Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Sea.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Sea avoids the punch easily.
Sea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud lands with a kick to the temple. Sea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Sea.
A combination from Sea does no damage.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sea.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
Sea throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sea missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Sea throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Sea moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahmoud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sea throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Sea.
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a two punch combination.
Mahmoud defending well as Sea loads up on a big left hand.
Sea looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well. #T1#
Mahmoud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahmoud ducks right into an uppercut from Sea.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Sea punishes Mahmoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud swings widly with a right hand
and Sea counters with a nice leg kick.
Sea slips under a jab.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
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 throws the left hand but Sea avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud tries to bum rush Sea with a series of wild strikes but Sea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Sea moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Sea.
Mahmoud defending well as Sea loads up on a big left hand.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sea defending well as Mahmoud loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Sea.
Sea lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahmoud has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sea's hands.
Sea takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick.
Sea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Sea scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Good work by Mahmoud as he checks the leg kick.
Sea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahmoud doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahmoud misses with a leg kick.
Sea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sea.
An elbow from Sea crashes against the mat.
Sea throws an elbow but Mahmoud slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mahmoud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sea trying to control the action but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
Mahmoud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sea connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Mahmoud struggling a bit here.
Mahmoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sea's best efforts.
Sea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud controlling the position well.
Sea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahmoud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
Sea sizes up Mahmoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Sea down.
Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Sea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmoud on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud looks for the body kick but Sea saw that one coming.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Sea throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sea.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud lands the left hand.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick
and Sea counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sea.
Sea avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
That kick from Sea tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sea wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmoud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a body kick that misses
and Sea counters with a good low kick that Mahmoud was not able to check.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sea - that will leave a mark!
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Sea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea lands a jab.
Mahmoud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Sea is out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sea looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Sea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sea walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud tries a low kick but Sea avoids it.
Sea feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmoud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Sea.
Sea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sea has time to react.#T3#
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Sea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sea checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Sea throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Sea misses with a low kick as Mahmoud jumps back.
Sea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahmoud's head backwards.
Mahmoud cracks Sea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Sea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahmoud scores with a head kick.
Sea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud scores with a hook.
Sea throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coral Sea. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Sea's shoulder, as Sea tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mahmoud there.
Mahmoud has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sea is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Sea misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Mahmoud lands.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Sea avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes one on the button.
Sea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahmoud's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sea misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Sea's body.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sea.
Sea throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sea momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Coral Sea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Sea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sea down.
Mahmoud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Sea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahmoud pulls Sea in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sea throws a strike but Mahmoud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sea is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sea drops back looking for a leg! Mahmoud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahmoud manages to kick Sea off! Sea jumps back into Mahmoud's guard. #T1#
Mahmoud controlling the position.
Mahmoud is trying to control the position but Sea postures up.
Sea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sea wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Sea looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sea postures up in Mahmoud's guard and throws a big left but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud controlling Sea's posture.
Sea wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmoud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sea is out of range and Mahmoud settles back down.
Sea misses with a looping left.
Sea throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sea slips under a jab.#T3#
Sea throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Sea slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sea throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sea looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Mahmoud gets caught flat footed, as Sea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sea controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud has Sea pulled in close to control his posture.
Sea 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.
Sea postures up in Mahmoud's guard and throws a big left but Mahmoud blocks it. #T4#
Sea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahmoud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sea.
Sea stays in close to Mahmoud's body and controls the position.
Mahmoud pulls Sea in close to his closed guard and prevents Sea from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sea trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahmoud checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Sea's shoulder, as Sea tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Sea moved out of range.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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 Coral Sea.
I think Sea 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Puto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahmoud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puto.
Puto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Puto seems unphased.
Puto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puto will feel that in the morning.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Puto slips the punch.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puto - that will leave a mark!
Mahmoud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahmoud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puto. That one must have hurt.
A head kick by Mahmoud misses
and Puto counters with a body kick that stops Mahmoud in his tracks momentarily.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.#T1#
Puto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Mahmoud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puto's sensitive parts.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Puto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mahmoud blocks it well.
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Puto sees coming a mile off.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Puto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Mahmoud with a jab.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto throws out a counter right but Mahmoud avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick there by Puto.
Mahmoud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud throws out a leg kick but Puto moves out of range and Mahmoud only half commits.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
Mahmoud connects with a high kick.
Mahmoud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Puto's body.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puto.
Puto fakes the leg kick and cracks Mahmoud in the body.
Puto tries to land a front kick but Mahmoud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Jab from Puto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puto.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.#T4#
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puto has time to react.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Puto's head.
Sloppy strikes from Mahmoud. Those never looked like landing.
Mahmoud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud cracks Puto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud walks into a jab.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Mahmoud throws a counter high kick but Puto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
Puto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Puto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmoud with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Puto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Mahmoud. #T1#
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Puto off balance momentarily.
Puto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Puto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Puto scores with a kick to the body.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Puto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mahmoud has got the better of the exchanges.
Puto checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Puto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto. #T2#
Puto misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puto's sensitive parts.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Puto off the cage and back into range.
Puto looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Puto throws a push kick but Mahmoud slaps the foot to one side.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmoud punishes Puto's body with a nice straight punch.
Puto checks a leg kick.
Puto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Mahmoud moved away.
It appears Mahmoud was looking to counter with a kick there.
Puto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahmoud.
Puto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud scores with a hook.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud connects with a nice looking jab.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Puto throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puto needs to keep his hands up - Mahmoud had a free shot at his head there.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Mahmoud with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahmoud will feel that in the morning.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters with a good, hard body kick but Mahmoud shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puto.
Nice jab there from Mahmoud.
Nice body kick there by Puto.
Mahmoud with a nice calf kick.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Puto's front leg but catches the back leg as Puto tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Puto checks it.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puto there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Puto finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses. #CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is getting worse.
Puto scores with a kick to the body.
Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud jabs at Puto's body.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahmoud throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud cracks Puto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puto can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahmoud connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahmoud to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto counters with a body kick.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto misses with a hook.
Mahmoud connects with a jab.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puto defending well as Mahmoud loads up on a big left hand.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puto at a distance.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puto scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mahmoud misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmoud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puto on the side of the head. #T2#
Puto misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Mahmoud lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puto takes one on the button.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puto scores with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.
Mahmoud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Puto's body. Puto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud tried to score with a low kick but Puto checks it.#T3#
Puto throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Mahmoud thumps Puto with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Puto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahmoud stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puto momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Puto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puto avoids the body shot from Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puto. That did some damage!
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a shot to the body.
Puto avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahmoud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mahmoud blocks it well.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud lands with a cross.
Puto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahmoud has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Mahmoud blocks the leg kick.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Built 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Mahmoud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
Built throws a nice looking combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Built swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Mahmoud had a free shot at his head there.
Built misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Mahmoud avoids it.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahmoud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid body kick from Built.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Built.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Built darts in and clinches Mahmoud up against the cage.#T2#
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built blocking some punches.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built is working Mahmoud over against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud looks winded!
Mahmoud is working Built over against the cage.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Built prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud tries to break the clinch but Built is controlling the position.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built working aggressively here.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud wants to break free but Built has control.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mahmoud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mahmoud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Built works on Mahmoud's body with a couple of short punches.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built tries to land a leg kick but Mahmoud saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Mahmoud tries to keep at a distance but Built has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Built. #T1#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahmoud wants to break free but Built has control.
Mahmoud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards. #ROC#
Mahmoud is rocked!
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built misses with the head strike.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built digs a right hand into Mahmoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmoud's gas tank.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Built gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built has Mahmoud pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmoud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built lands a big right hand that drops Mahmoud! The killer instinct kicks in and Built finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Built!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner slips under a jab.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Mahmoud moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Mahmoud does no damage.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner with a jab.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Mahmoud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Turner misses. #T2#
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
It seemed like Mahmoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Mahmoud tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Mahmoud.
A big left from Mahmoud misses. #T3#
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turner's head.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner misses with a hook.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it well and moves away.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud delivers a nice body kick.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmoud did well to prevent Turner getting side control.#ES2#
Mahmoud pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner backing away here, and Mahmoud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner tries a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Mahmoud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
As Turner backs off Mahmoud throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Turner lunges at Mahmoud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahmoud's hand.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahmoud.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.#T3#
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Mahmoud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mahmoud.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner scores with a jab. Mahmoud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmoud in his tracks.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmoud. Mahmoud obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmoud connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud thumps Turner with a low kick.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Mahmoud walks into a left hand.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.#T2#
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahmoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner blocks a jab.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner avoids the head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a jab to Mahmoud's midsection.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses the jab.
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.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Mahmoud.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Jab by Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it. #T1#
Turner feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Turner misses.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Turner lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahmoud's hands.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mahmoud does it's job there.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner cracks Mahmoud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner had his way with Sameh Mahmoud in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mahmoud moves into range and clinches up with Turner.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch. #T1#
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner lands a nice hook to Mahmoud's body. Mahmoud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Mahmoud misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a double jab.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Turner misses with a low kick as Mahmoud jumps back.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.#T3#
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
Turner thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner moves out of range as Mahmoud strikes.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner slips under a jab.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.

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 Elgin Turner.
I think Turner 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud motions for Orsini to come forward. Mahmoud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
Mahmoud jabs Orsini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with an outside leg kick.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
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.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Orsini tries a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud leaves Orsini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Orsini scores with a jab.
Mahmoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Mahmoud sizes up Orsini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini lands with a good body shot.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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!#CL2#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Orsini is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns Orsini into the ropes.#T2#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orsini avoids it.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orsini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orsini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Orsini throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahmoud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini misses the jab.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
As Mahmoud looks to move away, Orsini throws a big counter combo but Mahmoud just gets out of the way.
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Mahmoud there.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Mahmoud's head back.
Nice shot by Orsini.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Orsini takes one on the button.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mahmoud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmoud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orsini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahmoud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Mahmoud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini dips to his left and cracks Mahmoud with an uppercut!
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahmoud's sensitive parts.
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!
Orsini blocks a head kick by Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
Mahmoud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsini.
Orsini swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Orsini walks into a jab.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Orsini.#CL2#
Mahmoud pushes Orsini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orsini is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Mahmoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Jab by Orsini.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Mahmoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Orsini throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud connects with a single shot there.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a good low kick that Orsini was not able to check.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsini moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahmoud cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Orsini blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini with a jab.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Orsini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Orsini taking a breather.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Orsini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud gets underhooks to prevent Orsini's takedown attempt.
Orsini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mahmoud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Orsini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahmoud up against the ropes.#BC2#
Mahmoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Orsini moved away.
Orsini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahmoud's waist but Mahmoud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orsini off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsini's calf.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mahmoud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahmoud looking to control.
Mahmoud keeping full guard, as Orsini tries to pass.
Mahmoud has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage. #T3#
Orsini stands and throws Mahmoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mahmoud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orsini working the head with strikes.
Mahmoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mahmoud can't do much from the bottom here.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working.
Orsini is really struggling to control Mahmoud but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Mahmoud tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Orsini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahmoud's legs.
Mahmoud is looking for a sweep.
