PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Mourtneant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mahmoud
vs
Mourtneant

180 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Voodoo Nutrition
Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Mourtneant!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourtneant tries to land a front kick but Mahmoud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mourtneant looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mourtneant.
Mahmoud is looking for a counter combo.
Mourtneant throws a right hand that Mahmoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmoud also avoids with ease.
Mahmoud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mourtneant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mourtneant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mourtneant, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourtneant controls his hands.

Mourtneant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mahmoud is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mourtneant to the mat. Mourtneant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahmoud postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahmoud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahmoud is looking to work some ground and pound but Mourtneant has wrist control.
Mahmoud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mourtneant pulls Mahmoud in close to prevent any damage.
Mahmoud scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourtneant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourtneant keeping full guard, as Mahmoud tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahmoud throwing strikes from guard but Mourtneant blocks nicely.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourtneant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourtneant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mourtneant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahmoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourtneant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourtneant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahmoud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahmoud lands a couple of elbows.
Mahmoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mourtneant wants to sweep here but Mahmoud controlling him for the moment.
Mahmoud works over Mourtneant with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmoud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmoud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahmoud throwing strikes from guard but Mourtneant blocks nicely.
Mahmoud is looking to work some ground and pound but Mourtneant has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahmoud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mourtneant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mourtneant is on top in guard.

Mourtneant gets to his feet - Mahmoud follows without any prompting.
Mourtneant misses with a hook.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Mourtneant is having none of it.
Mahmoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourtneant catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mourtneant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mourtneant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahmoud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mourtneant avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mourtneant misses with a hook.
Mourtneant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mourtneant walks into a left hand.
Mourtneant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Mourtneant.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud ducks right into an uppercut from Mourtneant.

It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahmoud is defended easily by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant swinging wildly here.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mourtneant manages to avoid it.

Mahmoud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mahmoud connects with a crisp jab.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mourtneant.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Mourtneant's shoulder, as Mourtneant tries to avoid the shot.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Mourtneant moves out of range.
Mourtneant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mourtneant misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mourtneant sizes up Mahmoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mourtneant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahmoud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mourtneant sprawls well initially but Mahmoud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mourtneant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mahmoud thows a huge punch but Mourtneant dodges it nicely.
Mahmoud thows a huge punch but Mourtneant dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Mahmoud there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant trying to control but Mahmoud postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud thows a huge punch but Mourtneant dodges it nicely.
Mahmoud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mahmoud winds up and cracks Mourtneant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud slips a nice elbow through Mourtneant's hands, connecting with Mourtneant's forehead.

Mourtneant is rocked!
Mahmoud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mourtneant defending well though.
Mahmoud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahmoud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahmoud thows a huge punch but Mourtneant dodges it nicely.
Mourtneant has his hands clasped together around Mahmoud's back. He's all about the action.
Mourtneant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahmoud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mourtneant has control of Mahmoud's left arm, preventing Mahmoud from doing any damage.
Mahmoud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahmoud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmoud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahmoud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahmoud looking to pass the guard.
Mahmoud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mourtneant can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud looking to sit in guard and control but Mourtneant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mourtneant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud distracts Mourtneant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mourtneant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mourtneant seems keen to control Mahmoud's posture.
Mahmoud works over Mourtneant with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sameh Mahmoud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmoud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahmoud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mourtneant keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud being controlled here momentarily.
Mahmoud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmoud stopping the sweep attempt from Mourtneant.
Mahmoud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mourtneant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mourtneant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mourtneant at a distance.
Mourtneant closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mourtneant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mourtneant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Mourtneant catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Mourtneant is just out of range.
Mourtneant throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Mahmoud lands.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Mourtneant is just out of range.
Mourtneant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mourtneant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Mourtneant scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mourtneant avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Mourtneant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
Mourtneant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mourtneant staying out of range there.
Mahmoud is looking to chop away at Mourtneant's legs.
Mahmoud lands with a hook. Mourtneant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Mourtneant's body. Mourtneant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mourtneant misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud works Mourtneant's body with a nice hook.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud cracks Mourtneant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourtneant.
Mahmoud closes the distance but Mourtneant moves to the side
letting Mourtneant counter with a right hand.
Jab by Mahmoud.

