PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make Her Say - Kid Cudi. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Turjake
vs
Negreanu

170 cm
28
161 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

177 cm
27
164 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu throws a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Turjake tests Negreanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Negreanu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Negreanu throws a push kick but Turjake slaps the foot to one side.
Negreanu thows a body shot but no joy.
Turjake checks the leg kick.
Turjake misses with a leg kick.
Turjake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turjake misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negreanu.
Negreanu throws out a leg kick but Turjake moves out of range and Negreanu only half commits.
Negreanu misses with a body shot.
Negreanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turjake moves out of range of the strikes.
Turjake thows a body shot but no joy.
Turjake lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Turjake fails to land with a series of punches.
Turjake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turjake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negreanu.

Negreanu moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Negreanu.
Negreanu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Negreanu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Negreanu lands a right hand.
Negreanu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreanu.

Turjake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Turjake.
Turjake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Negreanu.
Turjake swings for the body but Negreanu moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Negreanu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu throws a low kick, looking for Turjake's leg but Turjake calmly moves out of range.
Turjake misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Turjake gets tackled into the cage by Negreanu. Negreanu maintains the clinch.
Negreanu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Turjake manages to break the clinch.
Turjake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turjake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turjake lands with a nice body punch.
Turjake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turjake, right into the meat.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negreanu misses with a straight right.
Turjake checks the leg kick.
Negreanu with a jab.
Negreanu tries a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Turjake is looking to score with low kicks.
Turjake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Negreanu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu loads up on a big right hand but Turjake slips the punch.
Turjake misses with a two punch combination.
Turjake cracks Negreanu with a good jab.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Negreanu avoids them all with ease.
Turjake throws the left hand but Negreanu avoids the punch easily.
Turjake throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turjake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Negreanu momentarily.
A left and a right from Negreanu both land. Nice combination.
Turjake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Negreanu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negreanu sprawls well. Negreanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turjake gets slowly back to his feet.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreanu moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turjake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turjake.
Turjake closes the distance and clinches up with Negreanu, looking for a takedown. Turjake pushes Negreanu against the cage but Negreanu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Negreanu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turjake has time to react.
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!
Turjake checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Negreanu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Negreanu looks for the body kick but Turjake saw that one coming.
Turjake throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Turjake as he checks the leg kick.
Negreanu slips a straight right by Turjake.
Nice defenses there by Negreanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Turjake misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Negreanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Negreanu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turjake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Negreanu throws a push kick but Turjake slaps the foot to one side.
Negreanu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Negreanu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turjake doesn't seem bothered though.
Negreanu throws out a leg kick but Turjake moves out of range and Negreanu only half commits.
Turjake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Negreanu manages to avoid it.
Turjake looks to throw the jab but Negreanu is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Negreanu
and Turjake counters with a low kick, right behind Negreanu 's knee.
Crunch! Negreanu slams his shin into Turjake's torso.
Negreanu digs a good body shot into Turjake's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreanu misses with a wild body shot.
Negreanu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Negreanu motions for Turjake to come forward. Negreanu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turjake manages to avoid it.
Turjake throws a front kick aimed at Negreanu's knee but Negreanu avoids it well.
Turjake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negreanu.
Negreanu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Negreanu as Turjake shoots in.
Turjake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turjake has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Negreanu.
Turjake lands a nice shot that snaps Negreanu's head back.
Negreanu staying out of range there.
Negreanu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Negreanu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Negreanu.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turjake!
Daniel Negreanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Negreanu clinches up against the cage.
Turjake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreanu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreanu.
Negreanu tries to work over Turjake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turjake is trying to drag Negreanu to the mat but Negreanu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsti Turjake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negreanu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Negreanu breaks the clinch.
Negreanu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turjake is out of range and Negreanu settles back down.
Turjake connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Negreanu as Turjake shoots in.
Negreanu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tries to land a front kick but Turjake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
A swing and a miss from Negreanu.
Negreanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Negreanu. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Negreanu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreanu moves away.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu tries a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Negreanu looks to land a right hand but Turjake moved out of range.
Turjake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turjake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Negreanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Turjake.
Turjake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turjake throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a leg kick.
Negreanu throws the kick towards the body but Turjake avoids it.
Turjake slips a jab and a cross from Negreanu.
Negreanu defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Turjake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Negreanu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turjake scores with a jab.
Negreanu misses with a hook. Turjake ducked under it nicely.
Negreanu throws a body punch but Turjake moves out of range.
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!
Turjake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negreanu sprawls well. Negreanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turjake gets slowly back to his feet.
Negreanu slips a jab from Turjake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turjake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Negreanu - the referee stops the clock and Turjake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Negreanu. Turjake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turjake. Negreanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Negreanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Negreanu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Turjake throws a hook but Negreanu avoids it easily.
Turjake misses with a hook. Negreanu ducked under it nicely.
Turjake moves out of range of the leg kick from Negreanu.
Turjake blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a low kick.
Turjake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negreanu is fending him off so far but Turjake persists. Nope, Negreanu circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreanu connects with a leg kick. Turjake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turjake scores with a jab to the body.
Turjake checks a low kick from Negreanu.
Nice body punch from Negreanu.
Negreanu cracks Turjake with an open hand slap.
Turjake checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turjake.
Turjake keeps the fight on the outside.
Turjake looks to land a right hand but Negreanu moved out of range.
Turjake throws a right and a left that Negreanu avoids nicely.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Negreanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Negreanu tries to clinch but Turjake is having none of it.
Turjake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negreanu.
Negreanu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Turjake blocks the low kick.
Negreanu thows a leg kick but Turjake checks it
and Turjake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Negreanu thinking.
Turjake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a body kick.
Turjake cracks Negreanu with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Negreanu tries to work over Turjake's front leg with a kick but Turjake checks it.
Negreanu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Negreanu tried to score with a low kick but Turjake checks it.
Turjake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turjake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negreanu slips under a jab from Turjake.
A nice inside leg kick there by Negreanu. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Negreanu misses with an uppercut
and Negreanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negreanu.
Negreanu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Negreanu throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negreanu.
Turjake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Negreanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turjake throws out a loose jab but Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turjake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turjake misses with a hook.
Negreanu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turjake swings for the body but Negreanu moves out of range.
Turjake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negreanu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turjake circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Turjake. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turjake scores with a punch to the head.
Negreanu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Negreanu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Negreanu throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a wild body shot.
Negreanu thows a body shot but no joy.
Negreanu tries to land a leg kick but Turjake saw it coming and moves away.
Negreanu tries to land a front kick but Turjake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turjake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Negreanu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turjake is out of range.

