As any European prospect that has put on the yellow gloves will tell you, the first time is often the hardest because of the challenging expectations that come with it in unfamiliar environments whether you are a home dog or a road warrior. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet a hound of the salty seaside docks ready to give chase at featherweight for Cage Warriors. A professional mixed martial artist since December 2025 and representing Middlesbrough Fight Academy, Zanyar Kamaran holds a 1-1 record with his one and only win coming via TKO. He has fought for Caged Steel and Cage Warriors. Kamaran is 1-0 under the Cage Warriors banner with a single finish for the promotion with a time of three minutes and 20 seconds. The only finish and victory over the stint of his career as a professional MMA fighter has been inside of five minutes or fewer. His whole arc has been in the United Kingdom. Kamaran has finished has sole victory inside the professional ranks through two total appearances in his journey thus far under his belt to show for it.
In his promotional debut under the Cage Warriors banner on the preliminary card of Cage Warriors 209, he faced a fellow yellow glove debutant in Lincoln Strong and went on to defeat him via technical knockout in the first round. The win obtained Kamaran the first knockout victory of his professional career in addition to earning his first victory and finish under the Cage Warriors banner. He also picked up his first overall win as a professional mixed martial artist in the process. Kamaran is a prospect who showcases why home cooking always tastes better when victory is the crowning centerpiece!
Kamaran V Strong Cage Warriors 209
WILD FIRST ROUND TKO 🙌 | Zanyar Kamaran vs. Lincoln Strong | CW 209 Newcastle Full Fight
