PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes into the arena with Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot blaring out of the sound system. Pejovsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anvil of Crom. Neno Pejovsky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Els
vs
Pejovsky

188 cm
35
207 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

185 cm
30
212 lbs
18 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Heisenberg
Hellbent

Conviction
Hellbent

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 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Els lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Els.
Els ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Els blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Els lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pejovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Els.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pejovsky works Els's body with a nice hook.
Pejovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Els.
Pejovsky misses with a hook.
Pejovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Pejovsky tries to bum rush Els with a series of wild strikes but Els uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Els avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pejovsky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Els cracks a nice hook into Pejovsky's ribs.
Els misses with a double jab.
Els misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Els moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Els ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Els keeps the fight on the outside.
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Els is looking to wear down Pejovsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Els slams his shin into Pejovsky's torso.
Els slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.
Els dodges the punch combination from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick
and Els counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pejovsky thinking.
Pejovsky looks winded!
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pejovsky avoids the head kick by Els.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Els scores with a shot to the body.
Pejovsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Els.

It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Els throws a nice outside leg kick.
Els punishes Pejovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Els with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pejovsky darts in trying to clinch
and Els counters with a right hand to the body.
Pejovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Els connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Els fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pejovsky.
Els's corner calls for a 1-2. Els obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pejovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Els looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Els on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Els.
Els misses with a leg kick.
Pejovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Els cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Els's head but Els sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Els has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Els scores with a push kick.
Els takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pejovsky throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Pejovsky takes a swing at Els's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Els counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Els tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Els throws a leg kick that misses.
Els clobbers Pejovsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pejovsky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Els counter with a right hand.
Pejovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Els misses with a body shot.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Els sizes up Pejovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Els avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Els looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky checks the leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pejovsky tries to break free but Els pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Els dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Els lands a lovely overhand right.
Pejovsky looks to land a right hand but Els moved out of range.
Els throws a jab when Pejovsky was well out of range.
Els avoids a kick to the body.
Els fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Pejovsky avoids the body shot from Els.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ernie Els is winning the standup battle so far.
Els throws a leg kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
Pejovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Pejovsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Els slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Els circles away quickly and effectively.
Pejovsky looks to land a combination. Els sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els throws the left hand but Pejovsky avoids the punch easily.
Els scores with a head kick. Pejovsky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Els cracks Pejovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Els scores with a body shot.
A jab from Els finds it's way through Pejovsky's defenses.
Pejovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Els.
Els swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Els lands a head shot.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
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!
Els throws a leg kick
letting Pejovsky counter with a right hand.
Els connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Els.
Jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Els fails to land with a series of punches.
Pejovsky misses with a leg kick
and Els counters with a low kick, right behind Pejovsky 's knee.
Pejovsky moves away from the strike by Els.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els lands a head shot.
Els checks the leg kick nicely there.
Els fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pejovsky on the side of the head.
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Els tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pejovsky lands a jab to Els's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Pejovsky.
Els getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Els uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Els connects with a single shot there.
Els checks a low kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to clinch up.
Pejovsky lands an overhand right.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els throws an off balance right hand
and Els takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Els throws a front kick that sends Pejovsky stumbling back into the cage.
Els lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Els lands with an uppercut that bounces Pejovsky off the cage and back into range.
Pejovsky scores with a jab.
Els throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Els misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pejovsky lands with a shot to the body.

Pejovsky pushes Els up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Els tries to break the clinch but Pejovsky is controlling the position.
Pejovsky lands an uppercut.
A short left from Els.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Els avoids the damage to the body.
Pejovsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Els.

