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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Ross feat. Young Jeezy - War Ready. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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186 lbs
32 - 10 - 1 |
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187 cm
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196 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 10 - 1, 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A good leg kick by Pejovsky. Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Escobar misses with a hook
and Pejovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Escobar didn't expect that. Pejovsky distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Escobar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Pejovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Escobar keeping moving, preventing Pejovsky from controlling successfully. Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pejovsky is one step ahead there. Pejovsky scoring with punches to the head and body. Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Pejovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pejovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pejovsky, not yet. Escobar wants to stand but Pejovsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Escobar controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Escobar is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Escobar passes into half guard. Pejovsky is trying to get back to full guard. Pejovsky is positioning himself well to prevent Escobar advancing to mount. Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pejovsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Escobar swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pejovsky misses the target. Pejovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow. Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses. Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Escobar wants to slow Pejovsky down by chopping away at his legs. Pejovsky looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming. Pejovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a thumping low kick. A big left from Escobar misses. Pejovsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Escobar throws a body punch but Pejovsky moves out of range. Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pejovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar misses with a straight right. Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing. Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Pejovsky's torso. Pejovsky lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming. Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well. Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Escobar throws a jab when Pejovsky was well out of range. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pejovsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Escobar lands with a cross. Escobar throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily. An attempted straight right counter from Pejovsky misses the target. Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. Pejovsky looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away. Pejovsky blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar walks into a left hand. Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pejovsky. Pejovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Escobar cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg. Pejovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Escobar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Pejovsky. Pejovsky throws a leg kick that is checked and Escobar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Escobar misses with the body kick and Pejovsky counters with a slapping leg kick. Pejovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pejovsky on the side of the head. Pejovsky scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one. Pejovsky throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range. Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut. Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Escobar jabs at Pejovsky's body. Pejovsky looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. 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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Escobar throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily. Pejovsky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pejovsky lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming. Pejovsky throws a half hearted mid kick. Pejovsky backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pejovsky punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch. A big left from Pejovsky misses. Pejovsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Pejovsky connects with a solid leg kick. Pejovsky thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar's side. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pejovsky sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Good work by Pejovsky as he checks the leg kick. Escobar walks into a jab. Escobar throws a body kick that misses. Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Pejovsky moved out of range nicely. Pejovsky connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off. Pejovsky misses with a straight right. Escobar slips a jab from Pejovsky. Escobar throws out a counter right but Pejovsky avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pejovsky cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg. Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. Pejovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pejovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Pejovsky. Escobar moves away from the strike by Pejovsky. Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head. Escobar misses with a body kick. Escobar motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pejovsky throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. Pejovsky scores with a leg kick.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss! Pejovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Escobar. Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Pejovsky moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pejovsky misses with a straight left. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Pejovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that second round. That's time! Pejovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body. Escobar cracks Pejovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut. Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Pejovsky's shoulder, as Pejovsky tries to avoid the shot. Escobar takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses. Escobar misses with a leg kick and Pejovsky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escobar! Pejovsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Escobar's head but Escobar avoids it well. Pejovsky trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. Pejovsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pejovsky taking a breather here. Pejovsky working the ground and pound but Escobar is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pejovsky working away. Pejovsky just content to control the position. Escobar can't do much from the bottom here. Escobar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pejovsky's best efforts. Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pejovsky. Escobar has his hands clasped together around Pejovsky's back. He's all about the action. Pejovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next. Pejovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
That's two 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. Pejovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pejovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Escobar is controlling Pejovsky's position as best he can from this difficult position. Escobar is not content to let Pejovsky control the position. Pejovsky throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar is not content to let Pejovsky control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Escobar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobar staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw. A head kick by Escobar misses and Pejovsky counters with a stiff right hand. Pejovsky lands a lovely overhand right. Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it. Pejovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Pejovsky moves out of range easily. Pejovsky throws a nice outside leg kick. Pejovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pejovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pejovsky. Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut. Escobar tries to land a front kick but Pejovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A big left from Escobar misses. Pejovsky fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it. Pejovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pejovsky. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pejovsky checks a leg kick. 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. Pejovsky has a takedown stuffed. Escobar slips a jab from Pejovsky. Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Escobar misses with a looping left. Pejovsky wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs. Pejovsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Pejovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pejovsky off to one side. As Pejovsky backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Pejovsky manages to avoid it all. Escobar throws a leg kick but Pejovsky moved away. Pejovsky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Escobar 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Neno Pejovsky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet. Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
It looked like Pejovsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pejovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pejovsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky. Escobar connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pejovsky checks the leg kick. Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar. Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar has time to react. Pejovsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Pejovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Pejovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pejovsky. Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet. Pejovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Pejovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Escobar gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Escobar scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Escobar scores with a nice strike. A decent looking cross lands there for Pejovsky. Pejovsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses. Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pejovsky. Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Pejovsky's torso. Pejovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar. Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar lands with a slapping head kick. Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away. Pejovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Pejovsky. Pejovsky throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side. A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Pejovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pejovsky moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Pejovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pejovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pejovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice jab there from Escobar. Escobar misses with a kick to the body.
Pejovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escobar sprawls and moves away. Pejovsky throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well. Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pejovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pejovsky throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Pejovsky misses the shot to the body. A low kick from Escobar is predictable there and Pejovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar misses with a leg kick. Pejovsky slips under a jab. Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Pejovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pejovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pejovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pejovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Escobar is trying to get back to full guard. Pejovsky working Escobar over with strikes. Pejovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pejovsky missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. Nice defenses there by Escobar. Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pejovsky throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range. Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pejovsky throws out the jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky. Escobar connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Escobar looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pejovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Escobar. Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar slips under a jab from Pejovsky. Escobar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pejovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar is looking to score with low kicks. Pejovsky is looking to score with low kicks. Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Escobar looks to throw the jab but Pejovsky is out of range. Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pejovsky throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily. Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but Pejovsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pejovsky misses with a hook. A solid body kick from Escobar. Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pejovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pejovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Pejovsky misses with a head kick.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Pejovsky avoids it with no problem. Excellent takedown into side control there by Pejovsky. An elbow from Pejovsky crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Escobar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Pejovsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pejovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Pejovsky is very close to passing his half guard. Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Escobar has a hand on Pejovsky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pejovsky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Escobar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neno Pejovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Pejovsky's attempts to control the action. Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
Pejovsky working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pejovsky punching from mount but Escobar doing a good job of avoiding damage. Pejovsky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pejovsky lands with some strikes. Pejovsky with a couple of short strikes. Pejovsky controlling the pace for now. Pejovsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pejovsky scoring with strikes but Escobar is staying in there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pejovsky raining down shots from the mount! Escobar can't escape the position.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Neno Pejovsky showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pejovsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:46 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky! During a confident post fight interview, Neno Pejovsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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