Bahram Rajabzadeh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Bəhram Xudaverdi oğlu Rəcəbzadə 3 August 1991 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kickboxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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
[edit]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]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- GLORY
- 2023 GLORY Breakout Fighter of the Year[19]
- 2023 GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix Qualifying Tournament Winner
Fight record
[edit]69 Wins (59 (T)KOs), 3 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-08-31 | — | ![]() |
Glory 94 | Antwerp, Belgium | — | — | — | |
2024-06-08 | Loss | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Semifinals | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 0:20 | |
2024-06-08 | Win | ![]() |
Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Flying knee) | 1 | 2:02 | |
2024-04-27 | Win | ![]() |
Glory 91 | Paris, France | KO (Right hook) | 3 | 0:35 | |
2024-03-09 | Loss | ![]() |
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Semifinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2024-03-09 | Win | ![]() |
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-08-19 | Win | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Glory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, Semifinal | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (2 Knockdowns) | 2 | 2:59 | |
2023-06-20 | Win | ![]() |
Loca Fight Club | Istanbul, Turkey | KO (head Kick) | 1 | 2:28 | |
2023-06-11 | Win | ![]() |
International Kickboxing Fight Night | Cairo, Egypt | KO (Knee) | 1 | 0:58 | |
2023-05-27 | Win | ![]() |
Glory 86 | Essen, Germany | KO (head kick) | 1 | 1:58 | |
2022-07-02 | Win | ![]() |
Loca Fight Club | Istanbul, Turkey | KO (High kick) | 1 | 1:06 | |
2022-04-30 | Win | ![]() |
Loca Fight Club | Istanbul, Turkey | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 3:00 | |
2021-08-27 | Win | ![]() |
AVATAR COMBAT CUP | Turkey | TKO (Corner stoppage) | 1 | ||
2021-06-26 | Win | ![]() |
Akin Dovus Arenasi | Istanbul, Turkey | TKO (Leg injury) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2019-10-12 | Loss | ![]() |
Glory 69: Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf, Germany | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-03-29 | Win | ![]() |
XFN LEGENDS | Prague, Czech Republic | KO (Right cross) | 2 | 0:18 | |
2018-03-11 | Win | ![]() |
Orion Fight Arena | Koblenz, Germany | TKO (Doctor stopapge) | 2 | 1:53 | |
2017-10-21 | Win | ![]() |
Orion Fight Arena | Ankara, Turkey | TKO (Low kicks) | 1 | ||
2016-09-25 | Win | ![]() |
Fight Vision | Baku, Azerbaijan | ||||
Wins the A.F.S.O. Oriental Rules Superheavyweight International Title. | ||||||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2022-07-14 | Win | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
World Games 2022, Kickboxing Semi Final +91 kg | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | Decision (3:0) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2021-10- | Loss | ![]() |
W.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg | Jesolo, Italy | Decision (2:1) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2021-10- | Win | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 Silver Medal +91 kg. | ||||||||
2017-11-10 | Win | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
W.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg | Budapest, Hungary | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
2016-10-25 | Loss | ![]() |
W.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kg | Maribor, Slovenia | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
2016-10-23 | Win | ![]() |
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
[edit]- ^ 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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- ^ "Watch jumping scissor knee in GLORY kickboxing debut". fightmag.com.au. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Азербайджанский "Золотой волк" против чемпиона мира по каратэ - ФОТО". anews.az. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ Maksutov, Teimour (2 September 2022). "Восхождение новой звезды азербайджанского кикбоксинга: Бахрам Раджабзаде о Всемирных играх, Исламиаде и своей популярности". 1news.az. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Азербайджанский кикбоксер Бахрам Раджабзаде вышел в финал XI Всемирных игр - ФОТО". media.az. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ Ketel, Harry (13 May 2023). "Hamicha zegt af voor Glory 86! Tavares tegen Rajabzadeh toegevoegd". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2023 Breakout Fighter of the Year Winner: Bahram Rajabzadeh". youtube.com. GLORY Kickboxing. Retrieved 4 February 2024.