{{short description|Romanian kickboxer and boxer (born 1985)}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Benjamin Adegbuyi | image = Benjamin Adegbuyi.jpg | image_size = 250 | caption = | birth_name = Benjamin Adekunle Miron Adegbuyi | other_names = Mister Gentleman<br> Hammer <small>(former)</small> | residence = | nationality = Romanian | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|01|24}} | birth_place = Cluj-Napoca, Romania | fighting_out_of = Bucharest, Romania | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{height|cm=198}} | weight = {{convert|120.9|kg|lb st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = Heavyweight | reach_in = 77.5 | stance = Orthodox | team = Superpro Sportcenter<br>Superpro Sibiu<br>Respect Gym (formerly) | trainer = Dennis Krauweel: {{small|Head coach}}<br>Alin Bălașa: {{small|Boxing}}<br>Cristian Mărgărit: {{Small|Nutrition}}<br>Alin Panaite: {{small|Head coach}} (formerly) | years_active = 2011–present | kickbox_win = 35 | kickbox_kowin = 20 | kickbox_loss = 10 | kickbox_koloss = 5 | kickbox_draw = 0 | kickbox_nc = 1 | other = | occupation = | spouse = Elena Adegbuyi | relatives = | students = | university = | url = | boxrec = | sherdog = | updated = August 26, 2022 }} {{Infobox youtuber | youtube_id = UCPHJGZ-q7aXI0CW3PBfRSig | youtube_display_name = Benny Adegbuyi | youtube_years_active = 2014–present | youtube_genre = vlog | youtube_subscribers = 23 thousand<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | youtube_views = 1.7 million<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | stats_update = January 1, 2023{{nu|date=October 2025}} }} '''Benjamin Adekunle Miron Adegbuyi''' (born January 24, 1985) is a Romanian kickboxer and professional boxer. He is a two-time Glory Heavyweight Championship challenger and three-time winner of heavyweight tournament. Adegbuyi is also Superkombat World Grand Prix III 2012 tournament winner and 2018 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament runner-up. A professional since 2011, he also fought in K-1.
As of December 13, 2022, he is #5 in the Combat Press heavyweight rankings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=COMBAT PRESS KICKBOXING RANKINGS: DECEMBER 2022|url=https://combatpress.com/2022/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2022/|date=2022-12-13|website=www.combatpress.com|access-date=2023-01-01|archive-date=2022-12-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228140805/https://combatpress.com/2022/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref> Combat Press has ranked him in the top 5 since November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tatum |first1=Rob |title=Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: November 2014 |url=https://combatpress.com/2014/11/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-november-2014/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=29 December 2020 |archive-date=14 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214062316/https://combatpress.com/2014/11/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-november-2014/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Aittama |first1=Zach |title=Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: December 2020 |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2020/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=28 December 2020 |archive-date=23 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223190551/https://combatpress.com/2020/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 1 January 2023, he is also ranked the #5 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kick.<ref>{{cite web |title=RANKINGS JANUARY 2023 |url=https://beyondkick.com/rankings/2023-1 |website=beyondkick.com |date=1 January 2023 |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101102324/https://beyondkick.com/rankings/2023-1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 1 August 2025, Adegbuyi is ranked the #13 heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Boxemag.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classement des combattants|url=https://boxemag.ouest-france.fr/classement/?discipline=kickboxing-muay-thai-classement-heavyweight&pays=mondial&sexe=masculin|website=boxemag.com |access-date=1 August 2025|language=fr}}</ref>
Adegbuyi has beaten Jahfarr Wilnis and Mladen Brestovac three times, Hesdy Gerges and D'Angelo Marshall twice, and Badr Hari, Pavel Zhuravlev, Ismael Londt, Sergei Lashchenko, Anderson Silva and Jairzinho Rozenstruik once.<ref>{{cite web |title=Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings |url=https://combatpress.com/category/rankings/kickboxing-rankings/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=11 March 2021 |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301200607/https://combatpress.com/category/rankings/kickboxing-rankings/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Official LiverKick.com Rankings |url=https://liverkick.com/rankings/ |website=liverkick.com |access-date=11 March 2021 |archive-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518020911/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/rankings |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Early life== Adegbuyi was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to a Romanian mother and Nigerian yoruba father. Since the age of eight, he spent his childhood together with his mother and newborn sister in Aiud, Transylvania.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puterea.ro/special/interviu_destainuirile_lui_benjamin_adegbuyi_ciocanul_gentilom_din_superkom-72402.html|title=INTERVIU. Destăinuirile lui Benjamin Adegbuyi, "Ciocanul gentilom" din Superkombat|publisher=Puterea|date=9 June 2013|language=Romanian|access-date=28 January 2014|archive-date=19 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219090350/http://www.puterea.ro/special/interviu_destainuirile_lui_benjamin_adegbuyi_ciocanul_gentilom_din_superkom-72402.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As a child, he competed in sports like shotokan karate, boxing and basketball.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
==Professional kickboxing career== Adegbuyi made his kickboxing debut as a professional on March 18, 2011.
===K-1 debut=== He signed with K-1 in August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1779:benjamin-adegbuyi-and-catalin-morosanu-join-raul-catinas-as-3-romanians-at-k-1-final-16&catid=36:k-1|title=Benjamin Adegbuyi And Catalin Morosanu Join Raul Catinas As 3 Romanians At K-1 Final 16|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-date=2015-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518092614/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1779:benjamin-adegbuyi-and-catalin-morosanu-join-raul-catinas-as-3-romanians-at-k-1-final-16&catid=36:k-1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1945:k-1-press-conference-photos-quotes&catid=36:k-1|title=K-1 Press Conference Photos, Quotes|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-date=2015-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518092616/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1945:k-1-press-conference-photos-quotes&catid=36:k-1|url-status=live}}</ref>
Adegbuyi faced Jafar Ahmadi in a non-tournament bout at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16 on October 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1873:k-1-final-16-matches-unveiled&catid=36:k-1|title=K-1 Final 16 Matches Unveiled|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-09-20|archive-date=2016-03-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309075420/http://liverkick.com/index.php?catid=36:k-1&id=1873:k-1-final-16-matches-unveiled&option=com_content&view=article|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1928:k-1-wgp-final-16-finalized-fight-card-for-this-sunday-october-14&catid=36:k-1|title=K-1 WGP Final 16, Finalized Fight Card For This Sunday, October 14|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-10-11|archive-date=2013-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212251/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1928:k-1-wgp-final-16-finalized-fight-card-for-this-sunday-october-14&catid=36:k-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Adegbuyi won via TKO early in the first round after Ahmadi seemingly broke his left arm upon impact with Benny’s upper leg as he landed a middle kick on Jafar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1948:k-1-world-grand-prix-final-16-live-results&catid=38:asia&Itemid=59|title=K-1 World Grand Prix Final 16 Live Results|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-10-15|archive-date=2016-03-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308074056/http://liverkick.com/index.php?catid=38:asia&id=1948:k-1-world-grand-prix-final-16-live-results&itemid=59&option=com_content&view=article|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ccjh3GTls&t=174s |title=Benjamin Adegbuyi vs Jafar Ahmadi - K-1 WGP Final 16 -- Tokyo, Japan, October 14 |website=YouTube |date=14 October 2012 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222017/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ccjh3GTls&t=174s |url-status=live }}</ref>
===SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012=== After winning the title of the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2012 tournament (in which he defeated the highly rated and experienced Croat Mladen Brestovac), he was scheduled to fight Alexey Ignashov in the tournament on November 10 in Craiova, Romania at the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 Final Elimination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1987:superkombat-final-elimination-november-10-fight-card&catid=37:kickboxing|title=SuperKombat Final Elimination, November 10: Fight Card|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-10-30|archive-date=2013-12-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115340/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1987:superkombat-final-elimination-november-10-fight-card&catid=37:kickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2008%3Afights-to-watch-in-november-part-2&catid=34%3Ademo-content|title=Fights To Watch In November: Part 2|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-11-06|archive-date=2012-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120091750/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2008:fights-to-watch-in-november-part-2&catid=34:demo-content|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Ignashov could not fight due to injury and was replaced by the previous year's SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix Champion, Sergei Lascenko.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2029%3Asergei-lascenko-replaces-alexey-ignashov-at-superkombat-final-elimination-today&catid=37%3Akickboxing|title=Sergei Lascenko Replaces Alexey Ignashov At SuperKombat Final Elimination Today|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-11-12|archive-date=2013-12-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224113519/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2029%3Asergei-lascenko-replaces-alexey-ignashov-at-superkombat-final-elimination-today&catid=37%3Akickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref> Adegbuyi battered Lascenko, flooring him twice in the first round before the referee called a halt to the bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2032:superkombat-final-elimination-live-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=Superkombat Final Elimination: Live Results|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-11-12|archive-date=2016-03-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307011945/http://liverkick.com/index.php?catid=39:europe&id=2032:superkombat-final-elimination-live-results&itemid=59&option=com_content&view=article|url-status=live}}</ref>
Despite entering as the tournament favourite, Adegbuyi was exposed by eventual champion Pavel Zhuravlev when the Ukrainian KOed him in first round in the semi-finals at the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 Final on December 22 in Bucharest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2041:superkombat-final-elimination-review-and-finals-preview&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=Superkombat Final Elimination Review and Finals Preview|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-11-14|archive-date=2013-12-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115654/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2041:superkombat-final-elimination-review-and-finals-preview&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2069:superkombat-wgp-final-december-22-in-bucharest&catid=37:kickboxing|title=SuperKombat WGP Final, December 22 In Bucharest|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-11-25|archive-date=2013-12-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111802/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2069:superkombat-wgp-final-december-22-in-bucharest&catid=37:kickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2155:superkombat-wgp-2012-final-live-results-watch-here&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=SuperKombat WGP 2012 Final Live Results, Watch Here|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2012-12-23|archive-date=2016-03-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308211820/http://liverkick.com/index.php?catid=39:europe&id=2155:superkombat-wgp-2012-final-live-results-watch-here&itemid=59&option=com_content&view=article|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2013 season: run=== He defeated Mohamed Belazaar via first-round TKO due to an injury a SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix I 2013 in Oradea, Romania on April 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2404:superkombat-wgp-fight-card-april-6&catid=37:kickboxing|title=SuperKombat WGP Fight Card, April 6|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-03-28|archive-date=2013-11-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110175328/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2404:superkombat-wgp-fight-card-april-6&catid=37:kickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2430:superkombat-2013-wgp-live-updates&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=SUPERKOMBAT 2013 WGP Live Updates|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-04-08|archive-date=2013-11-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110175355/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2430:superkombat-2013-wgp-live-updates&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref>
He rematched Jairzinho Rozenstruik at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2013 in Craiova, Romania on May 18, and won by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2488:full-fight-card-for-this-weeks-super-kombat-wgp-in-craiova&catid=37:kickboxing|title=Full Fight Card For This Week's Super Kombat WGP in Craiova|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-05-17|archive-date=2015-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120163111/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2488:full-fight-card-for-this-weeks-super-kombat-wgp-in-craiova&catid=37:kickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2494:superkombat-wgp-craiova-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=SuperKombat WGP Craiova Results|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-05-20|archive-date=2013-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810180803/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2494:superkombat-wgp-craiova-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://fightsportasia.com/2013/05/19/superkombat-world-gp-craiova-results-morosanu-ciobanu-win-at-home/ |title=SUPERKOMBAT World GP Craiova Results: Morosanu, Ciobanu Win at Home |access-date=2013-05-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608044528/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/05/19/superkombat-world-gp-craiova-results-morosanu-ciobanu-win-at-home/ |archive-date=2013-06-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
He beat Ismael Londt by unanimous decision at ''Slamm!! Soema Na Basi IV'' in Paramaribo, Suriname on August 8, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fightsportasia.com/2013/07/17/slamm-soema-na-basi-iv-ismael-londt-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818224720/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/07/17/slamm-soema-na-basi-iv-ismael-londt-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi/|url-status=dead|title=SLAMM!! - Soema na Basi IV: Ismael Londt vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi|archivedate=August 18, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2608:benjamin-adegbuyi-defeats-ismael-londt-at-slamm-iv&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=Benjamin Adegbuyi Defeats Ismael Londt at Slamm IV|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-08-11|archive-date=2015-09-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925063142/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2608:benjamin-adegbuyi-defeats-ismael-londt-at-slamm-iv&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref>
He defeat Reamon Welboren by unanimous decision at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2013 in Botoșani, Romania on September 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2665:final-card-for-superkombat-wgp-in-botsani&catid=37:kickboxing|title=Final Card for SUPERKOMBAT WGP in Botsani|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-09-25|archive-date=2013-09-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928004807/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2665:final-card-for-superkombat-wgp-in-botsani&catid=37:kickboxing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2673:weekend-results-dangelo-marshall-wins-big-at-superkombat&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=Weekend Results: D'Angelo Marshall Wins Big at SUPERKOMBAT|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-10-05|archive-date=2013-10-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005171822/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2673:weekend-results-dangelo-marshall-wins-big-at-superkombat&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Adegbuyi vs. Zhuravlev II=== He rematched Pavel Zhuravlev at the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2013 Final in Galați, Romania on December 21, 2013, winning by third-round KO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2777:superkombat-world-grand-prix-final-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=SuperKombat World Grand Prix Final Results|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2013-12-22|archive-date=2013-12-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105801/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2777:superkombat-world-grand-prix-final-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|url-status=live}}</ref>
===GLORY=== Adegbuyi prompted GLORY to pick him up and give him a shot on the best stage, after tearing it up on SUPERKOMBAT.
He was scheduled to face Jamal Ben Saddik at ''Glory 14: Zagreb'' in Zagreb, Croatia on March 8, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2809:benjamin-adegbuyi-vs-jamal-ben-saddik-set-for-glory-14&catid=50:glory&Itemid=75|title=Benjamin Adegbuyi vs. Jamal Ben Saddik Set for GLORY 14|author=Dave Walsh|work=liverkick.com|access-date=2014-02-25|archive-date=2014-02-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215040127/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2809:benjamin-adegbuyi-vs-jamal-ben-saddik-set-for-glory-14&catid=50:glory&Itemid=75|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Ben Saddik broke his hand while training and was replaced by Dmytro Bezus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightsite.hr/k1-boks/ben-saddik-zbog-ozljede-otkazao-nastup-u-zagrebu|title=FightSite - Ben Saddik zbog ozljede otkazao nastup u Zagrebu, umjesto njega dolazi Ukrajinac Bezus|work=www.fightsite.hr|access-date=2014-03-08|archive-date=2015-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090011/http://www.fightsite.hr/k1-boks/ben-saddik-zbog-ozljede-otkazao-nastup-u-zagrebu|url-status=dead}}</ref> Prior to the fight, Adegbuyi and Andrei Stoica spent time as sparring partners of Alexander Gustafsson at the Allstars Training Center in Stockholm, Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kimura.se/alexander-gustafssons-reportage-fran-abc|title=Alexander Gustafssons reportage från ABC|work=kimura.se|date=23 February 2014 |access-date=2014-02-25|archive-date=2014-03-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316205926/http://www.kimura.se/alexander-gustafssons-reportage-fran-abc|url-status=live}}</ref> Adegbuyi knocked down Bezus three times winning by second-round TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/3/8/5481972/glory-14-results-live-fight-coverage-stream-zagreb-event-kickboxing-spike-tv|title=GLORY 14 results, live fight coverage stream for 'Cro Cop vs Bonjasky' Zagreb event on Spike TV|author=Michael Stets|work=MMAmania.com|date=8 March 2014 |access-date=2014-03-08|archive-date=2014-03-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309003755/http://www.mmamania.com/2014/3/8/5481972/glory-14-results-live-fight-coverage-stream-zagreb-event-kickboxing-spike-tv|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Remy-Bonjasky-Walks-Away-With-Controversial-Decision-Over-Cro-Cop-at-Glory-14-64837|title=Remy Bonjasky Walks Away With Controversial Decision Over 'Cro Cop' at Glory 14|work=Sherdog|access-date=2014-03-09|archive-date=2022-05-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508103318/https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Remy-Bonjasky-Walks-Away-With-Controversial-Decision-Over-Cro-Cop-at-Glory-14-64837|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/03/glory-14-results-and-recap.html |title=Glory 14 Results and Recap - Muay Thai Authority |work=muaythaiauthority.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320222722/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/03/glory-14-results-and-recap.html |archive-date=2015-03-20 }}</ref>
