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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 22 p4p, 3 weight class) and Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 24 p4p, 4 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Mahmoud gets a clinch.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!'.
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