Mahmoud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mourtneant quickly recovers to half guard.

Mourtneant kicks Mahmoud off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mourtneant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.

Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud tries to work over Mourtneant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mourtneant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mourtneant.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Mourtneant avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mourtneant trying to stall but Mahmoud improves his position.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Mourtneant blocks it.
Mourtneant lands with a left to the head.
Mourtneant tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mourtneant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud pushes Mourtneant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant tries to stall but Mahmoud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mourtneant trying to stall but Mahmoud improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mourtneant is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mourtneant lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud is trying to drag Mourtneant to the mat but Mourtneant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameh Mahmoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmoud tries to work over Mourtneant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mourtneant pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mourtneant can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mourtneant tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mourtneant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mourtneant breaks from the clinch.
Guy Mourtneant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mourtneant misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is trying to counter with his kicks.

Mahmoud drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mourtneant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but Mourtneant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mourtneant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourtneant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Guy Mourtneant just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mourtneant throws a big shot that misses.

Mahmoud rushes Mourtneant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Mourtneant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mourtneant's gas tank.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.

Mahmoud turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mourtneant throws Mahmoud to one side and escapes!
Mahmoud moves in looking to clinch but Mourtneant pushes him off.
Mourtneant lands with a kick to the temple. Mahmoud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud tries to bum rush Mourtneant with a series of wild strikes but Mourtneant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mourtneant thows a leg kick but Mahmoud checks it
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Mourtneant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Mourtneant's head but Mourtneant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mourtneant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mahmoud's calf.
Nice cross by Mourtneant.

Mahmoud has Mourtneant up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourtneant controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mourtneant prevents it.
Mourtneant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahmoud is keeping busy.
Mourtneant lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant misses with some punches.
Mahmoud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mourtneant prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameh Mahmoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mourtneant lands a right hand.
Mahmoud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mourtneant prevents it.

Mourtneant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Mourtneant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud dodges the punch combination from Mourtneant.
The fighters circling - Mourtneant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mourtneant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mourtneant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mourtneant!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mourtneant cracks Mahmoud with a good jab.
Mourtneant misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mourtneant slips under a jab.
Mourtneant tries to bum rush Mahmoud with a series of wild strikes but Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahmoud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mourtneant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Mourtneant counters with a low kick, right behind Mahmoud 's knee.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
And Mourtneant tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahmoud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Mourtneant tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mourtneant cracks Mahmoud with an open hand slap.
Mourtneant throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mourtneant swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
Mourtneant swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Mourtneant misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mourtneant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mourtneant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mourtneant's head backwards.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick.
Mourtneant stuffs the takedown.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mourtneant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mourtneant pinned against the cage. Mourtneant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Mourtneant dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Mourtneant was well out of range.
Mourtneant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mourtneant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud tries to counter with a takedown but Mourtneant is quick to defend against it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahmoud checks a leg kick.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmoud swinging wildly here.
Mourtneant throws out a counter right but Mahmoud avoids it with no problem.
Mahmoud swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourtneant throws a body kick that misses.
Mourtneant misses the shot to the body.
Mourtneant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mourtneant misses with a straight right.
Mourtneant blocks a jab.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mourtneant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.

Mahmoud looking to score a takedown here. Mourtneant is defending well but Mahmoud drives through and ends up in Mourtneant's guard.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourtneant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmoud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmoud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mourtneant wants to sweep here but Mahmoud controlling him for the moment.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws a strike but Mourtneant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mahmoud has a closed guard, preventing Mourtneant from standing up.
Mahmoud looking to control.
Mahmoud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mourtneant's guard.

Mourtneant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant wants to sweep here but Mahmoud controlling him for the moment.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourtneant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmoud is working Mourtneant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmoud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmoud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mourtneant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
Mourtneant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud working some strikes from top position.
Mahmoud throws a strike but Mourtneant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mourtneant tries to stand but Mahmoud is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mahmoud is working an open guard so Mourtneant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mahmoud misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahmoud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his light heavyweight title!