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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakkir Hellfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Daniel Negreanu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakkir Hellfire's chin.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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 light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Negreanu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakkir Hellfire! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hellfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hellfire misses with an uppercut. Negreanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Negreanu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hellfire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Negreanu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Negreanu fails to land the takedown. Negreanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellfire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Negreanu thows a body shot but no joy. Hellfire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Negreanu's calf. Hellfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Negreanu. Negreanu lands with a nice body punch. Negreanu blocks a jab. Hellfire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Negreanu can pounce on him.
Negreanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellfire moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negreanu tries to clinch but Hellfire moves out of range. Negreanu throws a body punch but Hellfire moves out of range. Negreanu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellfire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Negreanu scrambles back to his feet. Negreanu is looking to slow Hellfire down with leg kicks. Negreanu misses with a wild combination.
Jakkir Hellfire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Negreanu misses with a hook. Hellfire ducked under it nicely. Hellfire catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Negreanu moves into the clinch. Hellfire can't find room to land a body shot as Negreanu controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Negreanu scores with a nice short uppercut. Negreanu cracks Hellfire with a nice body shot. Negreanu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellfire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Negreanu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Negreanu misses with an uppercut. Hellfire saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hellfire misses with a hook to the body
and Negreanu counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Negreanu. Hellfire does a little dance to reset his feet. Hellfire takes a swing at Negreanu's ribcage but misses. Negreanu jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Hellfire misses. Negreanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Negreanu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hellfire. A solid body kick from Negreanu. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Negreanu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab lands there for Hellfire. Hellfire throws out a loose jab but Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid it. Negreanu moves out of range as Hellfire strikes. Negreanu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hellfire throws the left hand but Negreanu avoids the punch easily. Hellfire throws an overhand right that lands on Negreanu's shoulder, as Negreanu tries to avoid the shot. Negreanu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice body punch from Negreanu. Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellfire.
Hellfire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Negreanu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Negreanu misses with a hook. Hellfire ducked under it nicely. Negreanu misses with a wild body shot. Jab from Hellfire. Hellfire connects with a body shot that sends Negreanu's belly button to the back. Negreanu lands a nice looking body kick. A jab from Negreanu misses. Negreanu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hellfire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Negreanu looks to throw the jab but Hellfire is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hellfire throws a right and a left that Negreanu avoids nicely. A shot to the liver by Hellfire. Beautiful body shot. Negreanu misses with a jab to the body
and Hellfire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Negreanu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hellfire's half guard. Negreanu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hellfire sees it coming and defends easily. Hellfire is staying active underneath Negreanu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hellfire wants to improve his position but Negreanu is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Negreanu is trying to control. Hellfire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hellfire misses with a shot to the body and Negreanu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hellfire's knee momentarily. Hellfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Negreanu. A jab from Hellfire misses. Hellfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreanu. Negreanu throws an overhand right that lands on Hellfire's shoulder, as Hellfire tries to avoid the shot. Hellfire throws a leg kick that misses. Negreanu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there and Hellfire counters with a nice leg kick. Negreanu throws a lazy right hand but Hellfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Negreanu lands a jab to Hellfire's midsection. Negreanu misses with a body shot
and Hellfire counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick from Hellfire misses. Negreanu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hellfire swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hellfire swings for the body but Negreanu moves out of range.
Hellfire slips under a jab. Hellfire connects with a nice looking jab.
Hellfire misses the jab. Negreanu throws a sloppy head kick and Hellfire moves out of range easily. Daniel Negreanu is winning the standup battle so far. Hellfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hellfire throws a nice inside leg kick. Hellfire avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Negreanu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Negreanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellfire throws out the jab. Negreanu jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch combination from Negreanu misses. Hellfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Negreanu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hellfire to the mat! Hellfire manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hellfire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hellfire controlling the position easily from mount. Hellfire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Negreanu is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negreanu wants to control but Hellfire is having none of it. Hellfire controlling from mount. Negreanu tries to hold on but Hellfire pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Negreanu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hellfire controlling from the full mount. Hellfire can't control as he wanted to and Negreanu manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Hellfire trying to control the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakkir Hellfire will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Negreanu throws out a leg kick but Hellfire moves out of range and Negreanu only half commits. Negreanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellfire throws out the jab. Negreanu throws a wild body kick that Hellfire sees coming a mile off. Negreanu closes the distance and clinches. Negreanu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellfire controls his hands.
Hellfire can't find room to land a body shot as Negreanu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellfire.
Negreanu lands a body shot. Negreanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negreanu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellfire controls his hands.
Negreanu throws a head punch that misses. Negreanu misses with some punches.
Negreanu tries a body shot but Hellfire blocks it.
Negreanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negreanu misses with a hook from the clinch. Negreanu scores with a nice hook to the head. Hellfire working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellfire.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Negreanu taking a breather. Negreanu is working Hellfire over against the cage. Hellfire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A nice left hand lands by Negreanu.
A frustrated look appears on Hellfire's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
Hellfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellfire working aggressively here.
Negreanu lands a hook to the side of the head. Negreanu digs a right hand underneath Hellfire's ribcage. Hellfire let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for Negreanu.
A body shot lands from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Negreanu lands a left hand.
