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| birth_place = [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
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| rank = Purple belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fightland.vice.com/blog/swedish-lightweight-reza-madadi-re-signs-with-the-ufc|title=Swedish Lightweight Reza Madadi Re-Signs with the UFC|publisher=FIGHTLAND|date=June 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| wrestling = Gold medal Swedish Freestyle Wrestling Champion
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'''Reza Madadi''' ({{Lang-fa|رضا مددی}}, born June 20, 1978 in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]) is a retired Iranian-born Swedish [[mixed martial artist]] who competed in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division.<ref name="mmaviking.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-signs-with-acb-there-is-a-new-sheriff-in-town/|title=Reza Madadi Signs with ACB ‘There is a new sheriff in town’|publisher=mmaviking.com|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> A professional mixed martial artist from 2006 to 2019, Madadi is best known for competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]].
'''Reza Madadi''' ({{Langx|fa|رضا مددی}}, (born June 20, 1978) is a retired Iranian-Swedish [[mixed martial artist]] who competed in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division.<ref name="mmaviking.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-signs-with-acb-there-is-a-new-sheriff-in-town/|title=Reza Madadi Signs with ACB 'There is a new sheriff in town'|date=30 May 2018|publisher=mmaviking.com|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> A professional mixed martial artist from 2006 to 2019, Madadi is best known for competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]].


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
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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 wrestling|Greco-Roman]] and [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]]. He transitioned from wrestling to [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/the-reza-mad-dog-madadi-show/|title=Beyond the Reza Madadi "Mad Dog" show|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2011-08-18}}</ref>
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 wrestling|Greco-Roman]] and [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]]. He transitioned from wrestling to [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/the-reza-mad-dog-madadi-show/|title=Beyond the Reza Madadi "Mad Dog" show|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2011-08-18}}</ref>


Madadi competed in Strike And Submit (SAS), Superior Challenge (SC), Furious Fighting Championship (FFC) and a few other fighting organizations. Madadi holds a submission victory over former UFC fighter [[Junie Browning]] in 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-events/event.asp?eventid=636|title=Superior Challenge 5 results|publisher=fightmagazine.com|date=2010-05-01}}</ref> later that year he took a very impressive decision victory against former [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]]- and future [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] and UFC fighter [[Carlo Prater]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/SC-6-Lions-Den-14840|title=Superior Challenge 6 results|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2010-10-29}}</ref>
Madadi competed in Strike And Submit (SAS), Superior Challenge (SC), Furious Fighting Championship (FFC) and a few other fighting organizations. Madadi holds a submission victory over former UFC fighter Junie Browning in 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-events/event.asp?eventid=636|title=Superior Challenge 5 results|publisher=fightmagazine.com|date=2010-05-01}}</ref> later that year he took a very impressive decision victory against former [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]]- and future [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] and UFC fighter [[Carlo Prater]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/SC-6-Lions-Den-14840|title=Superior Challenge 6 results|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2010-10-29}}</ref>


He became the Superior Challenge Lightweight Champion in 2011, after defeating former UFC fighter [[Rich Clementi]] via unanimous decision at Superior Challenge 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Clementi-Madadi-Meet-in-LW-Title-Bout-at-Superior-Challenge-7-31008|title=Clementi-Madadi meet in LW title bout at Superior Challenge 7|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-03-22}}</ref>
He became the Superior Challenge Lightweight Champion in 2011, after defeating former UFC fighter [[Rich Clementi]] via unanimous decision at Superior Challenge 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Clementi-Madadi-Meet-in-LW-Title-Bout-at-Superior-Challenge-7-31008|title=Clementi-Madadi meet in LW title bout at Superior Challenge 7|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-03-22}}</ref>
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Madadi was expected to fight [[Michael Chiesa]] on July 27, 2013 at [[UFC on Fox 8]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/michael-chiesa-vs-reza-madadi-added-to-ufc-on-fox-8-in-seattle|title=Michael Chiesa vs Reza Madadi added to UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-04-23}}</ref> However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi pulled out of the bout citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by [[Jorge Masvidal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/reza-madadi-out-of-ufc-on-fox-8-jorge-masvidal-now-meets-michael-chiesa|title=Reza Madadi out of UFC on FOX 8, Jorge Masvidal now meets Michael Chiesa|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-14}}</ref>
Madadi was expected to fight [[Michael Chiesa]] on July 27, 2013 at [[UFC on Fox 8]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/michael-chiesa-vs-reza-madadi-added-to-ufc-on-fox-8-in-seattle|title=Michael Chiesa vs Reza Madadi added to UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-04-23}}</ref> However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi pulled out of the bout citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by [[Jorge Masvidal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/reza-madadi-out-of-ufc-on-fox-8-jorge-masvidal-now-meets-michael-chiesa|title=Reza Madadi out of UFC on FOX 8, Jorge Masvidal now meets Michael Chiesa|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-14}}</ref>


Following Madadi's conviction on burglary charges, the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] officially released Madadi from the promotion.<ref name="ufc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/official-statement-on-reza-madadi-081913|title=Zuffa Statement on Reza Madadi &#124; UFC &reg - News|publisher=ufc.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-officially-releases-reza-madadi-following-conviction|title=UFC officially releases Reza Madadi following conviction|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-08-20}}</ref>
Following Madadi's conviction on burglary charges, the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] officially released Madadi from the promotion.<ref name="ufc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/official-statement-on-reza-madadi-081913|title=Zuffa Statement on Reza Madadi {{pipe}} UFC &reg - News|publisher=ufc.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-officially-releases-reza-madadi-following-conviction|title=UFC officially releases Reza Madadi following conviction|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-08-20}}</ref>


