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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Myers (ranked 300 p4p, 838 weight class) and Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 39 p4p, 83 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers misses with the body kick
so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bin-Semen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin-Semen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bin-Semen throws an elbow but Myers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bin-Semen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Myers taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin-Semen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Bin-Semen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bin-Semen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bin-Semen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin-Semen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bin-Semen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Bin-Semen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bin-Semen shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Bin-Semen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Myers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bin-Semen wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Bin-Semen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Myers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Myers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Myers misses with a right hand
letting Bin-Semen counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen 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.
Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Bin-Semen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
It looks like Osama Bin-Semen has been cut.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers feints and then cracks Bin-Semen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin-Semen down.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen has his takedown stuffed
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen jabs Myers right on the nose. Myers blinks but takes it well.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into Myers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Bin-Semen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Myers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bin-Semen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen's cut.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen lands a nice shot that snaps Myers's head back.
Bin-Semen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a hook.
Bin-Semen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin-Semen.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin-Semen misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bin-Semen.
Myers moves away from the strike by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Bin-Semen as he checks the leg kick.
Bin-Semen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers lands the left hand.
Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Bin-Semen 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.
Marlon Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bin-Semen. That snapped Myers's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Bin-Semen's head back.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Bin-Semen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bin-Semen backs away, Myers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Bin-Semen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bin-Semen misses with a looping right.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin-Semen tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Myers blocks a jab.
Bin-Semen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Myers momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
Myers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a good jab.
Bin-Semen misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers is looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bin-Semen.
Myers tries to buck Bin-Semen off but Bin-Semen is having none of it.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Bin-Semen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Myers defending against the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Myers is avoiding damage well.
Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bin-Semen is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marlon Myers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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.
That kick from Myers tenderised Bin-Semen's leg. Bin-Semen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
Myers takes a swing at Bin-Semen's ribcage but misses.
Bin-Semen lands a jab to the nose.
Bin-Semen slips under a jab.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Bin-Semen off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Myers misses the jab.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin-Semen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Myers scores with a head kick. Bin-Semen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Bin-Semen had a free shot at his head there.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Bin-Semen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Bin-Semen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Bin-Semen blocks the low kick.
Bin-Semen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myers defends it well.
Bin-Semen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bin-Semen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bin-Semen is in Myers's guard.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but Myers is defending the strikes.
Myers regains half guard, as Bin-Semen was trying to land strikes.
Myers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Myers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bin-Semen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound but Myers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers had his way with Osama Bin-Semen in that round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Myers throws a head kick that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a left to the body.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin-Semen throws out the jab.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bin-Semen digs a good hook to Myers's body.
A low kick from Myers is predictable there
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myers is keeping the position for now.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen postures up in Myers's guard and throws a big left but Myers blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bin-Semen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bin-Semen walks into a jab.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin-Semen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin-Semen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bin-Semen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myers is fending him off so far but Bin-Semen persists. Nope, Myers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
Bin-Semen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myers cracks Bin-Semen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target.
Myers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers wants to clinch up but Bin-Semen keeps it at a distance.
Marlon Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Bin-Semen off balance momentarily.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin-Semen misses with a takedown
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Myers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Bin-Semen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bin-Semen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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 Marlon Myers.
I think Myers 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers retains his featherweight title!
Marlon Myers 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.
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