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Younes Smaili
Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Younes Smaili (born 20 June 1998) is a Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer.
As of January 2025 he was the #7 ranked lightweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press.[1]
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Early career
On November 19, 2016, Smaili traveled to China to face Wang Yuanlei at EM Legend 14. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[2]
Smaili faced Masaaki Noiri at K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament event on February 25, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision after receiving an eight count.[3]
On October 29, 2017, Smaili took part in a 4-man World Fighting League 67kg tournament. In the semifinals he defeated Yassir El Atmioui by technical knockout in the first round. In the final he defeated Damian Johansen by unanimous decision.[4]
On March 25, 2018, Smaili faced Siyar Fakhari at a World Fighting League event. He won the fight by decision.[5]
On September 22, 2018, Smaili faced Jordy Laret at the World Fighting League Final 8 event. He won the fight by decision.[6]
Smaili took part in the 2019 World Fighting League lightweight tournament, which took place on February 18, 2019. In the quarterfinals he defeated Zhaid Zahirov by decision. He lost in the semifinal bout against Mohamed Hendouf by first-round stoppage.[7]
Enfusion
Smaili faced Amier Abdulahad at Enfusion 95 in Eindhoeven on February 29, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
On September 24, 2022, Smaili faced Darryl Verdonk for the vacant Enfusion -70 kg title at Enfusion 112 in Eindhoven. Smaili lost the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round after he retired due to a rib injury.[9]
On June 10, 2023 Smaili took part in an 8-man 70kg tournament at 8TKO #3. In the quarterfinals he defeated Mervin Moor by unanimous decision. In the semifinals he defeated Youssef El Haji also by unanimous decision to reach the next round. In the final Smaili faced Fouad Chabari and defeated him by second round technical knockout to win the tournament.[10]
Glory
Smaili made his debut for the Glory promotion at Glory 94 against James Condé. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
On December 7, 2024, Smaili faced Tayfun Özcan at Glory Collision 7. He won the fight by split decision.[12]
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Titles and accomplishments
- Enfusion
- 2023 8TKO Lightweight Tournament Winner
- World Fighting League
- 2017 WFL -67kg Tournament Winner
Fight record
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