===Post-UFC===
===Post-UFC===
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===UFC return===
===UFC return===
On June 10, 2015 it was announced by Madadi and his management that he was back in the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-says-he-is-back-in-the-ufc/|title=Reza Madadi says he is 'Back in the UFC'|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/reza-madadi-re-signs-with-ufc-after-14-months-in-prison-061015|title=After 14 months in prison, Resa Madadi says he's back with the UFC|publisher=foxsports.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/10/8762753/reza-madadi-re-signs-with-ufc-following-14-month-prison-sentence|title=Reza Madadi re-signs with UFC following 14 month prison stint|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref>
On June 10, 2015 it was announced by Madadi and his management that he was back in the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-says-he-is-back-in-the-ufc/|title=Reza Madadi says he is 'Back in the UFC'|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/reza-madadi-re-signs-with-ufc-after-14-months-in-prison-061015|title=After 14 months in prison, Resa Madadi says he's back with the UFC|work=foxsports.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/10/8762753/reza-madadi-re-signs-with-ufc-following-14-month-prison-sentence|title=Reza Madadi re-signs with UFC following 14 month prison stint|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-06-10}}</ref>


Madadi faced [[Norman Parke]] on October 24, 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 76]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.the42.ie/parke-madadi-ufc-dublin-2257550-Aug2015/|title=Antrim’s Norman Parke has been booked for a tough fight at UFC Dublin|publisher=the42.ie|author=Paul Dollery|date=2015-08-07|accessdate=2015-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/reza-madadi-vs-norman-parke-added-to-ufc-fight-night-77-in-dublin|title=Reza Madadi vs Norman Parke added to UFC Fight Night 77 in Dublin|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-08-07}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-fight-night-76-results-norman-parke-outworks-reza-madadi-in-grinder|title=UFC Fight Night 76 results: Norman Parke outworks Reza Madadi in grinder|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-10-24|accessdate=2015-10-24}}</ref>
Madadi faced [[Norman Parke]] on October 24, 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 76]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.the42.ie/parke-madadi-ufc-dublin-2257550-Aug2015/|title=Antrim's Norman Parke has been booked for a tough fight at UFC Dublin|publisher=the42.ie|author=Paul Dollery|date=2015-08-07|accessdate=2015-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/reza-madadi-vs-norman-parke-added-to-ufc-fight-night-77-in-dublin|title=Reza Madadi vs Norman Parke added to UFC Fight Night 77 in Dublin|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-08-07}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-fight-night-76-results-norman-parke-outworks-reza-madadi-in-grinder|title=UFC Fight Night 76 results: Norman Parke outworks Reza Madadi in grinder|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-10-24|accessdate=2015-10-24}}</ref>


He fought [[Yan Cabral]] on May 8, 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 87]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/23/11101798/krylov-vs-barroso-madadi-vs-cabral-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-87-in|title=Reza Madadi vs. Yan Cabral booked for UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2016-02-23|accessdate=2016-02-23}}</ref> Madadi won the fight by TKO after connecting with an uppercut and follow up punches in round 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-87-results-reza-madadi-uppercut-leads-to-standing-ko-of-yan-cabral|title=UFC Fight Night 87 results: Reza Madadi uppercut leads to standing TKO of Yan Cabral|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-05-08}}</ref>
He fought [[Yan Cabral]] on May 8, 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 87]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/23/11101798/krylov-vs-barroso-madadi-vs-cabral-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-87-in|title=Reza Madadi vs. Yan Cabral booked for UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2016-02-23|accessdate=2016-02-23}}</ref> Madadi won the fight by TKO after connecting with an uppercut and follow up punches in round 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-87-results-reza-madadi-uppercut-leads-to-standing-ko-of-yan-cabral|title=UFC Fight Night 87 results: Reza Madadi uppercut leads to standing TKO of Yan Cabral|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-05-08}}</ref>


Madadi was expected to face [[Rustam Khabilov]] on September 3, 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 93]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-versus-rustam-khabilov-booked-for-hamburg/|title=Reza Madadi versus Rustam Khabilov booked for Hamburg|publisher=mmaviking.com|author=Ryan O'Leary|date=2016-06-11|accessdate=2016-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/rustam-khabilov-vs-reza-madadi-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-event-in-hamburg|title=Rustam Khabilov vs. Reza Madadi booked for UFC Fight Night event in Hamburg|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-06-10}}</ref> However on July 25, Madadi pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by [[Leandro Silva (MMA)|Leandro Silva]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/reza-madadi-off-ufc-fight-night-93-rustam-khabilov-now-meets-leandro-silva|title=Reza Madadi off UFC Fight Night 93; Rustam Khabilov now meets Leandro Silva|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-07-25|accessdate=2016-07-25}}</ref> 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 hade figured out a solution to his problems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kimura.se/reza-maddog-madadi-har-fatt-en-inflammation-i-hjartmuskeln/|title=Reza "Maddog" Madadi har fått en inflammation i hjärtmuskeln / Reza Madadi suffers from an inflammated heart muscle (Swedish)|publisher=kimura.se|date=2016-07-28}}</ref>
Madadi was expected to face [[Rustam Khabilov]] on September 3, 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 93]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-versus-rustam-khabilov-booked-for-hamburg/|title=Reza Madadi versus Rustam Khabilov booked for Hamburg|publisher=mmaviking.com|author=Ryan O'Leary|date=2016-06-11|accessdate=2016-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/rustam-khabilov-vs-reza-madadi-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-event-in-hamburg|title=Rustam Khabilov vs. Reza Madadi booked for UFC Fight Night event in Hamburg|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-06-10}}</ref> However on July 25, Madadi pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by [[Leandro Silva (MMA)|Leandro Silva]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/reza-madadi-off-ufc-fight-night-93-rustam-khabilov-now-meets-leandro-silva|title=Reza Madadi off UFC Fight Night 93; Rustam Khabilov now meets Leandro Silva|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-07-25|accessdate=2016-07-25}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kimura.se/reza-maddog-madadi-har-fatt-en-inflammation-i-hjartmuskeln/|title=Reza "Maddog" Madadi har fått en inflammation i hjärtmuskeln / Reza Madadi suffers from an inflammated heart muscle (Swedish)|publisher=kimura.se|date=2016-07-28}}</ref>


