Taxi firm support helps Bradford MMA fighter on winning debut

Haziq Mahmood, 18, Bradford, beat Jake Watkins in a BMF event at the Barnsley Metrodome last Saturday.

Haziq Mahmood, 18, of Bradford. Picture: DN4 Photography

Haziq said: "I made my debut fighting against a tough opponent in Jake Watkins. We both were making our debut in MMA but with the hard work and sacrifices I had made for months on end I won moving me up to 1-0.

"The show had thousands of people in attendance and I had hundreds of my own supporters from Bradford who came to Barnsley in three minibuses courtesy of my sponsors Barkerend Taxis.

Haziq Mathmood has been sponsored by Barkerend Taxis

"They also provided me with funds to support my training such as new gloves, shin guards and punchbags and walkout T-shirts and hoodies for my supporters.

"This allowed my supporters to represent me as a fighter and an individual who represents the whole of Bradford."

Haziq Mahmood with his supporters

Haziq, who trains at Strike Kings, Mata Leao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Abusins Muay Thai in Bradford, aspires to be in the UFC.

"He's a very good lad and he's training very hard," said Tawheed Ghazanfar, manager of Barkerend Taxis. "He's improved so much over the last couple of years."

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