Orsini tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Orsini slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Orsini.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
Mahmoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range. #T1#
Orsini blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahmoud.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahmoud.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
Orsini moves out of range as Mahmoud throws a body kick.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Mahmoud down.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.#T3#
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
As Orsini backs off Mahmoud throws a huge counter combo but Orsini manages to avoid it all.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud cracks Orsini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Orsini tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmoud should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Orsini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini lands the left hand.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini lands a right hook to the body.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Orsini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsini misses the target.
Mahmoud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Orsini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini misses the jab.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Mahmoud.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orsini.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmoud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Mahmoud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsini's hands.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Orsini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orsini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orsini misses with a head shot. Mahmoud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Mahmoud blocks nicely. #T3#
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
Mahmoud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsini postures up.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orsini looking for subs off his back but Mahmoud has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Mahmoud controlling the action here.
Orsini trying to hold on to Mahmoud's head to control him but Mahmoud postures up.
Orsini is looking for a sweep. Mahmoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sameh Mahmoud.
I think Mahmoud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmoud as he connects with a hook.
Lafayette with a poor takedown
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lafayette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Lafayette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahmoud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lafayette. #TD2#
Lafayette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Mahmoud has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Mahmoud won't let Lafayette get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mahmoud wants to take Lafayette's back here but Lafayette is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mahmoud wants to control the pace but Lafayette is squirming around nicely.
Mahmoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahmoud wants to stand but Lafayette is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mahmoud content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahmoud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mahmoud content just to control the position here.
Mahmoud wants to control the pace but Lafayette is squirming around nicely.
Mahmoud controlling the pace for now.
Mahmoud tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away. #T3#
Lafayette tries to hold on but Mahmoud pushes him away. #SU#
Mahmoud is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Lafayette is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Lafayette off balance momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lafayette 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
Lafayette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Lafayette.
Mahmoud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Lafayette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahmoud cracks Lafayette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
As Mahmoud backs off Lafayette throws a huge counter combo but Mahmoud manages to avoid it all.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Lafayette clinches up against the ropes.
Lafayette tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lafayette successfully pulls guard.
Mahmoud pushing down on Lafayette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Mahmoud seems content to control.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Mahmoud keeps him under control.
Lafayette won't allow Mahmoud to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lafayette trying to control but Mahmoud postures up. #T1#
Mahmoud controlling the pace.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Mahmoud is controlling well.
Sameh Mahmoud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lafayette tries to kick Mahmoud off but Mahmoud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Lafayette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafayette punishes Mahmoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lafayette tries to move into range but Mahmoud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense.
Mahmoud keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafayette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Lafayette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Lafayette's head. #T3#
Mahmoud works the jab nicely.#CL#
Mahmoud has Lafayette up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat. #TD2#
Lafayette looking to score a takedown here. Mahmoud is defending well but Lafayette drives through and ends up in Mahmoud's guard.
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud pulls Lafayette in to control the position.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.#T4#
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is fighting to break Mahmoud's control of his arms but Mahmoud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mahmoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmoud is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mahmoud scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette pushes Mahmoud away with a front kick.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahmoud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Lafayette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahmoud walks away with a smile on his face. Lafayette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Lafayette shakes it off.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafayette takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahmoud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lafayette. Lafayette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a kick to the body.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Mahmoud avoids them all with ease.
Mahmoud half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Mahmoud lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahmoud.
Lafayette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Mahmoud tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Mahmoud catches Lafayette right on the button with a cross.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Lafayette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lafayette looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Mahmoud is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Lafayette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud lands with a cross.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Lafayette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Lafayette's ribs.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Lafayette ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Mahmoud.
Lafayette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Lafayette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Mahmoud forces Lafayette back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily. #CL#
Mahmoud moves into range and clinches up with Lafayette.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Lafayette pulls Mahmoud into guard.
Mahmoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mahmoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafayette is retaining full guard.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Lafayette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahmoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahmoud has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 664 Magufuli vs Whyme
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmoud did well to prevent Makaki Iii getting side control.
Mahmoud tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Mahmoud controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU2#
Makaki Iii decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmoud swivels and escapes.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahmoud defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Mahmoud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mahmoud darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards. #T3##BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Mahmoud tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
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 digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahmoud but Mahmoud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Makaki Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmoud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahmoud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makaki Iii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mahmoud holds on for dear life.
Mahmoud wants to control but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii prevents Mahmoud from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Makaki Iii gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T1#
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.#T2##TD2#
Makaki Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Mahmoud's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Makaki Iii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mahmoud to stand up.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Makaki Iii shoots for a takedown but Mahmoud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a double leg but Mahmoud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahmoud lands a front kick.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mahmoud takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahmoud has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Makaki Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii is trying to push Mahmoud away but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud circles away easily
and Mahmoud counters with a good, hard body kick but Makaki Iii shrugs it off.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Makaki Iii with that takedown attempt.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud 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!
#R3#
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii shoots in but Mahmoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Mahmoud slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaki Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahmoud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well. He's pushed Makaki Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaki Iii is defended easily by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Mahmoud. No joy for Makaki Iii on that attempt.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Mahmoud throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahmoud.
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.

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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Northrop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop wants to clinch.
Northrop fails to land the takedown.
Northrop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahmoud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Northrop can't break the clinch.
Mahmoud prevents Northrop from breaking the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Northrop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Northrop down.
Northrop feints a jab promting Mahmoud to slip. Northrop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahmoud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Mahmoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Northrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud scores with a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahmoud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Mahmoud lands a two punch combo.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Mahmoud keeps it at a distance.
Northrop tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it.
Northrop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Northrop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Mahmoud keeps it at a distance.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Northrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahmoud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Northrop misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrop doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrop misses with the combination.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Northrop.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Mahmoud cracks Northrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahmoud dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Northrop misses with a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahmoud's waist but Mahmoud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahmoud misses its target.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud. #TD2#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahmoud to the mat! Mahmoud manages to get full guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahmoud managing to control the position.
Mahmoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Northrop is stalling in the full guard.
Mahmoud is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.#T4#
Mahmoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Northrop pushes down on Mahmoud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mahmoud is controlling Northrop's trapped leg to prevent Northrop from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Northrop seems to be working for a kimura but Mahmoud defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that 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!
#R2#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Northrop in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmoud. That did some damage!
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahmoud tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Northrop gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmoud.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body kick.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop swinging wildly here. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
Northrop throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northrop with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Northrop is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Northrop's head backwards.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Mahmoud circles away easily
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud lands with a cross.
Mahmoud lands a brutal head kick. Northrop looks out on his feet and Mahmoud throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

Event: Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1##CL2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL#
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.#TD#
Spinks pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
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.#T4##SUB#
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.

Event: Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Mahmoud's belly button to the back.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahmoud prevents it.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Mahmoud is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Mahmoud only half commits.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Mahmoud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mahmoud lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner tries to break free but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahmoud walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahmoud needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahmoud pinned against the cage. Mahmoud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Turner misses with a hook
and Mahmoud counters with a good low kick that Turner was not able to check.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Mahmoud.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Mahmoud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner blocks a jab.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turner slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahmoud clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner thuds a left hand into Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner lands the left hand.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud. #T2#
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Mahmoud's head back.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner sizes up Mahmoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Mahmoud tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahmoud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmoud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Turner looks to land a combination. Mahmoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Mahmoud counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
Turner connects with a body shot.#T4#
Mahmoud connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahmoud throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the nose.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turner misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahmoud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Mahmoud.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a right hand. Mahmoud shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.#T1#
Turner looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahmoud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Jab by Turner.#T2#
Turner thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with a hook.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahmouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMahmoud.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Mahmoud jabs at Turner's body.
Donk. Turner catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahmoud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Turner stuns Mahmoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner moves forwards but Mahmoud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Warror has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahmoud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warror, as that shot connected.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Warror lunges at Mahmoud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahmoud's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror throws a leg kick but Mahmoud moved away.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warror.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
Warror delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Warror lands a front kick.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mahmoud's calf.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Warror misses with an uppercut
and Warror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mahmoud throws a quick counter kick to the body but Warror avoids it.
Warror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahmoud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3##CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Warror back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Warror breaks the clinch.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud tried to score with a low kick but Warror checks it.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
Warror takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Mahmoud blocks the low kick.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Mahmoud coming out on top.
Warror misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Warror misses with a double jab #CL#
and Mahmoud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahmoud. #BC2#
Warror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Warror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warror throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud motions for Warror to come forward. Mahmoud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Warror is predictable there
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Warror swinging wildly here.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmoud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahmoud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab. #T1#
Warror misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahmoud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Mahmoud moves into range and clinches up with Warror.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Warror.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warror as Mahmoud tries to tie him up.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Warror tries to break the clinch but Mahmoud is controlling the position.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Warror misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror letting Mahmoud take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action. #BC2#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warrors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Mahmoud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror lands the left hand.#CL#
Mahmoud pushes Warror up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Warror throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Warror breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Mahmoud shrugs it off though.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warror.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Warror counter with a right hand. #T4#
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror tries to land a body kick
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch but Warror is avoiding it.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmoud lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahmoud.
Warror jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warror connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahmoud's hands.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahmoud throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Warror wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Warror misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Warror really felt that one!
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Warror's head.
Mahmoud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahmoud there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Warror misses.
Warror jabs at Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Warror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahmoud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Warror - just one landing.
Mahmoud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Mahmoud blocks the leg kick.
Warror connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warror is defending well for now.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warror prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud is trying to stall.
Warror wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Mahmoud.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Warror.
Mahmoud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Warror breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warror winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
A very excited looking Paul Warror made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Fujiwara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujiwara's gas tank.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
A short left from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Mahmoud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara. #BC#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Fujiwara gets tackled into the cage by Mahmoud. Mahmoud maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud pushes Fujiwara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahmoud is trying to defend but Fujiwara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahmoud defending well though.
Mahmoud wants to improve his position but Fujiwara is controlling well. #T3#
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujiwara prevents Mahmoud from improving his position.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara is thwarting Mahmoud's attempts to control the position.
Fujiwara thows a huge punch but Mahmoud dodges it nicely.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Mahmoud's hands, connecting with Mahmoud's forehead.
Mahmoud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Mahmoud's head. #T4#
Fujiwara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mahmoud to regain full guard.
Mahmoud has control of Fujiwara's left arm, preventing Fujiwara from doing any damage.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmoud is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Mahmoud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara stands and throws Mahmoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara tries to score with some ground and pound. Mahmoud controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mahmoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mahmoud tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
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Mahmoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
A big right from Mahmoud misses. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up with Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fujiwara misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Mahmoud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice cross by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Good exchange - Mahmoud coming out on top.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Fujiwara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.#T3#
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara jabs at Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud cracks a nice hook into Fujiwara's ribs.#CL2#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fujiwara has his back to the cage. #BC#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Fujiwara moved away.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Mahmoud cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Mahmoud thumps Fujiwara with a low kick.
Fujiwara cracks a nice hook into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmoud has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahmoud is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fujiwara trying to strike off his back.
Mahmoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mahmoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahmoud won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara is striking but Mahmoud is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Fujiwara tries to roll over but Mahmoud keeps him under control.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahmoud controls the pace.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mahmoud sprawls well. Mahmoud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sameh Mahmoud.
