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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake The Spider!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Spider throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Spider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by The Spider.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Spider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
The Spider misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Spider scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevens to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Spider's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Spider.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Jake The Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens instigates a clinch.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Spider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Spider is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Spider.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as The Spider controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Spider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as The Spider controls his hands.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by The Spider.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent The Spider's takedown attempt.
The Spider blocks an uppercut.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Spider has hold of one of Stevens's legs. Stevens is fighting the takedown attempt but The Spider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The Spider looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens won't allow The Spider to sweep him here.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but The Spider is keeping the position.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens tries to stand but The Spider is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Spider pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
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 Donnie Stevens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevens lunges at The Spider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Spider's hand.
The Spider fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but The Spider moved out of range.
The Spider shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as The Spider shoots in.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevens misses with a body shot
and The Spider counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Spider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him.
Stevens 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.
The Spider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing The Spider from controlling successfully.
The Spider stops Stevens from standing up.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Spider's guard.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. The Spider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by The Spider!
The Spider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Spider trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spider 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.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but The Spider is proving a slippery customer.
Jake The Spider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Spider throwing strikes but missing.
The Spider postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Spider stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Spider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
The Spider trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The Spider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider landing with the ground and pound.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - The Spider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Spider.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Spider stops Stevens from standing up.
The Spider controlling from the top position.
The Spider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him.
The Spider wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - The Spider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Spider wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Spider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Spider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Spider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Spider gets a takedown into half guard.
The Spider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevens pushes The Spider off looking to stand but The Spider dives back in and keeps control.
The Spider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Spider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Spider working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Spider is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Spider seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on The Spider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The Spider is holding Stevens down, trying to stall.
Stevens trying to control the action but The Spider is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's The Spider get back to his feet.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for The Spider with that takedown attempt.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is looking to clinch.
The Spider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Spider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. The Spider has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
Stevens connects with a jab.
The Spider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Spider somewhat.
The Spider darts in trying to clinch
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
The Spider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Spider.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Spider was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnie Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donnie Stevens did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Spider fails to land the takedown.
The Spider shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a nice body shot.
The Spider has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but The Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Spider doesn't seem phased though.
The Spider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Spider is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
The Spider closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. The Spider pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Spider is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Spider is defended easily by Stevens.
The Spider with a poor takedown
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens clinches up with The Spider and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by The Spider.
The Spider blocking some punches.
The Spider prevents a body shot from Stevens.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens tries a body shot but The Spider blocks it.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but The Spider avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
The Spider blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Spider backwards.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Spider prevents a body shot from Stevens.
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Spider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stevens is trying is best to control the position here.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stevens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is trying to control the position but The Spider postures up.
The Spider is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Spider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
The Spider looking to pass the guard.
The Spider with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Spider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens keeping full guard, as The Spider tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Stevens had his way with Jake The Spider in 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. This is the final round!
The Spider has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Spider.
The Spider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donnie Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens tries to sprawl but The Spider drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Spider working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevens pushes The Spider off looking to stand but The Spider dives back in and keeps control.
The Spider misses with a head shot. Stevens uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stevens is trying to keep The Spider in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens pushes The Spider off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Spider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. The Spider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Spider looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
Stevens is looking to improve his position but The Spider isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to hold on but The Spider postures up.
The Spider trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Spider lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
The Spider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Spider's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Spider is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Spider stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens is not content to let The Spider control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake The Spider wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens leaves The Spider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spider shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
The Spider is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Spider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jake The Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Spider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but The Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Spider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake The Spider.
I think Stevens 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donnie Stevens!
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RATING
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