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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. 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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186 lbs
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198 lbs
34 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pejovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pejovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pejovsky.
Omega avoids the body shot from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pejovsky slips a straight right by Omega.
Omega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Omega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky slips a jab from Omega.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Omega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pejovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pejovsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Omega in the body.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky dips to his left and cracks Omega with an uppercut!
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega wants to land a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pejovsky slips under a jab from Omega.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick that knocks Omega off balance momentarily.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega is looking to clinch.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Omega's shoulder, as Omega tries to avoid the shot.
Pejovsky lands with a nice body punch.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Pejovsky off the cage and back into range.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Pejovsky throws a low kick but Omega moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a nice body kick.
Omega lands a front kick.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pejovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Omega slips under a jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Omega scores with a head kick. Pejovsky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Omega misses.
Pejovsky throws an off balance right hand
letting Omega counter with a right hand.
Omega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back to recover.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pejovsky tries a low kick but Omega avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pejovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky catches Omega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pejovsky under the eye.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Omega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky misses the body punch
and Omega counters with an outside leg kick.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Pejovsky cracks the inside of Omega's front leg.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pejovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Omega.
Pejovsky tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Pejovsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega misses with some punches.
Omega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
A short right from Pejovsky on the inside.
Pejovsky lands a nice uppercut.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omega avoids it.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Omega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pejovsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Omega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Omega misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega tries to work over Pejovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega lands a left hand.
Pejovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Omega.
Pejovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pejovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky drops his hands momentarily and Omega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omega throws out a leg kick but Pejovsky moves out of range and Omega only half commits.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pejovsky lands with a cross.
Jab by Pejovsky.
Omega throws a leg kick that misses.
Omega checks the leg kick.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Pejovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omega throws a hook but Pejovsky avoids it easily.
Pejovsky throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
Omega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Pejovsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky tries to land a front kick but Omega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omega misses the shot to the body.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Pejovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Pejovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Pejovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Pejovsky circles away.
Omega slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky connects with a jab.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Omega checks a low kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky cracks Omega with an open hand slap.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega lands a jab to the nose.
Pejovsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
Omega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky misses with a hook
and Omega counters with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pejovsky.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Omega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omega checks a leg kick nicely.
Pejovsky is looking to chop away at Omega's legs.
Omega drives through and clinches with Pejovsky against the cage.
Omega tries a body shot but Pejovsky blocks it.
Omega breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Pejovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pejovsky. That did some damage!
Omega avoids a kick to the body.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Pejovsky avoids it.
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Omega throws a front kick that sends Pejovsky stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Pejovsky does it's job there.
A slow jab from Omega misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Pejovsky down.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to clinch up but Pejovsky keeps it at a distance.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Omega.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Omega's hands.
Omega misses with a looping right.
Pejovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Omega pushes Pejovsky away with a front kick.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pejovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Pejovsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omega tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Pejovsky there.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pejovsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pejovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Omega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Omega lands with a shot to the body.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pejovsky throws out a leg kick but Omega moves out of range and Pejovsky only half commits.
A solid body kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omega has time to react.
Omega moves away from the strike by Pejovsky.
Omega wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Pejovsky misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Omega as he checks the leg kick.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back to recover.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Pejovsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pejovsky defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega jabs Pejovsky right on the nose. Pejovsky blinks but takes it well.
Pejovsky moves forwards but Omega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Omega avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pejovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Both fighters circling a little - Pejovsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Pejovsky misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejovsky misses the target.
Omega moves out of range of the body kick.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Omega throws a big shot that misses.
Pejovsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Omega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omega throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Pejovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pejovsky trying to control the pace.
Omega trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
Pejovsky not doing much here.
Omega wants to control but Pejovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omega keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky is thwarting Omega's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Pejovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pejovsky in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Omega trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pejovsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Pejovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
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 jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omega is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
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.
Omega throws a body kick that misses.
Pejovsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Omega throws a front kick that sends Pejovsky stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pejovsky misses with a kick to the body.
Omega staying out of range there.
Pejovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
Omega throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omega wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Pejovsky.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that Omega semi-blocks.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pejovsky.
Omega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Omega is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Omega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a push kick but Omega slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Omega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pejovsky's knee momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pejovsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Omega - the referee stops the clock and Pejovsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Omega. Pejovsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Omega misses with a low kick as Pejovsky jumps back.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky with a hook.
Pejovsky walks into a jab.
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.
Pejovsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick as Omega jumps back.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pejovsky.
Omega cracks Pejovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pejovsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Omega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pejovsky. That one must have hurt.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejovsky misses the target.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Omega closes the distance and clinches.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Omega moves out of range easily.
Omega cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Omega tries to clinch but Pejovsky is having none of it.
Pejovsky lands with a hook. Omega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega throws a head kick but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Omega delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Pejovsky catches Omega right on the button with a cross.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Omega checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega connects with an inside leg kick.
Pejovsky defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Thor Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pejovsky scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Omega.
Pejovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Pejovsky avoids it.
Omega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Pejovsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Omega counters with a thumping low kick.
Omega misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Omega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Omega drives through and clinches with Pejovsky against the cage.
Pejovsky pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Omega throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omega, as that shot connected.
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Pejovsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Omega throws out a loose jab but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Omega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pejovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omega.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Pejovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky is looking to chop away at Omega's legs.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega feints and then cracks Pejovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pejovsky down.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega scores with a nice strike.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pejovsky counters with a shoot takedown. Omega fights it but they end up in guard.
Omega pulls Pejovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omega trying to control the position.
Omega has control of Pejovsky's left arm, preventing Pejovsky from doing any damage.
Omega working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pejovsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Omega tries to clinch there but Pejovsky circles away.
Pejovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Omega throws a wild body kick that Pejovsky sees coming a mile off.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pejovsky.
Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Pejovsky.
Omega is looking to clinch.
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.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega throws out a leg kick but Pejovsky moves out of range and Omega only half commits.
A head kick from Pejovsky lands but Omega takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Omega.
I think Pejovsky 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Neno Pejovsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thor Omega was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the fight, James. Neno is a monster. '.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
75% |
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