PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday. Pejovsky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anvil of Crom. Cormac Gutz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gutz
vs
Pejovsky

185 cm
31
193 lbs
21 - 9 - 2

185 cm
34
186 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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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 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pejovsky cracks the inside of Gutz's front leg.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Gutz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gutz slips under a jab.
Gutz walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pejovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Pejovsky settles back down.
Gutz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pejovsky takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Gutz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pejovsky just manages to avoid it.
Gutz connects with a high kick.
Gutz throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Pejovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Gutz pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Gutz darts in and clinches Pejovsky up against the cage.
A short left from Gutz.
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 head punch that misses.
Gutz lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gutz lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pejovsky landing knees to the head.
Gutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Gutz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
Pejovsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutz is defending well for now.
Gutz misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the head.
Pejovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Pejovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutz controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pejovsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pejovsky misses with some punches.
Pejovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pejovsky tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing Pejovsky back against the cage.
Pejovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gutz just leaning against Pejovsky, taking a breather.
Pejovsky misses with a knee strike.
Pejovsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gutz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pejovsky can turn it around.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pejovsky tries a knee to the head but Gutz blocks it.
Pejovsky blocks a body shot from Gutz.
Pejovsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pejovsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky digs a right hand into Gutz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gutz's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pejovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky blocking some punches.
Gutz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pejovsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pejovsky misses with the head strike.
Gutz tries to throw a body punch but Pejovsky avoids it by throwing Gutz back against the cage.
Gutz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pejovsky misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pejovsky fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pejovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky trying to land knees to the body.
Gutz tries to stall but Pejovsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to work over Gutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Gutz lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pejovsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutz.
Gutz has Pejovsky pushed against the cage.
Pejovsky misses with some punches.
Pejovsky works on Gutz's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Gutz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gutz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
Gutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pejovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pejovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutz lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Pejovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pejovsky tries a body shot but Gutz blocks it.
Pejovsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky prevents a body shot from Gutz.
Pejovsky scores with a hook to the body.
Gutz misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz has a couple of punches blocked by Pejovsky.
Gutz takes a shot to the head.
Gutz lands a body shot.
Pejovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pejovsky cracks Gutz with a nice body shot.
A short right from Pejovsky on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pejovsky scores with a shot to the side of Gutz's head.
Pejovsky lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pejovsky fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neno Pejovsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gutz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gutz tries to clinch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Gutz misses with an uppercut. Pejovsky saw that one coming.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.

Pejovsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pejovsky is trying to keep Gutz in close.
Gutz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz stands up over Pejovsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pejovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Pejovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gutz is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gutz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gutz won't allow Pejovsky to sweep him here.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pejovsky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gutz postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gutz lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Gutz throws a body kick.
Gutz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Gutz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pejovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gutz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky.
Gutz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gutz connects with a looping right hand.
Pejovsky lands a front kick.
Gutz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Gutz misses.
Gutz blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Pejovsky.
Gutz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
Pejovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gutz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gutz blocks a jab.
Pejovsky motions for Gutz to come forward. Pejovsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz throws a shot from downtown. Pejovsky moves away and avoids it.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz throws a solid leg kick but Pejovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gutz.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gutz, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands with a straight right. Pejovsky didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Gutz misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pejovsky. Gutz shrugs it off though.
Gutz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gutz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gutz checks the leg kick.
Pejovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pejovsky, as that shot connected.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but Gutz moved away.
And Gutz counters with a quick kick to the body but Pejovsky blocks it.
Gutz defending well as Pejovsky loads up on a big left hand.

Pejovsky tries to keep at a distance but Gutz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pejovsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Gutz won't want to take too many of those.
Gutz trying to stall but Pejovsky improves his position.
Gutz just leaning against Pejovsky, taking a breather.
Pejovsky lands a right hand.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gutz fails to land.
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 Cormac Gutz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pejovsky throws a lazy right hand but Gutz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pejovsky delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutz's calf.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Gutz's head but Gutz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pejovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Gutz.
Pejovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Pejovsky feints the counter takedown.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Gutz looks to throw the jab but Pejovsky is out of range.
Gutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Pejovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutz tries to sprawl out of it but Pejovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Gutz strikes.
Gutz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Gutz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Gutz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Pejovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutz's half guard.
Gutz is positioning himself well to prevent Pejovsky advancing to mount.
Pejovsky trying to control from Gutz's half guard. Gutz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pejovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pejovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pejovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pejovsky postures up in Gutz's guard and throws a big left but Gutz blocks it.
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Pejovsky from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Gutz misses.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gutz has time to react.
Pejovsky lands with a cross.
Gutz moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejovsky throws a body shot but no joy.

Gutz rushes Pejovsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pejovsky misses with the head strike.
Gutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
A body shot lands from Pejovsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pejovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz stalls.
Nice body punch from Pejovsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Pejovsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pejovsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gutz is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gutz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gutz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pejovsky trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gutz.
Gutz managing to block the knees to the body from Pejovsky.
Gutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Gutz misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Gutz misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pejovsky.
Gutz swings wildly with an uppercut but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gutz lands a shoulder strike.
Gutz lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pejovsky being controlled against the cage.
Gutz pushes Pejovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky is pressed up against the cage. Gutz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pejovsky down to the mat. Pejovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Gutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Gutz lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neno Pejovsky.
I think Pejovsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
An out of breath Neno Pejovsky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cormac Gutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Syytän peliä ja vannon lopettavani. Palaan tunnin päästä takaisin.'.