Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFN#55 Sigit vs Sin
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Pereira moves his leg out of the way.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Pereira moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Pereira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
Pereira looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson pushes Pereira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson presses Pereira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is working Pereira over against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ninja Jackson 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.
#R2##KD#
Jackson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pereira sprawling to the canvas! Pereira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jackson finish him?! #ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Pereira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Pereira gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jackson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pereira is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninja Jackson!
An out of breath Ninja Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
A nice combination there by Pereira. #CL#
Pereira clinches.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Pereira has picked Bezoink up - he's going for a ride! Pereira dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bezoink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pereira wants to control but Bezoink is keeping him busy.
Pereira stalling.
Pereira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pereira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Bezoink defends it.
Pereira 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. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Bezoink is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
Bezoink trying to control here.
Pereira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Bezoink is defending the position.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bezoink knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira is trying to control. Bezoink wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Bezoink defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target. #TD2#
Bezoink manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Bezoink from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bezoink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bezoink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bezoink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira has Bezoink pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Bezoink postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira controlling Bezoink's posture.
Bezoink working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pereira managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bezoink lands a two punch combo.
Pereira throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range.
Pereira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereira moves forwards but Bezoink connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bezoink gets a clinch.
Bezoink tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bezoink misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Pereira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Bezoink moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Bezoink is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Bezoink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
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!
Pereira lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezoink creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezoink can do to turn this around?
Bezoink drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bezoink is breathing heavily.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bezoink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Pereira gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bezoink breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Bezoink instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Bezoink controls his hands. #BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Pereira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bezoink controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Bezoink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
Brian Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezoink pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira pushes down on Bezoink's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up. #T4#
Bezoink wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bezoink blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Bezoink trying to control but Pereira postures up.
Bezoink tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezoink tries to sprawl out of it but Pereira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezoink manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezoink fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Bezoink backs away, Pereira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Bezoink jumps back.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Bezoink.
It looked like Pereira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brian Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Bezoink both land. Nice combination.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Bezoink jumps back.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.#T1#
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well. #CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bezoink backwards.
Pereira trying to stall but Bezoink improves his position.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira stalling.
Pereira pushes Bezoink back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Bezoink manages to get underhooks.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bezoink scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira has Bezoink pressed against the cage, preventing Bezoink from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira throws a head kick but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink swinging wildly here.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink throws a nice head kick!
Bezoink dips to his left and cracks Pereira with an uppercut!
Bezoink avoids a kick to the body.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Bezoink takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a straight right.
Pereira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pereira dives in and grabs Bezoink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezoink pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bezoink instigates a clinch.
Pereira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bezoink up against the cage.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bezoink.
Pereira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Bezoink controls the action.
Bezoink is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Bezoink avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brian Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Bezoink manages to break the clinch.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira thumps Bezoink with a low kick.#CL#
Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bezoink can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Pereira.
Well Pereira 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Pereira looks to land a body kick but Owen moved away.
Owen lands with a right hand.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owen dives in and grabs Pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes down on Owen's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pereira clinches up with Owen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Owen wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Owen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen goes for a takedown attempt but Pereira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Pereira does no damage. #T1#
Owen lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Owen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Owen there.
Harry Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Owen leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Owen slips under a jab.
Owen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira tries to score with a low kick but Owen moves his leg out of the way.
Owen misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Owen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pereira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owen scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Owen misses. #T2#
Owen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
Owen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Owen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Owen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Owen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pereira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owen passes Pereira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Owen is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Pereira is trying to control but can't.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Owen preventing the sweep.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Owen has gone for a leg lock! Pereira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owen's guard.#REVB#
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Pereira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pereira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Pereira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Owen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pereira stacks Owen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pereira!
Owen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Owen is not content to let Pereira control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Owen tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Pereira lands a head kick that stumbles Owen and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Owen is rocked!
Pereira arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Owen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
After winning the bout, Brian Pereira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereira lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Pereira throws a low kick but Butcher moves out of range easily.
Pereira's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pereira connects with an inside leg kick.
Pereira misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Pereira takes the fight into the clinch.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Butcher. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Pereira pulls guard.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butcher preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.#T2#
Butcher is stalling in the full guard.
Butcher postures up.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.#T3#
Butcher slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
Butcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pereira.#CL#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Pereira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Butcher's torso.#CL2#
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that 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.