Negreanu gets caught napping as Turjake dives in and scores a takedown. Negreanu manages to retain 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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Negreanu working a defensive guard here.
Turjake wants to control from the top but Negreanu keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Negreanu really dominated 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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Negreanu enables Turjake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Negreanu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negreanu trying to control the position here.
Turjake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turjake stops Negreanu from standing up.
Negreanu keeping moving, preventing Turjake from controlling successfully.
Negreanu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Negreanu prevents Turjake from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turjake.
Negreanu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turjake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Negreanu wants to slow Turjake down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Negreanu avoids the body shot from Turjake.
Negreanu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Negreanu.

Negreanu gets caught napping as Turjake dives in and scores a takedown. Negreanu manages to retain guard.
Negreanu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turjake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Negreanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Negreanu, not yet.
Negreanu is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turjake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Negreanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Negreanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu 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.
Turjake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turjake lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turjake misses with a series of wild punches.
Negreanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Turjake is just out of range.
Negreanu throws a sloppy head kick and Turjake moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake blocks the body kick.
Negreanu staying out of range there.
Negreanu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turjake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Negreanu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Turjake defending well as Negreanu loads up on a big left hand.
Negreanu misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Negreanu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turjake defending well as Negreanu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turjake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negreanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Torsti Turjake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Turjake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Negreanu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Negreanu. Turjake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turjake staying out of range there.
Turjake lands with an overhand left.
Negreanu punishes Turjake's body with a nice straight punch.
Turjake throws the left hand but Negreanu avoids the punch easily.
Turjake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Negreanu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turjake somewhat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Negreanu, as that shot connected.
Negreanu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turjake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Negreanu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu lands with a nice body kick.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Turjake.
Negreanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown by Turjake or perhaps it was just good defense by Negreanu which made him look bad.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Negreanu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Negreanu finds it's way through Turjake's defenses.
Negreanu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turjake works Negreanu's body with a nice hook.
Turjake scores with a body shot.
Turjake avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake blocks a leg kick.
Negreanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turjake moves away.
Negreanu throws a leg kick that misses.
Turjake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negreanu backs up against the cage.
Torsti Turjake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Turjake misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negreanu scores with a nice body kick.
Turjake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Negreanu throws a front kick aimed at Turjake's knee but Turjake avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turjake checks a leg kick.
Turjake just misses with a punch to the body.
Turjake checks a leg kick nicely.
Turjake lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
enabling Turjake to counter with a crisp jab.
Negreanu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniel Negreanu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turjake takes a swing at Negreanu's ribcage but misses.
Negreanu works Turjake's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Negreanu tenderised Turjake's leg. Turjake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turjake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Negreanu moves out of range.
Turjake misses with a straight left.
Negreanu thumps Turjake with a low kick.
Turjake checks a low kick from Negreanu.
Turjake throws the left hand but Negreanu avoids the punch easily.
Negreanu looks for the body kick but Turjake saw that one coming.
Negreanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Negreanu tries to work over Turjake's front leg with a kick but Turjake checks it.
Negreanu misses the body punch
and Turjake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turjake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Turjake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreanu slips a jab and a cross from Turjake.
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turjake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Negreanu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Negreanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turjake throws a looping overhand right but Negreanu ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Torsti Turjake.
I think Negreanu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Negreanu!
Daniel Negreanu is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Daniel Negreanu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.