He was then expected to face promotional newcomer [[Marc Diakiese]] on October 8, 2016 at [[UFC 204]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/hard-hitting-british-newcomer-marc-diakiese-meets-reza-madadi-at-ufc-204-in-manchester|title=Hard-hitting British newcomer Marc Diakiese meets Reza Madadi at UFC 204 in Manchester|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-09-08|accessdate=2016-09-08}}</ref> However, Madadi was later forced to withdraw from the contest, after suffering an eye injury that need an emergency surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-off-of-next-weeks-ufc-manchester-card/|title=Reza Madadi Off of Next Week’s UFC Manchester Card|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2016-10-01}}</ref> He was replaced by Lukasz Sajewski.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/lukasz-sajewski-replaces-reza-madadi-at-saturdays-ufc-204|title=Lukasz Sajewski replaces Reza Madadi at Saturday's UFC 204|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-10-02}}</ref>
He was then expected to face promotional newcomer [[Marc Diakiese]] on October 8, 2016 at [[UFC 204]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/hard-hitting-british-newcomer-marc-diakiese-meets-reza-madadi-at-ufc-204-in-manchester|title=Hard-hitting British newcomer Marc Diakiese meets Reza Madadi at UFC 204 in Manchester|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-09-08|accessdate=2016-09-08}}</ref> However, Madadi was later forced to withdraw from the contest, after suffering an eye injury that need an emergency surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-off-of-next-weeks-ufc-manchester-card/|title=Reza Madadi Off of Next Week's UFC Manchester Card|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2016-10-01}}</ref> He was replaced by Lukasz Sajewski.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/lukasz-sajewski-replaces-reza-madadi-at-saturdays-ufc-204|title=Lukasz Sajewski replaces Reza Madadi at Saturday's UFC 204|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-10-02}}</ref>


Madadi faced [[Joseph Duffy (fighter)|Joseph Duffy]] on March 18, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 107]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/16/13988258/joseph-duffy-vs-reza-madadi-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-london|title=Joseph Duffy vs. Reza Madadi slated for UFC Fight Night: London|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2016-12-16|accessdate=2016-12-16}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-fight-night-107-results-joseph-duffy-batters-reza-madadi-for-clean-sweep-on-cards|title=UFC Fight Night 107 results: Joseph Duffy batters Reza Madadi for clean sweep on cards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-03-18|accessdate=2017-03-18}}</ref>
Madadi faced [[Joseph Duffy (fighter)|Joseph Duffy]] on March 18, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 107]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/16/13988258/joseph-duffy-vs-reza-madadi-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-london|title=Joseph Duffy vs. Reza Madadi slated for UFC Fight Night: London|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2016-12-16|accessdate=2016-12-16}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-fight-night-107-results-joseph-duffy-batters-reza-madadi-for-clean-sweep-on-cards|title=UFC Fight Night 107 results: Joseph Duffy batters Reza Madadi for clean sweep on cards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-03-18|accessdate=2017-03-18}}</ref>


Shortly after his fight against Joseph Duffy, Madadi took to his Instagram page to reveal that he had one fight left on his UFC contract and that it possibly would be the last fight of his career. He expressed wishes to get his potential last fight on the upcoming [[UFC Fight Night 109]] in his hometown of [[Stockholm]], Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BR3tiA9Ay_8/|title=Reza 'Mad Dog' Madadi @ Instagram|publisher=Instagram.com|date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoXcQpZA-Ck|title=Reza Madadi still contemplating a potential retirement at UFC Fight Night 109|publisher=mmajunkie.com / youtube.com|date=2017-05-26}}</ref>
Shortly after his fight against Joseph Duffy, Madadi took to his Instagram page to reveal that he had one fight left on his UFC contract and that it possibly would be the last fight of his career. He expressed wishes to get his potential last fight on the upcoming [[UFC Fight Night 109]] in his hometown of [[Stockholm]], Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BR3tiA9Ay_8/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/rezamaddog/1474847652565954556 |archive-date=2021-12-25 |url-access=registration|title=Reza 'Mad Dog' Madadi @ Instagram|publisher=Instagram.com|date=}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoXcQpZA-Ck |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/hoXcQpZA-Ck |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Reza Madadi still contemplating a potential retirement at UFC Fight Night 109|publisher=mmajunkie.com / youtube.com|date=2017-05-26}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Madadi got his wish fulfilled in the last minute, as he stepped in on short notice, replacing an injured [[Mairbek Taisumov]], against [[Joaquim Silva (fighter)|Joaquim Silva]] on May 28, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 109]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/reza-madadi-mairbek-taisumov-joaquim-silva-ufc-fight-night-109-stockholm-sweden|title=Reza Madadi steps in for Mairbek Taisumov, meets Joaquim Silva at UFC Fight Night 109 in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2017-05-19|date=2017-05-19}}</ref> He lost fight by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-fight-night-109-results-joaquim-silva-narrowly-defeats-reza-madadi-in-exciting-affair|title=UFC Fight Night 109 results: Joaquim Silva narrowly defeats Reza Madadi in exciting affair|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2017-05-28|accessdate=2017-05-28}}</ref> Subsequent to this fight, Madadi opted to not renew his contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-leaves-ufc-becomes-free-agent/|title=Reza Madadi Leaves UFC, Becomes Free Agent|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2017-07-21}}</ref>
Madadi got his wish fulfilled in the last minute, as he stepped in on short notice, replacing an injured [[Mairbek Taisumov]], against [[Joaquim Silva (fighter)|Joaquim Silva]] on May 28, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 109]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/reza-madadi-mairbek-taisumov-joaquim-silva-ufc-fight-night-109-stockholm-sweden|title=Reza Madadi steps in for Mairbek Taisumov, meets Joaquim Silva at UFC Fight Night 109 in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2017-05-19|date=2017-05-19}}</ref> He lost fight by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-fight-night-109-results-joaquim-silva-narrowly-defeats-reza-madadi-in-exciting-affair|title=UFC Fight Night 109 results: Joaquim Silva narrowly defeats Reza Madadi in exciting affair|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2017-05-28|accessdate=2017-05-28}}</ref> Subsequent to this fight, Madadi opted to not renew his contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-leaves-ufc-becomes-free-agent/|title=Reza Madadi Leaves UFC, Becomes Free Agent|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2017-07-21}}</ref>