#R2#
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira looks to land a combination. Butcher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira 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.
Pereira slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butcher.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira throws a low kick but Butcher moves out of range easily. #T1#
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butcher tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Butcher avoids it easily.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.#CL2#
Pereira has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pereira is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pereira works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Butcher with a knee to the head.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Butcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Butcher tries to tie him up.
Butcher trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira is working Butcher over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Pereira misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira catches Butcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Pereira's front leg but catches the back leg as Pereira tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.
Pereira cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butcher if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira with a hook.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pereira is working Butcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Pereira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butcher pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Butcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pereira's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
Pereira is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira seems keen to control Butcher's posture.#T3#
Butcher won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Butcher holding on.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.
Pereira landing strikes.
Pereira 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. #T4#
Pereira trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Pereira just content to control the position.
Brian Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Check out the look on Pereira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Check out the look on Pereira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!#SUB2#
Pereira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pereira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Butcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Blofeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
Blofeld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Blofeld counters with a two punch combo.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blofeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Blofeld throws a big shot that misses.
Brian Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a right hand that Blofeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Blofeld also avoids with ease.
Blofeld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Blofeld pushes him off.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blofeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Blofeld circles away easily
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Blofeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blofeld.
Pereira lands a high kick! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blofeld finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Blofeld lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blofeld bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Pereira misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Blofeld has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Blofeld is out of range.
Pereira lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Pereira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blofeld's sensitive parts.
Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Blofeld sprawls well. He's pushed Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Pereira fails with the takedown
and Blofeld counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Blofeld sizes up Pereira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Blofeld sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blofeld keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blofeld scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blofeld.
Blofeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blofeld is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Pereira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blofeld on his heels. He'll look to pass Blofeld's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Blofeld wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blofeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Blofeld bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blofeld.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blofeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pereira connects with an inside leg kick.
Blofeld scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blofeld half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blofeld lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Blofeld sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Blofeld wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Blofeld.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Stavro Blofeld dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Blofeld tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blofeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blofeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blofeld checks the leg kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Blofeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Blofeld moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Blofeld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Blofeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Blofeld defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Blofeld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pereira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Blofeld moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blofeld fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blofeld walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Blofeld misses with a low kick.
Pereira misses with a body shot
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Blofeld looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blofeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blofeld is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Blofeld.
Brian Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blofeld looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Blofeld ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
A big right from Blofeld misses.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira scores with a body shot.
Blofeld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Blofeld dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Blofeld is looking to counter punch.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Blofeld 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.
Pereira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Pereira backs away, Blofeld returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blofeld pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Blofeld settles back down.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Blofeld counters with an outside leg kick.
Pereira catches Blofeld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
Blofeld has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Blofeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Blofeld blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Pereira darts in and clinches Blofeld up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blofeld misses with some punches.
Pereira working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Blofeld. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira is looking to slow Blofeld down with leg kicks.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blofeld.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blofeld throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Blofeld moves away and avoids it.
Blofeld scores with a jab to the body.
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 Ernst Stavro Blofeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
letting Blofeld counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Pereira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blofeld is trying to defend but Pereira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pereira trying to control from half guard but Blofeld is working away.
Blofeld is trying to stand back up but Pereira is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blofeld is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blofeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Pereira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pereira is working for a kimura but Blofeld is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blofeld has hold of Pereira's hands but Pereira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pereira is trying to control. Blofeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blofeld desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
As Pereira backs away, Blofeld returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blofeld misses with a looping right.
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blofeld counters with a leg kick.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Blofeld shows good takedown defense.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Blofeld pushes him off.
Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blofeld counter with a right hand.
Blofeld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blofeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Blofeld with a jab.#T3#
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Blofeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Blofeld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira throws a lazy body kick
and Blofeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira throws a lazy body kick
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Blofeld throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blofeld.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Blofeld circles away.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blofeld counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira cracks Blofeld with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blofeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Blofeld connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blofeld but Blofeld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira misses with a left hand
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Blofeld moves out of range easily.
Blofeld feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. Blofeld then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blofeld jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira throws a leg kick
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Blofeld.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Stavro Blofeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blofeld, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
After winning the bout, Ernst Stavro Blofeld thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Ataman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pereira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Ataman gets tackled into the cage by Pereira. Pereira maintains the clinch.