Els escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Els feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pejovsky's calf.
Els tries to land a front kick but Pejovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pejovsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pejovsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Els smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Els throws a chopping leg kick but Pejovsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Els misses with a looping left.
Els catches Pejovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els misses with a leg kick.
Els listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pejovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Els is just out of range.
Els throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Els dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pejovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Els keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Els strikes.
Pejovsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Els is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut there from Els.
Els throws a right and a left that both miss.
Els scoring well with a low kick there.
Els delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pejovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Els is out of range and Pejovsky settles back down.
Pejovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Els throws a quick inside leg kick.
Els fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Pejovsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Els scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky looks to land a right hand but Els moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Els there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Els throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pejovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Els walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pejovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pejovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
Els misses with a double jab.
Els lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Els.
Pejovsky lands with an overhand left.
Els swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Els is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pejovsky can do to turn this around?
A head kick by Pejovsky misses
enabling Els to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els lands the left hand.
Els looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pejovsky. Beautiful body shot.
Els throws a nice outside leg kick.
Els throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Els misses with a low kick.
Els with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pejovsky tries to land a front kick but Els steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Els.
Els avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
Els lands with a shot to the body.
Els throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Els throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els jabs Pejovsky right on the nose. Pejovsky blinks but takes it well.
Pejovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Els lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pejovsky's sensitive parts.
Pejovsky digs a good body shot into Els's ribs.
Pejovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Els.
Els slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Els.
Els moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pejovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a push kick but Els slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Els lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Els.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Els on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pejovsky. Pejovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Els lunges at Pejovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pejovsky's hand.
Els throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Pejovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pejovsky is looking to clinch.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Els lands a front kick.
Els lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Els misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Els wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky swings for the body but Els moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Els clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pejovsky tries to clinch there but Els circles away.
Els bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Els looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Els connects with a crisp jab.
Pejovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Els throws out the jab.
Els misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky tries to clinch but Els moves out of range.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
Pejovsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Els lands a jab to the nose.
Els misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pejovsky wants to land a leg kick but Els is out of range.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Els lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Els throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky throws a series of punches but Els moves out of range.
Els throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Els misses
and Pejovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els connects with the punch.
Els attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Els.
Both fighters circling a little - Pejovsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Els avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky looks to land a body kick but Els moved away.
Pejovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Els circles away.
A jab from Els misses.
Els misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els throws a leg kick which misses Pejovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Pejovsky tries to avoid it.
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!
Pejovsky throws a leg kick which misses Els's front leg but catches the back leg as Els tries to avoid it.

Pejovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Els has Pejovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Pejovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Els working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pejovsky working aggressively here.
Els's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pejovsky can't find room to land a body shot as Els controls the action.
Els blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pejovsky tries a body shot but Els blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Els misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky blocking some punches.
Pejovsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Els misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pejovsky.
A head punch on the inside from Els fails to land.
Els misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pejovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Els avoiding damage as Pejovsky throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Els backwards.
Els takes a shot to the head.
Els doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Els blocks an uppercut.
Els tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pejovsky working aggressively here.
Els scores with a shot to the side of Pejovsky's head.
Pejovsky tries to work over Els's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pejovsky misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky is trying to stall.
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!
Els throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

That kick from Pejovsky tenderised Els's leg. Els is trying to keep his angry face on.
Els lands a head kick. Pejovsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pejovsky cracks a nice hook into Els's ribs.
Els throws a lazy right hand but Pejovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Els throws a right hand that Pejovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Pejovsky also avoids with ease.
Els tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a shot to the body.
Els moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
Els scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Els tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Els.
Els takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Els misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Els throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Els loads up on a big right hand but Pejovsky slips the punch.
Els takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pejovsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pejovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pejovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Els circles away quickly and effectively.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick as Els jumps back.
Els lands a two punch combo.
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!
Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Els takes one to the chin there.
Neno Pejovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pejovsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Els.
Pejovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Els paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Els throws a quick inside leg kick.
Els is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Els fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pejovsky.
Els connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Els, right into the meat.
Els pushes Pejovsky away with a front kick.
Pejovsky moves in looking to clinch but Els pushes him off.
Els ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Pejovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Els. Els obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pejovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Els is looking to slow Pejovsky down with leg kicks.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Pejovsky is predictable there
and Els counters with a nice uppercut.
Els moves out of range of the strikes.
Els lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pejovsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Els has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Els and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pejovsky looks to throw a body kick
and Els counters with a slapping leg kick.
Els tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Els.
Els lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Els digs a good hook to Pejovsky's body.
Els lands a glancing blow to the side of Pejovsky's head.
Els lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky tries to land a front kick but Els steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pejovsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pejovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Els paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Els.
Pejovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Els manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Els bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Els throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pejovsky moves in looking to clinch but Els pushes him off.
Els lands with a straight right. Pejovsky didn't see that one coming.
Els checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses
and Els counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Els tries to keep at a distance but Pejovsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pejovsky blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neno Pejovsky.
I think Els 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Els!
Ernie Els is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ernie Els thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.