Irani kickboxer (born 1991)
Bahram Rajabzadeh Born Bəhram Xudaverdi oğlu Rəcəbzadə (1991-08-03 ) 3 August 1991 (age 33) Urmia , Iran Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+ 1 ⁄2 in) Weight 100.3 kg (221 lb; 15 st 11 lb) Division Light heavyweight Heavyweight Style Kickboxing Stance Orthodox Fighting out of Baku , Azerbaijan Team Orion Sports Club Trainer Çingiz Eyvazov Years active 2016–present Total 74 Wins 70 By knockout 62 Losses 4
Bahram Rajabzadeh [ 1] [ 2] (Azerbaijani : Bəhram Rəcəbzadə , born August 3, 1991) is an Azerbaijani kickboxer and coach who was born in Iran but represents Azerbaijan.[ 3] He is currently signed with GLORY .
Background and career
Bahram Rajabzadeh was born in 1991 in Iran in Urmia, West Azerbaijan province . He started doing sports at the age of 7.
In 2016, he became the champion of Azerbaijan in kickboxing . He was invited to Azerbaijan in December 2015 at the invitation of the Orion Sports Club and currently represents Azerbaijan.[ 4]
He married in 2016, and his wife is also an athlete. He has no children.[ 5]
In 2019, Rajabzadeh signed with GLORY . He made his debut against Sergej Maslobojev at Glory 69: Düsseldorf .[ 6] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[ 7]
Rajabzadeh faced karate standout Jan Soukup at XFN LEGENDS on March 29, 2019.[ 8] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.
Rajabzadeh participated in the 2022 World Games , competing in the -91 kg kickboxing division. He captured the gold medal after beating both Roman Shcherbatiuk and Anto Širić by unanimous decision.[ 9] [ 10]
Rajabzadeh faced the former two-weight Enfusion champion Luis Tavares at Glory 86 on May 27, 2023.[ 11] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[ 12]
Rajabzadeh took part in the a Glory heavyweight qualification tournament at Glory 87 on August 19, 2023, with the winner being granted a spot in the a Glory 16-Man heavyweight tournament later in the year. He overcame Mohammed Amine by a second-round technical knockout in the semifinals and Uku Jürjendal in the finals to qualify for the 2023 year end Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.[ 13]
Rajabzadeh faced the one-time Glory Heavyweight title challenger Tariq Osaro in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.[ 14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 15] Rajabzadeh faced Levi Rigters in the tournament semifinals. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[ 16]
Rajabzadeh faced Kevin Oumar at Glory 91 on April 27, 2024, in his return to the light heavyweight division.[ 17] He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[ 18]
Rajabzadeh was expected to face Ștefan Lătescu at Glory 94 on August 31, 2024.[ 19] Rajabzadeh was re-scheduled to face Levi Rigters in a GLORY Heavyweight title eliminator at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024, as a replacement for Antonio Plazibat , who was forced to withdraw with an injury.[ 20]
Championships and accomplishments
GLORY
2023 GLORY Breakout Fighter of the Year[ 21]
2023 GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix Qualifying Tournament Winner
2024 GLORY Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-up
Fight record
Professional Kickboxing Record
70 Wins (60 (T)KOs), 4 Losses, 0 Draws
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2024-12-07
Win
Daniel Stefanovski
Glory Collision 7
Arnhem, Netherlands
TKO (3 Knockdowns)
1
2:30
2024-09-21
Loss
Levi Rigters
Glory 95
Zagreb, Croatia
TKO (Doctor stoppage)
3
2:23
Glory Heavyweight title eliminator.
2024-06-08
Loss
Donegi Abena
Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix , Final
Rotterdam, Netherlands
TKO (Referee stop./punches)
1
2:43
For the 2024 Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix title.
2024-06-08
Win
Sergej Maslobojev
Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix , Semifinals
Rotterdam, Netherlands
TKO (retirement)
2
0:20
2024-06-08
Win
Ibrahim El Bouni
Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix , Quarterfinals
Rotterdam, Netherlands
TKO (Flying knee)
1
2:02
2024-04-27
Win
Kevin Oumar
Glory 91
Paris, France
KO (Right hook)
3
0:35
2024-03-09
Loss
Levi Rigters
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix , Semifinals
Arnhem, Netherlands
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2024-03-09
Win
Tariq Osaro
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix , Quarterfinals
Arnhem, Netherlands
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2023-08-19
Win
Uku Jürjendal
Glory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, Final
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
Wins the Glory Heavyweight Tournament and qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.
