PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 957 p4p, 392 weight class) and Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 131 p4p, 60 weight class). Pjetlic's entrance music is Legend. A fine choice. Mihaylov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pjetlic
vs
Mihaylov

196 cm
26
265
4 - 0 - 1

202 cm
26
255
5 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Pjetlic is out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the body

and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Pjetlic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic tries to break the clinch but Mihaylov is controlling the position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
Pjetlic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Pjetlic.
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!
A body shot lands from Pjetlic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaylov s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses

and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Maro Pjetlic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mihaylov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.

Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
Donk. Pjetlic catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Pjetlic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pjetlic stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic misses the body punch

and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that second 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.

Pjetlic moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pjetlic.
Good leg kick by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic lands with a nice body punch.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Pjetlic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pjetlic misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Pjetlic misses with a jab to the body

and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov working Pjetlic over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Maro Pjetlic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov walks into a stiff left hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws out a loose jab but Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch

and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pjetlic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaylov has time to react.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic misses with a straight right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov misses with a hook.
Pjetlic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Pjetlic lands an overhand right.
Pjetlic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic catches Mihaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pjetlic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mihaylov darts in trying to clinch
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihaylov moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaylov 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pjetlic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mihaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Pjetlic throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pjetlic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pjetlic lands a slapping body shot.
Pjetlic tests Mihaylov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses

and Mihaylov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Pjetlic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pjetlic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Maro Pjetlic said 'CROATIA baby, we got a champion! Never underestimate The Plumbers. Never underestimate Maro Pjetlic. NEVER! You will remember my name. ROOOOOOAR'.