He scored a second-round KO over Daniel Sam at ''Glory 16: Denver'' in Broomfield, Colorado, United States on May 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Veteran-Pat-Barry-Suffers-FirstRound-Knockout-Loss-to-Zack-Mwekassa-at-Glory-16-67439|title=UFC Veteran Pat Barry Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss to Zack Mwekassa at Glory 16|work=Sherdog|access-date=2014-05-08|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095717/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Veteran-Pat-Barry-Suffers-FirstRound-Knockout-Loss-to-Zack-Mwekassa-at-Glory-16-67439|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/05/glory-16-results.html |title=Glory 16 Results - Muay Thai Authority |work=muaythaiauthority.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320231940/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/05/glory-16-results.html |archive-date=2015-03-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4cMDUP6XMY&t=640s |title=GLORY 16 GSFS - Benjamin Adegbuyi vs Daniel Sam |website=YouTube |date=23 September 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820174857/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4cMDUP6XMY&t=640s |url-status=live }}</ref>
In September, Adegbuyi was voted runner-up "Best New Talent" in the official GLORY Half-Year Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/628|title=News - Niclas Larsen voted Best Newcomer|work=gloryworldseries.com|access-date=2014-09-13|archive-date=2014-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914053430/http://www.gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/628|url-status=live}}</ref>
Adegbuyi beat Hesdy Gerges in November at ''Glory 18: Oklahoma'' on Spike, and became the mandatory challenger for a shot at the heavyweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kickboxing-Glory-18-Return-to-Glory-Results-and-Updates-76709|title=Kickboxing: Glory 18 'Return to Glory' Results and Updates|work=Sherdog|access-date=2014-11-08|archive-date=2014-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108003944/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kickboxing-Glory-18-Return-to-Glory-Results-and-Updates-76709|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/658|title=MATCHMAKER'S NOTES: GLORY SUPERFIGHT SERIES 18|publisher=GLORY|date=3 November 2014|access-date=8 November 2014|archive-date=7 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107190627/http://www.gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/658|url-status=live}}</ref>
He faced Daniel Lentie on 7 March 2015 at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix I 2015. Adegbuyi dominated his opponent, winning via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/item/3446-superkombat-romania-live-results/3446-superkombat-romania-live-results|title=SuperKombat Romania Live Results and Stream|author=Jay Jauncey|work=Liver Kick|access-date=2015-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906114859/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3446-superkombat-romania-live-results/3446-superkombat-romania-live-results|archive-date=2015-09-06|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====GLORY Heavyweight Title Shot====
Adegbuyi faced GLORY Heavyweight Champion Rico Verhoeven at Glory 22: Lille on June 5, 2015. At the event, Adegbuyi was defeated by unanimous decision (49-46, 49–46, 50–45). Verhoeven showed his superior technique after a difficult first round and was hardly bothered by Adegbuyi.
Adegbuyi shocked the fans in France during the first round, dominating the champion with excellent power punches and a great jab. He showed no fear whatsoever for Verhoeven and used his advantage in reach to perfection, even rocking the Dutchman with one good shot. Verhoeven countered with great kicks in the second round, forcing Adegbuyi to move more and negate the jab. Adegbuyi missed several big shots, and his punching rate dropped considerably. Adegbuyi tired quickly in the third, as Verhoeven started finding his range and speeding up. His corner urged him on to keep moving, taking advantage of Adegbuyi's relative inexperience and evening's tendency to rely on his boxing too much.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/5/8739185/glory-22-results-rico-verhoven-batters-benjamin-adegbuyi-to-retain|title=GLORY 22 results: Rico Verhoeven batters Benjamin Adegbuyi to retain heavyweight title|author=Luke Thomas|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-06-05|access-date=2015-10-28|archive-date=2015-09-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929011716/http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/5/8739185/glory-22-results-rico-verhoven-batters-benjamin-adegbuyi-to-retain|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOkjgxoJ3qI |title=GLORY 22 Rico Verhoeven vs. Benny Adegegbuyi [FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS] |website=YouTube |date=22 April 2022 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820185821/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOkjgxoJ3qI&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
He fought mixed martial artist Alexandr Soldatkin at Tatneft Cup 2015 Final on September 4, 2015. Adegbuyi defeated Soldatkin in the third round via TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/item/3668-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-last-second-knockout-at-tatneft-cup/3668-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-last-second-knockout-at-tatneft-cup|title=Benjamin Adegbuyi Scores Last-Second Knockout at Tatneft Cup|author=Dave Walsh|publisher=liverkick.com|date=2015-09-05|access-date=2015-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118124808/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3668-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-last-second-knockout-at-tatneft-cup/3668-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-last-second-knockout-at-tatneft-cup|archive-date=2015-11-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====2015 GLORY Heavyweight Contender Tournament winner====
On October 9, 2015, Benjamin Adegbuyi defeated Jahfarr Wilnis by split decision and Mladen Brestovac by TKO to earn the Ramon Dekkers memorial trophy and get a second crack at GLORY heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kickboxing-Joe-Schilling-Stops-Jason-Wilnis-at-Glory-24-Adegbuyi-Wins-Heavyweight-Tourney-93829|title=Kickboxing: Joe Schilling Stops Jason Wilnis at Glory 24; Adegbuyi Wins Heavyweight Tourney|work=Sherdog|access-date=9 October 2015|archive-date=10 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010152508/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kickboxing-Joe-Schilling-Stops-Jason-Wilnis-at-Glory-24-Adegbuyi-Wins-Heavyweight-Tourney-93829|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the semifinal, Adegbuyi chopped down Mladen Brestovac using a relentless leg-kick attack on him to take his bout. Adegbuyi landed 65 leg kicks and systematically wore down his opponent before stopping him in the third round. A hard whacking kick to Brestovac's left thigh sent him to the canvas. Brestovac tried to rise to his feet, but he wasn't there long. Adegbuyi relentlessly attacked Brestovac's injured lower half until his opponent took a knee and gave up the fight. Undercard Superstar complimented Brestovac's effort but acknowledged Adegbuyi's skill level and physical prowess.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Direktno.hr |title=Hrvat Mladen Brestovac tri puta srušen na Glory 24 eventu! |url=https://direktno.hr/sport/hrvat-mladen-brestovac-tri-puta-srusen-na-glory-24-eventu-27237/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006050013/https://direktno.hr/sport/hrvat-mladen-brestovac-tri-puta-srusen-na-glory-24-eventu-27237/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 6, 2023 |website=direktno.hr |access-date=8 April 2021 }}</ref>
In one of the best heavyweight kickboxing bouts of 2015, Adegbuyi pulled out a split-decision victory over Jahfarr Wilnis to claim the tournament finals championship. In the first round, Adegbuyi looked to do some great work with leg kicks, but Wilnis' combination punches were a factor as well. The ebb and flow was gone in the second round. It looked to be all Wilnis. He had more energy and his level of activity seemed to shut Adegbuyi down. Just when it seemed as if Wilnis would run away with the final round, Adegbuyi began to find a home for his straight right hand. The punch repeatedly slowed Wilnis down and apparently did enough to convince two judges that Adegbuyi deserved the third and decisive round, winning the heavyweight brawl in an impressive fight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stets |first1=Michael |title=GLORY 24 results: Joe Schilling earns TKO victory, Benjamin Adegbuyi wins heavyweight 'Contender' tournament |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2015/10/10/9492229/glory-24-results-joe-schilling-earns-tko-victory-over-jason-wilnis-kickboxing-spike-tv |website=mmamania.com |date=10 October 2015 |access-date=8 April 2021 |archive-date=30 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230064942/http://www.mmamania.com/2015/10/10/9492229/glory-24-results-joe-schilling-earns-tko-victory-over-jason-wilnis-kickboxing-spike-tv |url-status=live }}</ref>
