MMA · Bantamweight
Shirzad Qadrian
Eight wins, one loss, and a night in July 2024 when he fought twice and won twice. Shirzad Qadrian is the number one contender at bantamweight in Cage Warriors, the promotion that produced Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett.
Shirzad Qadrian: the facts
| Record | MMA: 8-1 (3 KO, 2 submissions, 3 decisions) |
|---|---|
| Weight class | Bantamweight |
| Roots | not known |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Born | 13 May 2001 |
| Height | 170 cm |
| Team | Diesel Gym London |
| @lion._.mma · 81,646 followers | |
| Promotions | Cage Warriors · PrizeFighter |
Shirzad Qadrian fight history
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Cameron Else | CW 192 - Cage Warriors 192: London | 12 July 2025 | TKO (Punches) |
| Win | Alexander Loof | CW 174 - Cage Warriors 174: London | 20 July 2024 | Decision (Split) |
| Win | Weslley Maia | CW 174 - Cage Warriors 174: London | 20 July 2024 | Decision (Unanimous) |
| Win | Emanuele Zaccaria | CW 167 - Cage Warriors 167: Unplugged | 15 March 2024 | TKO (Punches) |
| Win | Rory Evans | CW 163 - Cage Warriors 163: London | 11 November 2023 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| Loss | Weslley Maia | CW 157 - Cage Warriors 157: London | 21 July 2023 | Decision (Unanimous) |
| Win | Pav Singh Sahota | VFC - Vida Fight Championships: Road to Venator | 10 December 2022 | TKO |
| Win | Mustafa Naseri | Contenders - Contenders 33 | 3 September 2022 | Decision (Unanimous) |
| Win | Stefano Catacoli | Contenders East Anglia - Contenders Norwich 32 | 2 April 2022 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
Fight history per Sherdog, retrieved 5 August 2026.
Who is Shirzad Qadrian?
Shirzad Qadrian fights under the name The Lion, competes out of the United Kingdom and is ranked among the top bantamweights there. He came up through wrestling before mixed martial arts, the same route as most of the fighters in this register (Sherdog, 2026; Kurdistan Chronicle, 2026).
The night he fought twice
At the PrizeFighter tournament in July 2024 he beat two top European fighters on the same evening and took home fifty thousand dollars. A one night tournament is the hardest test in the sport: no recovery, no film study between fights, and the second opponent has watched exactly how you won the first (Kurdistan Chronicle, 2026).
Our own count on the official record: of his eight wins, three came by knockout, two by submission and three by decision. His single loss went to the judges. That is a fighter who can end a fight in either direction and who has never been stopped.
What is next
He is the number one contender in his division at Cage Warriors, which means the next call should be for the world title. Cage Warriors is the most direct European feeder into the UFC, and a belt there is usually followed by a contract.
Frequently asked questions about Shirzad Qadrian
When is Shirzad Qadrian’s next fight?
No next fight has been announced (as of 5 August 2026). As soon as one is set, it appears here.
What is Shirzad Qadrian’s record?
Eight wins and one loss, with three knockouts, two submissions and three decisions among the wins (Sherdog, 2026).
What is his nickname?
The Lion. He fights out of the United Kingdom at bantamweight.
What did he win at PrizeFighter?
He won the one night tournament in July 2024, beating two top European fighters on the same evening, for fifty thousand dollars.
Which promotion does he fight for?
Cage Warriors, where he is the number one contender at bantamweight.
Has he ever been stopped?
No. His only loss came by decision.
Sources
- Sherdog, Shirzad Qadrian (2026)
- Kurdistan Chronicle, The Kurdish Lion, a rising Cage Warrior (2026)
- ESPN, Shirzad Qadrian fight history (2026)