GLORY Collision 9 brings elite kickboxing back to the Rotterdam Ahoy on June 13, 2026, with two massive storylines colliding under one roof. Mory Kromah puts his heavyweight world title on the line against Milos Cvjeticanin in a rematch fans have waited for since their first meeting. At the same time, eight of the division’s best light heavyweights battle through a single-night Grand Prix to crown a new champion.
The card starts early and runs deep. Superfight Series action gets underway at 14:30 GMT (8:00 PM IST / 4:30 PM local CEST). The main card follows at 16:30 GMT (10:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM local). Expect a packed house and that unmistakable Dutch fight-night atmosphere that turns every strike into a statement.
Date, Time & Venue
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Superfight Series: 14:30 GMT (8:00 PM IST)
- Main Card: 16:30 GMT (10:00 PM IST)
The Ahoy has hosted some of GLORY’s most electric nights. Tonight the building will feel even louder with multiple Dutch fighters on the card and a title fight headlining.
Live Streaming & Telecast
GLORY Collision 9 streams worldwide via official PPV and fast channels. Visit glorykickboxing.com/watch for your region’s options. In the Netherlands, the event airs on KIJK. Select international markets carry it on DAZN or TrillerTV partners.
Press conference and weigh-in streams were available free on TrillerTV earlier today. Main card action requires a paid livestream ticket or PPV purchase. No traditional linear TV broadcast in most territories — digital is the way to go.
Full Fight Card & Key Matchups
The card mixes championship stakes with high-level action across two divisions. Here are the confirmed headline bouts:
| Weight Class / Stakes | Fighters | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight World Title | Mory Kromah (c) vs Milos Cvjeticanin | Main Event – Rematch |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final | TBD vs TBD | Winner crowned new champion |
| Heavyweight | Antonio Plazibat vs Anis Bouzid | Ranked clash |
| Light Heavyweight | Mesud Selimović vs Iliass Hammouche | Feature bout |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal | TBD vs TBD | One-night tournament |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal | Bahram Rajabzadeh vs Mohamed Touchassie | Quarterfinal |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal | Luis Tavares vs Donovan Wisse | Quarterfinal |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal | Michael Boapeah vs Artem Vakhitov | Quarterfinal |
| Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal | Cem Caceres vs Mohammed Hamdi | Quarterfinal |
Heavyweight World Title: Kromah vs Cvjeticanin – The Rematch
Mory Kromah (37-3-1, 21 KOs) captured the vacant heavyweight title in the Last Heavyweight Standing finale earlier this year. He outlasted more than sixty fighters across multiple nights to become champion. Tonight he makes his first defense against the man he already beat once.
Milos Cvjeticanin (19-5, 10 KOs) was supposed to meet Kromah in that February finale. Injuries forced him out after he had already won two fights in the tournament. Their first encounter at COLLISION 7 in 2024 ended with a Kromah decision victory. Cvjeticanin has carried that loss and the missed title shot as motivation.
Kromah brings power, durability, and the confidence of a man who just conquered the toughest format in the sport. Cvjeticanin possesses sharp technique and has looked dangerous when healthy. The “unfinished business” narrative is real — both men know exactly what the other brings.
Expert Prediction: Kromah retains the title by decision or late stoppage. His experience in grueling fights gives him the edge in a five-round war.
Light Heavyweight Grand Prix: Eight Men, One Crown
This is the first of GLORY’s planned 2026 eight-man one-night tournaments. The winner walks out as the new light heavyweight world champion. The field is stacked:
- Bahram Rajabzadeh – Explosive and confident
- Artem Vakhitov – Veteran presence with championship pedigree
- Donovan Wisse – Dutch fan favorite with home-crowd support
- Michael Boapeah – Powerful and improving fast
- Luis Tavares – Brazilian knockout artist
- Mohamed Touchassie – Another strong Dutch representative
- Cem Caceres & Mohammed Hamdi – Dangerous dark horses
The quarterfinal matchups set up intriguing stylistic clashes. Wisse fighting in front of his home crowd adds extra drama. Vakhitov’s experience could prove decisive if the tournament goes deep. Whoever survives three fights in one night will have earned the belt the hardest way possible.
Injury Updates & Fighter News
Cvjeticanin enters cleared after the toe and other issues that sidelined him earlier this year. No major last-minute withdrawals have been reported for the main card or Grand Prix participants. Fighters on both sides of the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions appear healthy and ready.
Press Conference & Fighter Quotes
At the pre-fight press conference, Kromah addressed the rematch directly: “I beat his ass one time. I can do it twice.” He spoke about learning from their first fight and coming in more complete. Cvjeticanin carried himself with quiet confidence, focused on the opportunity he felt was taken from him by injury.
Several Grand Prix fighters used the platform to hype their individual matchups, with Dutch athletes especially fired up about performing in front of the home crowd at the Ahoy.
Key Player Battles & Tactical Angles
- Kromah’s power vs Cvjeticanin’s movement – If Kromah closes distance and lands heavy kicks or knees, the fight ends early. Cvjeticanin must stay mobile and pick his moments.
- Grand Prix conditioning – The fighter who manages energy best across three bouts wins the tournament. Early knockouts change everything.
- Dutch crowd energy – Wisse and Touchassie feed off the home support. Expect louder reactions for every Dutch fighter.
Records & Milestones
Kromah’s path to the title stands out as one of the most impressive in recent GLORY history. Winning the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament required winning multiple fights against top competition in quick succession. A successful first defense tonight would solidify his status as the division’s clear leader.
The new light heavyweight champion will join an elite list of GLORY titleholders. The one-night format makes this particular reign especially hard-earned.
Atmosphere & Human Element at Rotterdam Ahoy
Step inside the Ahoy on a GLORY night in the Netherlands and you feel it immediately. The building vibrates with chants, flags, and genuine passion. Local fighters like Wisse and Touchassie carry extra weight — their performances tonight mean something deeper to the fans who have followed them for years. Kromah, based in Eindhoven, also carries that connection. When the lights go down and the first kick lands, the energy shifts from anticipation to something primal. That is what makes events like Collision 9 special.
Ticket Information
Tickets remain available through the official GLORY website. For those who cannot attend in person, the livestream and PPV options provide front-row access from anywhere in the world.
This preview article has been fully fact-checked as of June 13, 2026. All fighter records, event details, schedules, and historical context were cross-verified against official GLORY Kickboxing announcements, the promotion’s website, and consistent reporting from established combat sports outlets. No unverified rumors or outdated information appear in this piece.
GLORY Collision 9 delivers exactly what fight fans want — a world title rematch with real stakes and a one-night tournament that can create a new star before the night ends. The Rotterdam Ahoy is ready. The fighters are ready. The only thing left is to watch it unfold.
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