Bahram Rajabzadeh

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| birth_place = Urmia, Iran

| fighting_out_of = Baku, Azerbaijan

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| weight_class = Light heavyweight
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| style = Kickboxing

| stance = Islam Shia

| team = Orion Sports Club

| trainer = Çingiz Eyvazov

| years_active = 2016–present

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Bahram Rajabzadeh[https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/237525-bahram-rajabzadeh Bahram Rajabzadeh profile][https://www.glorykickboxing.com/fighters/bahram-rajabzadeh:f5b098a1-e046-42aa-9ef8-9dab2bf142bb Bahram Rajabzadeh profile] ({{langx|az|Bəhram Rəcəbzadə}}, born August 3, 1991) is an Azeri kickboxer and coach who was born in Iran but represents Azerbaijan.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190603142326/http://orionsc.az/komandamiz/bahram-recebzade Bahram Rajabzade] He is currently signed with GLORY.

Background and career

Bahram Rajabzadeh was born in 1991 in Urmia, Iran . 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.[https://www.gununsesi.info/idmanda-oldugum-ill%C9%99ri-cox-g%C9%99rgin-kecirmis%C9%99m/ İdmanda olduğum illəri çox gərgin keçirmişəm - BƏHRAM RƏCƏBZADƏ]

He married in 2016, and his wife is also an athlete. He has one child.[https://sportline.az/post/kikbokschumuz-heyat-yoldashi-ile-rinqe-chixdi Kikboksçumuz həyat yoldaşı ilə rinqə çıxdı]

In 2019, Rajabzadeh signed with GLORY. He made his debut against Sergej Maslobojev at Glory 69: Düsseldorf.{{cite web |title=Glory Kickboxing News: Tuinov Opponent Official, Gershon Injured, Maslobojev Debut Delayed |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-kickboxing-news-8-sep-19 |website=kickboxingz.com |date=8 September 2019 |access-date=4 January 2021}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Watch jumping scissor knee in GLORY kickboxing debut |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/05/07/watch-jumping-scissor-knee-in-glory-kickboxing-debut/ |website=fightmag.com.au |date=7 May 2020 |access-date=4 January 2021}}

Rajabzadeh faced karate standout Jan Soukup at XFN LEGENDS on March 29, 2019.{{cite web |title=Азербайджанский "Золотой волк" против чемпиона мира по каратэ - ФОТО |url=https://anews.az/ru/azerbaydzhanskiy-zolotoy-volk-protiv-chempiona-mira-po-karate-foto/ |website=anews.az |access-date=5 December 2022}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Maksutov |first1=Teimour |title=Восхождение новой звезды азербайджанского кикбоксинга: Бахрам Раджабзаде о Всемирных играх, Исламиаде и своей популярности |url=https://1news.az/news/20220902012141207-Voskhozhdenie-novoi-zvezdy-azerbaidzhanskogo-kikboksinga-Bakhram-Radzhabzade-o-Vsemirnykh-igrakh-Islamiade-i-svoei-populyarnosti |website=1news.az |access-date=5 December 2022 |date=2 September 2022}}{{cite web |title=Азербайджанский кикбоксер Бахрам Раджабзаде вышел в финал XI Всемирных игр - ФОТО |url=https://media.az/sports/1067868302/azerbaydzhanskiy-kikbokser-bahram-radzhabzade-vyshel-v-final-xi-vsemirnyh-igr-foto/ |website=media.az |access-date=5 December 2022}}

Rajabzadeh faced the former two-weight Enfusion champion Luis Tavares at Glory 86 on May 27, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Ketel |first1=Harry |title=Hamicha zegt af voor Glory 86! Tavares tegen Rajabzadeh toegevoegd |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/kickboks-amp-muay-thai-nieuws/hamicha-zegt-af-voor-glory-86-tavares-tegen-rajabzadeh-toegevoegd |website=vechtsportinfo.nl |access-date=13 May 2023 |date=13 May 2023}} He won the fight by a first-round knockout.{{cite web |last1=Emmerink |first1=Ron |title=Luis Tavares knock-out tijdens zwaargewicht debuut tegen Bahram Rajabzadeh op Glory 86 |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/kickboks-amp-muay-thai-nieuws/luis-tavares-knock-out-tijdens-zwaargewicht-debuut-tegen-bahram-rajabzadeh-op-glory-86 |website=vechtsportinfo.nl |access-date=28 May 2023 |date=28 May 2023}}

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.{{cite web |title=Glory 87: Bahram Rajabzadeh osvojio turnir četvorice i krenuo u lov na 500 tisuća dolara! |url=https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/ostalo/glory-87-bahram-rajabzadeh-osvojio-turnir-cetvorice-i-krenuo-u-lov-na-500-tisuca-dolara-15366499 |website=fightsite.hr |access-date=19 August 2023}}