===Absolute Championship Berkut and retirement===
===Absolute Championship Berkut and retirement===
Despite contemplating retirement from MMA, Madadi signed a multi-fight contract with [[Absolute Championship Berkut]].<ref name="mmaviking.com"/> On July 4, 2017 it was announced that Madadi was set to face Yusup Raisov, who vacated his ACB featherweight title and moved up to lightweight division. The fight was planned to take place in the main event at ACB 92 in Malmö, Sweden on August 25, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/4/17534250/yusup-raisov-vacates-145-title-meets-reza-madadi-in-155-debut-at-acb-92|title=Yusup Raisov vacates 145 title, meets Reza Madadi in 155 debut at ACB 92|author=Peter Carroll|date=July 4, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> However, on July 30, 2018 it was announced that the event would be cancelled due to [[Absolute Championship Berkut|ACB]] having financial problems.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/30/17629554/acb-confirms-cancellation-of-three-events-due-to-organizational-and-financial-problems|title=ACB confirms cancellation of three events due to ‘organizational and financial problems’|publisher=mmafighting|date=2018-07-30}}</ref>
Despite contemplating retirement from MMA, Madadi signed a multi-fight contract with [[Absolute Championship Berkut]].<ref name="mmaviking.com"/> On July 4, 2017 it was announced that Madadi was set to face Yusup Raisov, who vacated his ACB featherweight title and moved up to lightweight division. The fight was planned to take place in the main event at ACB 92 in Malmö, Sweden on August 25, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/4/17534250/yusup-raisov-vacates-145-title-meets-reza-madadi-in-155-debut-at-acb-92|title=Yusup Raisov vacates 145 title, meets Reza Madadi in 155 debut at ACB 92|author=Peter Carroll|date=July 4, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> However, on July 30, 2018 it was announced that the event would be cancelled due to [[Absolute Championship Berkut|ACB]] having financial problems.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/30/17629554/acb-confirms-cancellation-of-three-events-due-to-organizational-and-financial-problems|title=ACB confirms cancellation of three events due to 'organizational and financial problems'|publisher=mmafighting|date=2018-07-30}}</ref>


In May 2019, Madadi announced his retirement from competition, stating that he will be concentrating on coaching mixed martial arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/madadi-retires-from-mma-ready-to-coach-new-breed-fighters/|title=Madadi Retires from MMA, Ready to ‘Coach New Breed Fighters’|date=May 29, 2019|publisher=mmaviking.com|author=Ryan O'Leary}}</ref>
In May 2019, Madadi announced his retirement from competition, stating that he will be concentrating on coaching mixed martial arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/madadi-retires-from-mma-ready-to-coach-new-breed-fighters/|title=Madadi Retires from MMA, Ready to 'Coach New Breed Fighters'|date=May 29, 2019|publisher=mmaviking.com|author=Ryan O'Leary}}</ref>


Madadi is still training and coaching at his long time gym Allstar Training Center in Stockholm, along with UFC fighters such as [[Alexander Gustafsson]], [[Ilir Latifi]], [[Jimi Manuwa]], [[David Teymur]] among others. He is also one of the coaches for upcoming prospect [[Khamzat Chimaev]].<ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/khamzat-chimaev-targets-jarrah-al-selawe-after-brave-20</ref>
Madadi is still training and coaching at his long time gym Allstar Training Center in Torrevieja (Spain), along with UFC fighters such as [[Alexander Gustafsson]], [[Ilir Latifi]], [[Jimi Manuwa]], [[David Teymur]] and [[Khamzat Chimaev]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/khamzat-chimaev-targets-jarrah-al-selawe-after-brave-20|title=Khamzat Chimaev targets Jarrah al Selawe after Brave 20|date=24 December 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Madadi is married. He and his wife, Kate, have two sons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyhCTrhvt10|title=On the Fly: Fight Night London - Reza Madadi|publisher=youtube.com|date=2017-03-13}}</ref> Their first child was born in 2013 and the second in 2015.<ref name="mmafighting">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/17/8228765/now-a-free-man-former-ufc-fighter-reza-madadi-details-past-two-years|title=Now a free man, former UFC fighter Reza Madadi details past ‘two years of hell’ in Swedish prison - MMA Fighting|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
Madadi is married. He and his wife, Kate, have two sons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyhCTrhvt10 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/NyhCTrhvt10 |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=On the Fly: Fight Night London - Reza Madadi|publisher=youtube.com|date=2017-03-13}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Their first child was born in 2013 and the second in 2015.<ref name="mmafighting">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/17/8228765/now-a-free-man-former-ufc-fighter-reza-madadi-details-past-two-years|title=Now a free man, former UFC fighter Reza Madadi details past 'two years of hell' in Swedish prison - MMA Fighting|date=17 March 2015|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>


