Mahmoud Fawzy

Mahmoud Fawzy (born June 20, 1992) is an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler and professional mixed martial artist.

Not to be confused with Mahmoud Omar Fawzy.
Mahmoud Sebie Fawzy
Fawzy (left) against Mursaliyev during the 2016 Olympics
Born (1992-06-20) 20 June 1992
Egypt
NationalityEgyptian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling
TeamMMA Masters (2020–present)[2]
WrestlingOlympic Greco-Roman Wrestling
Years active2020–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout3
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Wrestling career

He is a 4 time Arab champion, 5 time African champion, won a gold medal at the African cup, best wrestler in Africa 2015, a silver medal in Nikolai bitrov Bulgaria January 2016, a silver medal in Spain Grand Prix May 2016, a bronze medal in Germany grand bronze tournament June 2016, and won silver medal at Dave Schultz tournament Colorado US January 2017. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 75 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in which he was eliminated in the round of 32 by Elvin Mursaliyev.[3][4]

In 2018, Sebie spoke out about corruption in his native Egyptian wrestling federation and claimed he will not compete for the Egypt's national team in wrestling anymore.[2] He subsequently moved to United States in hopes to represent Team USA in 2020 Summer Olympics, but as COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics, Mahmoud decided retire from the sport in 2020.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After he retired from wrestling, he was suggested by a friend to try mixed martial arts. In January 2021, news surfaced that Sebie was scheduled to make his professional debut against Jarell Murry at XMMA 8 on January 30, 2021.[2] He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[5]

Fawzy made his sophomore walk to the cage against Enrique Hernandez Nagrete on June 11, 2021 at iKon Fighting Federation 7. He won the bout via knockout a minute into the bout.[6]

On 7 days turnaround, Fawzy faced Eric Thompson at Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 on June 18, 2021. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[7]

Fawzy faced Ethan Hughes on November 12, 2021 at Bellator 271.[8] He lost the bout via ground and pound TKO in the third round.[9]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches 3 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–1 Ethan Hughes TKO (punches) Bellator 271 November 12, 2021 3 4:05 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Eric Thompson TKO (elbows and punches) Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 June 18, 2021 1 1:19 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 2–0 Enrique Hernandez Negrete KO (punches) iKon Fighting Federation 7 June 11, 2021 1 1:09 Los Mochis, Mexico
Win 1–0 Jarell Murry TKO (punches) XMMA 8: Vick vs Fialho January 30, 2021 1 1:52 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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References
  1. XMMA - Vick VS Fialho. Xtreme MMA. January 31, 2021. Event occurs at 80m 23s – via YouTube.
  2. Nolan King (January 29, 2021). "After viral video changed everything, Olympian Mahmoud Sebie turns attention to MMA". MMAjunkie.com.
  3. "Mahmoud Fawzy Rashad Sebie". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  4. "Men's Greco-Roman 75 kg - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  5. Ben Duffy (January 31, 2021). "Andre Fialho Brutalizes James Vick in XMMA Headliner". Sherdog.
  6. "iKON 7 Results". MMA Sucka. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  7. "Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 Results". MMA Sucka. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  8. "Egyptian Olympian Mahmoud Sebie set for promotional debut at Bellator 271". MMA Junkie. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  9. Sherdog.com. "Bellator 271 'Cyborg vs. Kavanagh' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  10. "Mahmoud Sebie Fawzy". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-02-17.

Professional MMA record for Mahmoud Fawzy from Sherdog


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