Siyar Bahadurzada | |
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Born | Kabul, Afghanistan | 17 April 1984
Other names | The Great |
Residence | Maryland, United States |
Nationality | Dutch |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) |
Division | Light Heavyweight (2002–2003) Middleweight (2003–2010, 2017) Welterweight (2010–2016, 2018) |
Reach | 72+1⁄2 in (184 cm) |
Fighting out of | Deventer, Netherlands |
Team | Golden Glory Blackzilians[1] Reign Training Center Kingdom of Mayhem Jackson's Wink MMA |
Years active | 2001–2020 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 33 |
Wins | 24 |
By knockout | 14 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 8 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 6 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Siyar Bahadurzada (Persian: سیار بهادرزاده;[2] born 17 April 1984) is a retired Afghan-born Dutch mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, making him the first Afghan to compete in the promotion. He currently works as an instructor for Evolve MMA in Singapore.[3] A professional competitor since 2001, he had also competed for World Victory Road, RINGS, and for Shooto, in which he held the title of Shooto Middleweight Champion.
Background
[edit]Bahadurzada was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 17 April 1984.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Bahadurzada trained under the Golden Glory association based in the Netherlands.[5]
Siyar then signed a 4-fight contract with Strikeforce, but like many of the Golden Glory team signed to the organization, his promotional debut was delayed. Siyar gave an interview for Strikeforce, which can be heard on his Facebook profile. Bahadurzada waited for a fight from Strikeforce but never acquired a visa. He later commented in January 2011 on the scenario and expressed displeasure, saying he would never fight for the promotion.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]On 30 September 2011 Siyar announced he had signed with the UFC.[7] He was expected to face Erick Silva on 14 January 2012 at UFC 142.[8] However, Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Carlo Prater.[9]
Bahadurzada fought Paulo Thiago on 14 April 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 2 and won by KO at 42 seconds of the first round, earning him Knockout of the Night honors, he became the first man to knock out Thiago.[10]
Bahadurzada was expected to face Thiago Alves on 21 July 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured Yoshihiro Akiyama.[11] However, on 1 June Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injury [12] and was replaced by Chris Clements.[13] Bahadurzada then himself had to withdraw from the fight due to a hand injury, and was replaced with Matthew Riddle.[14]
Bahadurzada faced Dong Hyun Kim on 3 March 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[15] He lost a lopsided decision after he was dominated by the grappling offense and ground and pound of Kim for all three rounds.
Bahadurzada was expected to face Robbie Lawler on 27 July 2013 at UFC on Fox 8, replacing an injured Tarec Saffiedine.[16] However, on 11 July it was announced that Bahadurzada also pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Bobby Voelker.[17]
Bahadurzada faced John Howard on 28 December 2013 at UFC 168.[18] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
After over two years away from the sport, Bahadurzada returned to face Brandon Thatch on 5 March 2016 at UFC 196.[19] He won the fight by submission in the third round.[20]
Bahadurzada was scheduled to face Cláudio Silva on 30 July 2016 at UFC 201.[21] However, Silva was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jorge Masvidal.[22] In turn, Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout on 12 July, citing an illness.[23]
After another year away from competition Bahadurzada was expected to face Abu Azaitar on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Struve vs. Volkov. However, Azaitar pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Rob Wilkinson.[24][25] Bahadurzada won the fight via TKO in the second round.[26]
Bahadurzada faced Luan Chagas on 21 April 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[27] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[28] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[29]
Bahadurzada faced Curtis Millender on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232.[30] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[31]
Bahadurzada was scheduled to face Nordine Taleb on 4 May 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy.[32] However, it was reported on 24 April 2019 that Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout citing injury,[33] and he is replaced by newcomer Kyle Prepolec.[34]
Bahadurzada faced Ismail Naurdiev on 28 September 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 18.[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]
In June 2020, Siyar announced that he was retiring.[37]
Coaching career
[edit]On 13 January 2020 Singapore-based mixed martial arts team Evolve MMA announced that Bahadurzada had been appointed as the new head coach.[38]
Championships and achievements
[edit]Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Paulo Thiago
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Luan Chagas[29]
- 2012 Half-Year Awards: Best Newcomer of the 1HY[39]
- Professional Shooto Japan
- Shooto Middleweight Championship (One time)
- Two successful title defenses
- United Glory
- 2010/2011 World Series Welterweight Tournament Winner
- Shooto Holland
- 2003 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]33 matches | 24 wins | 8 losses |
By knockout | 13 | 0 |
By submission | 7 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 6 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 24–8–1 | Ismail Naurdiev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | 28 September 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
