GLORY Kickboxing is ready to crown a brand new gentle heavyweight world champion on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at GLORY 104: Final Heavyweight Standing from the RTM Stage in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The vacant title might be determined in a blockbuster conflict between former champion Tarik “The Tank” Khbabez (52-12-1, 28 KO) and the wild, unpredictable knockout machine Bahram “The Golden Wolf” Rajabzadeh (72-5, 64 KO).
A Championship Alternative Amid Controversy
Khbabez, some of the battle-tested fighters in GLORY historical past, initially captured the title from Donegi Abena in 2024 and efficiently defended it earlier than shedding to Sergej Maslobojev at GLORY 100 earlier this yr. Nonetheless, following Maslobojev’s optimistic drug check and subsequent choice to vacate the belt, the trail opened for Khbabez to instantly combat for the gold as soon as once more.
Now, “The Tank” has an opportunity at redemption and one other shot at cementing his legacy in GLORY’s stacked gentle heavyweight division. With 28 knockouts in his profession, Khbabez is at all times a risk to finish fights violently and rapidly.
The Golden Wolf Lastly Will get His Shot
Throughout the ring, Bahram Rajabzadeh will lastly obtain the long-awaited title alternative that followers have been calling for. Identified for his explosive model and relentless ahead strain, Rajabzadeh has turn out to be certainly one of GLORY’s most enjoyable fighters since his 2023 return.
Competing throughout each the heavyweight and light-weight heavyweight divisions, he has constructed a powerful streak of six straight knockout victories, terrorizing opponents along with his unpredictability and devastating energy. For years, followers have speculated a couple of Khbabez vs. Rajabzadeh showdown—and now it turns into actuality.
This matchup is greater than only a title combat; it’s a collision of two knockout artists on the peak of their careers, with the potential to ship some of the unforgettable fights in GLORY historical past.
Final Heavyweight Standing Match Continues
GLORY 104 can even advance the Final Heavyweight Standing event, a year-long collection designed to crown the undisputed king of the heavyweight division. The occasion will function two stacked four-man brackets, with the winners shifting on to the grand finale later this yr.
Confirmed rivals embrace:
Levi Rigters (20-3, 10 KO)
Nabil Khachab (30-6-1, 4 KO)
Rade Opacic (22-7, 17 KO)
Milos Cvjeticanin (14-4, 9 KO)
Asadulla Nasipov (12-2, 5 KO)
Sofian Laidouni (40-5-1, 20 KO)
Mike Kena (9-1, 7 KO)
Alin Nechita (18-2, 7 KO)
With knockout specialists in each bracket, the street to the ultimate guarantees chaos, upsets, and highlight-reel finishes.
Featherweights Carry the Warmth
Additionally on the cardboard, the GLORY x RISE Final Featherweight Standing event will see two high-level matchups:
Miguel Trindade (62-8, 26 KO) vs. Bobo Sacko (79-6-1, 30 KO)
Berjan Peposhi (31-5, 16 KO) vs. Aitor Ibanez (28-7-1, 13 KO)
These fights add one other layer of pleasure to an already stacked occasion, as featherweight prospects look to safe their place within the worldwide bracket.
Ticket Data & Presale
Followers can register for the presale for GLORY 104: Final Heavyweight Standing by clicking right here.
For extra updates, go to GLORYKickboxing.com.
GLORY 104: Final Heavyweight Standing – Combat Card (So Far)
Vacant GLORY Mild Heavyweight World Title
Tarik Khbabez (52-12-1, 28 KO) vs. Bahram Rajabzadeh (72-5, 64 KO)
Final Heavyweight Standing – Match 2 | Semi-Finals
Levi Rigters (20-3, 10 KO) vs. Asadulla Nasipov (12-2, 5 KO)
Sofian Laidouni (40-5-1, 20 KO) vs. Nabil Khachab (30-6-1, 4 KO)
Final Heavyweight Standing – Match 1 | Semi-Finals
Rade Opacic (22-7, 17 KO) vs. Mike Kena (9-1, 7 KO)
Milos Cvjeticanin (14-4, 9 KO) vs. Alin Nechita (18-2, 7 KO)
Final Featherweight Standing
Miguel Trindade (62-8, 26 KO) vs. Bobo Sacko (79-6-1, 30 KO)
Berjan Peposhi (31-5, 16 KO) vs. Aitor Ibanez (28-7-1, 13 KO)
Extra fights to be introduced quickly.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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