Negreanu blocks a body shot from Hellfire. Negreanu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Negreanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreanu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu. Negreanu digs a right hand into Hellfire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hellfire's gas tank. Negreanu digs a right hand underneath Hellfire's ribcage. Hellfire let out a lung full of air as it connected. Negreanu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Negreanu lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Negreanu. A short right from Negreanu. Negreanu lands a shot to the body. Negreanu tries a body shot but Hellfire blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hellfire fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negreanu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hellfire. A shot in the inside from Negreanu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negreanu lands with a right to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Negreanu. Negreanu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hellfires head. Negreanu is leaning against Hellfire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Negreanu just leaning against Hellfire, taking a breather. Nice body punch from Negreanu. Negreanu misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Negreanu. Negreanu pushes Hellfire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Negreanu lands a shoulder strike. Negreanu presses Hellfire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Negreanu lands with a left to the head. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands a body punch in the clinch. Hellfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Negreanu to work.
Negreanu works on Hellfire's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hellfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreanu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Negreanu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu. Nice body punch from Negreanu - that landed with a thud.
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! Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Negreanu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Negreanu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Negreanu digs a right hand into Hellfire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hellfire's gas tank. Negreanu lands with a left to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Negreanu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Negreanu working aggressively here.
Negreanu digs a right hand underneath Hellfire's ribcage. Hellfire let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hellfire tries to work over Negreanu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Come on Negreanu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Negreanu. Hellfire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Negreanu. Negreanu cracks Hellfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Negreanu connects with a leg kick. Hellfire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Negreanu lands with a nice body punch. Negreanu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Negreanu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Negreanu misses enabling Hellfire to counter with a crisp jab. Hellfire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Negreanu counters with a low kick, right behind Hellfire 's knee. Negreanu throws a leg kick that misses. Hellfire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hellfire gets tackled into the cage by Negreanu. Negreanu maintains the clinch. Negreanu tries a body shot but Hellfire blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negreanu misses with a body punch.
Negreanu lands a body punch in the clinch. A body shot lands from Negreanu.
Nice body punch from Negreanu. Negreanu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Negreanu presses Hellfire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Negreanu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Negreanu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellfire backwards. Negreanu lands a body shot. Negreanu lands a nice shot to the body. Negreanu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hellfire tries to work over Negreanu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Daniel Negreanu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Negreanu leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Negreanu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreanu.
Hellfire presses Negreanu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Negreanu.
Negreanu tries to work over Hellfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hellfire scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Negreanu prevents a body shot from Hellfire. Hellfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Negreanu blocking some punches.
Hellfire works on Negreanu's body with a couple of short punches. Negreanu'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. Negreanu pushes Hellfire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negreanu can't find room to land a body shot as Hellfire controls the action.
Negreanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellfire can do to turn this around? Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negreanu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Negreanu lands a body shot. Negreanu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellfire. Negreanu is leaning against Hellfire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu. Negreanu lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Negreanu - that landed with a thud.
Hellfire wants to get back to striking at distance but Negreanu won't allow it.
Negreanu lands a hook to the side of the head. Negreanu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellfire backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hellfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreanu controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Negreanu as the two fighters clinch.
Negreanu lands a shot to the body. Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hellfire prevents a body shot from Negreanu. Hellfire misses with a punch to the body.
Negreanu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hellfires head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu. Negreanu pushes Hellfire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Negreanu lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreanu. Negreanu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hellfire backwards. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Negreanu lands a left hand.
Negreanu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellfire's elbow. A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
A short uppercut from Negreanu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu had his way with Jakkir Hellfire in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Negreanu tenderised Hellfire's leg. Hellfire is trying to keep his angry face on. Hellfire throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range. Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu throws a nice outside leg kick. Daniel Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Negreanu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hellfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hellfire keeps the fight on the outside. Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Negreanu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hellfire. That did some damage! Negreanu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Negreanu misses with a leg kick. Negreanu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hellfire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Negreanu looks to land a right hand but Hellfire moved out of range. Negreanu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hellfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreanu. Hellfire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negreanu.
Negreanu throws out a loose jab but Hellfire uses good head movement to avoid it. Hellfire looks to throw the jab but Negreanu is out of range. Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Hellfire. Negreanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hellfire.
Negreanu moves away from the strike by Hellfire. Negreanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellfire manages to avoid it. Negreanu scores with a leg kick.
Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellfire. Hellfire lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hellfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hellfire stuffs the takedown. Negreanu throws a series of punches but Hellfire moves out of range. Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Negreanu misses. Hellfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Negreanu blocks a jab. Hellfire misses with a looping right. Hellfire tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it. Hellfire misses with an uppercut. Negreanu saw that one coming. Hellfire slips a jab from Negreanu. Negreanu checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Hellfire misses its intended target. Hellfire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hellfire throws a shot from downtown. Negreanu moves away and avoids it. Negreanu thows a leg kick but Hellfire checks it and Hellfire counters with a slapping leg kick. Negreanu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hellfire counters with a leg kick. Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hellfire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick from Negreanu misses. Hellfire slips a straight right by Negreanu. Hellfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreanu. Negreanu throws a jab when Hellfire was well out of range. A lazy body kick from Negreanu and Hellfire counters with a nice uppercut. Hellfire jabs Negreanu right on the nose. Negreanu blinks but takes it well. A jab from Negreanu misses. Jakkir Hellfire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hellfire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Negreanu's calf. Negreanu looks to land a right hand but Hellfire moved out of range. Negreanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Negreanu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Negreanu. Hellfire does a little dance to reset his feet. Negreanu lands a nice shot to the body.
Negreanu moves away from the strike by Hellfire. Negreanu jabs Hellfire right on the nose. Hellfire blinks but takes it well. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Negreanu. Hellfire shrugs it off though. Negreanu misses with a kick to the body.
Negreanu moves away from the strike by Hellfire. A combination from Negreanu does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Negreanu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Negreanu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:44 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:44 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Negreanu! Daniel Negreanu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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