In August 2012, Madadi saved a baby and father from drowning in a lake outside of his hometown of [[Stockholm]], Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cagewriter/reza-madadi-saves-drowning-child-father-192040872--mma.html|title=Reza Madadi saves drowning child and father|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/8/14/3242269/ufc-reza-madadi-saves-drowning-toddler-in-sweden-mma|title=UFC lightweight Reza Madadi saves drowning toddler in Sweden|publisher=mmamania.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-a-local-hero-after-helping-family/|title=Reza Madadi a local hero after saving baby|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref>
In August 2012, Madadi saved a baby and father from drowning in a lake outside of his hometown of [[Stockholm]], Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cagewriter/reza-madadi-saves-drowning-child-father-192040872--mma.html|title=Reza Madadi saves drowning child and father|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/8/14/3242269/ufc-reza-madadi-saves-drowning-toddler-in-sweden-mma|title=UFC lightweight Reza Madadi saves drowning toddler in Sweden|publisher=mmamania.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-a-local-hero-after-helping-family/|title=Reza Madadi a local hero after saving baby|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2012-08-14}}</ref>
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===Aggravated burglary and prison sentence===
===Aggravated burglary and prison sentence===
On May 27, 2013, Madadi was arrested in his adopted country of Sweden for burglary. Swedish tabloid ''[[Expressen]]'' reported that the fighter and an accomplice broke into a designer handbag store before making off with $150,000 (U.S.) worth of stolen goods. Madadi and the accomplice were apprehended and faced charges of aggravated theft and abetting larceny, according to Swedish authorities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/ufc-fighter-reza-madadi-arrested-on-suspicion-of-burglary-in-sweden|title=UFC fighter Reza Madadi arrested on suspicion of burglary in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-prosecuted-today/|title=Report: Reza Madadi prosecuted|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2013-07-29}}</ref>
On May 27, 2013, Madadi was arrested in his adopted country of Sweden for burglary. Swedish tabloid ''[[Expressen]]'' reported that the fighter and an accomplice broke into a designer handbag store before making off with $150,000 (U.S.) worth of stolen goods. Madadi and the accomplice were apprehended and faced charges of aggravated theft and abetting larceny, according to Swedish authorities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/ufc-fighter-reza-madadi-arrested-on-suspicion-of-burglary-in-sweden|title=UFC fighter Reza Madadi arrested on suspicion of burglary in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-prosecuted-today/|title=Report: Reza Madadi prosecuted|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2013-07-29}}</ref>
On August 16, 2013 Madadi was found guilty for aggravated burglary and sentenced to 18 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufcs-reza-madadi-sentenced-to-18-months-for-role-in-handbag-heist|title=UFC's Reza Madadi sentenced to 18 months for role in handbag heist|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-08-16}}</ref> An appeal from Madadi was filed on September 5, 2013, and he was released from custody awaiting notice from the Swedish court of law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/blandat/reza-madadi-overklagar-tingsrattens-dom/|title=Reza Madadi överklagar dom / Reza Madadi files an appeal|publisher=mmanytt.se|date=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-set-free/|title=Reza Madadi set free; Verdict pending|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2013-08-07}}</ref> In the second trial, he was again found guilty, and no attempt for a second appeal was made.<ref>http://www.fightermag.se/2014/04/13/hovratten-skarper-straffet-reza-madadi/</ref> In March, 2015 after serving the active time of 14 months, the sentence was completed and Madadi was released from prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/18/8242511/ufc-reza-madadi-18-months-swedish-prison-lost-everything-one-night-hard-times-mma-news|title=Reza Madadi talks 18 months in Swedish prison: I lost everything over one night|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2015-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/17/8228897/the-mma-hour-273-reza-madadi|title=The MMA Hour - 273 - Reza Madadi|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-veteran-reza-madadi-now-out-of-prison-says-he-went-through-hell-031715|title=UFC veteran Reza Madadi, now out of prison says he went through hell|publisher=foxsports.com|date=2015-03-17}}</ref>
On August 16, 2013 Madadi was found guilty for aggravated burglary and sentenced to 18 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufcs-reza-madadi-sentenced-to-18-months-for-role-in-handbag-heist|title=UFC's Reza Madadi sentenced to 18 months for role in handbag heist|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-08-16}}</ref> An appeal from Madadi was filed on September 5, 2013, and he was released from custody awaiting notice from the Swedish court of law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/blandat/reza-madadi-overklagar-tingsrattens-dom/|title=Reza Madadi överklagar dom / Reza Madadi files an appeal|publisher=mmanytt.se|date=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/reza-madadi-set-free/|title=Reza Madadi set free; Verdict pending|publisher=mmaviking.com|date=2013-08-07}}</ref> In the second trial, he was again found guilty, and no attempt for a second appeal was made.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightermag.se/2014/04/13/hovratten-skarper-straffet-reza-madadi/ |title=Hovrätten skärper straffet mot Reza Madadi - Fightermag |website=www.fightermag.se |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418055231/http://www.fightermag.se/2014/04/13/hovratten-skarper-straffet-reza-madadi |archive-date=2014-04-18}} </ref> In March, 2015 after serving the active time of 14 months, the sentence was completed and Madadi was released from prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/18/8242511/ufc-reza-madadi-18-months-swedish-prison-lost-everything-one-night-hard-times-mma-news|title=Reza Madadi talks 18 months in Swedish prison: I lost everything over one night|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2015-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/17/8228897/the-mma-hour-273-reza-madadi|title=The MMA Hour - 273 - Reza Madadi|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-veteran-reza-madadi-now-out-of-prison-says-he-went-through-hell-031715|title=UFC veteran Reza Madadi, now out of prison says he went through hell|work=foxsports.com|date=2015-03-17}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fuel-TV-9-Bonuses-Pickett-Easton-Madadi-McGregor-Earn-3660K-51511|title=UFC on Fuel TV 9 Bonuses: Picket, Easton, Madadi, McGregor earn $60K|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2013-04-06}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fuel-TV-9-Bonuses-Pickett-Easton-Madadi-McGregor-Earn-3660K-51511|title=UFC on Fuel TV 9 Bonuses: Picket, Easton, Madadi, McGregor earn $60K|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2013-04-06}}</ref>
**Oldest fighter to win a UFC Lightweight fight (37 years, 11 months)<ref>http://www.mmaviking.com/38-year-old-reza-madadi-looking-to-make-history-again/</ref>
**Oldest fighter to win a UFC Lightweight fight (37 years, 11 months)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/38-year-old-reza-madadi-looking-to-make-history-again/|title = 38 Year Old Reza Madadi Looking to Make History Again|date = 21 June 2016}}</ref>
*'''Superior Challenge'''
*'''Superior Challenge'''
**Superior Challenge Lightweight Championship (One time; First)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Leites-Outpoints-Horn-at-Superior-Challenge-7-32005|title=Superior Challenge 7 results, Leites and Madadi wins vacant titles|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-04-30}}</ref>
**Superior Challenge Lightweight Championship (One time; First)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Leites-Outpoints-Horn-at-Superior-Challenge-7-32005|title=Superior Challenge 7 results, Leites and Madadi wins vacant titles|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-04-30}}</ref>
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===Submission Wrestling===
===Submission Wrestling===
*'''Swedish Submission Wrestling Federation'''
*'''Swedish Submission Wrestling Federation'''
**2010 Swedish National Championship [[Image:Med 3.png|Bronze]] (-79 kg / 174 lbs)<ref name="budokampsport">{{cite web|url=http://www.budokampsport.se/nyheter/reza-madadi-om-sm|title=Reza Madadi om SM &#124; Svenska Budo & Kampsportsförbundet|publisher=budokampsport.se|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
**2010 Swedish National Championship [[Image:Med 3.png|Bronze]] (-79&nbsp;kg / 174&nbsp;lbs)<ref name="budokampsport">{{cite web|url=http://www.budokampsport.se/nyheter/reza-madadi-om-sm|title=Reza Madadi om SM {{pipe}} Svenska Budo & Kampsportsförbundet|publisher=budokampsport.se|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
**2010 Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament Winner (-75 kg / 165 lbs)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coDEd1oSZMY|title=ESWT 2010 -75kg Final Reza Madadi vs Jonas Cullemark|publisher=YouTube.com|date=2010-02-14}}</ref>
**2010 Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament Winner (-75&nbsp;kg / 165&nbsp;lbs)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coDEd1oSZMY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/coDEd1oSZMY |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=ESWT 2010 -75kg Final Reza Madadi vs Jonas Cullemark|publisher=YouTube.com|date=2010-02-14}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


