# Reza Goodary

Reza Goodary is an Iranian mixed martial artist based in Thailand. He is the first Iranian to win a world title in karate, muay thai and brazilian ju-jitsu with 299 professional fights record.

## Quotes

* Living in exile has its difficulties enough.
** In the last 6 years, despite many difficulties, I have been able to grow in Thailand. Practicing in professional camps, including Venum, helped me improve my technical level in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). I have been involved in martial arts for 26 years and I plan to continue my professional training in the United States after the end of the COVID-19 epidemic. IRNA News, (August 30, 2021)
* I still have the motivation to practice and fight.
** I do not remember much, I just know I did not even think that after 25 years from that day, I still have the motivation to practice and fight. IRIB News, (August 31, 2021)
* Martial arts polish my soul.
** I am always thirsty for struggle and I will never get tired of training and competition. Martial arts refine my soul and brighten my being. Martial arts have changed the course of my life over the years. In a word, martial arts are everything to me. IRIB News, (August 31, 2021)
* The way to success is only three things; Practice, practice and practice.
** Unfortunately, this perspective often causes us to become overwhelmed when it's time to start a project. It is not right to step on the heads of others to elevate yourself. Living in exile has its difficulties enough. So let us be proud with one heart, together and under the flag of our beloved country. ILNA News, (September 4, 2021)
* The real martial artist must first be a role model in ethics.
** The championship period is short. What we show in the heroic era comes back to us in the veteran era. The real martial artist must first be a role model in ethics. Parsine News, (September 9, 2021)
* Eventually I get what I want.
** I am looking to achieve more and bigger goals. Of course, I have and will have many obstacles in this way, but in the end, I will achieve what I want and as a child of Iran, I will always be proud of my country. ANA News, (September 11, 2021)
* I started playing judo and kung fu at an early age.
** I started playing judo and kung fu at an early age and eventually got into karate as a professional. Mizan News, (September 12, 2021)
* I currently have a contract with Venum Training Camp.
** I currently have a contract with Venum Training Camp; But I will go to the United States soon to negotiate with some reputable organizations, the details of which I will explain soon. Mizan News, (September 12, 2021)
* My goal has always been to make Iran and Iranians proud.
** As a professional hero and patriot, my goal is always to be proud of the name of Iran and Iranians, and in this way I fight with all my might to be able to raise the holy flag of my country in important and prestigious squares. Mizan News, (September 12, 2021)
* I promise to show a struggle beyond expectations.
** I want to teach him a great lesson so that he knows that Iranians are men of action instead of speaking. I promise to show a fight beyond expectations and to make this proud Thai hero regret his words. Mehr News, (September 15, 2021)
* I had to lose 9 kg in this short distance.
** Last year, the program of this fight was announced to me 4 days before the event and I had to lose 9 kg in this short distance. This was at a time when my whole focus was on Brazilian jujitsu and wrestling, and I had not practiced Muay Thai or boxing for a long time. Hamshahri Online, (September 27, 2021)
* After winning MMA world championship, I will be retired to professional sports.
** One of the factors of my success has been and is away from the margins of sports. After winning MMA world championship, I will be retired to professional sports. BORNA News, (November 4, 2021)

## External links

* Official website