Ataman has Pereira pressed against the cage, preventing Pereira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Pereira on the inside. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target. #CL#
Pereira forces Ataman back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Ataman stalling.
Ataman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Ataman takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with an uppercut
and Ataman counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Ataman to acknowledge the strikes.
Ataman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Ataman circles away. #T1#
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ataman misses with a looping right.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Ataman lands a lovely overhand right.
Ataman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Ataman avoids it.#TD#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pereira is trying to control. Ataman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira throwing shots but Ataman is blocking nicely.
Pereira wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pereira. #T2##SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura here.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ataman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pereira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ataman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ataman is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Ataman is squirming around nicely.
Pereira landing punches. #T4#
Pereira looking to control but Ataman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ataman tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pereira with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Ataman is rocked!
Pereira postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ataman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pereira and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Pereira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Pereira is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Pereira landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pereira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pereira is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Sanchez kicks off Pereira and gets to his feet. #T2#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Pereira with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a combination #TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pereira goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pereira lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Pereira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks. #T4#
Pereira tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez looks winded!
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Pereira.
Pereira tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Pereira forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Pereira. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Pereira throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Pereira moves away #TD#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pereira is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pereira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pereira cracks Sanchez with a big elbow. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Pereira finish him?
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pereira in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sanchez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pereira turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Pereira feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
Jab from Clawnes.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pereira.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clawnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clawnes connects with a body shot.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes checks a low kick from Pereira.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clawnes at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Clawnes is out of range.
Clawnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Clawnes. That snapped Pereira's head back.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Clawnes avoids them all with ease.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes. #T1#
Clawnes lands a jab to the head.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Clawnes misses with a body shot.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Clawnes counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pereira.
Pereira lands a two punch combo.
Clawnes lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back. #KD2#
Clawnes lands a big right hand that sends Pereira crashing to the mat! Clawnes stays standing though and waves Pereira back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes cracks Pereira with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Magn throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Magn avoids it with no problem.
Magn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a nice body shot.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Magn 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.
Magn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.
Magn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Magn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Pereira.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magn misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira connects with a jab.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Magn's leg but Magn calmly moves out of range.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Magn off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Magn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn works the jab nicely.
Magn lands a lovely overhand right.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Pereira coming out on top.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Magn thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
Magn misses with a straight left.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Magn counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Magn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Magn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Magn tries to score with a low kick but Pereira moves his leg out of the way.
Magn throws a leg kick that misses.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Magn had a free shot at his head there.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
Magn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magn is doing well to control the position and prevent Pereira from advancing to side control.#T4#
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn wants to sweep but no luck.
Magn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Magn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Magn lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magn stuns Pereira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a hook.#T1#
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira misses with a jab to the body
and Magn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pereira, as that shot connected.
Einar Magn is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira throwing strikes from guard but Magn blocks nicely.
Magn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pereira trying to control but Magn postures up.
Pereira is staying active underneath Magn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Magn trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira wants to control but Magn is keeping busy.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Magn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magn is taking a breather. Pereira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magn is aware though and is defending well.
Magn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magn slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magn's calf.
Magn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Magn takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Magn is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Magn 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Magn misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pereira.
Magn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magn stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pereira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Magn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magn advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
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.
Magn avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magn is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Magn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pereira controls his leg.
Magn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magn is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Einar Magn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magn wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a jab when Magn was well out of range.
Pereira misses the body punch
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Einar Magn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
Magn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Magn scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Magn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Magn cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Magn feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magn defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magn.
Magn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Magn!
Einar Magn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montana misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Montana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira 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.
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Montana throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Montana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montana takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Montana takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Pereira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.
Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Montana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pereira.
Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira checks a low kick from Montana.
Nice jab there from Montana.
Pereira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montana circles away.#T2#
Donk. Pereira catches Montana right on the button with a cross.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pereira cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
Montana throws a counter high kick but Pereira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Pereira closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
A jab from Pereira misses. #T3#
Good work by Montana as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Montana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.
Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off.
Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Pereira's side.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
And Montana counters with a quick kick to the body but Pereira blocks it.
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana scores with a kick to the body.
Montana tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana.
Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Montana fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Montana manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana thinks about countering with a body kick.
