PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky has chosen Anvil of Crom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sato
vs
Pejovsky

187 cm
34
196 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

185 cm
31
186 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Hellbent
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato misses with a hook.
Pejovsky missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato throws the kick towards the body but Pejovsky avoids it.
Sato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pejovsky takes one on the button.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pejovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pejovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Pejovsky moved out of range nicely.
Pejovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
A low kick from Sato misses
and Pejovsky counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pejovsky.
Sato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been hearing reports that Sato has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sato cracks Pejovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pejovsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sato cracks Pejovsky with a good jab.
Sato tries a low kick but Pejovsky avoids it.
Pejovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Pejovsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Pejovsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pejovsky misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato cracks Pejovsky with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejovsky misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Sato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Pejovsky.

It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Sato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pejovsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pejovsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Pejovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Pejovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Sato swats away the attempt to clinch by Pejovsky.
Nice straight punches there by Pejovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pejovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Sato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pejovsky throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Pejovsky moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Pejovsky is looking to clinch.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky lands a body shot.
Sato blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pejovsky loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sato 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.
Sato tries to move into range but Pejovsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pejovsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sato.
Pejovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato misses with a left hand
and Pejovsky counters with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pejovsky - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Sato checks the leg kick.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsuro Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Pejovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
Sato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pejovsky 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.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato wants to slow Pejovsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Pejovsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but Sato checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pejovsky defends it nicely.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sato.
Sato takes one to the side of the head.

Pejovsky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pejovsky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sato will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pejovsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Sato being controlled for a moment.
Pejovsky is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pejovsky wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.

Neno Pejovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a one two combo.
Pejovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.

Pejovsky has closed the distance and engaged Sato in a clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Pejovsky lands a knee to the head.
Sato tries to score a body lock takedown but Pejovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Pejovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Sato.
Sato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pejovsky momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neno Pejovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pejovsky lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pejovsky. That's going to slow Sato down.
Nice cross by Pejovsky.

Sato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pejovsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato throwing strikes but missing.
Pejovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pejovsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pejovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sato wants to hold on but Pejovsky pushes him away.
Sato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pejovsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sato wants to hold on but Pejovsky pushes him away.
Pejovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sato is trying to reverse the position but instead Pejovsky has taken his back - oops!
Pejovsky is riding his opponent, not letting Sato buck him off.
Pejovsky scores with punches to the body.

Pejovsky looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky has the hooks in. Sato is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sato covers up after that shot from Pejovsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato wants to control his opponent's hands but Pejovsky gets his hands free.
Pejovsky punches Sato on the ear.
Sato prevents Pejovsky from getting a body triangle.
Sato is trying to break free.
Pejovsky doesn't have the hooks in and Sato manages to turn into his guard.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pejovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsuro Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky controls Sato momentarily but Sato frees himself.
Sato throws a strike but Pejovsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pejovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pejovsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Pejovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sato manages to get himself to full guard.
Pejovsky stays in close to Sato's body and controls the position.

Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pejovsky defends well.
Pejovsky wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Neno Pejovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pejovsky controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pejovsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.