Tyjani Beztati

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Tyjani Shakir Beztati (born October 21, 1997) is a Dutch-Moroccan[4] mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is a former Glory Lightweight Champion.

BornTyjanuaryi Shakir Beztati
(1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 28)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nickname"The Wonderboy"[1]
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st)
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Tyjani Beztati
BornTyjanuaryi Shakir Beztati
(1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 28)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nickname"The Wonderboy"[1]
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st)
DivisionLightweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamDays Gym (2020–present)
Colosseum Gym (2017–2020)[3]
Vos Gym (2011–2017)
Pancration/Chakuriki (2007–2011)
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total34
Wins27
By knockout9
Losses5
By knockout0
Draws2
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins3
By knockout3
Losses0
Other information
Websitehttps://tyjanibeztati.com/
Boxing record from BoxRec
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Personal life

Beztati was born in Amsterdam to a Moroccan father and a Surinamese mother.[5]

Kickboxing career

Glory

Early promotional career

He challenged Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong for the Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 53: Lille on May 12, 2018.[6] Sitthichai won the fight by a unanimous decision.[7][8]

Beztati faced Christian Baya, who was likewise coming back from a loss, at Glory 59: Amsterdam on September 29, 2018.[9] He won the fight by split decision.[10] After successfully rebounding from his failed title bid, Beztati faced Stoyan Koprivlenski at Glory 62: Rotterdam on December 8, 2018. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.[11] Beztati next faced fellow one-time Glory lightweight title challenger Josh Jauncey at Glory 65: Utrecht on May 17, 2019.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

Tyjani challenged Marat Grigorian for the Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 69: Düsseldorf on October 12, 2019.[14] Frigorian won the fight by a unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 50–44, two scorecards of 49–45 and once scorecard of 48–46.[15]

Following his second failed title bid, Beztati was booked to face Michaël Palandre at Glory 75: Utrecht on February 29, 2020.[16] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, as Palandre retired from the bout at the end of the round due to a broken arm.[17]

Glory Lightweight champion

Beztati was booked to face Elvis Gashi at Glory 78: Rotterdam for the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.[18] Despite a poor start to the fight, which saw him get knocked down in the first round, Beztati controlled the remaining four rounds and won the bout by unanimous decision. One judge scored the fight 48–45 in his favor, while the remaining four judges awarded him a 48–44 scorecard.[19]

Beztati made his first Glory Lightweight championship defense against the one-time lightweight title challenger Josh Jauncey at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022.[20] The title bout was part on a three-fight card, available exclusively to viewers who purchased the Glory 80 pay per view.[21] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, stopping Jauncey with a left hook at the 2:25 minute mark.[22]

Beztati made his second title defense against the #1 ranked Glory lightweight contender Stoyan Koprivlenski at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022.[23] Koprivlenski had earned his chance to challenge for the title with a unanimous decision win against Guerric Billet in a title eliminator at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuy 2.[24] Beztati retained the title by a split decision.[25]

Beztati made his third title defense against the reigning Glory Featherweight (-65 kg) and RISE Super Lightweight (-65 kg) World champion Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 at Glory 84 on March 11, 2023.[26] He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout. Beztati was up 30–27 on all five of the judges scorecards at the time of the stoppage.[27]

Beztati made his fourth Glory Lightweight Championship defense against the SHOOT BOXING World Super Welterweight champion Kaito at Glory 87 on August 19, 2023.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 50–45 in his favor.[29]

Beztati made his fifth Glory Lightweight Championship defense against Enriko Kehl at Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Move to welterweight

Beztati made his welterweight debut against the former Glory Welterweight champion Endy Semeleer at Glory 93 on July 20, 2024.[32] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[33]

Beztati challenged the Glory Welterweight champion Chico Kwasi at Glory 96 on October 12, 2024.[34] The fight ended in a split decision draw.[35]

Beztati challenged the Glory Welterweight champion Chico Kwasi at Glory Underground on May 1, 2025. The fight was ruled a split decision draw.[36]

On September 1, 2025, Beztati announced his retirement from kickboxing to pursue a career in MMA.[37]

Mixed martial arts career

On September 6, 2025, Beztati confirmed he had signed a contract with the Dutch mixed martial arts promotion Levels Fight League.[38]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 3 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Diego Santos KO (knee) Levels Fight League 22 April 11, 2026 1 2:00 Antwerp, Belgium Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Josue Ekedi Misseke KO (punches) Levels Fight League 21 February 8, 2026 1 3:56 Amsterdam, Netherlands Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Italo Julio TKO (leg kick and punches) Levels Fight League 20 November 2, 2025 1 2:34 Amsterdam, Netherlands Lightweight debut.
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Kickboxing record

