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Jake Peacock Claims WBC Siam Warriors Legacy Title After Stoppage Win Over Erik Hehir in Cork
October 10, 2026 — Cork, Ireland: Canadian MuayThai star Jake Peacock delivered a powerful and commanding performance to capture a WBC Siam Warriors Legacy Championship, defeating Ireland’s Erik Hehir in a thrilling contest that ended following an unfortunate arm injury to the Irish fighter.
Peacock’s story is one of the most remarkable in combat sports. Born in Newcastle, England, he has built an elite career fighting with an underdeveloped right arm, a congenital condition — and his kicking game is so powerful that in Cork it was Hehir’s arm, used to block his kicks, that gave way.
From the opening bell, both fighters set a blistering pace. Hehir came out aggressively, targeting Peacock with sharp low kicks, while the Canadian responded with devastating body kicks that repeatedly crashed into the Irishman’s arms.
Peacock soon seized the initiative, trapping Hehir in the corner and connecting with a powerful body shot that sent the Irishman towards the canvas. A follow-up knee glanced off Hehir’s head, prompting the referee to intervene and administer an eight-count.
Despite the setback, Hehir showed tremendous courage and fighting spirit. Undeterred, the Irishman continued pressing forward, using teeps and boxing combinations in an effort to regain control of the contest.
However, Peacock’s relentless kicking attacks began to take their toll. The Canadian repeatedly unleashed powerful kicks across Hehir’s arms, demonstrating exceptional precision, timing and devastating striking power.
Eventually, the accumulated damage became too much. Hehir turned away from the action and signalled to the referee that he could no longer continue. A subsequent medical examination revealed that the Irish fighter had suffered a broken arm, bringing an unfortunate conclusion to what had been an exciting and fiercely contested championship encounter.
For Peacock, the victory represents another significant achievement in his MuayThai career, showcasing his explosive attacking style, technical ability and determination on the championship stage. While the contest ended in disappointing circumstances for Hehir, the Irishman deserves enormous credit for his courage, resilience and fighting spirit throughout the encounter.
The WBC MuayThai family extends its best wishes to Erik Hehir for a full and speedy recovery following his injury.
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GLORY COLLISION 10: Mory Kromah Defends Heavyweight Title Against Antonio Plazibat on December 12
ARNHEM, Netherlands — The stage is officially set for one of the biggest heavyweight kickboxing fights of the year, as GLORY COLLISION 10 will feature reigning GLORY Heavyweight World Champion Mory Kromah defending his title against Croatian knockout artist Antonio Plazibat.
The championship showdown takes place Saturday, December 12, inside the iconic GelreDome, one of Europe’s premier stadium venues, promising a spectacular night of elite kickboxing action. The same card also features an eight-man Welterweight Grand Prix, where champion Chico Kwasi’s belt will be defended through the tournament, and a clash between Tarik Khbabez and Mohamed Touchassie.
Kromah (38-3-1, 25 KOs) enters his second heavyweight title defense after an unforgettable performance at GLORY COLLISION 9. The champion retained his crown in spectacular fashion by knocking out Milos Cvjeticanin with a devastating flying knee that quickly became one of the year’s most viral combat sports highlights — according to GLORY, the knockout generated more than 10 million views across the promotion’s social media platforms, helping establish Kromah as one of kickboxing’s fastest-rising global stars.
The rivalry needs no selling. At a promotional staredown in Rotterdam in September, the two men had to be separated in a scuffle that left a security guard on the canvas, and they were put in the same room again at the GLORY 110 fan zone in Antwerp this past weekend.
“Plazibat thinks he is coming to take my belt. He can think again,” Kromah said. “He already had his time in GLORY. This is a new era, the Mory Kromah era. When my knee connects to his chin, he will go to sleep and only dream of becoming GLORY champion.”
Plazibat (24-5, 17 KOs) secured his opportunity by delivering an emphatic knockout victory over Anis Bouzid at GLORY COLLISION 9, immediately solidifying himself as the division’s No. 1 contender. The Croatian powerhouse made his intentions perfectly clear.
“The plan is simple. I will smash his face and beat him down until he quits,” Plazibat said. “No more playing heavyweight for Mory Kromah. He does not know the world he is entering when he is in the ring with me.”
The heavyweight title Kromah holds was made famous by Rico Verhoeven, who ruled the division for a decade before leaving GLORY for the boxing ring — where he challenged Oleksandr Usyk for a world title in Egypt in May. Verhoeven is back in the headlines this week: the Dutchman says he has accepted an offer to box former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder on December 11, the night before COLLISION 10, though Wilder’s agreement and the final terms are not yet confirmed.
Tickets for GLORY COLLISION 10 are on sale now through GLORYKickboxing.com.
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