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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 14 p4p, 1 weight class) and Bob Suf (ranked 255 p4p, 35 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Suf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Suf slips the punch.
Suf lands with a right hand.
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud scores with a nice body kick.
Mahmoud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suf connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahmoud's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Suf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Suf.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Suf lands a right hand.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suf is defending well for now.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suf blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Suf avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suf has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahmoud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suf can turn it around.
Suf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud pushes Suf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud is looking to control Suf's arms but Suf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahmoud has his back to the cage.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Suf.
Suf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suf lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Suf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to work over Suf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suf blocks it with crossed arms.
Suf working aggressively here.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suf.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suf takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Suf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Suf is blocking nicely.
Suf throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Suf won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Suf.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Suf prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Suf managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Suf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Suf.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suf blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Suf lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suf avoids it.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Suf tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suf manages to break the clinch.
Suf lands a jab to the head.
Mahmoud jabs at Suf's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suf.
Mahmoud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suf blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Suf lands with a right to the head.
Suf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Suf lands a body punch in the clinch.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmoud in his tracks.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Suf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Suf blocks it.
Suf throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Suf has managed to clinch.
Suf working aggressively here.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Suf blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suf.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suf.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Suf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Suf gets an underhook and turns Mahmoud into the cage.
Suf tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Suf is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud pushes Suf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bob Suf has been cut.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Suf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Suf controls his hands.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Suf misses with the head strike.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
A short left from Suf.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Suf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suf's gas tank.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Suf lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud working Suf over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud is working Suf over against the cage.
Come on Mahmoud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Suf.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
Suf throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suf throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Suf misses with the combination.
Suf lands a leg kick that knocks Mahmoud off balance momentarily.
Suf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut
and Suf counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Suf's head.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Suf moved out of range nicely.
Suf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes Suf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Suf working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suf can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Suf blocks with his arms.
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Suf's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud is leaning against Suf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmoud works on Suf's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suf blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Suf.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Suf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmoud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Suf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahmoud pushes Suf up against the cage in a clinch.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf is trying to break free.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud pushes Suf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suf misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf blocking some punches.
Suf throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Suf avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf misses with some punches.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
Suf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Suf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suf misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahmoud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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