===Amateur wrestling===
===Amateur wrestling===
*'''Swedish Wrestling Federation'''
*'''Swedish Wrestling Federation'''
**2002 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-69 kg)<ref name="swedewrestling.se">http://www.swedewrestling.se/Forbund/Statistikhistorik/#Alla SM-vinnare</ref>
**2002 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-69&nbsp;kg)<ref name="swedewrestling.se">http://www.swedewrestling.se/Forbund/Statistikhistorik/#Alla SM-vinnare</ref>
**2003 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-69 kg)<ref name="swedewrestling.se"/>
**2003 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-69&nbsp;kg)<ref name="swedewrestling.se"/>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2
|align=center| 9–2
| [[Junie Browning]]
| Junie Browning
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Superior Challenge 5
|Superior Challenge 5
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|align=center| 3:30
|align=center| 3:30
|[[Uppsala]], Sweden
|[[Uppsala]], Sweden
|<ref>{{cite AV media |url-status = live |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/J2GpWpJ71O4 |archive-date = 2021-12-11| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2GpWpJ71O4 |title = Travelfight - Reza Madadi VS Christian Johansson |website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2GpWpJ71O4</ref>
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
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! Location
! Location
|-
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|{{yes2}}Win|| 7-1 ||{{flagicon|Israel}} Ben Shimol || Points || AK Fighting Championships 2 || -77 kg Superfight|| November 16, 2019 || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Solna|Solna, Stockholm County]], [[Sweden]]
|{{yes2}}Win|| 7-1 ||{{flagicon|Israel}} Ben Shimol || Points || AK Fighting Championships 2 || -77&nbsp;kg Superfight|| November 16, 2019 || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Solna|Solna, Stockholm County]], [[Sweden]]
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win|| 6–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Andreas Karlsson || Points || rowspan=2|Swedish National Championships 2010 || rowspan=2|-79 kg Absolute|| rowspan=2|September 13, 2010 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Uppsala]], [[Sweden]]
|{{yes2}}Win|| 6–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Andreas Karlsson || Points || rowspan=2|Swedish National Championships 2010 || rowspan=2|-79&nbsp;kg Absolute|| rowspan=2|September 13, 2010 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Uppsala]], [[Sweden]]
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win|| 5–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jan Sundberg || Submission (heel hook)
|{{yes2}}Win|| 5–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jan Sundberg || Submission (heel hook)
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win|| 4–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jonas Cullemark || Submission (guillotine choke) || rowspan=4|Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament 2010 || -75 kg Absolute, Finals|| rowspan=4|February 14, 2010 || rowspan=4|{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Eskilstuna]], [[Sweden]]
|{{yes2}}Win|| 4–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jonas Cullemark || Submission (guillotine choke) || rowspan=4|Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament 2010 || -75&nbsp;kg Absolute, Finals|| rowspan=4|February 14, 2010 || rowspan=4|{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Eskilstuna]], [[Sweden]]
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win|| 3–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Omid Albazi || Points || rowspan=3|-75 kg Absolute
|{{yes2}}Win|| 3–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Omid Albazi || Points || rowspan=3|-75&nbsp;kg Absolute
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win|| 2–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jimmy Svensson || Points
|{{yes2}}Win|| 2–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Jimmy Svensson || Points
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|{{yes2}}Win|| 1–1 ||{{flagicon|FIN}} Manne Byrman || Submission (standing guillotine choke)
|{{yes2}}Win|| 1–1 ||{{flagicon|FIN}} Manne Byrman || Submission (standing guillotine choke)
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss|| 0–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Johan Westerberg || Submission (rear-naked choke) || Grapplers Paradise 4 || -77 kg Superfight || September 21, 2008 || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Uppsala]], [[Sweden]]
|{{no2}}Loss|| 0–1 ||{{flagicon|SWE}} Johan Westerberg || Submission (rear-naked choke) || Grapplers Paradise 4 || -77&nbsp;kg Superfight || September 21, 2008 || {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Uppsala]], [[Sweden]]
|}
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Reza-Madadi-18921|title=Reza "Mad Dog" Madadi MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MadDog.Madadi|title=Reza &quot; Mad Dog &quot; Madadi|publisher=facebook.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Reza-Madadi|title=Reza Madadi - Official UFC&reg; Fighter Profile|publisher=ufc.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Reza-Madadi|title=Reza Madadi - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=ufc.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/ufc-lightweight-reza-madadi-reportedly-arrested-for-burglary-in-sweden/|title=UFC Lightweight Reza Madadi Reportedly Arrested For Burglary in Sweden - Cagepotato|publisher=cagepotato.com|accessdate=2016-02-07}}
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Gholam Reza Madadi
Reza Madadi
BornGholam Reza Madadi
(1978-06-20) June 20, 1978 (age 46)
Tehran, Iran
Native nameرضا مددی
Other namesMad Dog
NationalitySwedish
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight (from 2010)
Welterweight (2006–2010)
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamAllstars Training Center
Hilti NHB
Spårvägens BK (Wrestling)
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
WrestlingGold medal Swedish Freestyle Wrestling Champion
Years active2006–2019 (MMA)
1994–2006 (Wrestling)
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout3
By submission8
By decision3
Losses6
By decision6
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/MadDog.Madadi
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: April 6, 2013