Adegbuyi lost by first-round KO in a rematch with Rico Verhoeven for the heavyweight title in the main event of Glory 26: Amsterdam on December 4, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mazique |first1=Brian |title=Glory Kickboxing 26 Results: Winners, Scorecards, Reaction from Amsterdam |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2595894-glory-kickboxing-26-results-winners-scorecards-reaction-from-amsterdam |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=8 April 2021 |archive-date=18 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018113814/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2595894-glory-kickboxing-26-results-winners-scorecards-reaction-from-amsterdam |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Controversial loss against Guto Inocente==== He lost a shocking split-decision to Guto Inocente in the main event of Glory 43: New York, after appearing to dominate two of the three rounds they had fought. The result was met with boos from the crowd when it was announced and Adegbuyi looked nonplussed. Having visibly rocked Inocente in the first and third rounds, he had been certain the decision was going his way. Unexpectedly, the judges saw the fight very differently from the majority of viewers, leaving Adegbuyi speechless at the official announcement and venting fury on Twitter shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/inocente-takes-controversial-decision-win-over-adegbuyi:4e931534-27ac-4adf-ad1f-f5813cc9f4c5|title=Inocente takes controversial decision win over Adegbuyi|work=glorykickboxing.com|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=21 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222504/https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/inocente-takes-controversial-decision-win-over-adegbuyi:4e931534-27ac-4adf-ad1f-f5813cc9f4c5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://k1anoop.tv/2017/07/15/glory-43-new-york-roundup-and-results-adegbuyi-badly-robbed-jauncey-tkod-and-vannostrand-triumph/|title=GLORY 43 New York roundup and results: Adegbuyi 'badly robbed', Jauncey TKO'd and Vannostrand triumph|work=k1anoop.tv|access-date=15 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805100534/https://k1anoop.tv/2017/07/15/glory-43-new-york-roundup-and-results-adegbuyi-badly-robbed-jauncey-tkod-and-vannostrand-triumph/|archive-date=5 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====2018 GLORY Contender Tournament==== Adegbuyi participated in the 2018 Glory four man heavyweight tournament, alongside D'Angelo Marshall, Guto Inocente and Junior Tafa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Junior Tafa to appear in eight-man heavyweight tournament at Glory 62 in Rotterdam |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/mma/news/junior-tafa-to-appear-in-eight-man-heavyweight-tournament-at-glory-62-in-rotterdam/1gp44aie9n3il1g79t24oo49cq |website=sportingnews.com |date=24 October 2018 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=22 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022211823/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/mma/news/junior-tafa-to-appear-in-eight-man-heavyweight-tournament-at-glory-62-in-rotterdam/1gp44aie9n3il1g79t24oo49cq |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Benjamin Adegbuyi Looks To Show 'Improved Approach' at GLORY 50 |url=https://www.fightsports.tv/benjamin-adegbuyi-looks-to-show-improved-approach-at-glory-50/ |website=fightsports.tv |date=13 February 2018 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=10 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810091647/https://www.fightsports.tv/benjamin-adegbuyi-looks-to-show-improved-approach-at-glory-50/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the semi-final bout he faced D'Angelo Marshall. Marshall looked to pressure and threw several flurries. Adegbuyi timed him coming into his range, during one of these flurries, and countered him with a right overhand, to knock Marshall out in just half a minute.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZhH3eZVdo&t=255s |title=GLORY 50: D'angelo Marshall vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi (Tournament Semi-finals) |website=YouTube |date=27 April 2018 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222557/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZhH3eZVdo&t=255s |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=10 July 2020 |title=Watch: Benjamin Adegbuyi drops D'Angelo Marshall with over hand right |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/07/10/watch-benjamin-adegbuyi-drops-dangelo-marshall-with-over-hand-right/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813025216/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/07/10/watch-benjamin-adegbuyi-drops-dangelo-marshall-with-over-hand-right/ |archive-date=August 13, 2020 |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=fightmag.com.au}}</ref> He advanced to the finals, where he met Junior Tafa. Tafa lost his fight to Inocente, but advanced due to Inocente suffering a cut during their bout. Adegbuyi focused on landing leg kicks, and won the fight in the second round by TKO, after dropping Tafa three times with leg kicks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmrkRvIwQ1M&t=666s |title=GLORY 50: Benjamin Adegbuyi vs. Junior Tafa (Tournament Finals) |website=YouTube |date=27 April 2018 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222520/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmrkRvIwQ1M&t=666s |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=February 20, 2018 |title=Junior Tafa Looking for Rematch With Benjamin Adegbuyi |url=https://kickboxingz.com/news-tafa-calls-out-adegbuyi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111093806/https://kickboxingz.com/news-tafa-calls-out-adegbuyi/ |archive-date=November 11, 2022 |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=kickboxingz.com}}</ref>
====2018 GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix==== Following his contender tournament win, Adegbuyi fought Jahfarr Wilnis during Glory 58 in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adedbuyi Putting Friendship Aside Against Wilnis |url=https://kickboxingz.com/adegbuyi-putting-friendship-aside-against-wilnis |website=kickboxingz.com |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=18 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418095538/https://kickboxingz.com/adegbuyi-putting-friendship-aside-against-wilnis |url-status=live }}</ref> Benjamin won the fight by a unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=GLORY 58 Results: Pereira Too Much for Marcus, Retains Middleweight Belt |url=https://combatpress.com/2018/09/glory-58-chicago-results/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=23 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023224423/https://combatpress.com/2018/09/glory-58-chicago-results/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Adegbuyi then took part in the eight man Heavyweight Grand Prix.<ref>{{cite web |title=Glory 62 za kraj godine donosi turnir najboljih teškaša! |url=http://fightchannel.hr/najave/glory-62-za-kraj-godine-donosi-turnir-najboljih-teskasa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806212908/http://fightchannel.hr/najave/glory-62-za-kraj-godine-donosi-turnir-najboljih-teskasa |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=fightchannel.hr}}</ref> In the quarter finals he faced Arkadiusz Wrzosek. Adegbuyi dominated the entire fight, managing to drop the Polish fighter in round two, and a second time in round three. He won a unanimous decision (30-25, 30–25, 30–25).<ref>{{cite web |title=Glory 62: bolesna porażka Arkadiusza Wrzoska. Odpadł z turnieju i stracił szansę na fortunę |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/kickboxing/783912/glory-62-bolesna-porazka-arkadiusza-wrzoska-odpadl-z-turnieju-i-stracil-szanse-n |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |date=8 December 2018 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012134249/https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/kickboxing/783912/glory-62-bolesna-porazka-arkadiusza-wrzoska-odpadl-z-turnieju-i-stracil-szanse-n |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csZlA08s9bs |title=GLORY 62: Benjamin Adegbuyi vs. Arkadiusz Wrzosek (Tournament Quarter-Final) - Full Fight |website=YouTube |date=8 February 2019 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820204117/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=csZlA08s9bs |url-status=live }}</ref>
Advancing to the semifinals, he once again fought Jahfarr Wilnis. While the first round featured outfighting and probing kicks, Adegbuyi looked to pressure in the second round, and managed to stagger Wilnis with an uppercut during one of the exchanges. In the third round, he knocked Jahfarr out with a head kick.<ref>{{cite web |title=Benjamin Adegbuyi Scores Unreal Walk-Away Head-Kick KO at Glory 62 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2809869-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-unreal-walk-away-headkick-ko-at-glory-62 |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=11 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011171900/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2809869-benjamin-adegbuyi-scores-unreal-walk-away-headkick-ko-at-glory-62 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI1-banM28&t=820s |title=GLORY 62: Benjamin Adegbuyi vs Jahfarr Wilnis (Tournament Semi-Final) - Highlights |website=YouTube |date=8 February 2019 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222603/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI1-banM28&t=820s |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the finals, Adegbuyi fought Jamal Ben Saddik. Ben Saddik pressured from the opening bell, and halfway through the first round, dropped Benjamin with a series of uppercuts. Adegbuyi was unable to stand in time to beat the ten count.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ben Saddik Wins GLORY 62 Heavyweight Tournament with Three Victories in One Night |url=https://www.iskaworldhq.com/x-htm/ |website=iskaworldhq.com |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921084251/https://www.iskaworldhq.com/x-htm/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