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 slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target. #T1#
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming.
Montana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
Montana connects with a leg kick. Pereira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Pereira scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pereira motions for Montana to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pereira just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Montana lands a big head kick that sends Pereira tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Pereira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Pereira lands the left hand.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Coke Montana is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice cross by Pereira.
Montana throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Montana fights it but they end up in guard.
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira distracts Montana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Pereira with a nice head shot there.
Pereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pereira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Montana misses the target.
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 Coke Montana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Montana throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montana 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.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montana ducks right into an uppercut from Pereira.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Montana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pereira.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montana.
Pereira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Pereira misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Pereira swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a nice body shot.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Montana saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Montana slips under a jab from Pereira.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Pereira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a left to the body.
Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira. #T4#
Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Montana.
Montana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pereira takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montana 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana!
An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Molski jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Molski closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski is looking to improve his position.
Molski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pereira trying to control the action but Molski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Molski defends the submission attempt.
Molski moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Molski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Molski looking to control.
Molski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Molski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Molski is on top in guard. #REVR#
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Pereira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Pereira!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski is looking to sweep but instead, Pereira has passed into half guard.
Molski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pereira's back!
Pereira is really stuck here.
Molski misses with a punch to the head.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Molski punishes Pereira with strikes from the back mount.
Molski is working the ground and pound. Can Pereira escape?
Pereira can't escape the position.
Molski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Molski breaks the grip.
Even with his hooks in, Molski manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Molski is working the ground and pound. Can Pereira escape?
Molski missing with strikes. #T4#
Can Pereira hold on?! Molski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pereira rolls, trying to escape but Molski keeps control of the position.
Pereira staying busy and making it hard for Molski to control.
Pereira trying to control the action but Molski just sinks the hooks in.
Molski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I really don't envy Pereira right now.
Molski lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Molski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira trying to control the position but Molski manages to sink in the hooks.
Molski scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pereira is looking for a way out.
Pereira is trapped and Molski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martti Molski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Molski is looking to chop away at Pereira's legs.
Molski misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Molski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Molski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Molski throws a leg kick but Pereira moved away.
Molski lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Molski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molski cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Molski connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Molski has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Molski prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Molski.
Molski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molski throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Molski throws a leg kick
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Molski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Molski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molski can pounce on him.
A big left from Molski misses.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Molski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Molski tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Molski's belly button to the back.#T2#
Molski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molski misses with a head kick.
Molski throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Molski tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski misses the shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Molski slips under a jab.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molski on the side of the head.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Molski moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martti Molski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molski is looking to wear down Pereira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Molski connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Molski tries to sprawl but Pereira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Molski is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molski is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Molski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Molski gets full guard.
Molski wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Molski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pereira has picked Molski up and slammed him! Molski can't keep hold of the triangle and Pereira manages to pass to side control!
Molski taking a bit of punishment here - Pereira scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira working away.
Pereira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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 Martti Molski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Molski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Molski gets a clinch. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molski. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.
Molski throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molski won't be happy with that.
Molski is looking for a sweep.
Molski taking a bit of punishment here - Pereira scoring with strikes.
A big shot lands for Pereira! That's hurt Molski! Will he recover? Pereira fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0114
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Arrol slips the punch.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arrol is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arrol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Arrol throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
A jab lands there for Arrol.#CL2#
Arrol closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud.
Pereira tries to break free but Arrol pushes him back against the cage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arrol.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Arrol. #T1#
Arrol pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Pereira wants a takedown.
Arrol keeps control of Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Arrol.
A short body shot lands from Arrol as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Arrol tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arrol.
Pereira tries to stall but Arrol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira tries to circle away but Arrol has him pinned against the cage.
Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pereira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arrol can turn it around.
Arrol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Arrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrol lands a left hand.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Arrol lands an uppercut.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arrol.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol lands an uppercut.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Arrol has double underhooks.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Arrol lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Arrol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Arrol won't allow it.
Arrol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pereira's efforts to push away.
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arrol cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Arrol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira seems to have got his legs back now.
Arrol throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Arrol is out of range.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arrol finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Arrol misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Arrol clinches.
Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira misses with the head strike.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arrol is keeping busy.
Arrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.
Arrol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Arrol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Arrol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Arrol digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arrol is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Arrol works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Arrol feints a counter leg kick.