I've got Mahmoud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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.

Event: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands the left hand.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud feints a jab promting Tyrone Jones to slip. Mahmoud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyrone Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Jab, jab by Tyrone Jones - just one landing.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud tries to bum rush Tyrone Jones with a series of wild strikes but Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahmoud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
Mahmoud moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Mahmoud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Good work by Mahmoud as he checks the leg kick.
Mahmoud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of strikes that have Mahmoud backpedaling.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahmoud momentarily.
Mahmoud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Tyrone Jones. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Mahmoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Mahmoud gets caught flat footed, as Tyrone Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmoud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmoud is trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Tyrone Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmoud is retaining full guard.
Mahmoud pulls Tyrone Jones in to control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Mahmoud pulls Tyrone Jones in to control the position.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyrone Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahmoud's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Mahmoud's head back.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmoud can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyrone Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahmoud's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Mahmoud.#T1#
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyrone Jones stuns Mahmoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Tyrone Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones feints a jab promting Mahmoud to slip. Tyrone Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahmoud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Tyrone Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahmoud tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyrone Jones is in Mahmoud's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes from guard but Mahmoud blocks nicely. #T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tyrone Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mahmoud is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyrone Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyrone Jones has his hands on Mahmoud's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Tyrone Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Tyrone Jones is pulling down on Mahmoud's head. It's preventing any offense from Mahmoud, at least for the moment.
Mahmoud controlling from the top position.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahmoud manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahmoud is keeping the position for now.
Tyrone Jones with a nice head shot there.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
Tyrone Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mahmoud controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Mahmoud's body.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Mahmoud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Mahmoud dodges the punch combination from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased. #TD#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahmoud to the mat! Mahmoud manages to get full guard.
Mahmoud has control of Tyrone Jones's left arm, preventing Tyrone Jones from doing any damage.
Mahmoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard. #T1#
Mahmoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyrone Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyrone Jones is in close to Mahmoud's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mahmoud pulls Tyrone Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Mahmoud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyrone Jones controls the pace.
Mahmoud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmoud looking to control.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahmoud is keeping the position for now.
Mahmoud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahmoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mahmoud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyrone Jones.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyrone Jones passes Mahmoud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mahmoud wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is defending well.
Well, if Tyrone Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyrone Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mahmoud is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Tyrone Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahmoud sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyrone Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Tyrone Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Mahmoud won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyrone Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Tyrone Jones punching from mount but Mahmoud doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahmoud is looking to escape.
Mahmoud is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyrone Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes here but Mahmoud is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Mahmoud bucks and avoids them well.
Tyrone Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tyrone Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones misses with a head shot.
Tyrone Jones content just to control the position here.
Tyrone Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Mahmoud avoids them all with ease.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud counters with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 looping right.#T1#
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Tyrone Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Mahmoud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Mahmoud knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmoud. Mahmoud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyrone Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Tyrone Jones digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Mahmoud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmoud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand. #CL2#
Mahmoud forces Tyrone Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage. #T4#
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
Mahmoud pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones being controlled against the cage.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahmoud is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Mahmoud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrone Jones is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Mahmoud knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tyrone Jones does it's job there.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Tyrone Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones thumps Mahmoud with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
A punch combination from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones punishes Mahmoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.#T3#
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's front leg with a kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Tyrone Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mahmoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Mahmoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrone Jones, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Russell Tyrone Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Obuhov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Obuhov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sameh Mahmoud!
A very excited looking Sameh Mahmoud made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Dog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mahmoud working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a strike but Mahmoud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mahmoud content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahmoud is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahmoud passes into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dog keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog wants to control but Mahmoud postures up.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.
Dog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Mahmoud controlling the position from side mount.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.
Dog gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahmoud is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dog actively working from the bottom here.
Mahmoud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Dog has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mahmoud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mahmoud!
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Dog sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dog has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mahmoud. Oh but Dog has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mahmoud goes limp - he's gone! Dog jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junkyard Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Junkyard Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahmoud.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Maraçon finds it's target.
Mahmoud walks into a left hand.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Maraçon misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mahmoud counters by moving into the clinch.
Mahmoud gets through Maraçon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Maraçon avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahmoud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maraçon's brow.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
Maraçon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Maraçon misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Maraçon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maraçon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahmoud can turn it around.
Maraçon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Maraçon digs a right hand underneath Mahmoud's ribcage. Mahmoud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maraçon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maraçon.
Mahmoud looks winded!
Mahmoud tries to work over Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maraçons head.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Maraçon blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maraçon.
Mahmoud is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Maraçon lands a right hand.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud wants to stall.
A short right from Maraçon on the inside.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Mahmoud. #T3##BC#
Maraçon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maraçon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Mahmoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maraçon under the eye.
Maraçon cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg. #CL2#
Mahmoud takes the fight into the clinch.
Maraçon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a short shot to the head.
Maraçon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Maraçon gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Maraçon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Maraçon.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Maraçon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Maraçon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
A short right from Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that 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!
#R2#
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maraçon catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maraçon takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maraçon catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud stuns Maraçon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 with a hook.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws the kick towards the body but Maraçon avoids it.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maraçon scrambles back to his feet.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maraçon throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmoud. That did some damage!
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Mahmoud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahmoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maraçon scores with a push kick.
Maraçon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maraçon cracks Mahmoud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Maraçon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmoud can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Maraçon keeps it at a distance.
Maraçon circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maraçon.
Mahmoud lands with a straight right. Maraçon didn't see that one coming.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maraçon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maraçon thumps Mahmoud with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maraçon doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Maraçon walks into a jab.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maraçon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Maraçon throws a lazy body kick
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Maraçon tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Mahmoud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Maraçon misses with a low kick as Mahmoud jumps back.
Maraçon lands with a right hand.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Maraçon throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud scores with the left hand. Maraçon knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Maraçon off the cage and back into range.
Maraçon throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon stalks Mahmoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahmoud's face. Mahmoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Maraçon shakes it off.
Maraçon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maraçon's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahmoud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maraçon, right into the meat.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Maraçon cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud wants to counter the offense by Maraçon and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Maraçon scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maraçon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahmoud.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maraçon misses with a jab to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
Mahmoud counters with a body kick.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud tries a low kick but Maraçon avoids it.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maraçon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Maraçon tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Pablo Maraçon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud just leaning against Maraçon, taking a breather.
Maraçon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maraçon blocking some punches. #BC#
Maraçon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maraçon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud feints a jab promting Maraçon to slip. Mahmoud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maraçon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maraçon lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon clearly takes that round.
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!
#R4#
Mahmoud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maraçon counters with a good, hard body kick but Mahmoud shrugs it off.
Maraçon throws a shot to the body.
Maraçon motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Maraçon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Maraçon takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maraçon scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maraçon 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.
Mahmoud wants to counter with a clinch but Maraçon pushes him away.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Mahmoud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maraçon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a head kick.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Maraçon scores with a push kick.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maraçon.
Maraçon presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maraçon is keeping busy.
Maraçon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Maraçon tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short right from Maraçon.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud works on Maraçon's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahmoud just leaning against Maraçon, taking a breather.
Maraçon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Maraçon blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maraçon on the inside.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maraçon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Maraçon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Maraçon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon had his way with Sameh Mahmoud in that round.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the head.
Maraçon slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Maraçon's defenses.
Maraçon thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Mahmoud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maraçon.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud. #CL2#
Maraçon tries to keep at a distance but Mahmoud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Maraçon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud looking to stall.
Mahmoud lands an elbow just above Maraçon 's eye.
Maraçon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud stalling.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Maraçon's head.
Maraçon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
Mahmoud is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maraçon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maraçon lands a shot to the body.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch but Maraçon improves position.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maraçon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Whyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Whyte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Whyte misses the target.
A big right from Mahmoud misses. #CL#
Mahmoud clinches with his opponent.
Whyte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahmoud blocks it with crossed arms.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
A hook to the body from Whyte.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Whyte.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Whyte presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Whyte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Whyte as the two fighters clinch.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Whyte tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whyte as Mahmoud tries to tie him up.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Whyte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Whyte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Whyte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Mahmoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Whyte gets an underhook and turns Mahmoud into the cage.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Mahmoud is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Mahmoud controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage. #T3#
Whyte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Whyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Whyte catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
Whyte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whyte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whyte throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Mahmoud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Mahmoud clinches up with Whyte and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Whyte.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Whyte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whyte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahmoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whyte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.#T4#
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Whyte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mahmoud's calf.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Whyte.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte throws out a counter right but Mahmoud avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Whyte.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mahmoud - just one landing.
Whyte throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by Whyte as he checks the leg kick.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Whyte.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whyte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahmoud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Whyte's head.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Whyte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Whyte. #T1#
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Whyte sizes up Mahmoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benson Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte delivers a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whyte throws a head kick that half lands.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Whyte.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range. #T2#
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Whyte circles away.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Whyte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Whyte's head.
Whyte connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte throws a right hand that Mahmoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmoud also avoids with ease.
Whyte slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Whyte lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahmoud off the cage and back into range.
Whyte staying out of range there.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Mahmoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Whyte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Whyte scores with a jab. Mahmoud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Whyte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Whyte moves out of range as Mahmoud throws a body kick.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Whyte clobbers Mahmoud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.#T4#
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Mahmoud catches Whyte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whyte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmoud in his tracks.
Whyte throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Mahmoud catches Whyte right on the button with a cross.
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Whyte lands with a cross.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
A jab from Whyte misses.
Mahmoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whyte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Mahmoud does no damage.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whyte avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Whyte thows a body kick. Mahmoud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.
Whyte looks to land a combination. Mahmoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Whyte misses
and Mahmoud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mahmoud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Whyte is looking to chop away at Mahmoud's legs.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Whyte cracks Mahmoud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whyte.
Some wild striking there from Mahmoud.
Whyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahmoud circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Mahmoud walks into a jab.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Whyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahmoud doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whyte. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Mahmoud moves in looking to clinch but Whyte pushes him off.
Mahmoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahmoud lands a jab.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whyte.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whyte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmoud under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
Mahmoud scores with a nice head shot.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Mahmoud lands a left and a right that send Whyte crashing to the mat, dazed. Mahmoud thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Whyte is rocked!#T3#
Mahmoud cracks Whyte with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Whyte tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mahmoud pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Whyte is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahmoud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahmoud at a distance.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmoud looks to land a combination but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Mahmoud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mahmoud shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Tyrone Jones stuns Mahmoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook #CL#
and Mahmoud counters by clinching up.
Tyrone Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrone Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
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!
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahmoud as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahmoud defends it well.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones lunges at Mahmoud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahmoud's hand.
Mahmoud with a hook.
Mahmoud takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahmoud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahmoud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud. #CL#
Tyrone Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mahmoud. Mahmoud maintains the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild combination.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Mahmoud with an uppercut!
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Tyrone Jones misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mahmoud with an open hand slap.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones punishes Mahmoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyrone Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahmoud to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
Tyrone Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmoud should have avoided that one.
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 checks a leg kick.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.#T2#
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Mahmoud moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.#T3#
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Mahmoud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrone Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrone Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
Mahmoud pulls Tyrone Jones in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mahmoud throws the kick towards the body but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmoud as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahmoud connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mahmoud saw it coming and moves away.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahmoud defends it well.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands with a left to the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.