After losing the Grand Prix final, Adegbuyi returned to Glory after 11 months to fight a rematch with D'Angelo Marshall. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Fight: Benjamin Adegbuyi vs. D'Angelo Marshall |url=https://boec.com/full-fight-benjamin-adegbuyi-vs-dangelo-marshall/ |website=boec.com |date=6 February 2020 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124085728/https://boec.com/full-fight-benjamin-adegbuyi-vs-dangelo-marshall/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== Adegbuyi vs. Hari ==== Adegbuyi was scheduled to fight Badr Hari on 20 June 2020 in Rotterdam. The fight was set to be a title eliminator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Badr Hari will face Benjamin Adegbuyi on June 20th in Rotterdam |url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/badr-hari-will-face-benjamin-adegbuyi-on-june-20th-in-rotterdam:7d2098d4-2d4a-4de1-94e0-717ed613421d |website=glorykickboxing.com |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=24 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150558/http://glorykickboxing.com/news/badr-hari-will-face-benjamin-adegbuyi-on-june-20th-in-rotterdam:7d2098d4-2d4a-4de1-94e0-717ed613421d |url-status=live }}</ref> The bout was subsequently cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,<ref>{{cite web |title=Badr Hari vs Benjamin Adegbuyi fight on June 20 CANCELLED |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/04/18/badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-june-20-fight-cancelled/?ia_markup=1 |website=fightmag.com.au |date=18 April 2020 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=19 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519015834/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/04/18/badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-june-20-fight-cancelled/?ia_markup=1 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> and the fight was rescheduled for Glory 76 on November 7,<ref>{{cite web |title=Badr Hari vs Benjamin Adegbuyi: New fight date set for GLORY Kickboxing 76 |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/09/14/badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-headlines-glory-kickboxing-76/?ia_markup=1 |website=fightmag.com.au |date=14 September 2020 |access-date=28 September 2020 |archive-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923014551/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/09/14/badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-headlines-glory-kickboxing-76/?ia_markup=1 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> but fell through again, as Badr Hari contracted COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web |title=Badr Hari Tests Positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/10/323025/moroccan-kickboxing-champion-badr-hari-tests-positive-for-covid-19 |website=Morocco World News |date=19 October 2020 |access-date=20 August 2023 |archive-date=21 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222441/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/10/323025/moroccan-kickboxing-champion-badr-hari-tests-positive-for-covid-19 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Badr vs Benny fight on Nov 7 cancelled – kickboxing star tests positive for coronavirus |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/10/20/glory-kickboxing-76-badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-postponed/?ia_markup=1 |website=fightmag.com.au |date=20 October 2020 |access-date=20 October 2020 |archive-date=24 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024051909/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/10/20/glory-kickboxing-76-badr-hari-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-postponed/?ia_markup=1 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> The fight was rescheduled for December 19.<ref>{{cite web |title=Glory 76 Rescheduled to December 19th |url=https://mymmanews.com/glory-76-rescheduled-to-december-19th/ |website=mymmanews.com |date=5 November 2020 |access-date=12 November 2020 |archive-date=5 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105160534/https://mymmanews.com/glory-76-rescheduled-to-december-19th/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Adegbuyi won the fight by KO in the third round, finishing Hari with a kick to the body.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpYGVVoxb0&t=1319s |title=GLORY 76: Badr Hari v Benjamin Adegbuyi |website=YouTube |date=6 April 2021 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821223033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpYGVVoxb0&t=1319s |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=GLORY 76: Benny BEATS Badr |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-76-kickboxing-results |website=kickboxingz.com |access-date=19 December 2020 |archive-date=18 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218033429/https://kickboxingz.com/glory-76-kickboxing-results |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>
Hari started aggressively, looking for a knockout with heavy punches. Adegbuyi attempted to cover the shots and was countering. Mid round, Adegbuyi caught a good left, his opponent taking a step back. Hari looked affected. Adegbuyi pressed, using again kicks to keep the Dutch-Moroccan away. At the end of a balanced round, two judges scored the round for Hari while one gave it to Adegbuyi.
In round two, Hari slowed down. Adegbuyi kept stepping forward and continued throwing kicks. With 45 seconds left in the round, Hari tagged Adegbuyi with a right hook followed by a flurry of punches. The Romanian dropped, but beat the count and survived the round. Adegbuyi finished the round standing.
At the beginning of the final round, Hari again tried to put the pressure on his opponent but he was caught by an Adegbuyi right hand thrown from a southpaw stance. The Dutch-Moroccan was in trouble and was given a standing count. Hari did eventually stand up and the fight resumed, but only to be finished in the first exchange, courtesy of left body kick thrown by the Romanian, which sent Hari to the canvas for the second time, and this time bleeding from his nose he would not get up.
The next day, Glory vice-chairman Scott Rudmann revealed that Hari suffered a double break in his nose on knockout. <ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.ad.nl/vechtsport/badr-hari-loopt-dubbele-breuk-in-neus-op-bij-knock-out-we-gaan-ons-beraden~af4d7e44/| title= Badr Hari suffers a double fracture in the nose with a knockout: 'We will consider'| website= AD.nl| author= Tim Reedijk| date= 20 Dec 2020| language= dutch| access-date= 20 August 2023| archive-date= 20 August 2023| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230820214732/https://www.ad.nl/vechtsport/badr-hari-loopt-dubbele-breuk-in-neus-op-bij-knock-out-we-gaan-ons-beraden~af4d7e44/| url-status= live}}</ref>
====Adegbuyi vs. Plazibat==== Adegbuyi was scheduled to fight a rematch with Jamal Ben Saddik at Glory: Collision 3 on October 23, 2021. The two previously fought at Glory 62: Rotterdam, in the finals of the 2018 Glory Heavyweight Contender tournament, with Ben Saddik winning by a first-round knockout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boussenaf |first1=Jamal |title=BREAKING: Jamal Ben Saddik vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi tijdens GLORY Collision 3 |url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-jamal-ben-saddik-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-tijdens-glory-collision-3/ |website=mmadna.nl |date=3 September 2021 |access-date=4 September 2021 |archive-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903203513/https://mmadna.nl/breaking-jamal-ben-saddik-vs-benjamin-adegbuyi-tijdens-glory-collision-3/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Adegbuyi was later rescheduled to face Antonio Plazibat at the same event.<ref>{{cite web |title=Plazibat dobio novog protivnika, čovjeka koji je nokautirao Harija i tri puta savladao Brestovca |url=https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/regija/plazibat-dobio-novog-protivnika-covjeka-koji-je-nokautirao-harija-i-tri-puta-savladao-brestovca-15108563 |website=fightsite.hr |date=8 October 2021 |access-date=9 October 2021 |language=croatian |archive-date=9 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009081658/https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/regija/plazibat-dobio-novog-protivnika-covjeka-koji-je-nokautirao-harija-i-tri-puta-savladao-brestovca-15108563 |url-status=live }}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in round two.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFFd91O-zg&t=662s |title=Glory: Collision 3: Antonio Plazibat vs. Benjamin Adegbuyi |website=YouTube |date=25 November 2021 |access-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821223123/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFFd91O-zg&t=662s |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Adegbuyi vs. Ben Saddik II==== Adegbuyi faced Jamal Ben Saddik in a rematch and an eliminator for the interim Glory heavyweight championship at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 on August 20, 2022. He was defeated by knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stefanescu |first1=Elias |title=Glory 81: Jamal Ben Saddik Schlägt Benjamin Adegbuyi K.O. |url=https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-81-jamal-ben-saddik-schlaegt-benjamin-adegbuyi-ko |website=gnp1.de |access-date=1 October 2022 |date=21 August 2022 |language=german |archive-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001094912/https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-81-jamal-ben-saddik-schlaegt-benjamin-adegbuyi-ko |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 8, 2023, it was announced that Ben Saddik had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. As a result, his victory over Adegbuyi was overturned to a no contest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Soest |first1=Lars |title=Glory schorst Jamal Ben Saddik na overtreden dopingregels |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1923036224/glory-schorst-jamal-ben-saddik-na-overtreden-dopingregels |website=telegraaf.nl |access-date=8 February 2023 |date=8 February 2023 |language=dutch |archive-date=8 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208145732/https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1923036224/glory-schorst-jamal-ben-saddik-na-overtreden-dopingregels |url-status=live }}</ref> Ben Saddik was also suspended for 15 months, beginning with August 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Glory schorst Jamal Ben Saddik vijftien maanden na overtreden dopingregels |url=https://www.tubantia.nl/andere-sporten/glory-schorst-jamal-ben-saddik-vijftien-maanden-na-overtreden-dopingregels~af09f15f/ |website=tubantia.nl |date=8 February 2023 |language=dutch |access-date=8 February 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209073815/https://www.tubantia.nl/andere-sporten/glory-schorst-jamal-ben-saddik-vijftien-maanden-na-overtreden-dopingregels~af09f15f/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Glory Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament==== Adegbuyi takes part in the Glory 99 “Heavyweight Last Man Standing Tournament” where 32 heavyweight fighters compete on April 5, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://glorykickboxing.com/events/glory-99|title=GLORY 99|first=Pink|last=Yellow|website=GLORY Kickboxing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beyondkick.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-glory-s-last-heavyweight-standing-tournament/|title=GLORY's Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament|website=Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing}}</ref>
