Ionut Iancu vs. Iraj Azizpour Booked for GLORY 100 After Knockout Wins in Tournament

ByTimothy Wheaton
Ionut Iancu vs. Iraj Azizpour Booked for GLORY 100 After Knockout Wins in Tournament

Knockout sluggers Ionut Iancu and Iraj Azizpour both walked away victorious at GLORY 99 with stunning knockouts. Now, these two heavy-handed heavyweights will meet in the next round of The Last Man Standing tournament booked for GLORY 100 Day 2 on June 14, 2025.

Ionut Iancu vs. Iraj Azizpour

Ionuț Iancu, of Romania, showcased his devastating power at GLORY 99 with a TKO victory over Cihad Kepenek. Known for his knockout-heavy style, Iancu has become a fan favorite for his relentless aggression and ability to finish fights. Iancu has solidified himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in the division.

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On the other side, Iran’s Iraj Azizpour delivered a highlight-reel spinning backfist knockout against Yuri Farcaș at GLORY 99, further cementing his reputation as a lethal striker. Azizpour, a former Kunlun Fight heavyweight champion is celebrated for his versatility in Muay Thai and kickboxing.

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GLORY 99

The “Last Heavyweight Standing” tournament has brought together 32 of the world’s best heavyweights in a year-long competition to crown a single champion. Both Iancu and Azizpour have proven their mettle in this high-stakes format, with their respective knockout wins at GLORY 99 setting up this highly anticipated showdown.

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This matchup promises fireworks as two knockout artists. Both fighters are known for their ability to end fights suddenly, making this bout one that fans won’t want to miss.

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Timothy Wheaton is a combat sports writer who covers MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. He has been an avid follower of these sports since 2005. Tim has even covered the UFC, GLORY, PFL, Bellator, and more, in person at live events.

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