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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niemi comes to the cage accompanied by Parker & Clind - Generator. Negreanu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make Her Say - Kid Cudi. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
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177 cm
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183 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jetset Niemi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Negreanu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Negreanu misses the body punch
and Negreanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niemi throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Niemi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Negreanu scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Niemi misses its intended target.
Niemi misses with a kick to the body.
Negreanu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niemi tries to keep at a distance but Negreanu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Negreanu digs a right hand into Niemi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niemi's gas tank.
Negreanu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Negreanu taking a breather.
Niemi is trying to break the clinch but Negreanu is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Negreanu scores with a hook to the body.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreanu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands an uppercut.
Niemi is trying to maintain a safe position but Negreanu gets an underhook and turns Niemi into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negreanu is struggling to control the position.
Niemi swings wildly with an uppercut but Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreanu controlling the action here for a moment.
Niemi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreanu controls his hands.
Negreanu presses Niemi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niemi trying to stall but Negreanu improves his position.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
A head punch on the inside from Niemi fails to land.
Negreanu has Niemi pressed against the cage.
Niemi takes a shot to the head.
Negreanu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Negreanu lands a body punch.
Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemi working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Negreanu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreanu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi digs a right hand into Negreanu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negreanu's gas tank.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreanu's elbow.
Niemi is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreanu.
Niemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niemi is looking to control Negreanu's arms but Negreanu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niemi has his back to the cage.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a nice body shot.
Niemi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niemi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreanu prevents it.
Negreanu is working Niemi over against the cage.
Negreanu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Negreanu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Negreanu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Niemi has Negreanu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreanu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreanu prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetset Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi working aggressively here.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Negreanu avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
Negreanu is working Niemi over against the cage.
Niemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu lands a hook that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Negreanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Negreanu.
Niemi stalls.
Negreanu blocking some punches.
Negreanu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Negreanu is leaning against Niemi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negreanu lands a body punch.
Niemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Negreanu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Negreanu throws a right hand that Niemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Niemi also avoids with ease.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu misses with a hook. Niemi ducked under it nicely.
Negreanu rushes Niemi and presses him up against the cage.
Negreanu pushes Niemi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi misses with some punches.
Negreanu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Niemi can't get the takedown.
Negreanu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niemi misses with an elbow strike.
Negreanu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Negreanu is keeping busy.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Niemi working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Negreanu lands with a right to the head.
Negreanu scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negreanu just leaning against Niemi, taking a breather.
Niemi jumps guard but Negreanu stands there with Niemi around his waist. Niemi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu moves out of range as Niemi strikes.
Negreanu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu's corner calls for a 1-2. Negreanu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niemi thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Negreanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niemi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niemi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Negreanu if he has to take too many more of those.
Niemi dips to his left and cracks Negreanu with an uppercut!
Niemi throws a series of punches but Negreanu avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Negreanu, right into the meat.
A low kick from Niemi is predictable there
and Negreanu counters with a thumping low kick.
Negreanu is looking to clinch.
Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemi.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Negreanu missing with a left hand there. Niemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Negreanu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Niemi counters with an outside leg kick.
Negreanu moves in looking to clinch but Niemi pushes him off.
Negreanu wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niemi. Negreanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
Niemi scores with a punch to the head.
Negreanu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niemi.
Negreanu misses with a head kick.
Niemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Niemi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Niemi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Negreanu thows a leg kick but Niemi checks it
and Niemi counters with a one-two to the body.
Niemi scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Niemi.
Niemi connects with an inside leg kick.
Niemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreanu moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi misses with a hook to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice body shot.
Niemi tries to land a front kick but Negreanu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Negreanu moves away from the strike by Niemi.
Negreanu lands with a cross.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niemi looks to land a left hand but Negreanu moved out of range nicely.
Negreanu wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
Negreanu throws a shot from downtown. Niemi moves away and avoids it.
Negreanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niemi counters with a series of strikes. Negreanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a leg kick.
Negreanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Negreanu misses the target.
Niemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Negreanu doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu swings for the body but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niemi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Niemi misses
and Negreanu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Negreanu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niemi slips a jab from Negreanu.
Niemi checks a leg kick.
Niemi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Negreanu's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemi misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Negreanu.
Niemi lands a nice shot that snaps Negreanu's head back.
Niemi throws a big shot that misses.
Negreanu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Negreanu misses the body punch
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niemi misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Jetset Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemi moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Niemi there.
Negreanu clinches with his opponent.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch but Negreanu keeps him there for the moment.
Negreanu has a couple of punches blocked by Niemi.
Negreanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Niemi.
Negreanu is breathing heavily.
Negreanu stalling in the clinch.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niemi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Negreanu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreanu prevents it.
Niemi trying to stall but Negreanu improves his position.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Niemi tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreanu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetset Niemi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niemi throws a hook but Negreanu avoids it easily.
Niemi misses with a body shot.
Negreanu closes the distance but Niemi moves to the side
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Niemi misses with a double jab
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi cracks the inside of Negreanu's front leg.
Niemi misses the shot to the body.
Niemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Negreanu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Negreanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niemi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Negreanu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niemi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negreanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niemi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Niemi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niemi lands a jab to Negreanu's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niemi, as that shot connected.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi moved away.
Negreanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Negreanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Negreanu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niemi misses with a leg kick
and Negreanu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Negreanu.
Niemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niemi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Negreanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Negreanu breaks from the clinch.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a good jab.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tries a low kick but Niemi avoids it.