Reza Madadi (Persian: رضا مددی, (born June 20, 1978) is a retired Iranian-Swedish mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division.[2] A professional mixed martial artist from 2006 to 2019, Madadi is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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. He transitioned from wrestling to MMA in 2006.[3]

Madadi competed in Strike And Submit (SAS), Superior Challenge (SC), Furious Fighting Championship (FFC) and a few other fighting organizations. Madadi holds a submission victory over former UFC fighter Junie Browning in 2010,[4] later that year he took a very impressive decision victory against former WEC- and future Strikeforce and UFC fighter Carlo Prater.[5]

He became the Superior Challenge Lightweight Champion in 2011, after defeating former UFC fighter Rich Clementi via unanimous decision at Superior Challenge 7.[6]

He was expected to challenge for the title in British top promotion Cage Warriors, against the champion Matt Veach on June 16, 2011.[7] However, just a few days before the fight Veach had to withdraw due to an injury and Madadi was scrapped from the card.[8][9]

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.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In November, 2011 it was reported that Madadi had signed with the UFC.[11]

He was expected to make his promotional debut against Rafaello Oliveira on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.[12] However, Oliveira was forced out of a bout with an injury and replaced by Fabrício Camões[13] Madadi himself would later withdraw from the bout due to injury as well and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tommy Hayden.[14]

In his eventual debut, Madadi faced fellow promotional newcomer Yoislandy Izquierdo on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 2.[15] After being stunned in the first round, Madadi defeated Izquierdo by submission due to a guillotine choke in the second round.[16]

In his next fight for the UFC, Madadi faced Cristiano Marcello on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.[17] He lost via a controversial split decision. The decision was controversial since most major MMA media outlets scored the bout for Madadi.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]

Madadi faced Michael Johnson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.[27] 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.[28] The win also garnered Madadi his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[29][30]

Madadi was expected to fight Michael Chiesa on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.[31] However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi pulled out of the bout citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by Jorge Masvidal.[32]

Following Madadi's conviction on burglary charges, the UFC officially released Madadi from the promotion.[33][34]

Post-UFC

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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.[35]

He was set to return to the cage on May 3, 2014 at Superior Challenge 10,[36][37] his opponent was yet to be announced.[38][39] 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.[40][41][42] However, Madadi later had to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by Juha-Pekka Vainikainen.[43]

UFC return

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On June 10, 2015 it was announced by Madadi and his management that he was back in the UFC.[44][45][46]

Madadi faced Norman Parke on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.[47][48] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[49]

He fought Yan Cabral on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.[50] Madadi won the fight by TKO after connecting with an uppercut and follow up punches in round 3.[51]

Madadi was expected to face Rustam Khabilov on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93.[52][53] However on July 25, Madadi pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Leandro Silva.[54] 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.[55]

He was then expected to face promotional newcomer Marc Diakiese on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[56] However, Madadi was later forced to withdraw from the contest, after suffering an eye injury that need an emergency surgery.[57] He was replaced by Lukasz Sajewski.[58]

Madadi faced Joseph Duffy on March 18, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107.[59] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[60]

Shortly after his fight against Joseph Duffy, Madadi took to his Instagram page to reveal that he had one fight left on his UFC contract and that it possibly would be the last fight of his career. He expressed wishes to get his potential last fight on the upcoming UFC Fight Night 109 in his hometown of Stockholm, Sweden.[61][62]

Madadi got his wish fulfilled in the last minute, as he stepped in on short notice, replacing an injured Mairbek Taisumov, against Joaquim Silva on May 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109.[63] He lost fight by split decision.[64] Subsequent to this fight, Madadi opted to not renew his contract with the UFC.[65]

