Siyar Bahadurzada

“The Great”

WelterweightAfghanistan2-fight losing streak

24Wins

8Losses

1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWW

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Profile

Age: 42 (born April 17, 1984)
Born in: Kabul
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 73"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 4-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 3
Submission 1

Losses in the UFC4

Decision 4

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.91 top 59%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.23

Striking accuracy41%Better than 26% of welterweights

Strike defense49%Better than 15% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.32 top 46%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.3

Takedown accuracy62%Better than 91% of welterweights

Takedown defense62%Better than 43% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Bahadurzada last fought on September 28, 2019 (Loss vs Ismail Naurdiev). Bahadurzada has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Siyar Bahadurzada

Siyar Bahadurzada "The Great" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 17, 1984. Bahadurzada stands 5' 11", has a 73" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Bahadurzada turned professional in 2002, debuting with Beast of the East. A 20-4 record outside the UFC came first. Bahadurzada made a UFC debut at UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva in April 2012 and beat Paulo Thiago by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Bahadurzada is 4-4 across 8 fights.

A finisher on the feet, Bahadurzada has won 3 of 4 UFC fights by knockout. Bahadurzada ranks #2 in UFC history for most body kick knockouts.

Bahadurzada's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier in September 2019, where Bahadurzada lost to Ismail Naurdiev.

UFC fight history

L

Ismail Naurdiev

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier

Sep 28, 2019

12Str 0TD 0KD
L

Curtis Millender

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2

Dec 29, 2018

40Str 3TD 0KD
W

Luan Chagas

KO/TKO · Kick to Body At DistanceFront Kick · R2 2:40

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

Apr 21, 2018

33Str 1TD 1KD
W

Rob Wilkinson

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 3:10

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve

Sep 2, 2017

43Str 0TD 3KD
W

Brandon Thatch

Submission · Arm Triangle From Half Guard · R3 4:11

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz

Mar 5, 2016

84Str 3TD 0KD
L

John Howard

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2

Dec 28, 2013

44Str 1TD 0KD
L

Dong Hyun Kim

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann

Mar 2, 2013

5Str 0TD 0KD
W

Paulo Thiago

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:42

UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva

Apr 14, 2012

3Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Siyar Bahadurzada is 24-8-1 across 33 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on March 8, 2002 (Beast of the East). 25 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins24

KO/TKO 13
Submission 7
Decision 4

Pro losses8

Submission 2
Decision 6

Finish rate: 83% of wins
Longest win streak: 7
Current streak: 2 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
Shooto	9-1-1	2002
UFC	4-4	2012
Ultimate Glory	4-0	2007
United Glory	3-0	2010
World Victory Road Presents	1-2	2008
Rings Holland	1-1	2004
Beast of the East	1-0	2002
International Mix Fight Association	1-0	2007

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Ismail Naurdiev	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier	Sep 28, 2019
L	Curtis Millender	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 232	Dec 29, 2018
W	Luan Chagas	KO (front kick to the body and punch), R2	UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee	Apr 21, 2018
W	Rob Wilkinson	TKO (punches), R2	UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve	Sep 2, 2017
W	Brandon Thatch	Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3	UFC 196	Mar 5, 2016
L	John Howard	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 168	Dec 28, 2013
L	Kim Dong-hyun	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann	Mar 2, 2013
W	Paulo Thiago	KO (punch), R1	UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva	Apr 14, 2012
W	Tommy Depret	TKO (knee and punches), R2	United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Finals	May 28, 2011
W	John Alessio	TKO (punches), R1	United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Semifinals	Mar 19, 2011
W	Derrick Noble	TKO (punches), R1	United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Quarterfinals	Oct 16, 2010
W	Carlos Alexandre Pereira	KO (punch), R1	Shooto Brasil 17	Aug 6, 2010
W	Robert Jocz	Decision (majority), R3	Ultimate Glory 11	Oct 17, 2009
W	Leandro Batata	TKO (punches), R1	Shooto Brasil 13	Aug 27, 2009
L	Jorge Santiago	Submission (heel hook), R1	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6	Nov 1, 2008
W	Evangelista Santos	TKO (arm injury), R1	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5	Sep 28, 2008
L	Kazuo Misaki	Submission (guillotine choke), R2	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle	Mar 5, 2008
W	Nathan Schouteren	TKO (submission to punches), R1	Ultimate Glory 6	Nov 17, 2007
W	Shiko Yamashita	Decision (unanimous), R3	Shooto: Back To Our Roots 4	Jul 15, 2007
W	Kurt Verschueren	KO (punch), R1	Ultimate Glory 3	May 20, 2007
W	Rody Trost	TKO (punches), R2	International Mix Fight Association: Staredown City 2007	Apr 22, 2007
W	Rolandas Agrba	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Ultimate Glory 2	Jan 21, 2007
W	Denis Charoykin	Decision (unanimous), R3	Rings Holland: Beverwijk Top Team 2006	Oct 15, 2006
W	Alexander Penao	Submission (heel hook), R1	Shooto Holland: Next in Line	Sep 10, 2005
L	Stefan Klever	Decision (unanimous), R2	Rings Holland: Born Invincible	Dec 12, 2004
L	Nathan Schouteren	Decision (unanimous), R2	Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 3	Mar 28, 2004
D	Patrick Vallee	Draw (split), R2	Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 2	Oct 18, 2003
W	Arschak Dahabagian	Decision (unanimous), R2	Shooto Holland: On Tour 4	Sep 20, 2003
W	Dennis van Asselt	Submission (north-south choke), R1	Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 1	Apr 20, 2003
W	Sebastiaan Rijtslag	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 1	Apr 20, 2003
W	Hubert Veenendaal	Submission (triangle choke), R1	Shooto Holland: Holland vs. The World	Apr 12, 2003
W	Mingoes Pelupessy	KO (head kick), R1	Shooto Holland: On Tour 1	Sep 20, 2002
W	Marc Lange	KO (punches), R1	Beast of the East 4	Mar 8, 2002

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Siyar Bahadurzada's record?

Siyar Bahadurzada's professional MMA record is 24 wins, 8 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Siyar Bahadurzada?

Siyar Bahadurzada is 42 years old, born on April 17, 1984.

How tall is Siyar Bahadurzada and what is their reach?

Siyar Bahadurzada stands 5' 11" with a 73" reach.

Who did Siyar Bahadurzada fight last?

Siyar Bahadurzada lost to Ismail Naurdiev by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on Sep 28, 2019.