Mahmoud taking a breather.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Mahmoud's midsection.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmoud as he connects with a hook.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mahmoud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahmoud at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.#T4#
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!
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Mahmoud didn't see that one coming.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones. #CL#
Mahmoud gets a clinch.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyrone Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmoud defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Mahmoud's body. Mahmoud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away.
Mahmoud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Mahmoud catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Mahmoud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud. #T1#
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahmoud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Mahmoud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
As Tyrone Jones tries to get set, Mahmoud tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud lands a jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Mahmoud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmoud under the eye.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahmoud throws a shot to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Tyrone Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyrone Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mahmoud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mahmoud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrone Jones has had enough of the clinch but Mahmoud keeps him there for the moment.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Mahmoud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahmoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses. #T1#
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahmoud throws a front kick aimed at Tyrone Jones's knee but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud keeps Tyrone Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Mahmoud moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Mahmoud.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones feints the counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahmoud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud walks into a jab.
Mahmoud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrone Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Mahmoud tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Mahmoud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahmoud there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Mahmoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mahmoud had a free shot at his head there.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mahmoud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyrone Jones.#CL#
Mahmoud pushes Tyrone Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Tyrone Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.

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 Sameh Mahmoud.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Mahmoud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mahmoud saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Mahmoud as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Mahmoud down.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Tyrone Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a double leg but Mahmoud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
Mahmoud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud walks into a jab.#T2#
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Mahmoud catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Mahmoud darts in and clinches Tyrone Jones up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyrone Jones with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
A jab from Mahmoud misses.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahmoud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Mahmoud slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tyrone Jones does it's job there.
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's front leg with a kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Mahmoud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Mahmoud's midsection.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets a clinch. #BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud with a jab.
Mahmoud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones punishes Mahmoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Mahmoud misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahmoud wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down. #CL2#
Mahmoud closes the distance and pushes Tyrone Jones back into the cage.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyrone Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmoud can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyrone Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a head kick. Tyrone Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Mahmoud down with leg kicks.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mahmoud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Mahmoud. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Mahmoud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud has Tyrone Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Tyrone Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyrone Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyrone Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range. #T1#
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Mahmoud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Mahmoud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmoud. Mahmoud obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Mahmoud tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahmoud jabs Tyrone Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Mahmoud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahmoud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud is looking to chop away at Tyrone Jones's legs.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mahmoud thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Mahmoud darts in and clinches Tyrone Jones up against the cage.
Mahmoud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud keeps control of Tyrone Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand underneath Mahmoud's ribcage. Mahmoud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands. #BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sameh Mahmoud just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrone Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahmoud, which made it look bad.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.#CL2#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahmoud is defending well.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Tyrone Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyrone Jones avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.#T2#
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards. #T4#
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyrone Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahmoud is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Tyrone Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries to break free but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage.
Mahmoud works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Tyrone Jones is rocked!
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Tyrone Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyrone Jones avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Tyrone Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
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!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyrone Jones blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Nice defenses there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range. #T1#
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones stalks Mahmoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahmoud's face. Mahmoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyrone Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Mahmoud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mahmoud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyrone Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahmoud wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Tyrone Jones against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahmoud - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud presses Tyrone Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Tyrone Jones is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahmoud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new middleweight champion!
Sameh Mahmoud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Mahmoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Rumlow swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Rumlow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumlow lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rumlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rumlow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it. #T2#
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Mahmoud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rumlow up against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud. #T3#
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rumlow is defending well for now.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to stall but Rumlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rumlow 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 Rumlow can turn it around.
Mahmoud is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Rumlow looks winded!
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Rumlow.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow digs a right hand underneath Mahmoud's ribcage. Mahmoud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Rumlow blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmoud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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 Brock Rumlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Rumlow cracks Mahmoud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow is breathing heavily.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Rumlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumlow's gas tank.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rumlow can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside. #ROC#
Rumlow is rocked!
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud cracks Rumlow with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud stalling against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud is working Rumlow over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Rumlow won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rumlow or not.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rumlow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rumlow drops to his knees and Mahmoud pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Mahmoud forces Trucks back against the cage and clinches.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud cracks Trucks with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trucks avoids it.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks working aggressively here.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Trucks is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns Trucks into the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Trucks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mahmoud with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud just leaning against Trucks, taking a breather.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Trucks's ribcage. Trucks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trucks is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trucks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud gets through Trucks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Trucks is rocked!
Mahmoud lands a big right hand that drops Trucks! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahmoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahmoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
A relieved looking Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rumlow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Rumlow.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Rumlow's head but Rumlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow cracks Mahmoud with an open hand slap.
Rumlow lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumlow misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow connects with the punch.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Rumlow.
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 connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Rumlow.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into range and clinches up with Rumlow.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rumlow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Rumlow.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rumlow avoids it.
Rumlow lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rumlow as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
A hook to the body from Rumlow.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud trying to stall but Rumlow improves his position.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rumlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud avoids the elbow strike from Rumlow, against the cage.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Rumlow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rumlow obliges.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Rumlow lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rumlow lands a left hand.
Rumlow tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
A short left from Rumlow.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rumlow is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Rumlow.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rumlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rumlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rumlow staying out of range there.
No joy there for Rumlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Mahmoud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahmoud.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow. #T1#
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rumlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rumlow lands with a light punch inside.
Rumlow managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Rumlow.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Rumlow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Brock Rumlow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rumlow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Rumlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rumlow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Rumlow avoids the damage to the body.
Rumlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Rumlow lands with a left to the head.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow working aggressively here. #T3#
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
A body shot lands from Rumlow.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rumlow.
A short right from Rumlow on the inside.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rumlow.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Rumlow.
A short right from Rumlow on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud is leaning against Rumlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumlow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Rumlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Rumlow tries to land a knee to the head but Mahmoud blocks with his arms.
Rumlow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumlow lands a body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body. Rumlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahmoud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rumlow manages to circle out of the way.
Rumlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
That kick from Rumlow tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumlow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
A countering left hand to the body from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumlow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumlow lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nice shot by Rumlow.
Mahmoud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahmoud defending well as Rumlow loads up on a big left hand.
Rumlow swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rumlow.
Rumlow blocks a leg kick.
Rumlow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rumlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumlow gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Rumlow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Mahmoud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rumlow misses with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahmoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Mahmoud's legs.
Rumlow lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Rumlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Mahmoud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Mahmoud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rumlow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumlow.
Rumlow throws out a powerful jab.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Rumlow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rumlow. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range and Rumlow settles back down.
Mahmoud moves forwards but Rumlow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rumlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Mahmoud counters by clinching up.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Rumlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rumlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rumlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Rumlow's ribcage.
Mahmoud is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rumlow blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Rumlow.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.

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 Sameh Mahmoud.
Well Rumlow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
Brock Rumlow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Mahmoud has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Whyte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whyte.
Sloppy strikes from Mahmoud. Those never looked like landing.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
Whyte misses with a body punch
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whyte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Whyte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahmoud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick.
Whyte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahmoud avoids the head kick by Whyte.
Whyte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forest Hill Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whyte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte cracks Mahmoud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Whyte lands with a right hand. #T2#
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Whyte's defenses.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
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!
Whyte defending well as Mahmoud loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Whyte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Whyte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Mahmoud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
Mahmoud connects with a single shot there.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Whyte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahmoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whyte with a body shot.
Whyte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahmoud's sensitive parts.
Whyte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud wants to land a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Mahmoud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whyte's head.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Whyte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Whyte tried to counter with a leg kick but Mahmoud avoided it.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Whyte backing away here, and Mahmoud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Mahmoud as he checks the leg kick.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Whyte.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whyte has time to react.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an off balance right hand
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmoud tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
Whyte throwing a counter right hand but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whyte 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.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
That has opened up Sameh Mahmoud's cut even more.
Whyte lands with a hook. Mahmoud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Whyte catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Whyte's body.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Whyte counters with a good low kick that Mahmoud was not able to check.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Whyte connects with a jab.#T3##CL2#
Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whyte, pushing him back against the cage.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands an elbow that stopped Whyte in his tracks for a moment.
Whyte connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mahmoud's face.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahmoud avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Whyte lands a knee to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Whyte avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud. #T4#
Whyte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahmoud working Whyte over with knees to the body.
Whyte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Mahmoud is blocking nicely. #BC#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Whyte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
Whyte jabs at Mahmoud's body.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud checks a low kick from Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Whyte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte takes one on the button.#T1#
Whyte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahmoud counters with a three punch combo that has Whyte backing up. Whyte nods at Mahmoud to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Whyte down.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud closes the distance but Whyte moves to the side
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whyte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whyte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Mahmoud misses.
Benson Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick from Mahmoud.
Whyte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mahmoud forces Whyte back against the cage and clinches.
Whyte lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whyte.
Whyte lands a left hand.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Mahmoud is blocking nicely.
Whyte gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Whyte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Whyte tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Whyte's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Whyte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Whyte is rocked!
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Oh Whyte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mahmoud.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahmoud pushes Whyte against the cage. Mahmoud is working some dirty boxing. Mahmoud pushes off with a quick right hook! Whyte goes down! Whyte tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahmoud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 595
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Tyrone Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmoud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Nice defenses there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud unleashes a big counter combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Mahmoud sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahmoud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahmoud's head. #T3#
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Mahmoud scores with a jab.
Mahmoud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud counters with a body kick.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tyrone Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud wants to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahmoud takes one on the button.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Mahmoud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahmoud eats them both and turns towards Tyrone Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tyrone Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones stands and throws Mahmoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mahmoud manages to get back to half guard.
Mahmoud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mahmoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Mahmoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Mahmoud won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass to mount but Mahmoud is defending the position.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working.
Tyrone Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones working Mahmoud over with strikes.
Mahmoud desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control from Mahmoud's half guard. Mahmoud has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrone Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmoud has Tyrone Jones pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Mahmoud moved away.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmoud can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Mahmoud with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
Tyrone Jones motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahmoud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud tries to avoid it but Tyrone Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahmoud to the ground. Mahmoud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mahmoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyrone Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahmoud walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
It seemed like Mahmoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones moves forwards but Mahmoud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud walks into a left hand.
Tyrone Jones with a hook.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick as Tyrone Jones jumps back.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mahmoud forces Tyrone Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Tyrone Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyrone Jones avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyrone Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Tyrone Jones avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mahmoud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right to the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud lands with a hook. Tyrone Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahmoud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Mahmoud misses.
Tyrone Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice looking combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmoud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Mahmoud's belly button to the back.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahmoud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it well and moves away.
Mahmoud cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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 Russell Tyrone Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrone Jones, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 590
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
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. #CUT2#
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. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
Suf takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Mahmoud lands a body shot. #T1#
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!#T2#
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.#BC#
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.#CL#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Rumlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahmoud momentarily.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Rumlow ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Rumlow ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow misses with an uppercut.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Rumlow lands a head shot.
Rumlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mahmoud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumlow tries to land a leg kick but Mahmoud saw it coming and moves away.
Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rumlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rumlow misses with a looping right.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Mahmoud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rumlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Rumlow misses
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rumlow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab by Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a kick to the body.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Rumlow shakes it off.
Rumlow takes one to the chin there.
Rumlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rumlow feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumlow's calf.
Rumlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
A big left from Mahmoud misses. #T2#
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumlow moves away.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Rumlow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rumlow.
Mahmoud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumlow jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rumlow 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.
Mahmoud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rumlow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Rumlow lands with a hook. Mahmoud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Rumlow moved away.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rumlow misses the target.
Rumlow misses with a looping left.
Rumlow circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rumlow.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rumlow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rumlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumlow fakes the leg kick and cracks Mahmoud in the body.
Rumlow connects with a single shot there.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahmoud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Rumlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rumlow tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it.
Rumlow 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.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Rumlow.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Rumlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rumlow looks winded!
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Mahmoud stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rumlow moves forwards but Mahmoud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Rumlow sees coming a mile off.
Rumlow flicks out a counter leg kick but Mahmoud steps away.
Rumlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock Rumlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rumlow tries to bum rush Mahmoud with a series of wild strikes but Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Rumlow's head but Rumlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumlow delivers a nice body kick.
Rumlow lands a jab to Mahmoud's midsection.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Rumlow throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rumlow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumlow throws out the jab.
Mahmoud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahmoud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rumlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rumlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumlow stuns Mahmoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rumlows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahmoud checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Rumlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a nice looking jab.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
A low kick from Rumlow is predictable there
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rumlow manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmoud misses the target.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumlow.
Mahmoud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahmoud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rumlow manages to circle out of the way.
Rumlow scores with a decent looking hook.
Rumlow lands with a right hand.
Mahmoud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rumlow lands with a cross.
Rumlow stalks Mahmoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahmoud's face. Mahmoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Rumlow
and Mahmoud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Rumlow throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rumlow on the side of the head.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Rumlow lands with an overhand left.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow. #CL#
Mahmoud has Rumlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rumlow is breathing heavily.
Rumlow is trying to break free.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Mahmoud gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rumlow avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud works on Rumlow's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rumlow.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahmoud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Rumlow is rocked!
A short left from Mahmoud.
Rumlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Rumlow managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Rumlow seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumlow swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rumlow lands with a cross.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Mahmoud slaps the foot to one side.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mahmoud's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Rumlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumlow circles away.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Rumlow's body. Rumlow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Rumlow throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Rumlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range and Rumlow settles back down.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch. #T1#
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Mahmoud's legs.
Mahmoud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumlow. Rumlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahmoud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Rumlow is having none of it.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahmoud jabs at Rumlow's body.
Mahmoud avoids the head kick by Rumlow.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rumlow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
A quick step to the side and Mahmoud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rumlow to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A jab from Mahmoud does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow digs a right hand into Mahmoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmoud's gas tank.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards. #T3#
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mahmoud to work.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head. #T4#
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rumlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rumlow is defending well for now.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rumlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 182
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Suf.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Suf ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Suf clinches.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Suf.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suf working aggressively here.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head.
Suf lands a right hand.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Suf looks winded!
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suf takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Mahmoud to work.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud lands an elbow just above Suf 's eye.
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 lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Suf.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Suf letting Mahmoud take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Suf managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Suf gets an underhook and turns Mahmoud into the cage.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahmoud.
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.
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.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
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 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suf avoids it.
Mahmoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Suf won't want to take too many of those.
Suf throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Suf won't want to take too many of those.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahmoud presses Suf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
A short right from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud gets through Suf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Suf's head.
A hook to the body from Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Suf's head.
Mahmoud pushes Suf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Suf is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suf is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Suf with a big uppercut! Suf tries to clinch up but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Suf to the mat! Suf covers up and Mahmoud unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Pate misses with a straight right.
Pate checks the leg kick.
Pate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pate.
Good shot there by Pate.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Pate moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Pate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Nice defenses there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahmoud catches Pate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##CL#
Mahmoud clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Pate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Pate lands a left hand.
Pate stalling in the clinch but Mahmoud improves position.
Pate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Pate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pate lunges at Mahmoud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahmoud's hand.
Pate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pate tries to counter with a clinch but Mahmoud shakes him off and moves away.
Pate throws a combination. Mahmoud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Pate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pate throws a leg kick which misses Mahmoud's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmoud tries to avoid it.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pate.#T2#
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Pate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmoud. Mahmoud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Pate clinches.
Pate lands an elbow inside.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahmoud won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Pate lands a nice uppercut.
Pate tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pate.
Pate trying to stall but Mahmoud improves his position.
Pate prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Pate has Mahmoud pushed against the cage.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pate misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pate.#T3#
Pate working aggressively here.
Pate misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud is working Pate over against the cage.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Pate swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pate avoids it.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pate stalling in the clinch but Mahmoud improves position.
Pate avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Pate misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Pate avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Pate dominated that 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!
#R2##CL#
Mahmoud rushes Pate and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Pate.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate misses with the head strike.
Murha Pate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pate blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pate misses with some punches.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud presses Pate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pate blocking some punches.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pate.
Pate is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Murha Pate has been cut.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Pate's ribcage.
Pate prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.#T2#
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Pate's ribcage. Pate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pate up against the cage.
Mahmoud working Pate over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pate.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Pate takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud is working Pate over against the cage.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside. #ROC#
Pate is rocked!
Mahmoud is struggling to control the position.
Pate is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Mahmoud dips a shoulder and cracks Pate with a mighty uppercut! Pate falls back against the cage and Mahmoud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pate is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahmoud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Murha Pate stepped up to the mic, saying 'ei saatana'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Mahmoud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud throws a series of punches but Klimov avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmoud as he connects with a hook.
Klimov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimov's head.
Mahmoud swings widly with a right hand
and Klimov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimov walks into a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Klimov wants to counter with a clinch but Mahmoud pushes him away.
Klimov misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov takes an elbow to the temple.
Klimov's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Klimov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Klimov avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimov avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Klimov avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Klimov.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Klimov managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Klimov.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimov.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud looking to slow down the pace here.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klimov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Mahmoud is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimov.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Klimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Klimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working Klimov over with knees to the body.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud slows down the pace here.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimov looks winded!
Klimov misses with some punches.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Klimov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Klimov misses the jab.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud works Klimov's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Mahmoud.#ROC#
Klimov is rocked!
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Klimov drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Klimov just on the top of the head. Klimov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Klimov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Sameh Mahmoud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vova Klimov was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahmoud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Mahmoud avoids it with no problem.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahmoud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto clobbers Mahmoud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud misses with a left hand
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Mahmoud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Mahmoud's body.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnisto or not.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Runnisto looks winded!
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud has Runnisto pressed against the cage.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
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!
Runnisto is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runnisto has his back to the cage.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runnisto as Mahmoud tries to tie him up. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnisto or not.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Runnisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud slows down the pace here.
Runnisto tries to break free but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud. #T3#
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Runnisto won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runnistos head.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto being controlled against the cage.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.#ROC#
Runnisto is rocked!#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands a right hand. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud. #T3#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
A short right from Mahmoud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short left from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Runnisto with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #T4#
Mahmoud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Runnisto is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Runnisto avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runnisto, right into the meat. #T1#
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Runnisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up but Runnisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mahmoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto lands a body punch. #T2#
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Runnisto presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Runnisto tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runnisto is defending well for now.
Mahmoud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Runnisto - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto is working Mahmoud over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Runnisto gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runnisto blocks it with crossed arms.
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runnisto.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Runnisto tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mahmoud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahmoud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it.
Runnisto wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Mahmoud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Runnisto takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Runnisto throws out a leg kick but Mahmoud moves out of range and Runnisto only half commits. #CL#
Mahmoud has managed to clinch.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto effectively controlling the action here.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Mahmoud fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Halverson digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up
and Halverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Mahmoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halverson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halverson looks winded!
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmoud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
We've been informed that Halverson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Halverson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thatcher Halverson has been cut.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut, right on the button! Halverson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahmoud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zackrisson is looking for the big counter here.
Mahmoud stalks Zackrisson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zackrisson's face. Zackrisson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Zackrisson circles away.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zackrisson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Zackrisson cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg. #T2##CL#
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Zackrisson back against the cage.
Zackrisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud avoids a wild elbow strike from Zackrisson.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Zackrisson avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zackrisson.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.#T3#
Zackrisson working hard to break the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud working Zackrisson over with knees to the body.
Zackrisson looks winded!
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahmoud controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
Mahmoud gets through Zackrisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zackrisson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud works on Zackrisson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Zackrisson controls the action.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
Zackrisson lands with a right to the head.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
Zackrisson trying to control the position but instead, Mahmoud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zackrisson into the cage.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
A combination from Mahmoud does no damage.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmoud is able to avoid easily.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Zackrisson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Zackrisson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Zackrisson stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zackrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zackrisson can do to turn this around?
Zackrisson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud stalling.
Zackrisson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud is working Zackrisson over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud is leaning against Zackrisson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Zackrisson's head. #ROC#
Zackrisson is rocked!
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Zackrisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch. #T3#
Mahmoud lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zackrisson to his knees! Mahmoud keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud moves in looking to clinch but Nutzzzz pushes him off.
Mahmoud lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutzzzz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Nutzzzz's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Mahmoud there.#ROC#
Nutzzzz is rocked!#T1#
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice strike.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Nutzzzz walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mahmoud swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Sameh Mahmoud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Halverson as he connects with a hook.
Halverson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Halverson moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Halverson scores with a takedown into Mahmoud's guard.
Mahmoud keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson is fighting to break Mahmoud's control of his arms but Mahmoud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halverson trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mahmoud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halverson connects with a couple of short punches.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Mahmoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson pushing down on Mahmoud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halverson is keen to just control but Mahmoud is a slippery customer.
Mahmoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halverson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mahmoud reverses the position - he's now on top in Halverson's guard.
Mahmoud won't allow Halverson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Halverson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mahmoud uses it to pass to side control.
Halverson tries to bench press Mahmoud off him but Mahmoud keeps the position. #T3#
Halverson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mahmoud is thwarting Halverson's attempts to control the position.
Halverson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mahmoud manages to pass to mount!
Mahmoud controlling his opponent.
Halverson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mahmoud slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Halverson tries to get to full guard but Mahmoud has control of the leg.
Mahmoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halverson is looking to control Mahmoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halverson avoid being mounted?
Mahmoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a few strikes there.
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halverson.
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmoud swivels and escapes.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Halverson.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halverson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmoud moves forwards but Halverson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halverson.
Halverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
A big right from Halverson misses.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Halverson blocks the low kick.
Halverson lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased. #CL#
Mahmoud forces Halverson back against the cage and clinches.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Halverson controls the action.
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 landing knees to the body.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Halverson is breathing heavily.
Halverson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halverson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halverson tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Halverson back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halverson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud works on Halverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Halverson is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head. #T3#
Mahmoud gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Halverson is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Halverson down.
Halverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halverson.
Halverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Halverson misses with an uppercut
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halverson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Halverson's leg but Halverson calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halverson's calf.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud keeps control of Halverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halverson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mahmoud with a jab.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Halverson.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halverson moves away.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Halverson misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T2#
Halverson 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.
Mahmoud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halverson looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud works on Halverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a big right hand that drops Halverson! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahmoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahmoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Nutzzzz lands with a cross.