2023-08-19
Win
Mohammed Amine
Glory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, Semifinal
Rotterdam, Netherlands
TKO (2 Knockdowns)
2
2:59
2023-06-20
Win
Moribah Kosiah
Loca Fight Club
Istanbul, Turkey
KO (head Kick)
1
2:28
2023-06-11
Win
Ali Salah
International Kickboxing Fight Night
Cairo, Egypt
KO (Knee)
1
0:58
2023-05-27
Win
Luis Tavares
Glory 86
Essen, Germany
KO (head kick)
1
1:58
2022-07-02
Win
Akhmat Mamadjanov
Loca Fight Club
Istanbul, Turkey
KO (High kick)
1
1:06
2022-04-30
Win
Cengizhan Kuru
Loca Fight Club
Istanbul, Turkey
TKO (retirement)
2
3:00
2021-08-27
Win
Kilat Bilal Hallie
AVATAR COMBAT CUP
Turkey
TKO (Corner stoppage)
1
2021-06-26
Win
Mehmet Özer
Akin Dovus Arenasi
Istanbul, Turkey
TKO (Leg injury)
2
2:00
2019-10-12
Loss
Sergej Maslobojev
Glory 69: Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf , Germany
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2019-03-29
Win
Jan Soukup
XFN LEGENDS
Prague , Czech Republic
KO (Right cross)
2
0:18
2018-03-11
Win
Mounir Hammoudi
Orion Fight Arena
Koblenz , Germany
TKO (Doctor stopapge)
2
1:53
2017-10-21
Win
İbrahim Giydirir
Orion Fight Arena
Ankara , Turkey
TKO (Low kicks)
1
2016-09-25
Win
Bas Vorstenbosch
Fight Vision
Baku , Azerbaijan
Wins the A.F.S.O. Oriental Rules Superheavyweight International Title.
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2022-07-14
Win
Anto Širić
World Games 2022, Kickboxing Final +91 kg
Birmingham, Alabama , United States
Decision (3:0)
3
2:00
Wins 2022 World Games Kickboxing Gold Medal +91 kg.
2022-07-13
Win
Roman Shcherbatiuk
World Games 2022, Kickboxing Semi Final +91 kg
Birmingham, Alabama , United States
Decision (3:0)
3
2:00
2021-10-
Loss
Roman Shcherbatiuk
W.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg
Jesolo , Italy
Decision (2:1)
3
2:00
2021-10-
Win
Ariel Machado
W.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 1/8 Final +91 kg
Jesolo , Italy
Decision (3:0)
3
2:00
2018-10-20
Loss
Antonio Plazibat
W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Final +91 kg
Bratislava, Slovakia
Decision (2:1)
3
2:00
Wins W.A.K.O. European Championship '18 K-1 Silver Medal +91 kg.
2018-10-19
Win
Roman Holovatuk
W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Semi Finals +91 kg
Bratislava, Slovakia
Decision (2:1)
3
2:00
2018-10-18
Win
Michal Blawdziewicz
W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Quarter Finals +91 kg
Bratislava, Slovakia
Decision (3:0)
3
2:00
2017-11-12
Win
Michal Blawdziewicz
W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Final +91 kg
Budapest, Hungary
Decision (3:0)
3
2:00
Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '18 K-1 Gold Medal +91 kg.
2017-11-10
Win
Nikola Filipovic
W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Semi Final +91 kg
Budapest, Hungary
Decision (2:1)
3
2:00
2017-11-08
Win
Roman Holovatuk
W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg
Budapest, Hungary
Decision
3
2:00
2016-10-25
Loss
Saša Polugić
W.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg
Maribor, Slovenia
Decision
3
2:00
2016-10-23
Win
Jose Poteau
W.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Opening Round +91 kg
Maribor, Slovenia
Decision
3
2:00
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
References
^ Bahram Rajabzadeh profile
^ Bahram Rajabzadeh profile
^ Bahram Rajabzade
^ İdmanda olduğum illəri çox gərgin keçirmişəm - BƏHRAM RƏCƏBZADƏ
^ Kikboksçumuz həyat yoldaşı ilə rinqə çıxdı
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^ Emmerink, Ron (28 May 2023). "Luis Tavares knock-out tijdens zwaargewicht debuut tegen Bahram Rajabzadeh op Glory 86" . vechtsportinfo.nl . Retrieved 28 May 2023 .
^ "Glory 87: Bahram Rajabzadeh osvojio turnir četvorice i krenuo u lov na 500 tisuća dolara!" . fightsite.hr . Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "Tariq Osaro waarschuwt Rico Verhoeven: 'Als ik nu tegen hem vecht, dan win ik' " . Sportnieuws.nl (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024 .
^ "Fight Site - Bahram Rajabzadeh školovao je Osara i prošao dalje, Plazibatov krvnik izgubio je odlukom sudaca" . fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024 .
^ Farkaš, Mihael (9 March 2024). "Fight Site - Levi Rigters prvi je finalist Gloryjevog Grand Prixa: U napetom srazu svladao je Rajabzadeha" . fightsite.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 10 March 2024 .
^ Wheaton, Timothy (22 March 2024). "Bahram Rajabzadeh vs. Kevin Oumar Added to GLORY 91" . Combat Press . Retrieved 23 March 2024 .
^ Emmerink, Ron (27 April 2024). "Bahram Rajabzadeh slaat Oumar zwaar onderuit bij Glory 91 Parijs" . Vechtsport info (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 April 2024 .
^ Wheaton, Timothy (9 August 2024). "Bahram Rajabzadeh vs. Stefan Latescu Booked for GLORY 94 Main Event" . Combat Press . Retrieved 11 August 2024 .
^ Villa, Roberto (22 August 2024). "Important GLORY 94 & 95 Updates: Levi Rigters vs. Bahram Rajabzadeh Rematch" . FightBook MMA . Retrieved 24 August 2024 .
^ "2023 Breakout Fighter of the Year Winner: Bahram Rajabzadeh" . youtube.com . GLORY Kickboxing. Retrieved 4 February 2024 .
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Iranian refugee and immigrant athletes