Rajabzadeh faced the one-time Glory Heavyweight title challenger Tariq Osaro in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.{{cite web |title=Tariq Osaro waarschuwt Rico Verhoeven: 'Als ik nu tegen hem vecht, dan win ik' |url=https://sportnieuws.nl/vechtsport/nieuws/tariq-osaro-waarschuwt-rico-verhoeven-als-ik-nu-tegen-hem-vecht-dan-win-ik-2024013114215827185 |website=Sportnieuws.nl |access-date=31 January 2024 |language=nl |date=31 January 2024}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Fight Site - Bahram Rajabzadeh školovao je Osara i prošao dalje, Plazibatov krvnik izgubio je odlukom sudaca |url=https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/k1-i-boks/bahram-rajabzadeh-skolovao-je-osara-i-prosao-dalje-plazibatov-krvnik-izgubio-je-odlukom-sudaca-15437173 |website=fightsite.hr |access-date=10 March 2024 |language=hr-hr |date=9 March 2024}} Rajabzadeh faced Levi Rigters in the tournament semifinals. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Farkaš |first1=Mihael |title=Fight Site - Levi Rigters prvi je finalist Gloryjevog Grand Prixa: U napetom srazu svladao je Rajabzadeha |url=https://fightsite.hr/fightsite/k1-i-boks/levi-rigters-prvi-je-finalist-gloryjevog-grand-prixa-u-napetom-srazu-svladao-je-rajabzadeha-15437198 |website=fightsite.hr |access-date=10 March 2024 |language=hr-hr |date=9 March 2024}}

Rajabzadeh faced Kevin Oumar at Glory 91 on April 27, 2024, in his return to the light heavyweight division.{{cite web |last1=Wheaton |first1=Timothy |title=Bahram Rajabzadeh vs. Kevin Oumar Added to GLORY 91 |url=https://combatpress.com/2024/03/bahram-rajabzadeh-vs-kevin-oumar-added-to-glory-91/ |website=Combat Press |access-date=23 March 2024 |date=22 March 2024}} He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.{{cite web |last1=Emmerink |first1=Ron |title=Bahram Rajabzadeh slaat Oumar zwaar onderuit bij Glory 91 Parijs |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/kickboks-amp-muay-thai-nieuws/bahram-rajabzadeh-slaat-oumar-zwaar-onderuit-bij-glory-91-parijs |website=Vechtsport info |access-date=28 April 2024 |language=nl |date=27 April 2024}}

Rajabzadeh was expected to face Ștefan Lătescu at Glory 94 on August 31, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Wheaton |first1=Timothy |title=Bahram Rajabzadeh vs. Stefan Latescu Booked for GLORY 94 Main Event |url=https://combatpress.com/2024/07/bahram-rajabzadeh-vs-stefan-latescu-booked-for-glory-94-main-event/ |website=Combat Press |access-date=11 August 2024 |date=9 August 2024}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Villa |first1=Roberto |title=Important GLORY 94 & 95 Updates: Levi Rigters vs. Bahram Rajabzadeh Rematch |url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/important-glory-94-95-updates/ |website=FightBook MMA |access-date=24 August 2024 |date=22 August 2024}}

Rajabzadeh takes part in the Glory 99 “Heavyweight Last Man Standing Tournament” where 32 heavyweight fighters compete on April 5, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. https://beyondkick.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-glory-s-last-heavyweight-standing-tournament/

Championships and accomplishments

GLORY
2023 GLORY Breakout Fighter of the Year{{cite web |title=2023 Breakout Fighter of the Year Winner: Bahram Rajabzadeh |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znR2S5LtxOc |website=youtube.com |publisher=GLORY Kickboxing |access-date=4 February 2024}}
2023 GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix Qualifying Tournament Winner
2024 GLORY Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-up

Fight record

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional Kickboxing Record|record=71 Wins (62 (T)KOs), 4 Losses, 0 Draws}}

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| 2025-06-13 || ||align=left| {{flagicon|ALB}} Asdren Gashi || Glory 100, Last Heavyweight Standing Qualification Round, Semifinals || Rotterdam, Netherlands|| || ||

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| 2025-04-05 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Brian Douwes || Glory 99 - Last Heavyweight Standing, Opening Round || Rotterdam, Netherlands || TKO (3 Knockdowns) || 1 || 2:41

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| 2024-12-07 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|MKD}} Daniel Stefanovski || Glory Collision 7 || Arnhem, Netherlands || TKO (3 Knockdowns) || 1||2:30

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2024-09-21 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Levi Rigters|| Glory 95 || Zagreb, Croatia || TKO (Doctor stoppage) ||3 || 2:23

! style="background:white" colspan=9 |{{small|Glory Heavyweight title eliminator.}}

|- style="background:#FBB;"

| 2024-06-08 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|Suriname}} Donegi Abena|| Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Final|| Rotterdam, Netherlands || TKO (Referee stop./punches) || 1|| 2:43

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the 2024 Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix title.}}

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| 2024-06-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|LIT}} Sergej Maslobojev|| Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Semifinals|| Rotterdam, Netherlands|| TKO (retirement)|| 2||0:20

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2024-06-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Ibrahim El Bouni|| Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals || Rotterdam, Netherlands|| TKO (Flying knee)|| 1|| 2:02

|- bgcolor="#cfc"

| 2024-04-27 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Kevin Oumar || Glory 91 || Paris, France || KO (Right hook) || 3 || 0:35

