19, and was replaced by Shkodran Veseli.[27] Semeleer won the fight by third-round knockout.[28]
Welterweight champion
Semeleer faced the second-ranked Glory welterweight contender Alim Nabiev for the vacant Glory Welterweight Championship at Glory 82 on 19 November 2022.[29] He won the fight by split decision, with three judges scoring the bout 48–47 in his favor, while the remaining two judges scored it 49–46 and 48–47 for Nabiev.[30]
Semeleer made his first welterweight title defense against Murthel Groenhart at Glory 85 on 29 April 2023.[31] He retained the title by unanimous decision, after knocking Groenhart down several times, with all five judges awarding him a 50–42 scorecard.[32][33]
Semeleer made his second title defense against the #1 ranked Glory welterweight contender Jay Overmeer at Glory: Collision 5 on 17 June 2023.[34] He retained the title by unanimous decision.[35]
Semeleer made his third Glory Welterweight Championship defense against Anwar Ouled-Chaib at Glory 90 on 23 December 2023.[36] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[37]
Title loss
Semeleer made his fourth Glory Welterweight Championship defense against Chico Kwasi at Glory 91 on 27 April 2024.[38] He lost the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[39]
Semeleer faced the reigning Glory Lightweight champion Tyjani Beztati in a welterweight bout at Glory 93 on 20 July 2024.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]
Championships and accomplishments
- Glory
- 2022 Glory Welterweight (-77 kg) Champion
- Three successful title defenses
- 2025 Glory Welterweight 4-man Tournament Winner
- 2022 Glory Welterweight (-77 kg) Champion
- Enfusion
- 2017 Enfusion Abu Dhabi: 8-Man Tournament Winner[42]
- 2018 Enfusion 75 kg World Champion
- One successful title defense
- 2020 Enfusion 72.5 kg World Champion
- 2021 Enfusion 77 kg World Champion
- King of the Ring
- 2016 King of the Ring 8-Man Tournament Winner
Awards
- Combat Press
- 2017 Upset of the Year Award vs. Superbon Banchamek
Kickboxing record
| 40 Wins (18 (T)KO's), 3 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | Win |  Teodor Hristov | Glory Collision 8 - Welterweight Tournament, Final | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 2025 Glory Welterweight Tournament. | ||||||||
| 2025-12-13 | Win |  Don Sno | Glory Collision 8 - Welterweight Tournament, Semifinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2025-11-01 | Win |  Marvin Monteiro | Honor Fight League 6 | Willemstad, Curaçao | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-12-07 | Win |  Jay Overmeer | Glory Collision 7 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-07-20 | Loss |  Tyjani Beztati | Glory 93 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-04-27 | Loss | Chico Kwasi | Glory 91 | Paris, France | TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 2 | 2:07 | |
| Loses the Glory Welterweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-12-23 | Win | Anwar Ouled-Chaib | Glory 90 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 1 | 1:53 | |
| Defends the Glory Welterweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-06-17 | Win | Jay Overmeer | Glory: Collision 5 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Glory Welterweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-04-29 | Win | Murthel Groenhart | Glory 85 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Glory Welterweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2022-11-19 | Win |  Alim Nabiev | Glory 82 | Bonn, Germany | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Glory Welterweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2022-09-17 | Win |  Shkodran Veseli | Glory Rivals 2 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | KO (Right hook) | 3 | 1:05 | |
| 2021-11-12 | Win | Jay Overmeer | Enfusion 104 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the inaugural Enfusion World Welterweight (-77kg) Championship. | ||||||||
| 2021-09-05 | Win | Kevin Hessling | Enfusion 102 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 1:05 | |
| 2020-10-03 | Win | Nordin van Roosmalen | Enfusion 98 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Enfusion Live 72.5kg World Title. | ||||||||
| 2019-10-26 | Win |  Davide Armanini | Enfusion 89 | Wuppertal, Germany | TKO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| 2019-06-08 | Win | Marouan Toutouh | Enfusion 85 | Groningen, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Enfusion Live 75kg World Title. | ||||||||
| 2019-02-23 | Loss |  Tayfun Özcan | Enfusion Live 79 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Enfusion Live 72.5kg World Title. | ||||||||
| 2018-12-07 | Win | Marouan Toutouh | Enfusion Live 76 - 72.5kg 8 Man Tournament, Quarter-finals | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Despite winning fight, has to withdraw from tournament due to injury. | ||||||||
| 2018-10-27 | Win | Aziz Kallah | Enfusion 73 | Oberhausen, Germany | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Enfusion Live 75kg World Title. | ||||||||
| 2018-06-23 | Win | Paul Jensen | Enfusion 69 | Netherlands | TKO (Doctor stoppage/Cut) | 2 | 0:52 | |
| 2018-05-12 | Win | Nordin Ben-Moh | Enfusion 67 | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-03-09 | Win | Redouan Laarkoubi | Enfusion Live | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-08 | Win |  Superbon Banchamek | Enfusion Live 59: Final | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Enfusion Live 2017 8-Man Tournament. | ||||||||
| 2017-12-08 | Win | Mohamed Khamal | Enfusion Live 59: Semi-finals | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-08 | Win |  Diogo Calado | Enfusion Live 59: Quarter-finals | Abu Dhabi, UAE | TKO (Right cross) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-11-11 | Win |  Jordan Watson | Enfusion Live 55 Final 16 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Jumping knee) | 4 | ||
| 2017-09-16 | Win | Regilio van den Ent | Enfusion Live 52 | Zwolle, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | ||
| 2017-05-06 | Win | Martin Hiffens | Battle Events | Amersfoort, Netherlands | TKO (Punches + knee) | 3 | ||
| 2017-03-24 | Win |  Hamed Nabil | Enfusion Live 48 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | TKO | 1 | ||
| 2017-02-18 | Win | Bilal Loukili | Enfusion Live 46 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | ||
| 2016-10-30 | Win | Robert Siebenheller | King of the Ring IV: Final | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
| Wins the King of the Ring 2016 8-Man Tournament. | ||||||||
| 2016-10-30 | Win | Marcel Verhaar | King of the Ring IV: Semi-finals | Arnhem, Netherlands | TKO (retirement) | 1 | ||
| 2016-10-30 | Win | Nicky Lopez | King of the Ring IV: Quarter-finals | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO (Knee to the head) | 1 | ||
| 2016-09-24 | Win | William Diender | Battle Events | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | ||
| 2016-04-11 | Win | Leroy Kaestner | Battle Events | Arnhem, Netherlands | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 1 | ||
| 2016-02-20 | Win | Joey Huis | Fighting Network Rings | Mijdrecht, Netherlands | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 5 | ||
| 2015-12-20 | Win | Hughes Diender | FNR | Mijdrecht, Netherlands | TKO (Punch) | 3 | ||
| 2015-11-1 | Win |  Juan Pedro | FNR | Netherlands | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 4 | ||
| 2015-09-3 | Win | Martin Verhaar | FNR | Netherlands | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 1 | ||
| 2015-07-3 | Win |  Jack Dusty | FNR | Netherlands | KO | 2 | ||
| 2015-05-21 | Win | Hubert Beenhouwer | FNR Special Event | Netherlands | Decision | 5 | ||
| 2015-03-12 | Win | Hughes Diender | FNR | Netherlands | Decision | 4 | ||
| 2015-01-11 | Win | Hubert Beenhouwer | Rated R Fight Night | Netherlands | Decision | 3 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||