Siyar Bahadurzada
• Pro since 2002
• 11 wins by KO, six by submission
• Owns wins over John Alessio, Derrick Noble, Evangelista Santos
• Has also faced Kazuo Misaki and Jorge Santiago
• Born in Afghanistan, moved with his family to the Netherlands when he was 15
TRAINING: I trane UFC and Tapout bro! (Laughs) I train every aspect of MMA with a specialist in that area, because we have that luxury at Blackzilians headquarters in South Florida.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training back in 2000 just for fun and trained like three times a week till 2006/07. Then I started training full-time.
What ranks and titles have you held? 3x and reigning Shooto 183lb champion. Glory World Series 2010/11 welterweight champion
Do you have any heroes? Not really, but I find something to admire in every person.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Bring change! Make a better future for my people by bringing unity among them. Inspire young kids to look for a goal in their lives and fight for something they love.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I studied international business and languages and have a bachelor’s degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? Helping my father with his company, and I still do help him when he needs me.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Winner of many grappling tournaments
Favorite grappling technique: Flying armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee
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Siyar The Great: Love can break every single quality of the mind, except honor!2 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago
Siyar The Great: The biggest invention in history of mankind would be a medicine against stupidity.4 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes ago
Siyar The Great: Face your weaknesses with courage everyday!5 days, 3 hours, 26 minutes ago
Siyar The Great: Happy mother's day to, the greatest gift of God to men, all the mothers worldwide. You will always be your son's number 1!6 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes ago
Siyar The Great: You blame others for not keeping your secrets, yet you shared it first and couldn't keep a secret to yourself either.1 week, 2 days, 7 hours, 16 minutes ago