==Training and fighting style== Adegbuyi has been training in his native Romania for the most part of his career, currently still in the capital Bucharest but also at Superpro Team in Sibiu, Transylvania for boxing. He first went to Respect Gym, which was run by Alin Panaite, where he trained with fellow kickboxers Andrei Stoica, Bogdan Stoica, Claudiu Bădoi, Ciprian Șchiopu and Florin Lupu.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://fightsportasia.com/2013/05/28/fsa-talks-to-superkombat-star-benjamin-adegbuyi-i-can-fight-anybody-on-any-promotion/ |title=FSA Talks to SUPERKOMBAT Star Benjamin Adegbuyi: "I Can Fight Anybody on Any Promotion" |access-date=2013-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218021401/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/05/28/fsa-talks-to-superkombat-star-benjamin-adegbuyi-i-can-fight-anybody-on-any-promotion/ |archive-date=2019-02-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Since 2015, Adegbuyi has been training mainly in Zevenbergen, Netherlands under Dennis Krauweel at Superpro Sportcenter,<ref name=SPC>{{cite web|url=http://nieuwsredactie.fhj.nl/index.php/2016/09/15/kickend-en-boksend-naar-de-top/|title=KICKEND EN BOKSEND NAAR DE TOP|publisher=nieuwsredactie.fhj.nl|date=15 September 2016|language=Dutch|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919073322/http://nieuwsredactie.fhj.nl/index.php/2016/09/15/kickend-en-boksend-naar-de-top/|url-status=live}}</ref> with fellow kickboxers Rico Verhoeven, Dexter Suisse and Max van Gelder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boof.ro/super-pro-team-familia-lui-benny-the-hurricane-the-machine-the-king-of-kickboxing/|title="Super Pro Team", familia lui Benny: "The Hurricane", "The Machine", "The King of Kickboxing"|date=17 October 2020|publisher=boof.ro|access-date=30 December 2020|language=Romanian|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021081252/https://boof.ro/super-pro-team-familia-lui-benny-the-hurricane-the-machine-the-king-of-kickboxing/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2015, Adegbuyi and Tyson Fury trained together in Manchester, England, in preparation for their fights at the Glory 24: Denver tournament and against Wladimir Klitschko respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/10/9/9487781/mr-gentleman-adegbuyi-on-training-with-tyson-fury-for-glory-24 |title='Mr Gentleman' Adegbuyi on training with Tyson Fury for GLORY 24 tournament |work=Bloody Elbow |access-date=2020-12-30 |archive-date=2021-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204202632/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/10/9/9487781/mr-gentleman-adegbuyi-on-training-with-tyson-fury-for-glory-24 |url-status=live }}</ref> Previously, in 2014, he helped prepare Alexander Gustafsson for his fight against Jimi Manuwa. Adegbuyi and Gustafsson praised each other.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2014/5/3/5678598/glory-heavyweight-benjamin-adegbuyi-trained-alexander-gustafsson-beat-jon-jones-mma |title=GLORY heavyweight Benjamin Adegbuyi trained with 'powerful' Alexander Gustafsson, says 'Mauler' has 'everything to win against Jon Jones' |date=3 May 2014 |access-date=2020-12-30 |archive-date=2021-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204005324/https://www.mmamania.com/2014/5/3/5678598/glory-heavyweight-benjamin-adegbuyi-trained-alexander-gustafsson-beat-jon-jones-mma |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/26/6071243/gustafsson-backing-adegbuyi-for-glory-heavyweight-title-shot |title=Gustafsson backing Adegbuyi for GLORY heavyweight title shot |work=Bloody Elbow |date=26 August 2014 |access-date=2020-12-30 |archive-date=2021-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204154650/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/26/6071243/gustafsson-backing-adegbuyi-for-glory-heavyweight-title-shot |url-status=live }}</ref>
He has power, fluidity and athleticism. In the last fights, he demonstrated the ability to explore a more diverse range of techniques, from vicious body-shots to devastating low kicks.
==Awards, records, and honors== *'''GLORY''' **2018 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-up **2018 Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament Winner **2016 Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament Winner **2015 Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament Winner **2020 Fight of the Year<small> vs. Badr Hari at Glory 76: Rotterdam</small><ref>{{cite web |title=GLORY 76 BADR VS BENNY AIring FOR FREE ON PLUTO TV |url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-76-badr-vs-benny-airing-for-free-on-pluto-tv:edd0cebc-1507-4558-a9d7-db82a3cfa3e5 |website=glorykickboxing.com |date=19 March 2021 |access-date=16 April 2021 |archive-date=21 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821222954/https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-76-badr-vs-benny-airing-for-free-on-pluto-tv:edd0cebc-1507-4558-a9d7-db82a3cfa3e5 |url-status=live }}</ref> **2018 Fight of the Year<small> vs. Jahfarr Wilnis at Glory 62: Rotterdam</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gsp.ro/sporturi/altele/o-disputa-a-lui-benny-adegbuyi-a-fost-declarat-meciul-anului-2018-557482.html|title=O dispută a lui Benny Adegbuyi a fost declarat MECIUL ANULUI 2018|work=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=Romanian|date=14 January 2019|access-date=10 February 2019|archive-date=10 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210152647/https://www.gsp.ro/sporturi/altele/o-disputa-a-lui-benny-adegbuyi-a-fost-declarat-meciul-anului-2018-557482.html|url-status=live}}</ref> **2018 KO of the Year nomination<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-2018-award-nominations:8965246c-4a5a-48d5-a898-ba14d91d8cff|title=GLORY 2018 Award Nominations|publisher=glorykickboxing.com|date=2018-12-31|access-date=2021-02-06|archive-date=2021-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128145211/http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-2018-award-nominations:8965246c-4a5a-48d5-a898-ba14d91d8cff|url-status=live}}</ref> **2014 Best New Talent Runner-up *'''SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship''' **2012 SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III Tournament Championship **2014 International Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superkombat.com/news/superlatives-of-superkombat-2014|title=Superlatives of Superkombat 2014|publisher=SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227114052/http://superkombat.com/news/superlatives-of-superkombat-2014|archive-date=2015-02-27}}</ref> **2011 Newcomer of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gladiatorium.ro/?p=2770|title=Castigatorii premiilor SUPERKOMBAT WGP 2011|publisher=Gladiatorium|date=4 December 2011|language=Romanian|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114512/http://www.gladiatorium.ro/?p=2770|archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> *'''Combat Press''' **2020 Comeback of the Year<small> vs. Badr Hari </small><ref>{{cite web |last1=Aittama |first1=Zach |title=Combat Press 2020 Kickboxing Awards: Comeback of the Year – Adegbuyi vs. Hari |url=https://combatpress.com/2021/02/combat-press-2020-kickboxing-awards-comeback-of-the-year-adegbuyi-vs-hari/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=6 February 2021 |archive-date=5 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205233011/https://combatpress.com/2021/02/combat-press-2020-kickboxing-awards-comeback-of-the-year-adegbuyi-vs-hari/ |url-status=live }}</ref> **2016 Fighter of the Year nomination<ref>{{cite web |title=Combat Press 2016 Kickboxing Awards: Fighter of the Year – Cédric Doumbé |url=http://combatpress.com/2017/03/combat-press-2016-kickboxing-awards-fighter-of-the-year-cedric-doumbe/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=6 February 2021 |archive-date=22 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022194001/https://combatpress.com/2017/03/combat-press-2016-kickboxing-awards-fighter-of-the-year-cedric-doumbe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> **2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year nomination<ref>{{cite web |title=Combat Press 2016 Kickboxing Awards: Comeback Fighter of the Year – Ionuț Iftimoaie |url=http://combatpress.com/2017/02/combat-press-2016-kickboxing-awards-comeback-fighter-of-the-year-ionut-iftimoaie/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=6 February 2021 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802230503/https://combatpress.com/2017/02/combat-press-2016-kickboxing-awards-comeback-fighter-of-the-year-ionut-iftimoaie/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''All The Best Fights''' **2020 Fight of the Year nomination<small> vs. Badr Hari at Glory 76: Rotterdam</small><ref>{{cite web |title=Badr Hari vs Benjamin Adegbuyi full fight Video Glory 76 – 2020 |url=https://www.allthebestfights.com/badr-hari-vs-adegbuyi-full-fight-video-glory-76/ |website=allthebestfights.com |date=19 December 2020 |access-date=16 April 2021 |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416121111/https://www.allthebestfights.com/badr-hari-vs-adegbuyi-full-fight-video-glory-76/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Kickboxing Romania Awards''' **2023 Career Achievement Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/nl-topkickboksers-winnaars-op-kickboxing-romania-awards-2023-bekijk-alle-resultaten|title=NL Topkickboksers winnaars op Kickboxing Romania Awards 2023: 'Bekijk alle resultaten'|publisher=vechtsportinfo.nl|date=3 January 2023|language=nl}}</ref>
