{"id":6360,"date":"2025-08-29T09:17:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6360"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T14:27:57","slug":"glory-104-clash-of-titans-khababz-vs-rajabzadeh-for-the-last-heavyweight-standing-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/glory-104-clash-of-titans-khababz-vs-rajabzadeh-for-the-last-heavyweight-standing-title\/","title":{"rendered":"GLORY 104: Clash of Titans \u2013 Khababz vs. Rajabzadeh for the \u201cLast Heavyweight Standing\u201d Title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"4001\">Kickboxing fans are eagerly awaiting <strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3696\">October 11<\/strong> at the RTM Theatre in the Netherlands, where <strong data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3759\">Tariq Khababz<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3785\">Bahram Rajabzadeh<\/strong> will battle for the <strong data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3837\">&#8220;Last Heavyweight Standing&#8221;<\/strong> title at <strong data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3860\">GLORY 104<\/strong>. This night promises to be a milestone in the history of the heavyweight division after a series of spectacular matches in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4047\"><strong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4045\">Khababz: A chance to reclaim glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4461\">Known as &#8220;The Tank,&#8221; Tariq Khababz has an impressive legacy in the heavyweight division. He initially won the title and defended it against Donniegy Abena in 2024, but later lost to <strong data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4251\">Sergey Masloboyev<\/strong> at the historic <strong data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4281\">GLORY 100<\/strong> championship. With Masloboyev withdrawing following a positive drug test, Khababz now has an immediate chance to reclaim gold and solidify his status among the division\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4461\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tarik_Khbabez.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tarik_Khbabez.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tarik_Khbabez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tarik_Khbabez-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tarik_Khbabez-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4686\">Khababz is more than just a name; he has <strong data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4526\">28 spectacular KOs<\/strong>, making him a fearsome opponent for anyone aiming to dominate the division. This fight will be a true test of his legacy and ability to reassert his supremacy.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4752\"><strong data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4750\">Rajabzadeh: \u201cThe Golden Wolf\u201d terrorizing the division<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"5095\">On the other side, <strong data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4793\">Bahram Rajabzadeh<\/strong> represents a serious threat to all contenders. His aggressive style and highlight-reel finishes have made him a fan favorite since returning to GLORY in 2023. In his last six fights, he has recorded <strong data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5025\">six consecutive KO victories<\/strong>, demonstrating his power and decision-making speed inside the ring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"5095\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bahram_Rajabzadeh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bahram_Rajabzadeh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bahram_Rajabzadeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bahram_Rajabzadeh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bahram_Rajabzadeh-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5097\" data-end=\"5241\">At 34, he blends tactical skill with explosiveness, making his clash with Khababz more than a title fight: it\u2019s a duel of willpower and mastery.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5306\"><strong data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5304\">Last Heavyweight Standing: Semi-Finals and adrenaline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5577\">The main event isn\u2019t the only highlight of <strong data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5363\">GLORY 104<\/strong>. The night also features the next round of <strong data-start=\"5407\" data-end=\"5436\">Last Heavyweight Standing<\/strong>. The first semi-final sees <strong data-start=\"5464\" data-end=\"5484\">Sofiane Laidouni<\/strong> face <strong data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5505\">Nabil Kchab<\/strong>, while the second pits <strong data-start=\"5529\" data-end=\"5545\">Levi Rigters<\/strong> against <strong data-start=\"5554\" data-end=\"5574\">Asdullah Nasibov<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5579\" data-end=\"5724\">Meanwhile, <strong data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5605\">Rade Obasic<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5631\">Milos Svjeticanin<\/strong> continue their journey in the first semi-final, with every KO counting to prove dominance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5907\">The event also includes <strong data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5781\">Last Featherweight Standing<\/strong>, featuring <strong data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5827\">Miguel Trinidad vs. Bobo Sacko<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5832\" data-end=\"5867\">Birjan Biboshi vs. Aitor Ibanez<\/strong>, promising high intensity and suspense.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5966\"><strong data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"5964\">The bigger picture: History written in the ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"6171\">GLORY 104 is more than a series of fights; it\u2019s a test of mental toughness, physical strength, and tactical experience. Fans will witness a <strong data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6126\">clash of titans<\/strong>, blending history, adrenaline, and legend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6391\"><strong data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6196\">The big question:<\/strong> Will Khababz reclaim the gold and cement himself as one of the greatest heavyweight champions, or will \u201cThe Golden Wolf\u201d Rajabzadeh upset the division and write a new chapter in GLORY history?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6393\" data-end=\"6522\">All answers will unfold on <strong data-start=\"6420\" data-end=\"6434\">October 11<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"6442\" data-end=\"6457\">RTM Theatre<\/strong>, for an unforgettable night for global kickboxing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kickboxing fans are eagerly awaiting October 11 at the RTM Theatre in the Netherlands, where Tariq Khababz and Bahram Rajabzadeh will battle for the &#8220;Last Heavyweight Standing&#8221; title at GLORY 104. This night promises to be a milestone in the history of the heavyweight division after a series of spectacular matches in recent seasons. Khababz: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6360","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-glory","8":"category-kick-kickboxing-muay-thai"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6360"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6360"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6364,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6360\/revisions\/6364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}