Bruno
Gazani
Bruno Gazani - Kickboxing Career
Bruno Gazani is a Brazilian professional kickboxer known for his technical striking and power. He began his career competing in national circuits across Brazil, eventually rising to prominence in South America and later making his way onto the global stage.
Early Success and Regional Titles
Gazani first captured major attention in 2014 when he won the WAKO PRO Brazilian title (−70 kg) at WGP #22 by defeating Wellington Tom by decision.
He went on to compete in several WGP Kickboxing events, becoming the WGP −72 kg champion in 2016 after defeating Ravy Brunow in a rematch at WGP #32. He successfully defended that title three times against Petros Cabelinho, Damian Segovia, and Wallace Lopes.
In 2018, he traveled to Japan and won the HEAT 43 four-man tournament, defeating David Zurita in the semifinal and Robson Minotinho in the final on the same night.
Bruno Gazani GLORY Kickboxing Career
Gazani made his GLORY debut at Glory 70: Lyon in October 2019, earning a split-decision victory over Mickael Palandre.
He followed that with an impressive third-round knockout of Vlad Tuinov at Glory 73: Shenzhen in December 2019.
In early 2020, he defeated Mohamed Hendouf by split decision at Glory 75: Utrecht, showcasing his ability to compete with top international fighters.
However, at Glory: Collision 3 (October 2021), he lost to Stoyan Koprivlenski by unanimous decision.
He continued to stay active with fights in other promotions:
• Lost to Salimkhan Ibragimov at RCC 10 (December 2021)
• Defeated Dragomir Petrov by unanimous decision at SENSHI 12 (July 2022)
• Returned to GLORY at Rivals 5 (January 2023), losing a close split decision to Magnus Andersson
Fighting Style and Legacy
Known for his composed yet aggressive style, Gazani mixes powerful leg kicks with sharp boxing combinations. His extensive experience and technical approach make him a threat to any opponent in the lightweight division.
As of July 2022, he was ranked #9 in the GLORY lightweight rankings and continued to be a top contender into 2023 and beyond.
Recent Activity
After a brief hiatus, Gazani returned to the ring in December 2024, scoring a dominant first-round KO over Marius Cimpoieru. He expressed confidence in his preparation and performance, stating it was a planned and expected result.
- WGP Kickboxing −72 kg Champion (1-time, 3 title defenses)
- WAKO Pro Pan-American Champion (−72 kg) — 2019
- WAKO Amateur Pan-American Champion (−70 kg) — 2016
- HEAT 43 Tournament Champion — 2018
- Road to GLORY Brazil Winner — 2016