Mahmoud Fawzy (born 20 June 1992) is an Egyptian-American Greco-Roman wrestler and professional mixed martial artist. 2024 Pan American Championships finalist.

Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie
Fawzy during the 2016 Olympics
Born (1992-06-20) 20 June 1992 (age 31)
Egypt
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Super lightweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling
TeamMMA Masters (2020–present)[2]
WrestlingOlympic Greco-Roman Wrestling
Years active2020–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout5
By submission1
Losses2
By knockout2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's Greco Roman wrestling
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Acapulco 82 kg

Wrestling career edit

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 edit

Early career edit

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 30 January 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 11 June 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 18 June 2021. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[7]

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

Fawzy faced Itso Babulaidze on 5 August 2022 at PFL 7. He lost the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round.[10]

Brave CF edit

Fawzy made his Brave CF debut against Wajdi Missaoui on 12 December 2021 at BRAVE CF 67, knocking out his opponent in the first round.[11]

Fawzy faced Muhammed Kir Ahmet on 18 February 2023 at BRAVE CF 69, knocking out his opponent 38 seconds into the bout.[12]

Fawzy faced Ouessama Zeidi on June 19, 2023 at BRAVE CF 71, submitting his opponent in the first round via rear-naked choke.[13]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
8 matches 6 wins 2 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Oscar Ownsworth BRAVE CF 80 15 December 2023 Isa Town, Bahrain
Win 6–2 Ouessama Zeidi Submission (rear-naked choke) BRAVE CF 71 19 June 2023 1 1:12 Riffa, Bahrain
Win 5–2 Muhammed Kir Ahmet KO (punches) BRAVE CF 69 18 February 2023 1 0:38 Belgrade, Serbia
Win 4–2 Wajdi Missaoui KO (punches) BRAVE CF 67 12 December 2021 1 1:28 Manama, Bahrain Super Lightweight (165 lb) debut.
Loss 3–2 Itso Babulaidze TKO (punches) PFL 7 5 August 2022 1 4:30 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 3–1 Ethan Hughes TKO (punches) Bellator 271 12 November 2021 3 4:05 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Eric Thompson TKO (elbows and punches) Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 18 June 2021 1 1:19 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 2–0 Enrique Hernandez Negrete KO (punches) iKon Fighting Federation 7 11 June 2021 1 1:09 Los Mochis, Mexico
Win 1–0 Jarell Murry TKO (punches) XMMA 1: Vick vs Fialho 30 January 2021 1 1:52 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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References edit

  1. ^ a b XMMA - Vick VS Fialho. Xtreme MMA. 31 January 2021. Event occurs at 80m 23s – via YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c d Nolan King (29 January 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 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Men's Greco-Roman 75 kg - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  5. ^ Ben Duffy (31 January 2021). "Andre Fialho Brutalizes James Vick in XMMA Headliner". Sherdog.
  6. ^ "iKON 7 Results". MMA Sucka. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 Results". MMA Sucka. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Egyptian Olympian Mahmoud Sebie set for promotional debut at Bellator 271". MMA Junkie. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  9. ^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 271 'Cyborg vs. Kavanagh' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  10. ^ Sherdog.com. "PFL 7 2022 Playoffs Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Eldar Eldarov defeats Denis Maher at BRAVE CF 67 | DAZN News Global". DAZN. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  12. ^ "BRAVE CF 69: Undisputed lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek crowned in Serbia | DAZN News Canada". DAZN. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  13. ^ Head, Simon (19 June 2023). "Brave CF 71: Omar Solomanov books featherweight title shot with shutout victory in Bahrain". Fighters Only. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Mahmoud Sebie Fawzy". Sherdog. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

External links edit

Professional MMA record for Mahmoud Fawzy from Sherdog