Cihad Kepenek (born 1 October 1993) is a Turkish kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of kickboxing promotion Glory.

Kickboxing career

Kepenek made his promotional debut with Glory against

Tomáš Možný Tomáš Možný (born April 26, 1991) is a Slovakian kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. Kickboxing career Early career Možný participated in the 2016 Fight Night Saint-Tropez Heavyweight Tournament, which was ...

at Glory 29: Copenhagen on April 16, 2016. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra fourth round was contested. Kepenek was booked to face Yurii Gorbenko at Prestige Fights 2 on September 30, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Kepenek faced Junior Tafa at Glory 65: Utrecht on May 17, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Kepenek faced Sergio Pique at World Fight Night on April 14, 2018. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Kepenek was scheduled to fight

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at Glory Collision 2 on December 21, 2019. He lost the fight by split decision, after an extra round was fought. Kepenek challenged the reigning ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight champion Thomas Froschauer at Army of Fighters 1 on July 10, 2021. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. Kepenek was booked to rematch

at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 on August 20, 2022. He won the fight by first-round knockout.

Failed drug test

GLORY 81

The result was overturned to a no contest on November 24, as Kepenek tested positive for a banned substance. He was also suspended for 12 months.

Championships and accomplishments

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** 2021 ISKA Muaythai World Super Heavyweight Champion

Kickboxing record

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