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Tyjani Beztati
GLORY Lightweight World Champion. Five successful title defenses. An example of what elite-sport mentality means.
There are fighters who win matches. And there are fighters who set a standard.
Tyjani Beztati, known worldwide as “The Wonderboy”, belongs to that second category. A fighter who did not just become champion, but showed for years what it means to stay at the top. His name is tied to technique, discipline, control and a fighting style that proves kickboxing is about far more than power alone.
For Days Gym, Tyjani Beztati symbolizes the level the gym is associated with: world class, professionalism and the mentality of a champion. His story is not a simple list of titles. It is the story of a young fighter who chose discipline early, fought his way up through the Dutch kickboxing world, became GLORY Lightweight World Champion and defended his place at the top time and time again.
Today Tyjani is more than a former GLORY champion. He is an example for young fighters who dream of the top. He shows that talent matters, but is never enough. The real foundation lies in repetition, sacrifice, focus and the willingness to get better every single day.
From young fighter to the top of the world
Tyjani Beztati started kickboxing at a young age. What set him apart from the beginning was not just his physical talent, but above all his attitude. He did not train like someone who “also did martial arts”. He trained like someone who knew where he wanted to go.
In his youth he built an exceptional foundation. His amateur career was impressive: dozens of fights, multiple national titles and a European amateur title. Even before he became known worldwide, he had already proven in the Netherlands that he was different from the rest. Not just by winning, but by the way he won: mature, controlled and technically strong.
That is an important part of his story. Tyjani did not suddenly become world champion. His success was built over years. In quiet training hours. In sparring rounds nobody watched. In fights where the pressure kept growing. In moments where he had to learn to deal with expectations, opposition and setbacks.
A champion is not born on the night he wins the belt. A champion is made years before that.
The style of The Wonderboy
Anyone who watches Tyjani fight immediately sees why he is different.
He is tall for his weight class, moves calmly and uses distance in a way that frustrates opponents. He does not need to fight wildly to be dangerous. His strength lies in control. He reads the fight, sets the pace and makes his opponents work on his terms.
His jab, kicks, timing and sense of distance make him hard to hit and even harder to dominate. Tyjani fights with oversight. He can apply pressure, but he does not need to storm forward constantly. He can move backwards without fleeing. He can win a round without taking unnecessary risks. That is the difference between fighting and fighting at championship level.
This style is exactly what makes him so valuable as an example for young athletes at Days Gym. He shows that kickboxing is not just about hitting hard or kicking hard. It is about discipline, technique, composure, timing and intelligence. A strong fighter can be dangerous. A smart fighter can become champion.
Tyjani Beztati is the proof of that.
The road to GLORY
When Tyjani made the step to the professional circuit, he quickly arrived at the sport's highest stage. GLORY Kickboxing is one of the biggest kickboxing organizations in the world. There you do not fight beginners. There you face champions, veterans and international specialists.
Tyjani signed with GLORY at a young age and was seen early on as one of the biggest talents in the lightweight division. But talent alone does not carry you through GLORY. At that level every mistake is punished. Every fight is a test. Every opponent comes to take your name.
His road to the title was therefore not a straight line. Early in his career he already fought absolute world-class opponents. He faced losses, pressure and moments where he had to rebuild. That is exactly what makes his story stronger.
Many fighters can win when everything goes well. Champions show themselves when things go against them.
Tyjani kept developing. He kept getting sharper. He kept coming back. And eventually the moment came when everything came together.
The moment: GLORY Lightweight World Champion
On September 4, 2021, Tyjani Beztati fought Elvis Gashi for the vacant GLORY Lightweight World Title. This was no ordinary fight. This was the moment where years of training, sacrifice and experience came together in a single bout.
A world title fight asks something different of a fighter. It is not just about conditioning or technique. It is about staying calm under pressure. About recovering when a round goes badly. About keeping faith in the plan. About staying mentally present for five full rounds.
Tyjani did exactly that.
He won the fight by unanimous decision and crowned himself GLORY Lightweight World Champion. With that, he definitively placed himself among the great names of the modern kickboxing world.
But winning a world title is one thing. The real question is: can you remain champion when everyone is hunting you?
Tyjani's answer was clear.
Staying champion: five successful title defenses
After winning the world title, Tyjani Beztati successfully defended his GLORY Lightweight title five times. That may be even more impressive than winning the title itself.
A champion always carries pressure. Every challenger trains for you. Every opponent studies your style. Everyone wants the belt you hold. You cannot afford a bad night. You cannot sit back. You have to keep growing, because the rest of the division is trying to catch you.
Tyjani kept winning.
He defended his title against strong international opponents such as Josh Jauncey, Stoyan Koprivlenski, Petchpanomrung Kiatmuu9, Kaito Ono and Enriko Kehl. Each defense revealed something different about his qualities.
Against one he had to show his sharpness. Against another his adaptability. Against pressure fighters he had to stay calm. Against technical fighters he had to show he could be even smarter. Against experienced names he had to prove his championship was no fluke.
Five successful title defenses mean you were not at your best just once. It means you performed at world level for years.