Arrol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrol. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Arrol tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arrol wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Arrol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arrol is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, Arrol circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arrol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrol drops Pereira with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pereira! Arrol dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Arrol!
A very excited looking William Arrol rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominatrix.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Dominatrix slips the punch.
Dominatrix misses the shot to the body.
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dominatrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Dominatrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira takes a swing at Dominatrix's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dominatrix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominatrix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Pereira is pulling down on Dominatrix's head to control his posture.
Dominatrix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is pulling down on Dominatrix's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominatrix, at least for the moment.
Dominatrix works over Pereira with some ground and pound from guard.
Pereira seems keen to control Dominatrix's posture.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Pereira looking for subs off his back but Dominatrix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dominatrix throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Dominatrix prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Dominatrix trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
Pereira desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Pereira won't allow Dominatrix to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dominatrix throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Pereira tries to roll over but Dominatrix keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dominatrix lands the left hand.
Dominatrix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominatrix connects with the punch.
Dominatrix throws an off balance right hand
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Pereira.
Dominatrix misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dominatrix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dominatrix moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Dominatrix takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Dominatrix is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Dominatrix gets caught napping as Pereira dives in and scores a takedown. Dominatrix manages to retain guard.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Dominatrix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix with shots to the head and body - Pereira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dominatrix throws some wild stikes that Pereira manages to avoid easily.
Dominatrix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. #T1#
Dominatrix breaks from Pereira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pereira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dominatrix.
Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira tries to hold on but Dominatrix pushes him away.
Dominatrix with shots to the head and body - Pereira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dominatrix lands a couple of good shots and Pereira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pereira is taking damage to the body and head.
Dominatrix doesn't have the hooks in and Pereira manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Dominatrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominatrix wants to hit a switch here but Pereira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dominatrix there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominatrix is looking to escape.
Dominatrix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pereira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
BOOM! Pereira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dominatrix tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
That has opened up Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut even more.
Dominatrix tries to lock up and control but Pereira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pereira lands a couple of good shots and Dominatrix has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#
The cut above Rastaphan Dominatrix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 410
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Jong Un lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jong Un blocks the body kick.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Un bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Jong Un on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Un lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira throws a leg kick #KD#
and Jong Un counters with a nice right hand that sends Pereira toppling to the canvas! Pereira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jong Un finish him?!#ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Pereira misses.
It looked like Jong Un wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Pereira throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Jong Un counters with a nice right hand that sends Pereira toppling to the canvas! Pereira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jong Un finish him?!
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Un finish him?
Jong Un checks a low kick from Pereira.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Jong Un slips a jab from Pereira.
Jong Un misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jong Un!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Jong Un manages to get back to half guard.
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereira working the head and body with strikes.
Pereira with the ground and pound but Jong Un uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Jong Un wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un has control of Pereira's left arm, preventing Pereira from doing any damage.
Pereira throws a strike but Jong Un rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Jong Un is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jong Un trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira pulls Jong Un in to control the position.
Pereira looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jong Un throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.#T4#
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.
Jong Un takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Un throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brian Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses
and Jong Un counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jong Un throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Un dominated that 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.
#R2#
A left lands for Pereira.
Jong Un dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Jong Un looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Un.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Un.
Jong Un with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pereira to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Jong Un is rocked!
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Pereira sends Jong Un crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pereira is motioning to the referee to let Jong Un up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Jong Un is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
It looks like Jong Un has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick by Pereira misses
and Jong Un counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Un seems to have got his legs back now.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Jong Un avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A head kick misses from Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jong Un throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Un moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark!
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira shoots in and drives through. Jong Un sprawls well.
Jong Un appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Jong Un tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Jong Un blocks the low kick.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Jong Un counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jong Un.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jong Un.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Un.
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Jong Un misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Un takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Un counters with a straight right hand.
Jong Un throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Un throws a front kick that sends Pereira stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Un misses the jab.
Jong Un throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Jong Un counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira shoots and misses
and Jong Un counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jong Un swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Jong Un defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Un tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Jong Un throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Un avoids the body shot from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jong Un punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Un. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Jong Un sprawls well. He's pushed Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jong Un stuns Pereira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Jong Un looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jong Un dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Jong Un. #T2#
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Un throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Jong Un. Beautiful body shot.