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Professional Kickboxing Record
27 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 2 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2025-05-01DrawNetherlands Chico KwasiGlory UndergroundMiami, Florida, USADecision (Split)53:00
For the Glory Welterweight Championship.
2024-10-12DrawNetherlands Chico KwasiGlory 96Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Split)53:00
For the Glory Welterweight Championship.
2024-07-20WinCuraçao Endy SemeleerGlory 93Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2024-03-09WinGermany Enriko KehlGlory Heavyweight Grand PrixArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2023-08-19WinJapan KaitoGlory 87Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2023-03-11WinThailand Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9Glory 84Rotterdam, NetherlandsKO (Front kick)41:42
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2022-10-08WinBulgaria Stoyan KoprivlenskiGlory: Collision 4Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Split)53:00
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship
2022-05-14WinCanada Josh JaunceyGlory 80 StudioNetherlandsKO (Left hook)22:25
Defends the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2021-09-04WinUnited States Elvis GashiGlory 78: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.
2020-02-29WinFrance Michaël PalandreGlory 75: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Broken Arm)23:00
2019-10-12LossArmenia Marat GrigorianGlory 69: DüsseldorfDüsseldorf, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2019-05-17WinCanada Josh JaunceyGlory 65: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-12-08WinBulgaria Stoyan KoprivlenskiGlory 62: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-09-29WinAngola Christian BayaGlory 59: AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Split)33:00
2018-05-12LossThailand Sitthichai SitsongpeenongGlory 53: LilleLille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the Glory Lightweight Championship.[41]
2018-03-03WinTurkey Anil CabriGlory 51: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsKO (Head kick)12:17
2017-12-09LossBulgaria Stoyan KoprivlenskiGlory 49: Rotterdam, Contender Tournament FinalRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-12-09WinDenmark Niclas LarsenGlory 49: Rotterdam, Contender Tournament Semi FinalRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-09-30WinThailand Yodkhunpon SitmonchaiGlory 45: AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-05-20WinDenmark Youssef AssouikGlory: 41 HollandDen Bosch, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-03-25WinTunisia Sabri Ben HeniaGlory 39: BrusselsBrussels, BelgiumTKO22:05
2016-12-10WinGermany Andrej BruhlGlory 36: CollisionOberhausen, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-10-16WinGermany Nuri KacarACB KB 8: Only The BravesHoofddorp, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2016-04-28WinAzerbaijan Ilyas RustamovTatneft CupKazan, RussiaDecision33:00
2016-04-09WinIndonesia Melvin WassingReal Fighters AN2R & BOTENetherlandsKO (Flying knee)22:33
2015-12-06WinDenmark Rhassan MuharebReal Fighters A Night 2NetherlandsKO (Flying knee)12:50
2015-08-22LossChina Yang ZhuoWu Lin Feng 2015Xiamen, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-03-07LossMorocco Ismael BenaliFight League - The BeginningNetherlandsDecision33:00
2014-12-28WinBrazil Marcisio SouzaThe Machine Is BackParamaribo, SurinameDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-11-30WinFrance Sidy BarryReal FightersNetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-05-25WinMorocco Mohammed DidouhKickboxing TalentsAmsterdam, Netherlands
2014-02-22WinNetherlands Rafik KassiEnfusion Live - Sportmani Events VNetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
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Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2013WinNetherlands Vural SenFightFans 12NetherlandsKO (Right hook)2
2013-06-29WinNetherlands Monir TourDeath Before Dishonor IIIAlmere, NetherlandsDecision
2013-WinGermany Micheal WagnerNetherlandsDecision32:00
2013-WinNetherlands Bart PluymsFight Fans VNetherlandsDecision32:00
2011-12-18WinNetherlands Anass GhalibRaw Diamonds 2Almere, NetherlandsTKO (Elbows)3
2011-11-26WinNetherlands Dylan LesageMejiro Gym EventZaandam, NetherlandsKO (Knee)1
2011-06-06WinNetherlands Ehjoup KarbachPush It 2 The LimitAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision51:00
Wins the Junior WMTA Dutch Title.
2011-05-14WinNetherlands Asdin AzerkanGet Ready to RumbleHoorn, NetherlandsDecision31:00
2011-03-28WinGermany Marcel HadjaliDDFN 27Zaandam, NetherlandsDQ (Elbows)30:30
Wins the Super Prestige Youth belt.
2010-02-28WinNetherlands Roberto SpieringsAmsterdam FightclubAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
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