Mahmoud throws a lazy body kick
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahmoud off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nutzzzz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Mahmoud strikes.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nutzzzz's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Mahmoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nutzzzz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahmoud can turn it around.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nutzzzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutzzzz avoids it.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutzzzz blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
I was talking to Nutzzzz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutzzzz's elbow.
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!
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud. #T4#
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
A shot in the inside from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nutzzzz works on Mahmoud's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nutzzzz pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deez Nutzzzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mahmoud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nutzzzz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nutzzzz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutzzzz throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy head kick
and Nutzzzz counters with a right hand to the body.
Nutzzzz tries to move into range but Mahmoud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud wants to counter with a clinch but Nutzzzz pushes him away.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Nutzzzz moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud misses the body punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz lands with a cross. #CUT#
That has opened up Sameh Mahmoud's cut even more.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Mahmoud tries a quick counter leg kick but Nutzzzz is wise to it.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Nutzzzz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Mahmoud defending well as Nutzzzz loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Nutzzzz slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nutzzzz lands a jab.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nutzzzz lands the left hand.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Nutzzzz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud closes the distance but Nutzzzz moves to the side
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz works Mahmoud's body with a nice hook.
Nutzzzz lands a body shot.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nutzzzz throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Nutzzzz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud thinks about the counter body kick.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nutzzzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzz catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nutzzzz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a body kick that stops Nutzzzz in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets a clinch.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahmoud or not.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Nutzzzz lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
The cut above Sameh Mahmoud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Nutzzzz on the inside. #T3#
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutzzzz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud presses Nutzzzz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is working Nutzzzz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nutzzzz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Mahmoud works on Nutzzzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sameh Mahmoud just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz tries to clinch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahmoud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Nutzzzz is rocked!#T1#
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Nutzzzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nutzzzz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmoud circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nutzzzz to the canvas! Nutzzzz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mahmoud keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new middleweight champion!
Sameh Mahmoud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 144
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lecter misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Lecter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lecter just misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lecter misses the jab.
Mahmoud jabs Lecter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lecter lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lecter in his tracks.
Mahmoud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lecter. Lecter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Lecter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lecter down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Lecter keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lecter! But no joy.
Jab from Lecter.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud works over Lecter's head and body with a nice combination.
Mahmoud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lecter on the side of the head.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a jab.
Lecter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud cracks the inside of Lecter's front leg.
Mahmoud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lecter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahmoud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Lecter moves out of range.
Lecter's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lecter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmoud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecter at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Lecter.
Mahmoud connects with the punch.#T2#
Mahmoud defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecter.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Lecter moves out of range.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahmoud.
Lecter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lecter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lecter falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Lecter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmoud throws out a powerful jab.
Mahmoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Lecter's ribs.#T3#
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lecter counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Lecter moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Mahmoud has Lecter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lecter tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Lecter breaks from the clinch.
Mahmoud ducks right into an uppercut from Lecter.
Lecter misses with a double jab
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lecter has time to react.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecter. #CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter's elbow.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lecter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Lecter blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lecter lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Lecter looks winded!
A short left from Lecter.
Lecter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Lecter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud avoiding damage as Lecter throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lecters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lecter throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Lecter's ribs.
Lecter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lecter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Lecter against the cage. #BC2#
Lecter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmoud.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Mahmoud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter misses with a hook
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Lecter is breathing heavily.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud. #T1#
Mahmoud swings for the body but Lecter moves out of range.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmoud lands a jab to Lecter's midsection.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Lecter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Lecter's body. #CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lecter lands a right hand.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Come on Mahmoud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Lecter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lecter's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Lecter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahmoud is keeping busy.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud works on Lecter's body with a couple of short punches.
Lecter takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Lecter's ribcage.
Lecter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Lecter is rocked!
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Lecter's ribcage. Lecter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lecter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lecter is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Lecter avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lecter.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lecter is struggling to control the position.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lecter lands a left hand.
Lecter seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Lecter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lecter misses the jab.
Mahmoud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lecter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahmoud.
Some wild striking there from Lecter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Mahmoud cracks Lecter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lecter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mahmoud finish him?
Lecter misses with a combination
and Mahmoud counters with a low kick, right behind Lecter 's knee.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Lecter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Lecter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmoud. Mahmoud obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Mahmoud.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range. #T1#
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lecter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Lecter gets tackled into the cage by Mahmoud. Mahmoud maintains the clinch.
Mahmoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Lecter.
Lecter blocking some punches.
Lecter tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Lecter misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Lecter misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Lecter blocks with his arms.
Lecter takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lecter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Lecter scores with a nice strike.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Lecter throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lecter blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Lecter misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lecter walks into a jab.
Lecter misses with a hook.
Mahmoud quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mahmoud defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Lecter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Lecter misses with the combination.
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud is leaning against Lecter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahmoud slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmoud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lecter throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lecter working aggressively here.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lecter swinging wildly here.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Mahmoud coming out on top.
Lecter keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body. #KD#
Mahmoud drops Lecter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lecter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahmoud presses Lecter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lecter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lecter pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahmoud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lecter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Mahmoud has Lecter pressed against the cage.
Lecter is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahmoud has double underhooks.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter controls his hands.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecter or not.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes Lecter against the cage. Mahmoud is working some dirty boxing. Mahmoud pushes off with a quick right hook! Lecter goes down! Lecter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahmoud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
A relieved looking Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Hannibal Lecter had this to say: 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Nutzzzz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
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.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Nutzzzz jabs Mahmoud right on the nose. Mahmoud blinks but takes it well.
Mahmoud swings widly with a right hand
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Nutzzzz misses its intended target.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nutzzzz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Nutzzzz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud is controlling him.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Nutzzzz lands a body punch.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz lands with a light punch inside. #T2##BC2#
Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahmoud can pounce on him.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab. Mahmoud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutzzzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Mahmoud is rocked!#CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nutzzzz.
Oh Mahmoud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nutzzzz circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mahmoud to the canvas! Mahmoud doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nutzzzz keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deez Nutzzzz!
Deez Nutzzzz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Laureana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmoud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Laureana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laureana was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Laureana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahmoud defends it well.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Laureana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mahmoud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Mahmoud in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laureana keeping full guard, as Mahmoud tries to pass.
Laureana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily. #SUB2#
Mahmoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmoud has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahmoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahmoud defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahmoud defends it easily.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laureana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mahmoud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laureana.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mahmoud wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laureana is not content to let Mahmoud control the position. #T4#
Mahmoud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laureana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Laureana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahmoud sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mahmoud is defending against the submission attempts here by Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Laureana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mahmoud as he works his way to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francisco Antonio Laureana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Laureana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Laureana and presses him up against the cage.
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahmoud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Laureana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laureana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mahmoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Laureana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahmoud is aware though and is defending well.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahmoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahmoud defends well.#T1#
Mahmoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Laureana is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laureana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mahmoud escapes and throws Laureana's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laureana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laureana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mahmoud has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Laureana tries to reverse the position but Mahmoud maintains control.#T2#
Laureana sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Laureana has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mahmoud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mahmoud!
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahmoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laureana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mahmoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mahmoud's back!#SUB2#
Laureana is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahmoud has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laureana is persistently looking for the submission but Mahmoud is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Laureana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Laureana working for the choke.
Well, with Laureana on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mahmoud is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mahmoud rolls, trying to escape but Laureana keeps control of the position.
Mahmoud turns into Laureana and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Laureana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mahmoud has picked Laureana up and slammed him! Laureana can't keep hold of the triangle and Mahmoud manages to pass to side control!
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahmoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Laureana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Laureana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahmoud is just riding it out for now. Laureana eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laureana feints the counter takedown.
Laureana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laureana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laureana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Laureana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Laureana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Laureana finds it's target.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Laureana keeps it at a distance.
Laureana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laureana swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Laureana moves out of range.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Laureana to counter with a crisp jab.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Mahmoud sprawls well.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.#T2#
Laureana slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Laureana goes for a double leg but Mahmoud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mahmoud continues to drive forward.
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laureana keeps the fight on the outside.
Laureana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Laureana's front leg with a kick but Laureana checks it.
Laureana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Mahmoud clinches up with Laureana and pushes him back against the cage.
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahmoud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laureana blocks a body shot from Mahmoud. #T3#
Laureana lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Laureana's ribcage. Laureana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laureana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laureana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Laureana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Laureana is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Laureana is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud dips a shoulder and cracks Laureana with a mighty uppercut! Laureana falls back against the cage and Mahmoud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Laureana is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahmoud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 127
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Halverson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Mahmoud is pulling down on Halverson's head. It's preventing any offense from Halverson, at least for the moment.
Halverson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud pulls Halverson in close to his closed guard and prevents Halverson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Halverson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
Mahmoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halverson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahmoud holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Halverson in side control, throwing shots but Mahmoud defends. #SUB2#
Halverson swings around for an armbar but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halverson's guard.#SUB2#
Halverson has an active guard here but Mahmoud has managed to pass into half guard.
Halverson gets full guard.
Halverson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Mahmoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mahmoud controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmoud preventing the sweep.
Mahmoud controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halverson at a distance.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Halverson is having none of it. #TD2#
Halverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halverson tries to move to mount but Mahmoud blocks the move with his legs.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T1#
Mahmoud defending against the ground and pound.
Mahmoud avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson.
Halverson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halverson grinds an elbow into Mahmoud's temple.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahmoud is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahmoud defending against the ground and pound.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but Mahmoud denies him. #SUB2#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahmoud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Halverson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mahmoud prevents Halverson from improving position.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T3#
Mahmoud struggling a bit here.
Halverson looks up at the clock and then as Mahmoud takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halverson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Halverson wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halverson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahmoud sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Halverson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Halverson looking to control but instead Mahmoud has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halverson wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Mahmoud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mahmoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halverson is working away from the top position though.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halverson is keen to just control but Mahmoud is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Halverson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Halverson - just one landing.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halverson.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud jabs at Halverson's body.
Halverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Halverson off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Mahmoud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halverson throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahmoud scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halverson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halverson darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud gets double underhooks and turns Halverson into the cage.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
A big left from Halverson misses.
Halverson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmoud should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Halverson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Halverson counters with a single leg into guard. Mahmoud didn't expect that.
Mahmoud pulls Halverson in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halverson trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving. #T4#
Mahmoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halverson throws an elbow that misses. Mahmoud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halverson's guard. Nice move by Mahmoud!#REVR#
Mahmoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Mahmoud controlling him for the moment.
Halverson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahmoud controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Halverson ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Halverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halverson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson cracks Mahmoud with a good jab.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahmoud, as that shot connected.
Mahmoud jabs Halverson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Halverson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Nice sprawl there from Mahmoud as Halverson shoots in.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.#T2#
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Mahmoud tries to land a leg kick but Halverson saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Halverson throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Halverson breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Halverson slips a jab from Mahmoud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halverson connects with the punch.
Halverson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halverson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halverson.
Halverson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halverson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Halverson shoots in but Mahmoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Halverson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmoud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahmoud keeping his opponent close.
Mahmoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud had his way with Thatcher Halverson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Halverson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmoud under the eye.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmoud misses the target.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halverson moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Some bone on bone action there as Halverson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
Halverson staying out of range there.
And Halverson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahmoud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mahmoud scores with the left hand. Halverson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Halverson.
