PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Spinks (ranked 516 p4p, 77 weight class) and Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 644 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spinks
vs
Mahmoud

190 cm
30
175 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

180 cm
37
170 lbs
37 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Spinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spinks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spinks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud wants to land a leg kick but Spinks is out of range.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
Spinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Spinks as he connects with a hook.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spinks throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
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!
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spinks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahmoud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahmoud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmoud is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahmoud blocks the leg kick.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Spinks shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Mahmoud has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with an inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Spinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spinks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahmoud checks a leg kick.

Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Spinks working aggressively here.
Spinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Spinks.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Spinks.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks fails to pull guard.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Spinks misses with some punches.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Spinks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Spinks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks stalling in the clinch but Mahmoud improves position.
Mahmoud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Spinks - that landed with a thud.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Spinks.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Spinks avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Spinks's head.
Spinks tries to pull guard but Mahmoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spinks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Spinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Spinks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.

Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Spinks throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spinks throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spinks checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Jab from Mahmoud.
Spinks scores with a jab.
A jab from Spinks finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses.
Mahmoud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spinks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahmoud just manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Spinks misses its intended target.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmoud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Spinks.
Mahmoud was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Mahmoud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahmoud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahmoud takes one to the side of the head.
Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Mahmoud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks is looking to slow Mahmoud down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Spinks misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Spinks throws a head kick but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spinks throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Spinks throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmoud is able to avoid easily.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spinks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Spinks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spinks takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmoud as he connects with a hook.
Spinks throws a push kick but Mahmoud slaps the foot to one side.
Spinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mahmoud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
Decent striking displayed by Spinks there.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spinks's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud clobbers Spinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spinks misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spinks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spinks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahmoud thumps Spinks with a low kick.
Spinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Spinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Spinks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mahmoud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spinks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmoud is retaining full guard.
Spinks passes Mahmoud's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud tries to get to full guard but Spinks has control of the leg.
Mahmoud is looking to control Spinks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahmoud avoid being mounted?
Spinks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahmoud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mahmoud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spinks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spinks thows a huge punch but Mahmoud dodges it nicely.
Mahmoud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spinks throws a strike but Mahmoud avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spinks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spinks is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmoud has wrist control.
Spinks advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks winds up and cracks Mahmoud with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spinks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahmoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spinks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahmoud's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Spinks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spinks scores with a nice right hand.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Spinks tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Spinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spinks misses with a left hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahmoud will feel that in the morning.
Mahmoud looks to land a combination but Spinks avoids it well.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
Spinks scores with a jab to the body.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahmoud will feel that in the morning.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks checks the leg kick.
As Mahmoud backs away, Spinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spinks slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahmoud at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahmoud clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Spinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spinks presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spinks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spinks tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.

Mahmoud breaks from the clinch.
Spinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahmoud.
Mahmoud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Spinks's head but Spinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spinks is looking for a counter combo.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Mahmoud unleashes a big counter combination but Spinks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Spinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Spinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Mahmoud misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a cross.
Mahmoud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Spinks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahmoud defends well and Spinks ends up having to push Mahmoud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spinks throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Mahmoud checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Spinks there.
Spinks misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Spinks blocks the leg kick.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Mahmoud catches Spinks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmoud. That did some damage!
Spinks throws a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Spinks.

Spinks gets a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Spinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.

Spinks pulls guard effortlessly.

Spinks has his foot on Mahmoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahmoud works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spinks is looking for a triangle but Mahmoud pushes his legs off easily.
Spinks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mahmoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahmoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Spinks.
I think Spinks 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Spinks!
A victorious Jackson Spinks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.