Shurendy Semeleer

Profile

The story

Shurendy “Bad News Endy” Semeleer was born on November 18, 1995, in Willemstad, Curaçao. From around 2011 onward, he built an impressive kickboxing career and developed into a technically gifted, fast, and tactically strong welterweight fighter. He now lives and trains in the Netherlands at ARJ Gym Budo Centrum NOP in Emmeloord, under Mike Polanen and Boy van Veen.
At Enfusion, Semeleer won three world titles in three different weight classes: 72.5 kg, 75 kg, and 77 kg. In 2016, he won the eight-man King of the Ring tournament. A year later, he defeated Muay Thai legend Superbon Banchamek, a victory that was named Upset of the Year by Combat Press.

In 2022, Semeleer signed with GLORY Kickboxing. He won the vacant GLORY welterweight title and defended it several times against fighters including Murthel Groenhart, Jay Overmeer, and Mohamed Khamal before losing the title to Chico Kwasi. In 2025, he also won the GLORY welterweight tournament.

In June 2026, Semeleer announced that he would combine his kickboxing career with MMA and eventually switch to the sport full-time. He signed with Levels Fight League and made his MMA debut with a victory at LFL23 in Amsterdam on July 5, 2026. Since then, he has fought under his full name. On September 26, 2026, he will face Everton Toniazzo Jr. at LFL24 in Den Bosch.

Semeleer developed into a complete and technically refined welterweight fighter, winning world titles in both Enfusion and GLORY. His victory over Superbon Banchamek and multiple title defenses made him one of the most respected kickboxers of his generation.

After his MMA debut at LFL23, Semeleer continues his new career under his full name. His second MMA bout against Everton Toniazzo Jr. at LFL24 represents another step in a crossover that Levels Fight League views as an important European transition.

In the ring

Fighting style

Semeleer is known for a technically refined and fast welterweight style with sharp combinations, strong footwork, and great tactical insight. He stays calm under pressure and combines controlled distance management with explosive power when he wants to finish a fight.

Results

Performance

Former GLORY welterweight world champion (2022–2024), with multiple successful title defenses; winner of the GLORY welterweight tournament (2025); three-time Enfusion world champion at -72.5 kg, -75 kg, and -77 kg; winner of the King of the Ring tournament (2016); Combat Press Upset of the Year (2017) following his victory over Superbon Banchamek; MMA debut victory at LFL23 in 2026.

Over the years

Timeline

2011: begins his professional kickboxing career
2016: wins the King of the Ring tournament
2017: defeats Superbon Banchamek; Combat Press Upset of the Year
2018–2021: wins and defends multiple Enfusion world titles across three weight classes
2022: signs with GLORY and wins the vacant welterweight title
2023: defends the GLORY world title multiple times
2024: loses the GLORY title to Chico Kwasi
2025: wins the GLORY welterweight tournament
• June 2026: announces his move to MMA and signs with Levels Fight League
• July 5, 2026: makes his MMA debut and wins at LFL23 in Amsterdam
• September 26, 2026: scheduled second MMA bout against Everton Toniazzo Jr. at LFL24 in Den Bosch

Moments

Related events

26-09-2026

Levels Fight League 24

’s-Hertogenbosch

Influence

Legacy

Semeleer is regarded as one of the most complete and technically gifted welterweights in recent kickboxing history. With world titles in Enfusion and GLORY, he belongs to an elite group. His transition to MMA is seen as a major European crossover and could bring new attention to Levels Fight League. His MMA legacy has yet to be built.

Relationships

Home gym

ARJ Gym

Organizations

Enfusion

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