Christian Baya (born August 27, 1991) is a German-born Dutch kickboxer of Angolan descent who is the former Glory Lightweight Championship title challenger.
[2][3] Born in Germany but resident in his father's native Netherlands from a young age, Baya often fights under the flag of Angola which is his mother's home country.
[4] Winning this tournament earned a title shot against the incumbent lightweight champion Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.
[5][6] During Glory 49: Rotterdam Baya fought Samo Petje,[7] winning the fight by TKO in the first round, after just 26 seconds.
[13] In late 2019, Baya challenged for the Fair Fight 70 kg title, held at the time by Alexander Skvortsov.