Rabat, June 16, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has congratulated Moroccan kickboxer Mohamed Touchassie following his victory at the GLORY light heavyweight world title bout during COLLISION 9 held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
In a royal message, the King extended his warm congratulations to Touchassie after the athlete secured the title in the eight-man light heavyweight Grand Prix, describing the achievement as a significant milestone for Moroccan sport.
King Mohammed VI praised the fighter’s dedication and commitment to representing Morocco on the international stage, noting that the victory reflects positively on the country’s growing presence in global combat sports.
The monarch also highlighted that Touchassie’s success demonstrates the strong performance of young Moroccan athletes, particularly members of the Moroccan diaspora, in high-level international competitions.
He added that the triumph strengthens Morocco’s record of sporting achievements and may serve as motivation for the athlete to continue pursuing further success in his career. The King concluded by wishing Touchassie continued progress and achievements in his sporting journey.
Three Wins in One Night
Touchassie captured the vacant GLORY light heavyweight title after winning three consecutive bouts in a single evening at Rotterdam Ahoy on June 13.
He began his campaign with a decisive victory over Azerbaijan’s Bahram Rajabzadeh in the quarterfinals, followed by a win against Cem Caceres in the semifinals.
In the final, Touchassie defeated Donovan Wisse by decision to secure the world championship title.
The victory improved his professional record to 23 wins and three losses, including 14 knockouts.
Youngest Champion in Division History
At 24 years old, Touchassie became the youngest light heavyweight world champion in GLORY history. The promotion praised his performance, highlighting the physical endurance and mental resilience required to win three high-level fights in one night.
Born in The Hague and representing Morocco, Touchassie had previously challenged for the GLORY light heavyweight title in 2023 but was defeated by Donegi Abena.
His latest triumph in Rotterdam marks a major comeback, firmly establishing him among Morocco’s leading names in international kickboxing.