Jong Un takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Un fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A counter left hand to the body from Jong Un misses its target.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Jong Un avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Jong Un steps away.
Pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Jong Un sees coming a mile off.
Jong Un throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Un is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jong Un misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Un avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Jong Un 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. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Un.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Un misses with a body shot.
Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jong Un counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark!
Jong Un throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Kim Jong Un is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Jong Un tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Jong Un misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Un showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jong Un 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Un!
After winning the bout, Kim Jong Un thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 408 TOKYO
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gruzinsky stuffs the takedown.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Pereira #CL#
and Gruzinsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gruzinsky.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gruzinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzinsky fails to land.
Pereira stalling the fight.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gruzinsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gruzinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gruzinsky.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Gruzinsky off balance momentarily.
Pereira swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gruzinsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira. #T2#
Gruzinsky scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gruzinsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Gruzinsky drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Gruzinsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Pereira there. #CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzinsky's head.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Gruzinsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gruzinsky wants to stand and escape but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira prevents Gruzinsky from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gruzinsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gruzinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pereira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Gruzinsky slips the punch.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gruzinsky is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's time! Gruzinsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pereira lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gruzinsky tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 358
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Kordic misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Kordic is looking to reverse the position.
Kordic parries the strikes from Pereira easily there. Pereira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kordic to escape.
Kordic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kordic to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pereira advances to mount.
Pereira looking to ground and pound but Kordic is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kordic gets back to half guard.
Pereira prevents Kordic from improving his position.
Pereira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kordic defending well though.
Kordic is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
Kordic tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kordic defends it well.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kordic keeps working.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Kordic defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kordic is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
Kordic is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kordic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kordic lands the left hand.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Kordic gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kordic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pereira holds on to Kordic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Pereira parries the strikes from Kordic easily there. Kordic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pereira to escape. #T4#
Pereira is not content to let Kordic control the position.
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Kordic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira holds on to Kordic's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kordic lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Kordic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Kordic connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kordic.
Pereira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kordic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pereira on the side of the head.
Kordic wants to clinch.
Kordic tries to land a body kick
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kordic.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kordic.
A big right from Kordic misses.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kordic sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Kordic.#T1#
Kordic throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Kordic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kordic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kordic. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kordic throws out the jab.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kordic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kordic is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira moves forwards but Kordic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kordic throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Kordic throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Kordic scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Kordic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John Kordic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pereira takes one on the button.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kordic wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
Kordic misses with a looping left.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kordic throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Kordic is quick to defend against it.
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Kordic moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Kordic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pereira counters with a left to the body.
A solid body kick from Pereira.
The fighters circle, before Pereira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kordic's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pereira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFN 351
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Kamenov is looking to slow Pereira down with leg kicks.
Pereira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Kamenov 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.
Kamenov lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamenov lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Kamenov moved out of range.
Kamenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira lands an overhand right.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Kamenov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Kamenov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kamenov scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Kamenov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pereira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kamenov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Kamenov's knee but Kamenov avoids it well.
Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov cracks Pereira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Nice body kick from Kamenov.
Kamenov lands a front kick.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira avoids a kick to the body.
Kamenov connects with a single shot there.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamenov takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Kamenov. #T3#
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Pereira slips under a jab from Kamenov.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pereira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pereira slips a jab from Kamenov.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamenov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Kamenov had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenov motions for Pereira to come forward. Kamenov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Kamenov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamenov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Good work by Pereira as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenov lands a front kick.
Kamenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Kamenov's leg. Kamenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kamenov looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenov.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Pereira throws a head kick but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Kamenov counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamenov throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
Pereira misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamenov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pereira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pereira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira moves out of range as Kamenov throws a body kick.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamenov.
Nice straight punches there by Kamenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamenov.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Kamenov misses
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Kamenov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pereira! Kamenov lets Pereira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Kamenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pereira's sensitive parts.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamenov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pereira falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kamenov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Kamenov!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Kamenov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Pereira is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira throws a sloppy body shot
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LeBlanc defends it well.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by LeBlanc's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Pereira seems unphased.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.#T1#
Pereira looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Pereira avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but LeBlanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Pereira lands a head shot.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LeBlanc lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pereira throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.#T3#
LeBlanc throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but LeBlanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily. #T4#
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
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 solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Pereira down.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
A jab from Pereira does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but LeBlanc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
LeBlanc tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?#T1#
LeBlanc slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira fakes the leg kick and cracks LeBlanc in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Pereira cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pereira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning LeBlanc to stand back up!#ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
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!
