Bahram Rajabzadeh

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.

Bahram Rajabzadeh
BornBəhram Xudaverdi oğlu Rəcəbzadə
(1991-08-03) 3 August 1991
Urmia, Iran
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Weight100.3 kg (221 lb; 15 st 11 lb)
DivisionLight heavyweight
Heavyweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBaku, Azerbaijan
TeamOrion Sports Club
TrainerÇingiz Eyvazov
Years active2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total72
Wins69
By knockout60
Losses3
Medal record
Representing  Azerbaijan
WAKO World Championship
2017 Budapest +91 kg.
WAKO European Championship
2018 Bratislava +91 kg.
2022 Antalya +91 kg.
World Games
2022 Birmingham +91 kg.

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]

Championships and accomplishments
  • GLORY
    • 2023 GLORY Breakout Fighter of the Year[19]
    • 2023 GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix Qualifying Tournament Winner

Fight record
Professional Kickboxing Record
69 Wins (59 (T)KOs), 3 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-06-08Loss Donegi AbenaGlory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, FinalRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Referee stop./punches)12:43
For the 2024 Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix title.
2024-06-08Win Sergej MaslobojevGlory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, SemifinalsRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (retirement)20:20
2024-06-08Win Ibrahim El BouniGlory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, QuarterfinalsRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Flying knee)12:02
2024-04-27Win Kevin OumarGlory 91Paris, FranceKO (Right hook)30:35
2024-03-09Loss Levi RigtersGlory Heavyweight Grand Prix, SemifinalsArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2024-03-09Win Tariq OsaroGlory Heavyweight Grand Prix, QuarterfinalsArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2023-08-19Win Uku JürjendalGlory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, FinalRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the Glory Heavyweight Tournament and qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.
2023-08-19Win Mohammed AmineGlory 87 - Heavyweight Tournament, SemifinalRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (2 Knockdowns)22:59
2023-06-20Win Moribah KosiahLoca Fight ClubIstanbul, TurkeyKO (head Kick)12:28
2023-06-11Win Ali SalahInternational Kickboxing Fight NightCairo, EgyptKO (Knee)10:58
2023-05-27Win Luis TavaresGlory 86Essen, GermanyKO (head kick)11:58
2022-07-02Win Akhmat MamadjanovLoca Fight ClubIstanbul, TurkeyKO (High kick)11:06
2022-04-30Win Cengizhan KuruLoca Fight ClubIstanbul, TurkeyTKO (retirement)23:00
2021-08-27Win Kilat Bilal HallieAVATAR COMBAT CUPTurkeyTKO (Corner stoppage)1
2021-06-26Win Mehmet ÖzerAkin Dovus ArenasiIstanbul, TurkeyTKO (Leg injury)22:00
2019-10-12Loss Sergej MaslobojevGlory 69: DüsseldorfDüsseldorf, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-03-29Win Jan SoukupXFN LEGENDSPrague, Czech RepublicKO (Right cross)20:18
2018-03-11Win Mounir HammoudiOrion Fight ArenaKoblenz, GermanyTKO (Doctor stopapge)21:53
2017-10-21Win İbrahim GiydirirOrion Fight ArenaAnkara, TurkeyTKO (Low kicks)1
2016-09-25Win Bas VorstenboschFight VisionBaku, Azerbaijan
Wins the A.F.S.O. Oriental Rules Superheavyweight International Title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2022-07-14Win Anto ŠirićWorld Games 2022, Kickboxing Final +91 kgBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesDecision (3:0)32:00
Wins 2022 World Games Kickboxing Gold Medal +91 kg.
2022-07-13Win Roman ShcherbatiukWorld Games 2022, Kickboxing Semi Final +91 kgBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesDecision (3:0)32:00
2021-10-Loss Roman ShcherbatiukW.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kgJesolo, ItalyDecision (2:1)32:00
2021-10-Win Ariel MachadoW.A.K.O World Championships 2021, K-1 1/8 Final +91 kgJesolo, ItalyDecision (3:0)32:00
2018-10-20Loss Antonio PlazibatW.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Final +91 kgBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (2:1)32:00
Wins W.A.K.O. European Championship '18 K-1 Silver Medal +91 kg.
2018-10-19Win Roman HolovatukW.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Semi Finals +91 kgBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (2:1)32:00
2018-10-18Win Michal BlawdziewiczW.A.K.O European Championships 2018, K-1 Quarter Finals +91 kgBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (3:0)32:00
2017-11-12Win Michal BlawdziewiczW.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Final +91 kgBudapest, HungaryDecision (3:0)32:00
Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '18 K-1 Silver Medal +91 kg.
2017-11-10Win Nikola FilipovicW.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Semi Final +91 kgBudapest, HungaryDecision (2:1)32:00
2017-11-08Win Roman HolovatukW.A.K.O World Championships 2017, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kgBudapest, HungaryDecision32:00
2016-10-25Loss Saša PolugićW.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Quarter Final +91 kgMaribor, SloveniaDecision32:00
2016-10-23Win Jose PoteauW.A.K.O European Championships 2016, K-1 Opening Round +91 kgMaribor, SloveniaDecision32:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
  1. Bahram Rajabzadeh profile
  2. Bahram Rajabzadeh profile
  3. Bahram Rajabzade
  4. İdmanda olduğum illəri çox gərgin keçirmişəm - BƏHRAM RƏCƏBZADƏ
  5. Kikboksçumuz həyat yoldaşı ilə rinqə çıxdı
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  8. "Азербайджанский "Золотой волк" против чемпиона мира по каратэ - ФОТО". anews.az. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
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