Sofian Laidouni

Sofian Laïdouni (born February 18, 1995) is a French-Algerian kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. As of June 2023, he is ranked as the eighth-best heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1]

Sofian Laïdouni
Born (1995-02-18) February 18, 1995
Valenciennes, France
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb; 16.1 st)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofValenciennes, France
TeamTeam Ladouni
TrainerFarid Laïdouni
Years active2017–present
Kickboxing record
Total40
Wins36
By knockout17
Losses3
By knockout1
No contests1

Martial arts career

Early career

Laïdouni faced Issa Ba for the AFMT −91 kg championship at Warriors Night on November 17, 2017.[2] He lost the fight by decision.[3] Laïdouni overcame Marouane Bounabi and Frangis Goma by decision over the next four months, before once against fighting for the AFMT −91 kg championship, this time opposite Akram Mrad at Muay Thai Spirit 6 on April 21, 2018. He captured the title with a second-round stoppage of Mrad.[4]

Laïdouni faced Pavel Voronin for the WKN K-1 European Super Cruiserweight (−95 kg) championship at Enfusion 82 on April 13, 2019.[5] He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout, as Voronin was unable to continue competing due to an injured shoulder.[6]

Laïdouni took part in the PSM Fight Night 2 four-man tournament, held on November 16, 2019, with the World Boxing Council Muaythai heavyweight title on the line for the eventual winner.[7] Laïdouni earned his place in the tournament finals, where he faced the reigning champion Yassine Boughanem, with a second-round knockout of Daniel Sam. He lost the final bout by a third-round technical knockout. The result of the fight was later overturned to a no-contest by the Belgian federation, as Boughanem landed a knee after the referee had called for a stop in the action to count Laïdouni out.[8]

GLORY

Laïdouni made his Glory debut against Nabil Khachab at Glory 84 on March 11, 2023.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

Laïdouni faced Benjamin Adegbuyi at Glory 86 on May 27, 2023.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Laïdouni faced the Glory Heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Laïdouni faced Vladimir Tok at Glory 91 on April 27, 2024.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing and Muay Thai record
Professional Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
36 Wins (17 (T)KO's), 3 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-04-27Win Vladimir TokGlory 91Paris, FranceTKO (shoulder injury)10:42
2024-03-09Loss Rico VerhoevenGlory Heavyweight Grand Prix, QuarterfinalsArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2023-05-27Win Benjamin AdegbuyiGlory 86Essen, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.
2023-03-11Win Nabil KhachabGlory 84Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-06-25Win Tomáš HronLe Défi du Nack Muay 7Denain, FranceDecision (Majority)53:00
Wins the WAKO-Pro K-1 World Super Heavyweight (+94.1 kg) Championship.
2021-10-16Loss Fabrice GnedreFighting EditionValenciennes, FranceTKO (punches and knee)43:00
For the ISKA K-1 World Super Heavyweight (+100 kg) Championship.
2019-11-16NC Yassine BoughanemPSM Fight Night 2, Tournament FinalBrussels, BelgiumNo Contest (Illegal strike)3
For the WBC Muay Thai Heavyweight title. Originally a TKO victory for Boughanem, overturned by the Belgian Federation as Boughanem landed a strike on a downed opponent.
2019-11-16Win Daniel SamPSM Fight Night 2, Tournament Semi-finalBrussels, BelgiumKO (Right straight)21:47
2019-10-12Win Steve MagniezUnkind Fight SérieValenciennes, FranceTKO (Doctor stoppage)12:50
2019-04-13Win Pavel VoroninEnfusion 82Orchies, FranceTKO (shoulder injuyr)4
Wins the WKN K-1 European Super Cruiserweight (−95 kg) Championship.
2018-10-06Win Pascal TouréChallengeSt-Amand-les-Eaux, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-04-21Win Akram MradMuay Thai Spirit 6Les Herbiers, FranceTKO (Doctor stoppage)2
Wins the AFMT −91 kg Championship.
2018-04-07Win Frangis GomaPartouche Kickboxing TourSaint-Amand-les-Eaux, FranceDecision33:00
2018-02-24Win Marouane BounabiFighting EditionOrchies, FranceDecision33:00
2017-11-17Loss Issa BaWarriors NightParis, FranceDecision53:00
For the AFMT −91 kg Championship.
2017-05-26Win Wilfried CarienPartouche Kickboxing TourSaint-Amand-les-Eaux, FranceDecision33:00
2017-03-25Win Jelle BraesGlory 39: Brussels – UndercardBrussels, BelgiumDecision (unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "Rankings June 2023". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  2. "Face au champion de France en titre, Sofian Laïdouni est prêt !". lavoixdunord.fr. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. Aittama, Zach (18 November 2017). "Warriors Night Results: Ngoto Tops Vienot, Aliane Upsets Benzaquen". combatpress.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  4. "Sofiane Laïdouni couronné et ému". lavoixdunord.fr. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. "Sofiane Laïdouni au nom de tous les siens… et pour une ceinture européenne samedi soir à Orchies". lavoixdunord.fr. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  6. "Devant les siens à Orchies, Sofiane Laïdouni repart avec la ceinture européenne". lavoixdunord.fr. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  7. "À Bruxelles, la crème de la boxe thaï et l'espoir d'un titre mondial pour Sofiane Laïdouni". lavoixdunord.fr. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  8. "PSM fighter". facebook.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  9. van Dinter, Sean (4 March 2023). "Nabil 'The Tank' Khachab gaat knokken voor plek in Glory 8 manstoernooi". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  10. "Sofian Laïdouni, l'enfant du Pays de Condé dans l'élite du kick-boxing". lobservateur.fr. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  11. "Benny Adegbuyi revine în ring, după accidentul groaznic de pe A2! ProSport a aflat cu cine va lupta și când: miza este de 500.000 de dolari | EXCLUSIV". prosport.ro. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  12. Boudewijn, Nick. "Benjamin Adegbuyi verliest van Sofian Laïdouni!! Ziet 500.000 aan zijn neus voorbij gaan". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  13. "Verhoeven kiest Fransman Laïdouni als tegenstander bij zwaargewichttoernooi in maart". nos.nl (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  14. "Fight Site - Rico Verhoeven posljednji je polufinalist Gloryjevog Grand Prixa, neviđenom lakoćom riješio je Laidounija". fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  15. El Abadi, Saïd. "Glory 91 À Paris : Sofian Laïdouni, Cyril Benzaquen, Bobo Sacko, Ramy Deghir… La Carte Des Combats Se Précise". cnews.fr. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
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