LeBlanc is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pereira doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! LeBlanc crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in LeBlanc's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Pereira throws a leg kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
War has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from War.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Pereira catches War right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Pereira tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
War lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pereira will feel that in the morning.
War paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
War ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
War throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
War takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
War buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. War darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
War is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but War steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira swings for the body but War moves out of range.
War paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
War moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira throws a low kick but War avoids it.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses
and War cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira lands a front kick.
War throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
War is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now War is on top in guard. #REVR#
War trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
War sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but War is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pereira is trying to control the position but War postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
War is looking to stand up but Pereira won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses War's front leg but catches the back leg as War tries to avoid it.
Pereira thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a nice body kick.
War cracks the inside of Pereira's front leg.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
War motions for Pereira to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
War is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
War scores with a jab.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends War's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holy War is winning the standup battle so far.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for War.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War stuffs the takedown attempt from Pereira. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
War works the jab nicely.
Pereira with a nice cross.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and War finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pereira moves out of range of the leg kick from War.
War misses with a hook #TD2#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira postures up in War's guard and throws a big left but War blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. War swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
War is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but War has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a low kick but War avoids it.
Pereira throws a sloppy body shot
and War counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira is looking to slow War down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.#T3#
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
War connects with a single shot there.
War shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pereira keeps War at a distance using the push kick.
War throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by War.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
War scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Pereira slips a straight right by War.#T4#
War tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira slips under a jab.
War scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
War tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira with the counter takedown but War avoids it easily.
Pereira defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War moves out of range of the body kick.
War jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira tries to work over War's front leg with a kick but War checks it.
War fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from War.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
It looked like War was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.
Pereira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
War changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War throws a good cross that connects. #T1##KD#
War lands a big uppercut and Pereira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pereira looks OK. War waves Pereira back to his feet!#ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
War connects with a nice cross there... Pereira is looking wobbly and War recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pereira to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - War jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holy War!
Holy War opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pereira connects with the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan. #T1#
Morgan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Pereira tries to land a body kick
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pereira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Morgan throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Good shot there by Pereira.
It looks like Pereira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Morgan misses #TD#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for submissions but instead, Morgan has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira lands a jab.
Morgan throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan has hold of Pereira's hands but Pereira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Morgan won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
Pereira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Morgan wants to stand back up but Pereira manages to pass into side control.
Pereira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
Pereira throws a sloppy strike and Morgan uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Morgan has ended up in Pereira's guard. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pereira seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing Morgan from standing up. #T3#
Pereira trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan wants to stand but Pereira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan moves away from the strike by Pereira.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pereira to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there #TD#
and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.#T1#
Morgan wants to control but Pereira passes easily into half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Pereira wants to advance to full mount but Morgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pereira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Pereira working some strikes from top position.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Pereira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Pereira isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgan is trying to keep Pereira in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pereira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morgan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Pereira 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.
Morgan keeping his opponent close.
Pereira working the head with strikes.
Pereira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pereira trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Pereira throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Death Squad 322:Heart v Chris
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lapikov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Lapikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Lapikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Lapikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pereira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lapikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lapikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pereira is working Lapikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Pereira landing with the ground and pound.
Pereira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Pereira throws a sloppy strike and Lapikov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pereira is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lapikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anatoliy Lapikov!
An out of breath Anatoliy Lapikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Spazstor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Spazstor finds it's target.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spazstor back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spazstor finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Spazstor takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Spazstor throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
A cross from Pereira lands.
Spazstor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.#TD#
Pereira feints and as Spazstor raises his hands in defense, Pereira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spazstor keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira is working Spazstor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spazstor has control of Pereira's left arm, preventing Pereira from doing any damage.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spazstor is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Pereira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spazstor's head.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spazstor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira. #ES2#
Spazstor wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spazstor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Spazstor motions for Pereira to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Pereira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Spazstor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spazstor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira thows a huge punch but Spazstor dodges it nicely.
Pereira drops an elbow to the side of Spazstor's head.
