24
Afghanistan24
Wins
8
Losses
1
Draws
83%
Finish Rate
13
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2002
Pro Debut
Biography
Siyar Bahadurzada 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. 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.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy41%
Takedown accuracy62%
2.91
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.23
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.32
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.33
avg
Submissions
0.83
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 184 cmUFC debut Apr. 14, 2012Born Kabul, AfghanistanTeam Joel Diaz Boxing
How He Wins
KO / TKO13
Decision0
Submission7
Finish Rate
83%
20 of 24
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
W
L
L
W
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Mixed Martial Arts33 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Ismail NaurdievH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | Sep 28, 2019 |
| Loss |  Curtis MillenderH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 232 | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Win |  Luan ChagasH2H | KO (front kick to the body and punch) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Win |  Rob WilkinsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | Sep 2, 2017 |
| Win | Brandon ThatchH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R3 | UFC 196 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| Loss | John HowardH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 168 | Dec 28, 2013 |
| Loss | Kim Dong-hyun | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann | Mar 3, 2013 |
| Win | Paulo ThiagoH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva | Apr 14, 2012 |
| Win |  Tommy DepretH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R2 | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Finals | May 28, 2011 |
| Win |  John AlessioH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Semifinals | Mar 19, 2011 |
| Win | Derrick NobleH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | United Glory: 2010/2011 World Series Quarterfinals | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Win | Carlos Alexandre PereiraH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Shooto Brasil 17 | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Win |  Robert JoczH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | Ultimate Glory 11 | Oct 17, 2009 |
| Win | Leandro Batata | TKO (punches) | R1 | Shooto Brasil 13 | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Loss | Jorge SantiagoH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| Win | Evangelista SantosH2H | TKO (arm injury) | R1 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5 | Sep 28, 2008 |
| Loss |  Kazuo MisakiH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Win |  Nathan SchouterenH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Ultimate Glory 6 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| Win | Shiko YamashitaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: Back To Our Roots 4 | Jul 15, 2007 |
| Win | Kurt VerschuerenH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Ultimate Glory 3 | May 20, 2007 |
| Win | Rody TrostH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | International Mix Fight Association: Staredown City 2007 | Apr 22, 2007 |
| Win |  Rolandas AgrbaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Ultimate Glory 2 | Jan 21, 2007 |
| Win |  Denis CharoykinH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rings Holland: Beverwijk Top Team 2006 | Oct 15, 2006 |
| Win | Alexander PenaoH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | Shooto Holland: Next in Line | Sep 10, 2005 |
| Loss | Stefan KleverH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Rings Holland: Born Invincible | Dec 12, 2004 |
| Loss | Nathan SchouterenH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 3 | Mar 28, 2004 |
| Draw |  Patrick ValleeH2H | Draw (split) | R2 | Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 2 | Oct 18, 2003 |
| Win | Arschak DahabagianH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto Holland: On Tour 4 | Sep 20, 2003 |
| Win | Dennis van AsseltH2H | Submission (north-south choke) | R1 | Shooto Holland: Knockout Fight Night 1 | Apr 20, 2003 |
| Win | Hubert VeenendaalH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Shooto Holland: Holland vs. The World | Apr 12, 2003 |
| Win | Mingoes PelupessyH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | Shooto Holland: On Tour 1 | Sep 20, 2002 |
| Win | Marc LangeH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Beast of the East 4 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Win | Sebastiaan RijtslagH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Return to Light Heavyweight. Shooto Holland Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. | 1 | — |
Related Fighters
Ismail Naurdiev25-8-0 · MW
Curtis Millender22-13-0 · MW
Luan Chagas15-3-1 · WW
Rob Wilkinson19-5-0 · LHW
Brandon Thatch11-5-0 · WW
John Howard29-19-1 · WW
Dong Hyun Kim22-4-1 · WW
Paulo Thiago19-11-0 · WW
Tommy Depret13-5-0 · WW
John Alessio35-17-0 · LW
Derrick Noble27-15-1 · WW
Carlos Alexandre Pereira36-12-1 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.