Mahmoud throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Halverson misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halverson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halverson.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Halverson being controlled against the cage.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halverson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Halverson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halverson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Halverson's ribcage.
Mahmoud stalling against the cage.
Mahmoud working Halverson over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Halverson is rocked!
Mahmoud controlling the action here for a moment.
Halverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mahmoud swings for the body but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Halverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Mahmoud rushes Halverson and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halverson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahmoud is keeping busy.

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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight. He proved tonight why he's the champ.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 121
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Yew seems unphased.
Mahmoud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Yew moved out of range nicely.
Yew throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Yew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yew works Mahmoud's body with a nice hook.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yew misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Yew's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud lands with a hook. Yew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Yew moves out of range. #T1#
Mahmoud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yew looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mahmoud pushes Yew up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Yew misses with some punches.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch.
Yew misses with the head strike.
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud. #CUT2#
It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Yew is blocking nicely.
Yew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yew backwards. #T2#
A short left from Yew.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yew pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud pushes Yew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yew.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Yew won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yew avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yew.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Yew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahmoud can turn it around.#T3#
Yew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yew.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Yew takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Yew avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Yew struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Yew lands a body shot.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Yew pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yew working aggressively here.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Yew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Yew.
Yew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yew prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yew working aggressively here.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Yew lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yew tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yew avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Yew blocks it.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yef Yew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Mahmoud both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yew lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Yew lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Yew struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Yew lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmoud is working Yew over against the cage.#T1#
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
Mahmoud cracks Yew with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud pushes Yew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud is pushing Yew up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yews head.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yew managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yew.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Yew struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yew.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yew. #CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Mahmoud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yew's face.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Yew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Yew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud cracks Yew with a nice body shot.
Yew cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.
Yew blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Yew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yew can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head. #T4#
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 land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yew avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud gets through Yew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahmoud - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yew misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Yew.
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Yew.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Yew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yew throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Yew tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Yew's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Yew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud scores with a nice head shot.
Yew just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Yew blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahmoud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahmoud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud jabs Yew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Yew circles away.
Yew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Yew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahmoud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yew digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Mahmoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Yew misses.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.#T2#
Mahmoud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Yew strikes.
Yew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahmoud.
Yew misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Yew misses the target.
Mahmoud looks to throw a body kick
and Yew counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yew scrambles back to his feet.
Yew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Yew misses the target.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Yew's body. #T3##CL2#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yew is leaning against Mahmoud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmoud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yew.
Yew lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Yew lands a right hand.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yew.
Yew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yew lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yew misses with a body punch.
Yew lands a left hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Yew.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Yew misses with a punch to the body.
Yew tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Yew back against the cage.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Yew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yew's elbow.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud has a couple of punches blocked by Yew.
Yew working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sameh Mahmoud just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Yew takes one on the button.
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Yew moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahmoud scores with the left hand. Yew knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud stuns Yew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Yew down.
Mahmoud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yew throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yew to score with a decent uppercut.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Jab by Yew.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yew throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yew throws out the jab.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yew.
Yew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Yew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud swings widly with a right hand
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mahmoud moves out of range as Yew strikes.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Yew - just one landing.
Mahmoud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yew.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
Yew throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Yew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Yew misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mahmoud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahmoud tries to work over Yew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yew.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yew.
Yew blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud working Yew over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yew.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yew cracks Mahmoud with a nice body shot.
Yew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Yew avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yew's face.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Yew is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Yew blocks it.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Yew blocks it.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Yew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmoud. Mahmoud obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Yew misses.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
Yew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a left hand
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yew throws out the jab.
Yew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yew throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but Yew avoids it.#T1#
Yew needs to keep his hands up - Mahmoud had a free shot at his head there.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yew.
Yew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Yew swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yew dodges the punch combination from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Yew misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yew.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Yew's head.
Yew prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yew misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Yew is rocked!
Yew misses with some punches.
Oh Yew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yew seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Yew throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yew.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Yew.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Yew.
Yew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yew tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yew. #T4#
Yew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Yew pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yew.
Yew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yef Yew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Yew misses with some punches.
Yew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Yew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sameh Mahmoud.
Well Mahmoud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new middleweight champion!
As Sameh Mahmoud got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want my title back'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Cane both land. Nice combination.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.#CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Cane is trying to stall.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cane looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud works on Cane's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud tries to work over Cane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Cane lands a right hand.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahmoud as Cane tries to tie him up.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
Cane throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Cane misses. #T3#
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Cane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mahmoud misses.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Mahmoud misses with some punches. #T4#
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head. #BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
Cane staying out of range there.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Cane - just one landing.
Mahmoud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane'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.
#R2#
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane tries to counter with a clinch but Mahmoud shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.
Cane lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mahmoud does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Cane is rocked!#T1##CL#
Mahmoud has closed the distance and engaged Cane in a clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud stalls.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane stalls.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cane looking to stall.
Mahmoud working Cane over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands a big right hand that drops Cane! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahmoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahmoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Post fight, Sameh Mahmoud stared into the camera and said 'I want my title back'.

Event: BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Nutzzzz takes one to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.#CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Nutzzzz avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand.
Nutzzzz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Nutzzzz is blocking nicely.
Nutzzzz can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action. #BC2#
Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nutzzzz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzz walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nutzzzz.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
A slow jab from Nutzzzz misses its intended target.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Nutzzzz throws a nice head kick!
Mahmoud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutzzzz.
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 wants to clinch up but Nutzzzz keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Nutzzzz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Mahmoud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahmoud! #CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Nutzzzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a series of strikes that have Nutzzzz backpedaling.
A jab from Mahmoud misses.
A low kick from Mahmoud is predictable there
letting Nutzzzz counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz connects with a right hand. Mahmoud shakes it off.#CL#
Mahmoud pushes Nutzzzz up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nutzzzz as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutzzzz.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutzzzz is defending well for now.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nutzzzz's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutzzzz misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud working Nutzzzz over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Nutzzzz.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nutzzzz drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Nutzzzz is rocked!
Nutzzzz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahmoud.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that drops Nutzzzz like a sack of potatoes! Mahmoud dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Post fight, an emotional Sameh Mahmoud said 'I want my title back'.

Event: BRFC 56
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Bradley misses
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Mahmoud misses
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahmoud eats them both and turns towards Bradley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch
and Mahmoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmoud under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud misses the body punch
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Bradley.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Bradley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bradley moves out of range as Mahmoud throws a body kick.
Bradley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahmoud can pounce on him. #T2#
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to move into range but Bradley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Bradley.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Bradley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
Bradley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
Desmond Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
Bradley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.
Bradley is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud throws a hook but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Bradley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahmoud changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahmoud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahmoud cracks Bradley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Mahmoud.
Bradley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradley checks it well.
Bradley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
Desmond Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Bradley's belly button to the back.
Bradley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud fails with the takedown.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley looks to land a combination. Mahmoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bradley cracks Mahmoud with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradley throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bradley with a hook.
Mahmoud looks for the body kick but Bradley saw that one coming.
Bradley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley moves out of range as Mahmoud throws a body kick.
Bradley throws a counter combo.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Bradley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Mahmoud avoids nicely.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Bradley off balance momentarily.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.#T2#
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley scores with a hook.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Bradley misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Bradley throws a body kick that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Bradley.
Mahmoud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Mahmoud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Bradley misses. #T3#
Mahmoud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Mahmoud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bradley quickly recovers to half guard.
Mahmoud drops an elbow to the side of Bradley's head.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahmoud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bradley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mahmoud controlling the action here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mahmoud drops an elbow to the side of Bradley's head.
Bradley is refusing to be controlled, as Mahmoud sits in half guard.
Mahmoud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahmoud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahmoud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahmoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Mahmoud's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mahmoud is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahmoud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Mahmoud winds up and cracks Bradley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud swinging wildly here.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmoud moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud lands a right hand.
Bradley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahmoud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bradley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Bradley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahmoud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahmoud defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradley as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Bradley.#T2#
Bradley lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Bradley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.#TD#
Mahmoud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Bradley sneaks out the side door and pushes Mahmoud away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradley defends it nicely.#T3#
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameh Mahmoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahmoud circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradley.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmoud with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Bradley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Nice cross by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bradley.
Mahmoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Bradley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmoud is able to avoid easily.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bradley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Bradley tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Bradley misses the body punch
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradley misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks for a takedown but Bradley sprawls well.
Bradley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahmoud with a body shot.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.#T1#
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Mahmoud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahmoud throws out a leg kick but Bradley moves out of range and Mahmoud only half commits.
Mahmoud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bradley misses with a hook.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Bradley is looking for the big counter here.
Mahmoud cracks Bradley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Mahmoud avoids nicely.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bradley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahmoud tries to counter with a takedown but Bradley is quick to defend against it.
Bradley drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahmoud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bradley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahmoud misses its target.
A jab from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range. #TD#
Mahmoud closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bradley's guard.
Bradley working a defensive guard here.
Sameh Mahmoud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Mahmoud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradley controls Mahmoud momentarily but Mahmoud frees himself.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
Bradley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahmoud stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
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.
Mahmoud throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Desmond Bradley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bradley slips under a jab.
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. Mahmoud pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Mahmoud drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bradley sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahmoud needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley misses with a combination
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley looks to land a combination. Mahmoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahmoud. #TD#
Mahmoud 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud stops Bradley from standing up.
Mahmoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Mahmoud throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Mahmoud scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahmoud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahmoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahmoud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahmoud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahmoud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahmoud with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Bradley throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Bradley tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Bradley's ribs.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradley throws a series of strikes that have Mahmoud backpedaling.
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahmoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Bradley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mahmoud counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Bradley manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.
Desmond Bradley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradley throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradley misses with a looping right.
Desmond Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
A head kick by Bradley misses
and Mahmoud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bradley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradley stuffs the takedown.
Bradley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Bradley.
I've got Bradley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Bradley!
Desmond Bradley is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Desmond Bradley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.

Event: BRFC 54
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Kacik misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kacik.
Kacik lands with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kacik is just out of range.
Kacik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mahmoud.#TD#
Kacik gets caught napping as Mahmoud dives in and scores a takedown. Kacik manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmoud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Kacik keeps moving.
Kacik wants to stand but Mahmoud is controlling the position. #T1#
Kacik looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Kacik keeps moving.
Mahmoud won't allow Kacik to sweep him here.
Kacik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Kacik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud postures up and lands a big shot to Kacik's brow.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kacik keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud distracts Kacik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kacik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kacik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kacik wants to stand but Mahmoud is controlling the position. #T2#
Mahmoud looking to pass the guard.
Kacik trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
Kacik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahmoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Kacik wants to stand up but Mahmoud is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahmoud throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Mahmoud content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kacik looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmoud's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Kacik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mahmoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahmoud, not yet.
Kacik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahmoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Kacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kacik throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kacik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kacik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacik throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Kacik throws an elbow that misses. Mahmoud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kacik's guard. Nice move by Mahmoud!#REVR#
Kacik is looking to stand up but Mahmoud isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahmoud won't allow Kacik to sweep him here.
Mahmoud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahmoud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kacik's head.
Kacik working a defensive guard here.