Loss | 24–7–1 | Curtis Millender | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 232 | 29 December 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
Win | 24–6–1 | Luan Chagas | KO (kick to the body and punch) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | 21 April 2018 | 2 | 2:40 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 23–6–1 | Rob Wilkinson | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | 2 September 2017 | 2 | 3:10 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Middleweight bout. |
Win | 22–6–1 | Brandon Thatch | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 196 | 5 March 2016 | 3 | 4:11 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 21–6–1 | John Howard | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 168 | 28 December 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 21–5–1 | Dong Hyun Kim | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann | 3 March 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 21–4–1 | Paulo Thiago | KO (punch) | UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva | 14 April 2012 | 1 | 0:42 | Stockholm, Sweden | Knockout of the Night. |
Win | 20–4–1 | Tommy Depret | TKO (punches) | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Finals | 28 May 2011 | 2 | 4:16 | Moscow, Russia | UG (Glory) Welterweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 19–4–1 | John Alessio | TKO (punches and knees) | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Semifinals | 19 March 2011 | 1 | 1:55 | Charleroi, Belgium | UG (Glory) Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 18–4–1 | Derrick Noble | TKO (punches) | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Quarterfinals | 16 October 2010 | 1 | 1:54 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | UG (Glory) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Win | 17–4–1 | Carlos Alexandre Pereira | KO (punch) | Shooto Brasil 17 | 6 August 2010 | 1 | 1:34 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended the Shooto Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 16–4–1 | Robert Jocz | Decision (majority) | Ultimate Glory 11: A Decade of Fights | 17 October 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 15–4–1 | Leandro Batata | TKO (punches) | Shooto Brasil 13 | 27 August 2009 | 1 | 3:14 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Defended the Shooto Middleweight Championship. |
Loss | 14–4–1 | Jorge Santiago | Submission (heel hook) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 | 1 November 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Saitama, Japan | Sengoku Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
Win | 14–3–1 | Evangelista Santos | TKO (arm injury) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5 | 28 September 2008 | 1 | 0:22 | Tokyo, Japan | Sengoku Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round. |
Loss | 13–3–1 | Kazuo Misaki | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle | 5 March 2008 | 2 | 2:02 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 13–2–1 | Nathan Schouteren | Submission (punches) | Ultimate Glory 6: Ede's Best against the Rest | 17 November 2007 | 1 | 4:17 | Ede, Netherlands | |
Win | 12–2–1 | Shiko Yamashita | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Back To Our Roots 4 | 15 July 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Shooto Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 11–2–1 | Kurt Verschueren | TKO (soccer kicks) | Ultimate Glory 3: Upside Down | 20 May 2007 | 1 | 0:55 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 10–2–1 | Rody Trost | TKO (punches) | Staredown City | 22 April 2007 | 2 | 3:19 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 9–2–1 | Rolandas Agrba | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ultimate Glory 2 | 21 January 2007 | 1 | 0:26 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 8–2–1 | Dennis de Rus | Decision (unanimous) | Kickboxing Gala Free-Fight | 15 October 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Beverwijk, Netherlands | |
Win | 7–2–1 | Alexander Penao | Submission (heel hook) | Shooto Holland 4 | 10 September 2005 | 1 | 3:31 | Barneveld, Netherlands | |
Loss | 6–2–1 | Stefan Klever | Decision (unanimous) | Rings Holland: Born Invincible | 12 December 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
Loss | 6–1–1 | Nathan Schouteren | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Holland: Knock-Out Gala 3 | 28 March 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Vlissingen, Netherlands | |
Draw | 6–0–1 | Patrick Vallee | Draw (split) | Shooto Holland: Fight Night | 18 October 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Vlissingen, Netherlands | Middleweight debut. |
Win | 6–0 | Arschak Dahabagian | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Holland: On Tour 4 | 20 September 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Ede, Netherlands | |
Win | 5–0 | Dennis van Asselt | Submission (north-south choke) | Shooto Holland: 4-Man Tournament | 20 April 2003 | 1 | 2:23 | Goes, Netherlands | Light Heavyweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 4–0 | Sebastiaan Rijtslag | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Holland: 4-Man Tournament | 20 April 2003 | 1 | 2:32 | Goes, Netherlands | Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 3–0 | Hubert Veenendaal | Submission (triangle choke) | Shooto Holland: Holland vs. The World | 12 April 2003 | 1 | 2:28 | Culemborg, Netherlands | |
Win | 2–0 | Mingoes Pelupessy | KO (head kick) | Shooto Holland: On Tour | 20 September 2002 | 1 | 0:19 | Culemborg, Netherlands | |
Win | 1–0 | Marc Lange | KO (punches) | Beast of the East 4 | 8 March 2002 | 1 | 0:57 | Zutphen, Netherlands |
See also
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