Negreanu avoids a kick to the body.
Niemi punishes Negreanu's body with a nice straight punch.
Niemi moves out of range as Negreanu strikes.
Negreanu staying out of range there.
Niemi blocks a head kick by Negreanu.
Niemi throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
Niemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Negreanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemi.
Negreanu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemi's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Niemi coming out on top.
Niemi throws a looping overhand right but Negreanu ducks down to avoid it.
Niemi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Negreanu.
Negreanu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Niemi lands a nice shot to the body.
Niemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Negreanu blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Niemi.
Negreanu digs a right hand underneath Niemi's ribcage. Niemi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negreanu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu.
Niemi breaks the clinch.
Niemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu moves out of range of the leg kick from Niemi.
Nice jab there from Niemi.
Niemi misses with a shot to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Niemi throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from Negreanu.
Negreanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Niemi misses with a straight right.
Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemi.
Niemi misses with a series of wild punches.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi throws a jab when Negreanu was well out of range.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Niemi tries to land a leg kick but Negreanu saw it coming and moves away.
Niemi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Negreanu is just out of range.
Negreanu throws a jab when Niemi was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niemi.
Negreanu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niemi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niemi.
Negreanu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negreanu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemi loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Negreanu works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Daniel Negreanu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Niemi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niemi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Niemi cracks Negreanu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Niemi defending well as Negreanu loads up on a big left hand.
Niemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Negreanu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niemi misses with a body shot
and Negreanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negreanu misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
Niemi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Negreanu back to the cage. Niemi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Niemi thumps Negreanu with a low kick.
Negreanu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niemi stuns Negreanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niemi throws a push kick but Negreanu slaps the foot to one side.
Niemi wants to slow Negreanu down by chopping away at his legs.
Negreanu tries to work over Niemi's front leg with a kick but Niemi checks it.
Niemi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niemi tries a low kick but Negreanu avoids it.
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niemi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niemi cracks Negreanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niemi tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it.
Negreanu blocks a leg kick.
Niemi throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
Negreanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Niemi.
Niemi throws a jab but it's blocked by Negreanu.
Donk. Niemi catches Negreanu right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Niemi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Negreanu darts in trying to clinch
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Negreanu manages to avoid it.
Niemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Niemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Niemi.
A low kick from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Negreanu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niemi.
Negreanu blocks a jab.
Negreanu looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tried to score with a low kick but Niemi checks it.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemi throws a combination that misses
and Negreanu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Niemi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Niemi with a hook.
Niemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Negreanu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niemi to score with a decent uppercut.
Negreanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Negreanu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Niemi misses.
Niemi misses with a series of wild punches.
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Negreanu lands a head kick. Niemi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Negreanu. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu misses with a looping right.
Negreanu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niemi. Niemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Negreanu tries to land a leg kick but Niemi saw it coming and moves away.
Niemi misses with a wild combination.
Niemi takes a swing at Negreanu's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niemi. Those never looked like landing.
Negreanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Negreanu drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Negreanu misses with a body punch.
Niemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi'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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetset Niemi had his way with Daniel Negreanu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu takes a swing at Niemi's ribcage but misses.
Negreanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemi is just out of range.
Niemi throws a low kick but Negreanu avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niemi lands an uppercut.
Niemi slowing the pace effectively.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Negreanu is keeping busy.
Negreanu blocks an elbow strike.
Niemi is trying to break the clinch but Negreanu has him pressed against the cage.
Niemi wants to stall.
Negreanu works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Negreanu blocking some punches.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu scores with a shot to the side of Niemi's head.
Negreanu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niemi misses with a jab to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
Negreanu pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Negreanu gets through Niemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Negreanu blocks an uppercut.
Negreanu works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Negreanu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niemis head.
Niemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Negreanu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niemi.
Negreanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niemi.
Negreanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu feints and then cracks Niemi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Negreanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemi manages to avoid it.
Negreanu throws a sloppy head kick
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Negreanu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Negreanu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Niemi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Negreanu counters with a good, hard body kick but Niemi shrugs it off.
Niemi throws a sloppy head kick and Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Negreanu darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Negreanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body. Negreanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Negreanu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niemi connects with a looping right hand.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negreanu.
Negreanu closes the distance but Niemi moves to the side
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Niemi.
Niemi lands a nice hook to Negreanu's body. Negreanu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi cracks the inside of Negreanu's front leg.
Niemi misses with a hook to the body
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu misses with an uppercut. Niemi saw that one coming.
Niemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Negreanu throws out the jab.
Negreanu scores with a shot to the body.
Niemi throws a front kick aimed at Negreanu's knee but Negreanu avoids it well.
Niemi scores with a sloppy right hand. Negreanu should have avoided that one.
That kick from Niemi tenderised Negreanu's leg. Negreanu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Niemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niemi lands a jab to Negreanu's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu takes one to the side of the head.
Niemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Negreanu.
Niemi throws a right and a left that Negreanu avoids nicely.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niemi throws a leg kick but Negreanu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niemi throws a body kick that misses.
Niemi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Negreanu's head.
Niemi misses with an uppercut.
Negreanu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niemi. Niemi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu connects with a right hand. Niemi shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Negreanu.
Niemi misses with an uppercut. Negreanu saw that one coming.
A jab from Niemi does it's job there.
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 Jetset Niemi.
I think Niemi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetset Niemi!
Jetset Niemi retains his welterweight title!
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