MMA Davao: Big W for Malik "Natural Born Killer"Arash Mawlayi

Its a great privilege to interview the winner of the main event of Martial Combat 4 which recently concludedat Sentosa Resorts, Singapore. Here with us is Mr. Malik "Natural Born Killer"Arash Mawlayi.

Pro MMA and Muay Thai fighter Malik Mawlayi originates from Kabul, Afghanistan, where he lived till the age of 12 when he was forced to flee to India. After spending two years there as a refugee he ended up in Sweden, where he started his path in martial art. He has a black belt in taekwondo, purple belt in BJJ, trained in submission wrestling and become the Nordic amateur champion of Shooto fighting in 2005.

In 2007 he was offered to go to Legacy Gym in Ubon Rachathani, Thailand, to develop their MMA training as a coach, while at the same time sharpen his own Muay Thai skills. He resides in Thailand since then, and has both MMA and Muay Thai fights throughout Asia. He’s had approximately one Muay Thai fight per month, and several high profile MMA fights including Art of War in MMA China.

MMA Davao: As-Salāmu`Alaykum

Before anything else, in behalf of all the MMA fans, enthusiasts, practitioners here in Davao and members of MMA Davao FB group, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

السلام عليكم

Malik Arash Mawlayi : Walaikom asalam my dear friends..

MMA DAVAO: How do you feel right now after the long months training and after great fight?
Malik Arash Mawlayi: I feel great and very happy after my fight and can finaly rest for couple of days

MMA DAVAO: How was your training and did it pay off during your fight?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: My training was very hard and i trained 2 times a day everyday as hard as i could. My fight didnt last so long time, but i was ready for 5 rounds war if it had to.

MMA DAVAO: Talking about your opponent, Do you have a specific game plan for him?
Malik Arash Mawlayi: My specific game plane was to circle, circle, keep my hands high from his high kicks and stay with him toe to toe if i had to or take him down if i had to.

MMA DAVAO: Any comments about your opponent?
Malik Arash Mawlayi: He was big and tall :0), And he seems to be a great and calm figter.

MMA DAVAO: We were not able to watch the fight here, however, from what I read you got him in the first round. Can you walk us thru this? What happened and how did you get your opponent?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: My game plan was to fight him where ever it took. But my plan was to take him down. I throw a back kick and i missed it and then he came to me with a combination but missed. I throw a right overhand and continued with a take down, keep the side position and punch a little bit and right before he manage to get up on his feet, I got a rear necked choke and submit him.

MMA DAVAO: Give us your thoughts about the fight?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: my thoughts about the fight. I might fight him couple of rounds since it was a five rounds championship fight. But the same time I did not want to take any risk and just finish the fight early while I could.

MMA DAVAO: What were your thoughts when you finished the fight?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: when i finished the fight my thoughts was God is Great.

MMA DAVAO: How does it feel to have the belt and ending the fight early?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: It feels that I worked hard for many years and dedicated my life by fighting and I deserved something like that.

MMA DAVAO: Do you want to say anything for the fans, readers and supporters of MMA?

Malik Arash Mawlayi: For my fans and supporters i would like to say thanks alot for supporting me and it pays off to train hard and come to the fight with a good confidense.

MMA DAVAO: Again Congratulations, thanks for taking the time for the interview and More power to you!! We are all so happy for your Victory .. Next time come visit us here in Davao City with Ole