From Warrior to Entrepreneur: Siyar Bahadurzada’s Journey from World-Class Competitor to Thriving Business Owner (Part 1)

Siyar Bahadurzada shares his incredible journey from elite MMA fighter to passionate coach and martial arts school owner. Born in Afghanistan and raised in Amsterdam, Siyar trained under legendary kickboxing coach Lucien Carbin and began his MMA career in 2000. Over the years, he fought across the globe, winning prestigious titles such as the Shooto Championship and the Glory World Series Tournament, knocking out all opponents in the process. In 2019, Siyar transitioned from fighter to coach, landing a role at Singapore’s renowned Evolve MMA, where he discovered his natural leadership and coaching abilities. There, he coached numerous world champions and maintained an impressive 80% win rate—all while keeping his