In the main event, Tarik Khbabez reclaimed the GLORY Light Heavyweight world title in an instant classic against Bahram Rajabzadeh. Both men stood their ground and traded heavy shots for five action-packed rounds, refusing to take a step back. Despite suffering a knockdown in the opening frame, Khbabez rallied with relentless pressure to earn a majority decision and regain the belt he lost earlier this year.
"The Golden Wolf" announced his retirement from the sport following the decision. Despite the loss, he showed tremendous heart, leaving some uncertainty over whether his retirement was genuine or simply a reaction to the frustration of a close decision defeat.
Two more heavyweights secured their place in the Last Heavyweight Standing Final, set for COLLISION 8 on December 13. France’s Sofian Laidouni shocked the field with back-to-back victories over tournament favorite Levi Rigters and Nabil Khachab, while Serbia’s Milos Cvjeticanin impressed with wins over Alin Nechita and compatriot Rade Opacic, punching their tickets to the finals in Arnhem.
Elsewhere on the card, Berjan Peposhi advanced in the Last Featherweight Standing tournament after outpointing Aitor Ibanez, and Miguel Trindade delivered a dominant performance against late replacement Halil Kutukcu.
Sergej Braun picked up a win by disqualification against Iliass Hammouche, in what can only be described as an embarrassing showing for Hammouche. After suffering a knockdown, he threw a fit, complaining and refusing to continue, which forced the referee to wave off the fight and issue a disqualification.
GLORY returns on December 13 with COLLISION 8: Last Heavyweight Standing Final, live from the GelreDome in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
GLORY 104 RESULTS
Main Event – Vacant Light Heavyweight World Title
Tarik Khbabez def. Bahram Rajabzadeh via majority decision
Co-Main Event – Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 1 Final
Milos Cvjeticanin def. Rade Opacic via majority decision
Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 2 Final
Sofian Laidouni def. Levi Rigters via majority decision
Middleweight
Sergej Braun def. Iliass Hammouche via DQ, R2
Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 2 | Semi-Final 2
Rade Opacic def. Mike Kena via unanimous decision
Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 2 | Semi-Final 1
Milos Cvjeticanin def. Alin Nechita via unanimous decision
Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 1 | Semi-Final 2
Sofian Laidouni def. Nabil Khachab via unanimous decision
GLORY 104 SUPERFIGHT SERIES
Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament 1 | Semi-Final 1
Levi Rigters def. Asadulla Nasipov via KO (knee), R3
74kg Catchweight
Miguel Trindade def. Halil Kutukcu via unanimous decision
Last Featherweight Standing
Berjan Peposhi def. Aitor Ibanez via unanimous decision
Last Heavyweight Standing – Reserve Fight
Mo Amine def. Errol Koning via unanimous decision
