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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky's entrance music is Anvil of Crom. A fine choice. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Neno Pejovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeynalabdinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pejovsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zeynalabdinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a jab.
Pejovsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov throws an off balance right hand
and Pejovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Pejovsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pejovsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Pejovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalabdinov stalks Pejovsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pejovsky's face. Pejovsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeynalabdinov connects with a right hand. Pejovsky shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Zeynalabdinov. Beautiful body shot.
Zeynalabdinov ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands with an overhand left.
Zeynalabdinov lunges at Pejovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pejovsky's hand.
Zeynalabdinov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zeynalabdinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Zeynalabdinov misses its intended target.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeynalabdinov throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky throws a lazy head kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a straight right hand.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pejovsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Neno Pejovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pejovsky sprawls well. Pejovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov blocks the body kick.
Zeynalabdinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pejovsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pejovsky lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejovsky pushes Zeynalabdinov away with a front kick.
Zeynalabdinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pejovsky circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Zeynalabdinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pejovsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Pejovsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Pejovsky trying to control the position here.
Zeynalabdinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky controlling the position.
Pejovsky keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov stopping the sweep attempt from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky trying to control the position.
Zeynalabdinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pejovsky is retaining full guard.
Pejovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Neno Pejovsky just wasn't active enough.
Pejovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeynalabdinov misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a left hand but Pejovsky moved out of range nicely.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pejovsky is trying to improve his position.
Pejovsky wants to control but Zeynalabdinov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Pejovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov tries for a kimura but Pejovsky is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zeynalabdinov tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Nice defenses there by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zeynalabdinov.
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
Pejovsky looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a straight right.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a combination but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zeynalabdinov will feel that in the morning.
Zeynalabdinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pejovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Zeynalabdinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pejovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Pejovsky throws a jab when Zeynalabdinov was well out of range.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Pejovsky blocks it.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pejovsky misses with a hook. Zeynalabdinov ducked under it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov throws a low kick, looking for Pejovsky's leg but Pejovsky calmly moves out of range.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pejovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov cracks Pejovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Pejovsky.
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Pejovsky misses
enabling Zeynalabdinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pejovsky sprawls well. Pejovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeynalabdinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pejovsky misses with a head kick.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Pejovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeynalabdinov. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeynalabdinov.
Neno Pejovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut.
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.
Pejovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pejovsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild body shot.
Pejovsky dodges the punch combination from Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zeynalabdinov throws a shot from downtown. Pejovsky moves away and avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pejovsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but Pejovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pejovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab. Pejovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a right hand
enabling Pejovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Zeynalabdinov moves out of range easily.
Zeynalabdinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but Pejovsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zeynalabdinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Zeynalabdinov misses the jab.
Zeynalabdinov drives through with a takedown into Pejovsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pejovsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pejovsky controls Zeynalabdinov momentarily but Zeynalabdinov frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
Pejovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pejovsky keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seyran Zeynalabdinov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeynalabdinov throws a combination that misses
letting Pejovsky counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeynalabdinov. That snapped Pejovsky's head back.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
Pejovsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pejovsky lands a high kick!
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab to the head.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky lands a head kick!
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pejovsky finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeynalabdinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov misses the jab.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Zeynalabdinov strikes.
A solid body kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws an overhand right that lands on Pejovsky's shoulder, as Pejovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Zeynalabdinov's shoulder, as Zeynalabdinov tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Zeynalabdinov is out of range.
Pejovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a straight right hand.
Pejovsky misses with a hook
enabling Zeynalabdinov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
After winning the bout, Neno Pejovsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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