==Kickboxing record== {{Kickboxing record start|title=Kickboxing record|record='''35 wins''' (20 (T) KO's), '''11 losses (6 (T) KO's)''', '''0 draws, 1 No Contest'''}} |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 2026-05-30 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|BUL}} Daniel Dinev || Senshi 31 - Gladiators|| Plovdiv, Bulgaria || Decision (Unanimous) ||3 ||3:00 ||35-11-0 (1)
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2025-04-05 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|Nigeria}} Tariq Osaro || Glory 99 - Last Heavyweight Standing, Opening Round || Rotterdam, Netherlands ||TKO (Punches)|| 1 ||1:59 || 35-10-0 (1)
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2024-03-09|| Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Nabil Khachab|| Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals || Arnhem, Netherlands || Decision (Unanimous) ||3 ||3:00 ||35-9-0 (1) |- style="background:#;" |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2023-05-27 || Loss || align="left" |{{flagicon|ALG}} Sofian Laidouni || Glory 86 || Essen, Germany || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 35-8-0 (1) |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix Qualifier (+95 kg/209.4 lb)}} |- |- bgcolor="#c5d2ea" | 2022-08-20 || NC ||align=left|{{flagicon|Morocco}} Jamal Ben Saddik || Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 || Düsseldorf, Germany || NC (Overturned) || 1 || 2:30 || 35-7-0 (1) |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Originally a KO win for Ben Saddik; overturned after he tested positive for at least one prohibited substance.}} |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2021-10-23 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Antonio Plazibat || Glory: Collision 3 || Arnhem, Netherlands || KO (Punches) || 2 || 0:24 || 35-7-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2020-12-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Badr Hari || Glory 76: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || KO (Body kick and Punches) || 3 || 0:50 || 35-6-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Glory Heavyweight Championship Eliminator<ref name="eliminator1">{{Cite web |url=https://fightsite.hr/k1-i-boks/povratak-badra-harija-golden-boy-potvrden-u-borbi-za-izazivaca/10476448/ |title=Povratak Badra Harija: 'Golden boy' potvrđen u borbi za izazivača |date=14 September 2020 |access-date=2020-09-16 |archive-date=2020-09-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919150621/https://fightsite.hr/k1-i-boks/povratak-badra-harija-golden-boy-potvrden-u-borbi-za-izazivaca/10476448/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="eliminator2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.profightstore.hr/portal/kickboxing/povratak-badra-harija-u-boriliste-ceka-ga-sjajni-rumunjski-borac-koji-je-tri-puta-pobjedivao-brestovca/40979 |title=POVRATAK BADRA HARIJA U BORILIŠTE: ČEKA GA SJAJNI RUMUNJSKI BORAC KOJI JE TRI PUTA POBJEĐIVAO BRESTOVCA |access-date=2020-09-16 |archive-date=2020-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926142151/https://www.profightstore.hr/portal/kickboxing/povratak-badra-harija-u-boriliste-ceka-ga-sjajni-rumunjski-borac-koji-je-tri-puta-pobjedivao-brestovca/40979 |url-status=live }}</ref> }} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2019-11-22 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} D'Angelo Marshall || Glory 71: Chicago || Chicago, USA || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 34-6-0 |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2018-12-08 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Jamal Ben Saddik || Glory 62: Rotterdam, Final || Rotterdam, Netherlands || KO (Left hook)|| 1 || 1:54 || 33-6-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix (+95 kg/209.4 lb) Title.}} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2018-12-08 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Jahfarr Wilnis || Glory 62: Rotterdam, Semi Finals || Rotterdam, Netherlands || KO (Head kick) || 3 || 2:39 || 33-5-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2018-12-08 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Arkadiusz Wrzosek || Glory 62: Rotterdam, Quarter Finals || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 32-5-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2018-09-14 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Jahfarr Wilnis || Glory 58: Chicago || Chicago, USA || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 31-5-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2018-02-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Junior Tafa || Glory 50: Chicago - Heavyweight Contender Tournament, Final || Chicago, USA || TKO (Low kicks) || 2 || 0:34 || 30-5-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament.}} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2018-02-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} D'Angelo Marshall || Glory 50: Chicago - Heavyweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals || Chicago, USA || KO (Punch) || 1 || 0:36 || 29-5-0 |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2017-07-14 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Guto Inocente || Glory 43: New York || New York City, New York, USA || Decision (Split) || 3 || 3:00 || 28-5-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2017-02-24 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Anderson Silva || Glory 38: Chicago || Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA ||Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous)|| 4 || 3:00 || 28-4-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2016-11-05 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Mladen Brestovac || Glory 35: Nice, Final || Nice, France ||Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 27-4-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament.}} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2016-11-05 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Hesdy Gerges || Glory 35: Nice, Semi Finals || Nice, France ||Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 26-4-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2016-09-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Steve Reezigt || |ACB KB 7: Bloody Night || Cluj-Napoca, Romania || KO (Right uppercut) || 1 || 0:24 || 25-4-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2016-07-02 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Colin George || Respect World Series 2 || London, England || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 24-4-0 |- |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2016-03-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MDA}} Maxim Bolotov || Respect World Series 1 || Madrid, Spain || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 23-4-0 |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2015-12-04 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Rico Verhoeven || Glory 26: Amsterdam || Amsterdam, Netherlands || KO (Right hook) || 1 || 2:14 || 22-4-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the Glory Heavyweight Championship.}} |- |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-10-09 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Jahfarr Wilnis || Glory 24: Denver - Heavyweight Contender Tournament, Final || Denver, Colorado, USA || Decision (Split) || 3 || 3:00 || 22-3-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Heavyweight Contender Tournament.}} |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-10-09 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Mladen Brestovac || Glory 24: Denver - Heavyweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals || Denver, Colorado, USA || TKO (Low kicks) || 3 || 1:47 || 21-3-0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-09-04 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Alexandr Soldatkin || Tatneft Cup 2015 Final || Kazan, Russia || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 3 || 2:59 || 20-3-0 |- |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2015-06-05 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Rico Verhoeven || Glory 22: Lille || Lille, France || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 || 19-3-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the Glory Heavyweight Championship.}} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2015-03-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Daniel Lentie || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix I 2015 || Ploiești, Romania || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 19-2-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2014-11-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Hesdy Gerges || Glory 18: Oklahoma || Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 18-2-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Glory Heavyweight Title eliminator.