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| 2024-03-09 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Levi Rigters|| Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Semifinals || Arnhem, Netherlands ||Decision (Unanimous) ||3|| 3:00

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| 2024-03-09 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Nigeria}} Tariq Osaro|| Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals || Arnhem, Netherlands ||Decision (Unanimous) || 3 ||3:00

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| 2023-08-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|EST}} Uku Jürjendal|| Glory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, Final || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

! style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small| Wins the Glory Heavyweight Tournament and qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.}}

|- bgcolor="#cfc"

| 2023-08-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Morocco}} Mohammed Amine|| Glory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, Semifinal || Rotterdam, Netherlands || TKO (2 Knockdowns) || 2 || 2:59

|- bgcolor="#cfc"

| 2023-06-20 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Liberia}} Moribah Kosiah || Loca Fight Club || Istanbul, Turkey || KO (head Kick) || 1 ||2:28

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| 2023-06-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Egypt}} Ali Salah || International Kickboxing Fight Night || Cairo, Egypt || KO (Knee) || 1 ||0:58

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| 2023-05-27 || Win || align="left" |{{flagicon|NED}} Luis Tavares || Glory 86 || Essen, Germany || KO (head kick) || 1 || 1:58

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| 2022-07-02 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} Akhmat Mamadjanov || Loca Fight Club || Istanbul, Turkey || KO (High kick) || 1 ||1:06

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| 2022-04-30 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|TUR}} Cengizhan Kuru|| Loca Fight Club || Istanbul, Turkey || TKO (retirement) || 2 ||3:00

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| 2021-08-27 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Kilat Bilal Hallie || AVATAR COMBAT CUP || Turkey || TKO (Corner stoppage) || 1 ||

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| 2021-06-26 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|TUR}} Mehmet Özer || Akin Dovus Arenasi || Istanbul, Turkey || TKO (Leg injury) || 2 || 2:00

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| 2019-10-12 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|LIT}} Sergej Maslobojev || Glory 69: Düsseldorf || Düsseldorf, Germany || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

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|2019-03-29 || Win || align=left| {{flagicon|CZE}} Jan Soukup || XFN LEGENDS || Prague, Czech Republic || KO (Right cross) || 2 || 0:18

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|2018-03-11|| Win || align=left| {{flagicon|BEL}} Mounir Hammoudi || Orion Fight Arena || Koblenz, Germany || TKO (Doctor stoppage) || 2 || 1:53

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|2017-10-21|| Win || align=left| {{flagicon|TUR}} İbrahim Giydirir || Orion Fight Arena || Ankara, Turkey || TKO (Low kicks) || 1 ||

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|2016-09-25|| Win || align=left| {{flagicon|NED}} Bas Vorstenbosch || Fight Vision || Baku, Azerbaijan || || ||

! style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins the A.F.S.O. Oriental Rules Superheavyweight International Title.}}

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| 2022-07-14 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Anto Širić|| World Games 2022, Kickboxing Final +91 kg || Birmingham, Alabama, United States || Decision (3:0) || 3 || 2:00

! style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins 2022 World Games Kickboxing Gold Medal +91 kg.}}

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| 2022-07-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Roman Shcherbatiuk || World Games 2022, Kickboxing Semi Final +91 kg || Birmingham, Alabama, United States || Decision (3:0) || 3 || 2:00

|- bgcolor="#fbb"

| 2021-10- || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Roman Shcherbatiuk || W.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg || Jesolo, Italy || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00

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| 2021-10- || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Ariel Machado || W.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 1/8 Final +91 kg || Jesolo, Italy || Decision (3:0) || 3 || 2:00

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| 2018-10-20 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Antonio Plazibat || W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Final +91 kg || Bratislava, Slovakia || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00

! style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins W.A.K.O. European Championship '18 K-1 Silver Medal +91 kg.}}

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| 2018-10-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Roman Holovatuk || W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Semi Finals +91 kg || Bratislava, Slovakia || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2018-10-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Michal Blawdziewicz ||W.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Quarter Finals +91 kg || Bratislava, Slovakia || Decision (3:0)|| 3 || 2:00

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| 2017-11-12 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Michal Blawdziewicz || W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Final +91 kg || Budapest, Hungary || Decision (3:0) || 3 || 2:00

! style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '18 K-1 Gold Medal +91 kg.}}

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| 2017-11-10 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|SRB}} Nikola Filipovic || W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Semi Final +91 kg || Budapest, Hungary || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00

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| 2017-11-08 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Roman Holovatuk || W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg || Budapest, Hungary || Decision || 3 || 2:00

|- bgcolor="#fbb"

| 2016-10-25 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|SRB}} Saša Polugić || W.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg || Maribor, Slovenia || Decision || 3 || 2:00

|- bgcolor="#cfc"

| 2016-10-23 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Jose Poteau || W.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Opening Round +91 kg || Maribor, Slovenia || Decision || 3 || 2:00