Younes Smaili
| Younes Smaili | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 20, 1998 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch Moroccan |
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 72.0 kg (158.7 lb; 11.34 st) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Team | ARJ Trainingen (2024-Present) Oude Westen Gym/Fighting Talents (former) |
| Trainer | Mike Polanen |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 47 |
| Wins | 42 |
| By knockout | 19 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
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]
Career
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]
Titles and accomplishments
- Enfusion
- 2023 8TKO Lightweight Tournament Winner
- World Fighting League
- 2017 WFL -67kg Tournament Winner
Fight record
| 42 Wins (19 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Loss | Don Sno | Glory Underground | Miami, Florida, USA | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-12-07 | Win | Tayfun Özcan | Glory Collision 7 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-08-31 | Win | James Condé | Glory 94 | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-06-10 | Win | Fouad Chahbari | 8TKO #3 - 70kg Final 8, Final | Alkmaar, Netherlands | TKO (Corner stoppage) | 2 | ||
| Wins 2023 8TKO -70kg Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2023-06-10 | Win | Youssef El Haji | 8TKO #3 - 70kg Final 8, Semifinals | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-06-10 | Win | Mervin Moor | 8TKO #3 - 70kg Final 8, Quarterfinals | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-03-18 | Loss | Han Wenbao | Wu Lin Feng 535: China vs Netherlands | Tangshan, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-03-04 | Win | Valdrin Vatnikaj | 8TKO #1 - 70kg Last 16 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | KO (Knees) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-09-24 | Loss | Darryl Verdonk | Enfusion 111 & 112 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | TKO (retirement/injury) | 4 | ||
| For the vacant Enfusion Lightweight World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2022-06-11 | Win | Conan Saelens | Enfusion 108 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-02-29 | Win | Amier Abdulahad | Enfusion 95 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-12-14 | Win | Ali Rezaie | Fight Vision Europe 2 | Duisburg, Germany | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-02-18 | Loss | Mohamed Hendouf | World Fighting League, Semifinal | Almere, Netherlands | TKO (retirement/injury) | 1 | ||
| 2019-02-18 | Win | Zahid Zahirov | World Fighting League, Quarterfinal | Almere, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-11-17 | Win | Rodrigo Mineiro | Fight Time meets WFL New Talents | Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands | TKO | 3 | ||
| 2018-09-22 | Win | Jordy Laret | World Fighting League Final 8 | Almere, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-04-14 | Win | Anass Aaras | Alphen Fight Night III | Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-03-25 | Win | Siyar Fakhari | World Fighting League | Almere, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-11-04 | Win | Li Yankun | Wu Lin Feng 2017: Yi Long VS Sitthichai | Kunming, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-10-29 | Win | Damian Johansen | WFL Final 16 - 67kg Tournament, Final | Almere, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins 2017 World Fighting League -67kg Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2017-10-29 | Win | Yassir El Atmioui | WFL Final 16 - 67kg Tournament, Semifinal | Almere, Netherlands | TKO | 1 | ||
| 2017-04-23 | Win | Jackie Dings | World Fighting League | Almere, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-02-25 | Loss | Masaaki Noiri | K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-11-19 | Win | Wang Yuanlei | EM Legend 14 | Emei, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-05-22 | Win | Luciano Babel | IJmuiden Fight Night 2 | IJmuiden, Netherlands | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:35 | |
| 2016-04-03 | Win | Oguzhan Cabri | World Fighting League | Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-02-28 | Win | Bowie Zonneveld | Haarlem Fight Night, Final | Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2016-02-28 | Win | Nordin Akalai | Haarlem Fight Night, Semifinal | Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2016-02-28 | Win | Faouzi El Kanddousi | Haarlem Fight Night, Quarterfinal | Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
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