Dramatic scenes unfolded in the heavyweight tournament.
In a high-stakes group final bout within the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament, Bahram Rajabzadeh and Mory Kromah faced off with a coveted spot in December`s tournament final on the line.
Staying true to his reputation, `The Golden Wolf` Rajabzadeh launched an aggressive attack from the start, unleashing wild punches and jumping knees. Amidst the chaotic exchanges, he managed to hurt Kromah and push him to the canvas, then flagrantly landed two illegal knees while Kromah was down. The second foul ignited tensions, leading to a heated confrontation between the fighters.
The two illegal strikes caused a significant delay as officials, including GLORY CEO Marshall Zelaznik, entered the ring to address the situation and restore calm. Astonishingly, the referees decided to deduct only a single point from Rajabzadeh.
Upon resuming the fight, Kromah delivered a spectacular response. He first knocked Rajabzadeh down with a close-range knee strike to the head, and followed up by finishing him with a jumping knee as Rajabzadeh wildly threw hooks. The former Enfusion champion stopped `The Golden Wolf` decisively, securing his advancement to the final stage of the tournament in impressive fashion.
Despite the tumultuous nature of the fight, marked by chaos, controversy, and questionable officiating, Kromah`s dramatic comeback knockout stands out as a strong contender for knockout of the year.
Jack Thornley