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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zexy Destroyer (ranked 3821 p4p, 4271 weight class) and Jaden Bich (ranked 0 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zexy Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaden Bich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bich is predictable there
and Destroyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bich is looking to score with low kicks.
Bich throws a leg kick which misses Destroyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Destroyer tries to avoid it.
Bich connects with a solid leg kick.
Bich scores with a leg kick.
Bich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bich misses with a low kick.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer tries to clinch up.
Bich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bich misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Bich is quick to defend against it.
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destroyer is out of range.
Bich misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
Bich throws a low kick but Destroyer avoids it.
Bich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bich there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bich throws a leg kick which misses Destroyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Destroyer tries to avoid it.
Destroyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bich misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands a right hook to the body.
Bich tries to work over Destroyer's front leg with a kick but Destroyer checks it.
Destroyer feinted with a counter takedown.
Destroyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bich.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich tried to score with a low kick but Destroyer checks it.
Destroyer lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Destroyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Bich moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
Destroyer swings for the body but Bich moves out of range.
Bich with the counter takedown but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Bich moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
Bich scoring well with a low kick there.
Bich connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaden Bich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Destroyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Destroyer 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.
Bich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Bich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bich.
Bich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Destroyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That kick from Bich tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bich.
Bich staying out of range there.
Bich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bich misses with a low kick.
Destroyer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bich sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Bich.
Destroyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bich thows a leg kick but Destroyer checks it
and Destroyer counters with a shoot takedown. Bich fights it but they end up in guard.
Destroyer is working Bich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer throwing strikes but missing.
Destroyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer is in close to Bich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Destroyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Destroyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destroyer throwing strikes from guard but Bich blocks nicely.
Destroyer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zexy Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Destroyer cracks Bich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bich throws a leg kick but Destroyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Bich tries to sprawl out of it but Destroyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bich connects with a solid leg kick.
Bich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Destroyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Destroyer digs a good hook to Bich's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is looking to slow Destroyer down with leg kicks.
Bich motions for Destroyer to come forward. Bich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer cracks Bich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Destroyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bich misses
and Destroyer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bich!
Bich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Destroyer is controlling him well.
Destroyer trying to control the position but Bich is working away.
Destroyer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destroyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Destroyer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Destroyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
An elbow from Destroyer crashes against the mat.
Destroyer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Destroyer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Destroyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich regains half guard, as Destroyer was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Bich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Destroyer.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Destroyer.
Destroyer working over Bich with some ground and pound. Bich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Destroyer thows a huge punch but Bich dodges it nicely.
Bich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bich's head.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bich is breathing heavily.
Destroyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Destroyer lands strikes from half guard.
Bich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Destroyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Destroyer there.
Destroyer lands with a punch from half guard.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Destroyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Destroyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Destroyer slips a nice elbow through Bich's hands, connecting with Bich's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Destroyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zexy Destroyer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bich can do to turn this around?
Bich connects with a solid leg kick.
Destroyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destroyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destroyer throws a good cross that connects.
Bich misses with a low kick.
Bich throws a leg kick
and Destroyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destroyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bich.
Bich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Destroyer.
Destroyer attempts a counter takedown but Bich avoids it well and moves away.
Bich tries a low kick but Destroyer avoids it.
Bich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Bich.
Bich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bich misses with a leg kick.
Bich lands a leg kick that knocks Destroyer off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Destroyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Bich saw that one coming.
Bich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Destroyer checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Bich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bich throws a leg kick
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaden Bich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer forces Bich back against the cage and clinches.
Bich prevents the takedown attempt.
Destroyer digs a right hand underneath Bich's ribcage. Bich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown.
Bich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
Bich is trying to maintain a safe position but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns Bich into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich blocks a body shot from Destroyer.
Bich gets underhooks to prevent Destroyer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zexy Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich blocks a body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bich controls his hands.
Destroyer jumps guard but Bich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Destroyer has Bich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Destroyer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bich tumbling to the mat - Destroyer dives into Bich's guard.
Bich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bich has wrist control.
Destroyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zexy Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Destroyer is in close to Bich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Destroyer stops Bich from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Bich.
Bich connects with a leg kick.
Bich throws a front kick aimed at Destroyer's knee but Destroyer avoids it well.
Donk. Destroyer catches Bich right on the button with a cross.
Bich tries to score with a low kick but Destroyer moves his leg out of the way.
Destroyer tries to counter by clinching up but Bich breaks away and moves out of range.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Bich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexy Destroyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer scores with a jab.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Bich manages to avoid it.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bich.
Destroyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bich throws a leg kick but Destroyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Destroyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Bich thows a leg kick but Destroyer checks it
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bich.
Bich connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer blocks a leg kick.
Jaden Bich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bich misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaden Bich.
I think Destroyer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaden Bich!
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