Absolute Championship Berkut and retirement

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Despite contemplating retirement from MMA, Madadi signed a multi-fight contract with Absolute Championship Berkut.[2] On July 4, 2017 it was announced that Madadi was set to face Yusup Raisov, who vacated his ACB featherweight title and moved up to lightweight division. The fight was planned to take place in the main event at ACB 92 in Malmö, Sweden on August 25, 2018.[66] However, on July 30, 2018 it was announced that the event would be cancelled due to ACB having financial problems.[67]

In May 2019, Madadi announced his retirement from competition, stating that he will be concentrating on coaching mixed martial arts.[68]

Madadi is still training and coaching at his long time gym Allstar Training Center in Torrevieja (Spain), along with UFC fighters such as Alexander Gustafsson, Ilir Latifi, Jimi Manuwa, David Teymur and Khamzat Chimaev.[69]

Personal life

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Madadi is married. He and his wife, Kate, have two sons.[70] Their first child was born in 2013 and the second in 2015.[71]

In August 2012, Madadi saved a baby and father from drowning in a lake outside of his hometown of Stockholm, Sweden.[72][73][74]

Madadi acts in one of the roles in the Swedish movie Tommy (2014).[75]

Aggravated burglary and prison sentence

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On May 27, 2013, Madadi was arrested in his adopted country of Sweden for burglary. Swedish tabloid Expressen reported that the fighter and an accomplice broke into a designer handbag store before making off with $150,000 (U.S.) worth of stolen goods. Madadi and the accomplice were apprehended and faced charges of aggravated theft and abetting larceny, according to Swedish authorities.[76][77] On August 16, 2013 Madadi was found guilty for aggravated burglary and sentenced to 18 months in prison.[78] An appeal from Madadi was filed on September 5, 2013, and he was released from custody awaiting notice from the Swedish court of law.[79][80] In the second trial, he was again found guilty, and no attempt for a second appeal was made.[81] In March, 2015 after serving the active time of 14 months, the sentence was completed and Madadi was released from prison.[82][83][84]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed Martial Arts

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Submission Wrestling

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  • Swedish Submission Wrestling Federation
    • 2010 Swedish National Championship Bronze (-79 kg / 174 lbs)[90]
    • 2010 Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament Winner (-75 kg / 165 lbs)[91]

Amateur wrestling

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  • Swedish Wrestling Federation
    • 2002 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle Gold (-69 kg)[92]
    • 2003 Swedish National Championship, Freestyle Gold (-69 kg)[92]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
20 matches 14 wins 6 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 8 0
By decision 3 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–6 Joaquim Silva Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira May 28, 2017 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Loss 14–5 Joe Duffy Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson March 18, 2017 3 5:00 London, England
Win 14–4 Yan Cabral TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 2016 3 1:56 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Loss 13–4 Norman Parke Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka October 24, 2015 3 5:00 Dublin, Ireland
Win 13–3 Michael Johnson Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi April 6, 2013 3 1:33 Stockholm, Sweden Submission of the Night.
Loss 12–3 Cristiano Marcello Decision (split) UFC 153 October 13, 2012 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 12–2 Yoislandy Izquierdo Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 2012 2 1:28 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 11–2 Rich Clementi Decision (unanimous) Superior Challenge 7 April 30, 2011 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Won the SC Lightweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) Superior Challenge 6 October 29, 2010 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Catchweight (165 lbs) bout; Prater missed weight.
Win 9–2 Junie Browning Submission (guillotine choke) Superior Challenge 5 May 1, 2010 2 0:22 Stockholm, Sweden Lightweight debut.
Win 8–2 Andy Walker TKO (punches) Superior Challenge 4 October 31, 2009 1 1:11 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 7–2 Raymond Jarman Submission (arm-triangle choke) Superior Challenge 3 May 30, 2009 1 1:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 6–2 Oriol Gaset Submission (guillotine choke) Furious Fighting Championship 2 February 21, 2009 1 2:38 Casablanca, Morocco
Loss 5–2 Peter Irving Decision (unanimous) Strike and Submit 7 July 13, 2008 3 5:00 Gateshead, England For the SAS European Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Aidan Marron Decision (unanimous) Superior Challenge 1 May 4, 2008 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 4–1 Peter Wilson Submission (armbar) X-Fight FC 1 March 30, 2008 1 0:48 Sunderland, England Won the X-Fight FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Romano de los Reyes Submission (triangle choke) Slamm: Holland vs Thailand 3 May 6, 2007 1 1:04 Almere, Netherlands
Win 2–1 Geroid McNichol Submission (armbar) Strike and Submit 1 January 28, 2007 3 1:28 Gateshead, England
Win 1–1 Christian Johansson TKO (punches) Travelfight Arena 1 December 16, 2006 2 3:30 Uppsala, Sweden [93]
Loss 0–1 Ville Manninen Decision (unanimous) ZST: Prestige September 23, 2006 3 5:00 Turku, Finland

Grappling record

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8 Matches, 7 Wins (3 Submissions)
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Division Date Location
Win 7-1 Israel Ben Shimol Points AK Fighting Championships 2 -77 kg Superfight November 16, 2019 Sweden Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Win 6–1 Sweden Andreas Karlsson Points Swedish National Championships 2010 -79 kg Absolute September 13, 2010 Sweden Uppsala, Sweden
Win 5–1 Sweden Jan Sundberg Submission (heel hook)
Win 4–1 Sweden Jonas Cullemark Submission (guillotine choke) Eskilstuna Submission Wrestling Tournament 2010 -75 kg Absolute, Finals February 14, 2010 Sweden Eskilstuna, Sweden
Win 3–1 Sweden Omid Albazi Points -75 kg Absolute
Win 2–1 Sweden Jimmy Svensson Points
Win 1–1 Finland Manne Byrman Submission (standing guillotine choke)
Loss 0–1 Sweden Johan Westerberg Submission (rear-naked choke) Grapplers Paradise 4 -77 kg Superfight September 21, 2008 Sweden Uppsala, Sweden

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