36 Facts About Murthel Groenhart

Murthel Cyrill Dwyth Groenhart was born on October 10,1986 and is a Dutch-Surinamese kickboxer and mixed martial artist.

Murthel Groenhart began his kickboxing career fighting on small shows in the Netherlands.

Murthel Groenhart made his SLAMM debut in 2006, losing both of his fights with the organization, including a decision loss to Leroy Kaestner at B-Klass level.

In 2008, Murthel Groenhart was invited by the K-1 organization to take part in an eight-man tournament, which had originally been intended for heavyweights but was changed later for fighters around the 75 kg bracket.

Murthel Groenhart won the competition in spectacular fashion, dispatching all three of his opponents by stoppage on the night to take the title in Milan.

Murthel Groenhart lost his debut to It's Showtime Reality winner Sem Braan but impressed enough to be invited back for further matches.

Murthel Groenhart went on to win the K-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final in Athens, Greece on December 15,2012, stopping Yasuhiro Kido and Mike Zambidis before knocking out his stable-mate Artur Kyshenko in the final.

Murthel Groenhart faced Robin van Roosmalen at Glory 7: Milan in Milan, Italy on April 20,2013, losing a unanimous decision after getting dropped in round one.

Murthel Groenhart lost to Davit Kiria via unanimous decision at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28,2013.

Murthel Groenhart joined the Blackzilians camp in preparation for the fight.

Murthel Groenhart was expected to fight Shemsi Beqiri on the Glory 14: Zagreb undercard in Zagreb, Croatia on March 8,2014 but Beqiri withdrew due to an injury was replaced by Teo Mikelic.

Mikelic dropped him with a right cross early in round one but Murthel Groenhart climbed off the canvas and went to work, opening a cut on the Croatian that prompted a doctor's stoppage after the first round.

Murthel Groenhart was fortunate not to be counted by referee Atsushi Onari in the early goings after succumbing to knockdown courtesy of a left hook by Askerov, but he soon made quick work of the Russian, dropping him with a right hook before putting him away with a left hook inside the opening round.

Murthel Groenhart had another fight outside of Glory, when he fought in the Kunlun Fight four man tournament.

Murthel Groenhart lost the fight in the third round by a head kick KO.

Murthel Groenhart returned to Glory during Glory 23, being scheduled to fight Chad Sugden.

Murthel Groenhart beat Nicola Gallo by TKO in the second round, as the fight was called by the ringside doctor due to a cut.

Murthel Groenhart afterwards fought Cedric Doumbe, but lost the fight by a unanimous decision.

Briefly leaving Glory, Murthel Groenhart took part in the 2015 WFL 76 kg tournament.

Murthel Groenhart returned to Glory to take part in the Welterweight Contender Tournament.

Murthel Groenhart beat Karim Benmansour in the semifinals by a second-round TKO, after knocking Karim down three times.

Murthel Groenhart won the fight by a second-round TKO following three knockdowns.

Murthel Groenhart first fought Thongchai Sitsongpeenong during Glory 38 and won by a third-round TKO, Alan Scheinson during Glory 41, winning by split decision, and Harut Grigorian during Glory 42, winning unfairly by KO.

Murthel Groenhart fought Cedric Doumbe in a rematch during Glory 44, for the Glory Welterweight title.

Murthel Groenhart was scheduled to make his first title defense against Harut Grigorian during Glory 50.

Murthel Groenhart rebounded from his title loss with a second-round TKO finish of Mohammed Jaraya, but dropped a split decision in his next fight to Alim Nabiev.

Murthel Groenhart was scheduled to fight Cedric Doumbe for the Glory Welterweight title, held at the time by Doumbe.

Murthel Groenhart was forced to withdraw from the fight, due to an injury.

Murthel Groenhart's fight with Cedric Doumbe was rescheduled for Glory 77.

Murthel Groenhart challenged Endy Semeleer for the Glory Welterweight Championship at Glory 85 on April 29,2023.

Murthel Groenhart faced Cihad Akipa at Glory 87 on August 19,2023.

Murthel Groenhart was scheduled to make his mixed martial arts debut against Ullubiy Ataev at Levels Fight League 3 on October 10,2021.

Murthel Groenhart was expected to face Ammari Diedrick at Levels Fight League 4 on November 28,2021.

Murthel Groenhart won the bout after knocking Kemna down with a flying knee and then finishing him with ground and pound.

Murthel Groenhart was expected to face Karim Ghajji at ARES 6 on May 20,2022.

Murthel Groenhart was booked to face Max Siewruk at Levels Fight League 6 on October 2,2022.