Mahmoud 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.#SUB2#
Kacik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahmoud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahmoud stops Kacik from standing up.
Mahmoud working some strikes from top position.
Mahmoud postures up and lands a big shot to Kacik's brow.
Kacik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud stays in close to Kacik's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kacik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kacik digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahmoud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mahmoud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kacik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Kacik throws a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Kacik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mahmoud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kacik throws a lazy body kick
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kacik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahmoud misses its target.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Kacik shakes it off.
Kacik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mahmoud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mahmoud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kacik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Kacik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kacik closes the distance but Mahmoud moves to the side
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Kacik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kacik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##TD#
Mahmoud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud trying to control the action but Kacik is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kacik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahmoud cracks Kacik with a big right hand but Kacik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kacik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahmoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kacik down. #ROC#
Kacik is rocked!
Kacik being controlled for a moment.
Kacik is still in real trouble! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud cracks Kacik with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mahmoud immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kacik is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mahmoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An intense looking Sameh Mahmoud took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want my title back'.

Event: BRFC 52
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Mahmoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boschman under the eye.
Boschman looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boschman.
Boschman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boschman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahmoud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boschman cracks Mahmoud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mahmoud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boschman moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lunges at Boschman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boschman's hand.
Boschman wants to clinch up but Mahmoud keeps it at a distance.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boschman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mahmoud backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boschman throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Boschman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahmoud keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Boschman - just one landing.
Boschman moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.#CL2#
Boschman takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Boschman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boschman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boschman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boschman. #TD#
Mahmoud works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Boschman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahmoud is looking to work some ground and pound but Boschman has wrist control.
Mahmoud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boschman's head.
Mahmoud stops Boschman from standing up.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mahmoud throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahmoud 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.
Boschman wants to stand and escape but Mahmoud is having none of it. #T2#
Mahmoud works over Boschman with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Boschman is rocked!
Mahmoud loads up on a big left hand. Boschman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mahmoud looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Boschman can't hide his disappointment, as Mahmoud celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Post fight, Sameh Mahmoud stared into the camera and said 'I want my title back'.

Event: ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Ysengrin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets tackled into the cage by Ysengrin. Ysengrin maintains the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mahmoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ysengrin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ysengrin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ysengrin lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.#CL#
Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ysengrin, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin - that landed with a thud.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Ysengrin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin lands a shot to the body.
Ysengrin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ysengrin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ysengrin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmoud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahmoud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ysengrin blocks a jab.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ysengrin to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahmoud looks for the body kick but Ysengrin saw that one coming. #KD2#
Ysengrin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mahmoud sprawling to the canvas! Mahmoud rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ysengrin finish him?! #ROC2#
Mahmoud is rocked!#CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Ysengrin connects with the perfect overhand right and Mahmoud falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ysengrin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cingeto Ysengrin!
After the fight, Cingeto Ysengrin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: G #33 JEBE vs NG
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mahmoud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mahmoud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mahmoud misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nicu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mahmoud misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nicu down.
Nicu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mahmoud connects with a decent elbow.
Nicu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mahmoud working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mahmoud connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Mahmoud crashes against the mat.
Mahmoud in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is trying to ground and pound but Nicu uses the momentary lack of control by Mahmoud to regain half guard. #ES2#
Nicu has one foot on Mahmoud's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Mahmoud jabs Nicu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nicu as he jumps to the side.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahmoud jabs at Nicu's body.
Mahmoud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahmoud jabs at Nicu's body.
Nicu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nicu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Mahmoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Nicu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Mahmoud connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Nicu.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicu keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicu scores with a head kick. Mahmoud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range and Nicu settles back down.
Nicu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Nicu scores with a body shot.
Nicu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahmoud somewhat.#T3#
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Nicu gets caught flat footed, as Mahmoud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicu is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nicu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mahmoud wants to clinch
and Nicu counters with an inside leg kick.
Mahmoud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahmoud.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sameh Mahmoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmoud fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicu looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range. #T4#
Mahmoud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahmoud blocks the leg kick.
Mahmoud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Nicu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahmoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmoud shoots and misses
and Nicu counters with a one-two to the body.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
Nicu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Nicu lands with a cross.
Mahmoud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicu counters with a head kick. That will keep Mahmoud thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nicu.#TD#
Mahmoud scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mahmoud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicu's head.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nicu throws a nice head kick!
Iosue Nicu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch
and Nicu counters with an outside leg kick.
Nicu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahmoud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Mahmoud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicu's head.
Mahmoud blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud lands with a nice combination. Nicu backs away looking to recover.
Nicu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahmoud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nicu - the referee stops the clock and Mahmoud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nicu. Mahmoud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nicu jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicu connects with a high kick. #T1#
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the body
and Nicu counters with a one-two to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild combination.
Nicu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicu connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Mahmoud is rocked!#CUT2#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicu looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Nicu backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mahmoud's temple! It sends Mahmoud violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Nicu celebrates and the doctors try to help Mahmoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Iosue Nicu!
A very excited looking Iosue Nicu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: G #27 STOLT vs ALLEN
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Bourdain jabs at Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud lunges at Bourdain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bourdain's hand.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourdain slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourdain.
Bourdain throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Bourdain uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bourdain darts in and clinches Mahmoud up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bourdain.
Bourdain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bourdain is looking to slow Mahmoud down with leg kicks. #TD#
Mahmoud drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Bourdain keeps moving.
Mahmoud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourdain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmoud stands up over Bourdain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bourdain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Mahmoud scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Bourdain has been cut.
Mahmoud with a nice head shot there.
Mahmoud lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bourdain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bourdain 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.#SUB2#
Bourdain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Mahmoud is in close to Bourdain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mahmoud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mahmoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourdain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahmoud chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Bourdain's cut even more.#T2#
Bourdain wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahmoud landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
The cut above Anthony Bourdain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Bourdain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sameh Mahmoud thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: G #21 BOAGRIUS vs MCGILLICUTTY
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Gael throws a body kick that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Gael.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Gael's shoulder, as Gael tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Gael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Gael does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mahmoud - just one landing.
Gael has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Gael is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mahmoud has closed the distance and engaged Gael in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gael throwing a counter right hand but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mahmoud has managed to clinch.
Mahmoud is trying to push Gael away but Gael has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gael misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gael fails to land.
Gael controlling the action here for a moment.
Gael is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gael has his back to the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gael is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahmoud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Gael controls his hands.
Gael prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Gael blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud presses Gael against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Gael breaks from the clinch.
Gael walks into a jab.
Mahmoud throws a series of punches but Gael moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Gael is just out of range.#T2#
Gael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmoud thumps Gael with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud with a poor takedown
and Gael counters with a solid body kick.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Gael tries a head kick but it misses.
Gael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Gael.
Gael misses with a body kick.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud blocks a head kick by Gael. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Gael.
Gael cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Gael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gael connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmoud. Mahmoud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahmoud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gael rather than just go for the knockout.
Gael takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
Gael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gael slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Mahmoud with a hook.
Mahmoud works Gael's body with a nice hook.
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 punishes Gael's body with a nice straight punch.
Gael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud throws out a powerful jab.
Gael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gael misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud goes for a takedown attempt but Gael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eugene Gael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameh Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Gael circles away.
And Gael counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahmoud blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
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!
#R2#
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gael manages to avoid it.
Gael feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gael gets a clinch.
Gael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Gael blocks it.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahmoud as Gael tries to tie him up.
Mahmoud is leaning against Gael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gael working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries for a takedown but Gael manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Gael controls the action.
Gael can't get the takedown.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Gael avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Gael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Gael's defenses.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Gael's body.
Gael throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Gael's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud scores with a nice strike.
Gael swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Gael throws a leg kick that misses.
Gael moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mahmoud. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud lands an elbow.
Mahmoud landing a few strikes.
Gael is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Mahmoud stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gael takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mahmoud trying to control the action but Gael is working from the bottom.
Gael manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mahmoud's best efforts.#T3#
Gael is pressing down on Mahmoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahmoud forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mahmoud seems content to control.
Gael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gael trying to hold on to Mahmoud's head to control him but Mahmoud postures up.
Well, if Mahmoud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahmoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud wants to control but Gael is keeping him busy.
Mahmoud controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Gael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gael wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mahmoud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gael was covering up waiting for the punch and Mahmoud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahmoud working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gael is looking to clinch but Mahmoud is avoiding it.
Gael's corner calls for a 1-2. Gael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gael. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Mahmoud feints and as Gael raises his hands in defense, Mahmoud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gael has Mahmoud pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Gael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahmoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gael trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gael keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mahmoud preventing the sweep.
Mahmoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mahmoud trying to control but Gael is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahmoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gael works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mahmoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmoud has managed to get both his arms back between Gael's legs - danger averted.
Mahmoud won't allow Gael to sweep him here.
Mahmoud controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gael thows a leg kick but Mahmoud checks it #TD2#
and Mahmoud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gael's guard.
Mahmoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahmoud landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahmoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mahmoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
More stalling from Mahmoud.
Gael trying to control the position.
Mahmoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mahmoud passes Gael's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Gael is refusing to be controlled, as Mahmoud sits in half guard.
Mahmoud trying to control from Gael's half guard. Gael has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Gael keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahmoud looking to sit in guard and control but Gael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahmoud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahmoud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sameh Mahmoud made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GENERATION #17
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahmoud has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake takes one on the button.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the body.
Blake scores with the left hand. Mahmoud knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake throws a right hand that Mahmoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmoud also avoids with ease.
Mahmoud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blake.
Mahmoud slips a jab and a cross from Blake. #T1#
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Jake Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake avoids the body shot from Mahmoud.
Blake tries to clinch up.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and pushes Mahmoud back into the cage.#BC2#
Mahmoud manages to break the clinch.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Blake.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.#T2#
Nice jab there from Blake.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake moves forwards but Mahmoud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Blake lands a left hand.
Mahmoud working hard to break the clinch.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahmoud's defenses.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blake tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Mahmoud gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud working Blake over with strikes.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmoud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmoud is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.#T4#
Mahmoud content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mahmoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Mahmoud trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Mahmoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Jake Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blake lands a nice hook to Mahmoud's body. Mahmoud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
Blake cracks Mahmoud with a good jab.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mahmoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A leg kick checked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Mahmoud forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
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 tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mahmoud can't get the takedown.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Mahmoud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
A short right from Blake. #CUT#
That has opened up Sameh Mahmoud's cut even more.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Blake lands a body shot.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahmoud's defenses.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Mahmoud can't get the takedown.
Jake Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameh Mahmoud.#T2#
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Blake is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blake has his back to the cage.
Blake tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Blake working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake lands an elbow just above Mahmoud 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Sameh Mahmoud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jake Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
Sameh Mahmoud's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mahmoud pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Mahmoud takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sameh Mahmoud's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Blake!
Jake Blake retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Sha misses.
Sha jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud. #CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Sha wants a takedown.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Sha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Sha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Sha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sha looks winded!
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sha's elbow.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sha working aggressively here.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #KD#
Mahmoud floors Sha with a big punch on the inside! Sha is trying to recover but Mahmoud dives into side control.
Mahmoud scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sha is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mahmoud can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his light heavyweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

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