That is why Tyjani Beztati is not just a champion, but a dominant champion.
Why Tyjani matters to Days Gym
For Days Gym, Tyjani Beztati is a name that immediately adds weight to the gym's identity.
A gym is not judged only on equipment, classes or opening hours. A real martial arts gym is judged on culture. On level. On the people who train there. On the champions connected to it. On the standard that hangs in the room.
When a name like Tyjani Beztati is connected to Days Gym, that says something. It says this environment was not built for mediocrity. It says people train seriously here. It says young fighters can look up to athletes who actually reached the top.
That matters to the outside world. To parents looking for a gym for their child. To beginners who want to train in a safe, professional environment. To talents dreaming of competition. To experienced fighters looking for a place where real level is present.
Tyjani's story strengthens the story of Days Gym: this is a place where martial arts are taken seriously. Where discipline is built. Where technique matters. Where character weighs just as heavily as talent.
The mentality behind the success
What makes Tyjani special is that his success has never been about physical qualities alone.
Of course he has height, reach, speed and technique. But at the highest level, many fighters have talent. The difference lies in mentality.
Tyjani fights with calm. He does not lose his balance easily. He does not get dragged into chaos. He sticks to his plan. You see that in his style, but also in his career. After setbacks he came back stronger. After winning the title he stayed hungry. After dominating the lightweight division he chose new challenges.
That is exactly the mentality Days Gym wants to radiate: never settle for “good enough”. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep building the next version of yourself.
For young athletes, that may be the most important lesson from his career. You do not have to be a champion right away. You have to be willing to work like a champion every day.
From kickboxing champion to a new challenge in MMA
After his impressive run as GLORY Lightweight World Champion, Tyjani chose a new challenge: MMA.
For many fighters it would be safe to keep doing what they are already successful at. But true elite athletes seek growth. They dare to become a student again. They dare to open a new chapter, even when they have already achieved so much.
His move to MMA shows exactly how big his sporting mentality is. He did not walk away from kickboxing because he had nothing left to prove. He stepped into a new world because he wanted to test himself again.
There too he started strong. With a professional MMA record of 3-0 he showed that his fight intelligence, discipline and competitive mentality are not limited to one sport. His striking base remains his great weapon, but MMA demands more: wrestling, grappling, cage work, different distances and different risks.
That he dares to take this step only makes his story more powerful. Tyjani Beztati is not just a champion of the past. He is an athlete still building his future.
What young fighters can learn from Tyjani
The story of Tyjani Beztati is valuable for everyone who trains at Days Gym.
For kids it shows that growing big in sport starts with small choices: showing up on time, listening to your trainer, continuing to try, showing respect and not giving up when something gets hard.
For competitive fighters it shows that technique and discipline matter more than ego. The best fighter is not always the one who shouts the loudest or fights the wildest. The best fighter is the one who stays calm when the pressure rises.
For adults his story shows that martial arts are more than physical training. They shape character. They teach control. They provide structure. They build confidence.
And for Days Gym as a gym, his story shows what the gym may be associated with: championship mentality, elite-sport level and a culture in which fighters can develop.
A name that gives authority to Dutch fight sports
The Netherlands has a rich history in kickboxing. Our country has produced world champions, filled big stadiums and built international respect. Within that history, Tyjani Beztati has written his own chapter.
He became GLORY Lightweight World Champion. He defended his title five times. He beat top international names. He grew into one of the recognizable faces of his division. And afterwards he made the step to MMA to challenge himself again.
That is not a normal sports story. That is a legacy.
For Days Gym it is important to make stories like this visible. Not just because it is impressive, but because it shows the level, inspiration and ambition connected to the gym.
A visitor reading this page should not just think: “Tyjani is a good fighter.”
That visitor should think: “If this is the level connected to Days Gym, then Days Gym is a place where champions belong.”
Key achievements
GLORY Lightweight World Champion
Five successful GLORY Lightweight title defenses
Won the world title against Elvis Gashi at GLORY 78
Title defenses against Josh Jauncey, Stoyan Koprivlenski, Petchpanomrung Kiatmuu9, Kaito Ono and Enriko Kehl, among others
Six national amateur championships
One European amateur championship
Amateur record of 50-1-1
GLORY record: 17 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws
Professional MMA record: 3-0
Known by the nickname “The Wonderboy”
Connected to Days Gym
Tyjani Beztati and Days Gym
Tyjani Beztati represents everything Days Gym stands for: discipline, technique, respect, ambition and the will to get the maximum out of yourself.
His career proves that success in fight sports does not come from luck. It comes from years of dedication. From the right environment. From trainers who set demands. From teammates who keep you sharp. From a culture where hard work is normal.
That is why Tyjani deserves a place on the Days Gym Champions page. Not just as a title holder, but as an example. As a source of inspiration. As proof that the top is within reach for those willing to live for it.
Days Gym is not just a place where people come to train.
It is a place where fighters grow. Where discipline gets stronger. Where talent is given direction. Where champions become visible.
And Tyjani Beztati is one of the most powerful examples of that.
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