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Reza Madadi (Gholam Reza Madadi) was born on 20 June, 1978 in Tehran, Iran, is an Iranian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Reza Madadi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

Popular As Gholam Reza Madadi
Occupation N/A
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 20 June 1978
Birthday 20 June
Birthplace Tehran, Iran
Nationality Iran

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Reza Madadi Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Reza Madadi height is 5ft 10in and Weight 155 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 10in
Weight 155 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Reza Madadi Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Reza Madadi worth at the age of 45 years old? Reza Madadi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Iran. We have estimated Reza Madadi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Fighter

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Timeline

1978

Reza Madadi (, (born June 20, 1978) is a retired Iranian-Swedish mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist from 2006 to 2019, Madadi is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

2002

Madadi started out as a wrestler at the age of 15, his wrestling career saw some good results, winning the Swedish championship in 2002 and 2003 along with victories in Sweden and other parts of Scandinavia, in both the styles of Greco-Roman and Freestyle.

2006

He transitioned from wrestling to MMA in 2006.

Madadi competed in Strike And Submit (SAS), Superior Challenge (SC), Furious Fighting Championship (FFC) and a few other fighting organizations.

2010

Madadi holds a submission victory over former UFC fighter Junie Browning in 2010, later that year he took a very impressive decision victory against former WEC- and future Strikeforce and UFC fighter Carlo Prater.

2011

He became the Superior Challenge Lightweight Champion in 2011, after defeating former UFC fighter Rich Clementi via unanimous decision at Superior Challenge 7.

He was expected to challenge for the title in British top promotion Cage Warriors, against the champion Matt Veach on June 16, 2011.

However, just a few days before the fight Veach had to withdraw due to an injury and Madadi was scrapped from the card.

Madadi's success on the European circuit, 11-2 (6 submissions, 2 TKO's), led to him being considered as one of the best European lightweight prospects.

In November, 2011 it was reported that Madadi had signed with the UFC.

Later news came that his opponent would be Efrain Escudero and that the fight would be Madadi's first defense of his Superior Challenge Lightweight title, which he won back in 2011.

However, Madadi later had to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by Juha-Pekka Vainikainen.

2012

He was expected to make his promotional debut against Rafaello Oliveira on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.

However, Oliveira was forced out of a bout with an injury and replaced by Fabrício Camões Madadi himself would later withdraw from the bout due to injury as well and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tommy Hayden.

In his eventual debut, Madadi faced fellow promotional newcomer Yoislandy Izquierdo on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 2.

After being stunned in the first round, Madadi defeated Izquierdo by submission due to a guillotine choke in the second round.

In his next fight for the UFC, Madadi faced Cristiano Marcello on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.

He lost via a controversial split decision.

The decision was controversial since most major MMA media outlets scored the bout for Madadi.

2013

Madadi faced Michael Johnson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.

After a back-and-forth two rounds, where Johnson stunned and dropped Madadi with a headkick late in the first round, Madadi recovered fast and won the fight via submission due to a d'arce choke in the third round.

The win also garnered Madadi his first Submission of the Night bonus award.

Madadi was expected to fight Michael Chiesa on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.

However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi pulled out of the bout citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by Jorge Masvidal.

Following Madadi's conviction on burglary charges, the UFC officially released Madadi from the promotion.

After leaving the UFC following, and still awaiting his sentencing for his robbery conviction, Madadi expressed an interest to go back and fight in the Sweden-based organisation Superior Challenge, in which he held the lightweight title before he got the call from UFC.

On November 23, 2013 at Superior Challenge 9, Madadi entered the cage and called out fellow former UFC-fighter Anton Kuivanen, who fought earlier that evening, defeating one of Madadi's training partners.

2014

He was set to return to the cage on May 3, 2014 at Superior Challenge 10, his opponent was yet to be announced.

2015

On June 10, 2015 it was announced by Madadi and his management that he was back in the UFC.

Madadi faced Norman Parke on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.

He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

2016

He fought Yan Cabral on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.

Madadi won the fight by TKO after connecting with an uppercut and follow up punches in round 3.

Madadi was expected to face Rustam Khabilov on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93.

However on July 25, Madadi pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Leandro Silva.

It was later revealed that Madadi had been forced to withdraw due to a heart-related illness.

The illness, called myocarditis, causes an inflammation in the heart muscle which can have various consequences depending on the state of the illness and the person who suffers from it.

He wasn't in serious danger but would still have to be sidelined from training until doctors had figured out a solution to his problems.

He was then expected to face promotional newcomer Marc Diakiese on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.

However, Madadi was later forced to withdraw from the contest, after suffering an eye injury that need an emergency surgery.