}} |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2014-05-03 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Daniel Sam || Glory 16: Denver || Broomfield, Colorado, USA || KO (Right cross) || 2 || 2:59 || 17-2-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2014-03-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Dmytro Bezus || Glory 14: Zagreb || Zagreb, Croatia || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 2 || 1:53 || 16-2-0 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2013-12-21 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Pavel Zhuravlev || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2013 Final || Galati, Romania || KO (Right hook) || 3 || 1:20 || 15-2-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2013-09-28 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Reamon Welboren || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2013 || Botoșani, Romania || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 14-2-0 |- |- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC" | 2013-08-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Ismael Londt || Slamm!! Soema Na Basi IV || Paramaribo, Suriname || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 13-2-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2013-05-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Jairzinho Rozenstruik || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2013 || Craiova, Romania || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 12-2-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2013-04-06 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Mohamed Bellazar || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix I 2013 || Oradea, Romania || TKO (leg injury) || 1 || N/A || 11-2-0 |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2012-12-22 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Pavel Zhuravlev || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 Final, Semi Finals || Bucharest, Romania || KO (Left hook) || 1 || 0:25 || 10-2-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-11-10 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Sergei Lascenko || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 Final Elimination, Quarter Finals || Craiova, Romania || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 1 || N/A || 10-1-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-10-14 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|IRN}} Jafar Ahmadi || K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16 || Tokyo, Japan || Injury (Broken hand) || 1 || 1:03 || 9-1-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-07-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BUL}} Kostadin Kostov || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2012, Final || Varna, Bulgaria || KO (Right overhand) || 1 || N/A || 8-1-0 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Wins the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2012 tournament title.}} |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-07-07 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Mladen Brestovac || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2012, Semi Finals || Varna, Bulgaria || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 7-1-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-05-12 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Patrick Liedert || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2012, Reserve Fight || Cluj Napoca, Romania || KO (Liver punches) || 3 || 0:46 || 6-1-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-03-30 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SRB}} Srdjan Seles || Local Kombat: Bodyguardul - Forţe Speciale || Târgu Jiu, Romania || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 3 || 2:58 || 5-1-0 |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 2011-11-19 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|SUR}} Jairzinho Rozenstruik || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2011 Final, Reserve Fight || Darmstadt, Germany || KO (Left hook) || 2 || 1:37 || 4-1-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2011-10-01 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SVK}} Martin Hauser || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2011 || Brăila, Romania || KO (Right hook) || 1 || 2:35 || 4-0-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2011-07-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Joachim Thomas || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2011 || Constanța, Romania || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 2 || 1:35 || 3-0-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2011-05-21 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CZE}} Libor Polach || SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix I 2011 || Bucharest, Romania || KO (Punches) || 1 || 2:57 || 2-0-0 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2011-03-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BIH}} Dženan Poturak || SUPERKOMBAT The Pilot Show || Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania || KO (Trip) || 1 || 0:57 || 1-0-0 |- | colspan=9 | '''''Legend''''': {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{end}}
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=3 |ko-losses=0 |dec-wins=2 |dec-losses=0 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !No. !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |-align=center |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Pavlo Krolenko |UD |8 |11 Oct 2024 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|ROU}} Brasov, Romania}} |align=left| |-align=center |-align=center |- |-align=center |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Igor Mihaljević |UD |4 |6 Jun 2019 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|ROU}} Sala Sporturilor Horia Demian, Cluj-Napoca, Romania}} |align=left| |-align=center |-align=center |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GEO}} Aleksander Lepsveridze |KO |1 (4), 0:57 |5 Jul 2018 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|ROU}} Sala Polivalentă, Bucharest, Romania}} |align=left| |-align=center |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Aleksandar Todorović |KO |1 (4), 2:53 |16 Mar 2018 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|AUT}} Hallmann-Dome, Vienna, Austria}} |align=left| |-align=center |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GEO}} David Gegeshidze |TKO |1 (4), 2:48 |11 Nov 2017 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|ROU}} Sala Sporturilor Lascăr Pană, Baia Mare, Romania}} |align=left| |-align=center |}
== Personal life == Adegbuyi claims Yoruba as his father's roots who is currently the dean of a polytechnic university in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prosport.ro/alte-sporturi/alte-sporturi/ma-trag-dintr-un-trib-de-luptatori-benjamin-adegbuyi-cea-mai-mare-speranta-a-romanilor-la-gala-superkombat-10393803|title="Mă trag dintr-un trib de luptători!" Benjamin Adegbuyi, cea mai mare speranţă a românilor la Gala SuperKombat|publisher=Prosport|date=15 December 2012|language=Romanian|access-date=28 January 2014|archive-date=2 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202171211/http://www.prosport.ro/alte-sporturi/alte-sporturi/ma-trag-dintr-un-trib-de-luptatori-benjamin-adegbuyi-cea-mai-mare-speranta-a-romanilor-la-gala-superkombat-10393803|url-status=live}}</ref>
He appeared playing the role of a fighter in action-oriented underground fighting film ''Forced to Fight'' (2011), starring Gary Daniels and Peter Weller.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1884312/|title=Forced to Fight (2011)|publisher=Internet Movie Database|access-date=28 January 2014|archive-date=22 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222162911/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1884312/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In May 2013, Adegbuyi was found not guilty by the Supreme Court of Romania in the Yax nightclub brawl where a man was severely beaten. However, three people were sentenced after assaulting the bouncer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/alte-sporturi/scandalul-pentru-care-ghita-nu-l-iarta-pe-adegbuyi-ce-s-a-intamplat-in-2009-si-ce-spunea-luptatorul-despre-viata-in-arest-972957|title=Scandalul pentru care Ghiță nu-l iartă pe Adegbuyi|publisher=Digi Sport|access-date=21 December 2020|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121050538/https://www.digisport.ro/alte-sporturi/scandalul-pentru-care-ghita-nu-l-iarta-pe-adegbuyi-ce-s-a-intamplat-in-2009-si-ce-spunea-luptatorul-despre-viata-in-arest-972957|url-status=live}}</ref>
Being married to Elena, he became a father in 2015 when his son Patrick was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport.ro/hai-sa-fim-super/cum-a-cunoscut-benny-adegbuyi-pe-sotia-lui-ne-tot-intalneam-dar-nu-vorbeam-a-fost-intamplator-cat-de-frumoasa.html|title=Cum a cunoscut-o Benny Adegbuyi pe sotia lui|publisher=Pro X|date=6 April 2021|access-date=22 August 2021|archive-date=22 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822150119/https://www.sport.ro/hai-sa-fim-super/cum-a-cunoscut-benny-adegbuyi-pe-sotia-lui-ne-tot-intalneam-dar-nu-vorbeam-a-fost-intamplator-cat-de-frumoasa.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ziare.com/sporturi/k1/un-sportiv-roman-la-un-pas-de-o-performanta-fabuloasa-1366353|title=Un sportiv roman, la un pas de o performanta fabuloasa|publisher=ziare.com|date=2 June 2015|language=Romanian|access-date=22 August 2021|archive-date=22 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822145036/https://ziare.com/sporturi/k1/un-sportiv-roman-la-un-pas-de-o-performanta-fabuloasa-1366353|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 25 May 2021, Adegbuyi was named an honorary citizen of Aiud in Alba County.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://alba24.ro/benjamin-adegbuyi-luptatorul-de-kickbox-care-l-a-pus-la-podea-pe-badr-hari-a-devenit-cetatean-de-onoare-al-orasului-aiud-850248.html|title=Benjamin Adegbuyi, luptătorul de kickbox care l-a pus la podea pe Badr Hari, a devenit cetățean de onoare al orașului Aiud|publisher=alba24.ro|date=25 May 2021|language=Romanian|access-date=25 May 2021|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525115704/https://alba24.ro/benjamin-adegbuyi-luptatorul-de-kickbox-care-l-a-pus-la-podea-pe-badr-hari-a-devenit-cetatean-de-onoare-al-orasului-aiud-850248.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
He is a fan of Steaua București.<ref name="Fanatik">{{cite web|url=https://orangesport.ro/cele-doua-formatii-din-superliga-pe-care-le-sustine-benny-adegbuyi-este-echipa-cu-care-am-crescut-care-ne-a-adus-cele-mai-multe-bucurii-de-a-lungul-anilor-21100266|title="Este echipa cu care am crescut, care ne-a adus cele mai multe bucurii de-a lungul anilor"|publisher=orangesport.ro|date=19 April 2023|language=Ro|access-date=20 April 2023|archive-date=20 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420195451/https://orangesport.ro/cele-doua-formatii-din-superliga-pe-care-le-sustine-benny-adegbuyi-este-echipa-cu-care-am-crescut-care-ne-a-adus-cele-mai-multe-bucurii-de-a-lungul-anilor-21100266|url-status=live}}</ref>
== See also == *List of male kickboxers
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/benjamin-adegbuyi Profile] at GLORY *[https://www.youtube.com/@glory/search?query=benny%20adegbuyi GLORY Kickboxing YouTube channel | Benjamin Adegbuyi fights] *[http://vimeo.com/33839460 Forced to Fight | Fight scene]
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