Siyar Bahadurzada

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Siyar Bahadurzada
Born (1984-04-17) 17 April 1984 (age 37)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Other namesThe great
ResidenceMaryland, United States
NationalityAfghan, Dutch
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (2002–2003)
Middleweight (2003–2010, 2017)
Welterweight (2010–2016, 2018)
Reach72+1⁄2 in (184 cm)
Fighting out ofDeventer, Netherlands
TeamGolden Glory
Blackzilians[1]
Reign Training Center
Kingdom of Mayhem Jackson's Wink MMA
Years active2001–2020
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins24
By knockout14
By submission6
By decision4
Losses8
By submission2
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Siyar Bahadurzada (born 17 April 1984) is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2001, he has also competed for World Victory Road, Shooto, and RINGS. He is the former Shooto Middleweight Champion.

Background[]

Bahadurzada was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, to an ethnically Tajik Muslim family on 17 April 1984.[2]His family experienced the Soviet–Afghan War and the Taliban's oppression. His family moved to the Netherlands in 1999. Bahadurzada's grandfather gave him the name "The Killer" when Siyar beat up kids who were older than him at a young age. Siyar began to train under Martijn de Jong at the Tatsujin dojo. De Jong is well respected in the Dutch community as an MMA authority and quickly took Bahadurzada as a student.

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

Bahadurzada trained under the Golden Glory association based in the Netherlands.[3]

A veteran of the Shooto organization, he is the longtime Shooto Middleweight Champion. Bahadurzada made the transition to Japanese MMA by fighting for World Victory Road on their Sengoku events. He advanced to the semifinals of their Middleweight tournament but lost to Jorge Santiago.

On 27 August 2009 Siyar successfully defended his Shooto Middleweight Championship title against Leandro Silva in Shooto 13 by way of TKO (punches) in the first round.

Siyar fought and defeated Derrick Noble via first round KO, who was replacing his original opponent Nick Thompson at the Ultimate Glory 2010 event on 16 October 2010. Siyar fought veteran Canadian fighter John Alessio on 19 March 2011 and won his second straight fight by KO. The fight had started out slow for the first minute, until Bahadurzada landed a right hook and followed with a flurry of punches and knees. He won the tournament on 28 May 2011 by defeating Tommy Depret via TKO in the final round.

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.[4] Scott Coker replied during an interview with Ariel Helwani by saying that Siyar had to first get a P1 visa.

Bahadurzada left Golden Glory in 2012 citing trust issues with the management. He signed a contract with AMC management and joined the Blackzilians team. In April 2014 Bahadurzada announced that he leaves the Blackzilians.

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

On 30 September 2011 Siyar announced he had signed with the UFC.[5] He was expected to face Erick Silva on 14 January 2012 at UFC 142.[6] However, Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Carlo Prater.[7]

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.[8]

Bahadurzada was expected to face Thiago Alves on 21 July 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured Yoshihiro Akiyama.[9] However, on 1 June Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injury [10] and was replaced by Chris Clements.[11] Bahadurzada then himself had to withdrawal from the fight due to a hand injury, and was replaced with Matthew Riddle.[12]

Bahadurzada faced Dong Hyun Kim on 3 March 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[13] 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.[14] However, on 11 July it was announced that Bahadurzada also pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Bobby Voelker.[15]

Bahadurzada faced John Howard on 28 December 2013 at UFC 168.[16] 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.[17] He won the fight by submission in the third round.[18]

Bahadurzada was scheduled to face Cláudio Silva on 30 July 2016 at UFC 201.[19] However, Silva was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jorge Masvidal.[20] In turn, Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout on 12 July, citing an illness.[21]

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.[22][23] Bahadurzada won the fight via TKO in the second round.[24]

Bahadurzada faced Luan Chagas on 21 April 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[25] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[26] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[27]

Bahadurzada faced Curtis Millender on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232.[28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Bahadurzada was scheduled to face Nordine Taleb on 4 May 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy.[30] However, it was reported on 24 April 2019 that Bahadurzada pulled out of the bout citing injury,[31] and he is replaced by newcomer Kyle Prepolec.[32]

Bahadurzada faced Ismail Naurdiev on 28 September 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 18.[33] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

In June 2020, Siyar announced that he was retiring. [35]

Coaching career[]

On 13 January 2020 Singapore-based mixed martial arts team Evolve MMA announced that Bahadurzada had been appointed as the new head coach.[36]

Championships and achievements[]

Mixed martial arts[]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown hide
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

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See also[]

References[]

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