Nico Pereira Horta
Nico Pereira Horta is a Dutch-Cape Verdean professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory.
As of April 2025 he was the #7 ranked Heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
Career
Early career
Pereira Horta faced Roel Mannaart on May 3, 2017, at RINGS Fighting Network. He lost the fight by decision.On June 2, 2018, Pereira Horta faced Luigj Gashi at Le Choc des Mondes. He lost by controversial unanimous decision in a fight where he scored two knockdowns and his opponent none.
Pereira Horta was scheduled to face Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 06. He lost the fight by split decision.
Glory
Pereira Horta made his Glory Kickboxing debut as a short notice replacement to rematch Levi Rigters at Glory 92 on May 18, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.On August 31, 2024, Pereira Horta faced Sofian Laidouni at Glory 94. He won the fight by unanimous decision and made his entry in top ten of the Glory heavyweight division.
Pereira Horta faced Tariq Osaro at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Pereira Horta was announced as part of the 2025 Glory Last Heavyweight Standing tournament. On April 5, 2025, he faced Rade Opačić at Glory 99. He won by knockout in the second round and qualified for the next round of the tournament happening at Glory 100 where he will face Colin George on June 14, 2025.
Championships and accomplishments
- Glory
- * 2025 Glory Upset of the Year