Spazstor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura but Spazstor is defending well.
We've been informed that Spazstor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Spazstor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spazstor manages to get to full guard.
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pereira's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spazstor wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donk. Pereira catches Spazstor right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Spazstor stuns Pereira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pereira's sensitive parts.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - Spazstor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Spazstor jabs at Pereira's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Spazstor avoids them all with ease.
Pereira is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pereira shoots for a takedown but Spazstor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Spazstor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Spazstor settles back down.
Spazstor lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Pereira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pereira somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira thows a body kick. Spazstor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spazstor thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Spazstor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spazstor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Spazstor didn't see that one coming.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Spazstor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Spazstor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira fails with the takedown.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brian Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Spazstor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spazstor. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
letting Spazstor counter with a right hand.
Spazstor throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Pereira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spazstor on the side of the head. #T3#
Spazstor looks to land a body kick but Pereira moved away.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spazstor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a high kick!
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira thumps Spazstor with a low kick.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Spazstor connects with a single shot there.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Pereira backs off Spazstor throws a huge counter combo but Pereira manages to avoid it all.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Spazstor's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Spazstor misses the target.
Spazstor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spazstor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Spazstor feints a counter leg kick.
Spazstor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pereira slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spazstor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spazstor scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Spazstor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Spazstor's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spazstor checks a leg kick.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Spazstor avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Spazstor.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spazstor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira slips a jab from Spazstor.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira moves out of range as Spazstor throws a body kick.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Donk. Pereira catches Spazstor right on the button with a cross.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pereira's sensitive parts. #T1#
Pereira moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Spazstor connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat. #TD#
Pereira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spazstor to regain full guard.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spazstor is controlling Pereira's posture.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Spazstor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spazstor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spazstor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pereira's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!#REVB#
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Spazstor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Spazstor stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Brian Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spazstor controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira catches Spazstor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Spazstor misses.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pereira.
Spazstor checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Spazstor blocks a leg kick.
Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Pereira.
I think Spazstor 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Death Squad 311:Donnie V Brian
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felterbush moves away.
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
Felterbush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Felterbush defends it well.#TD#
Felterbush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
Felterbush is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Pereira gets full guard.
Felterbush wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for subs off his back but Felterbush has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Felterbush in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Felterbush.
Pereira wants to improve his position but Felterbush is controlling well.
Felterbush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Felterbush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Felterbush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Felterbush is working away from the top position though.
Felterbush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Felterbush is pressing down on Pereira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereira is holding on for now.
Pereira is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Pereira trying to control here.
Pereira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Felterbush looking to pass the guard.
Pereira looking to control.
Pereira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Felterbush trying to control here.
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Felterbush is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira is thwarting Felterbush's attempts to control the position.
Felterbush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Felterbush manages to get to full guard.
Pereira trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Felterbush has control of Pereira's left arm, preventing Pereira from doing any damage.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felterbush wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felterbush throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Felterbush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felterbush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Felterbush ends up having to push Pereira into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felterbush but Felterbush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Felterbush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Felterbush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pereira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Felterbush's sensitive parts.
Felterbush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Felterbush looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felterbush can pounce on him.
Felterbush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Felterbush avoids it easily.
Felterbush misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Felterbush's guard.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira with a nice head shot there.
Felterbush working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Pereira throws a strike but Felterbush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Felterbush wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Felterbush pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Felterbush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felterbush has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Felterbush throws a big elbow that misses.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felterbush postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Our spies down at at Cutthroat inform us that Pereira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pereira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Felterbush trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felterbush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Felterbush controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Pereira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Felterbush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Felterbush wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.
Donnie Felterbush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Felterbush wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pereira slips a nice elbow through Felterbush's hands, connecting with Felterbush's forehead.
Pereira is stalling here. Felterbush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pereira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Felterbush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom here.
Pereira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Felterbush connects with a decent elbow.
We've been hearing that Felterbush has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Felterbush scoring with punches and elbows.
Pereira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Felterbush trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Felterbush cracks Pereira with a big right hand but Pereira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Pereira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Felterbush is looking to stall here but Pereira recovers full guard.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felterbush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felterbush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Donnie Felterbush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Felterbush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Felterbush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Felterbush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Felterbush.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Felterbush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Felterbush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the ropes. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felterbush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pereira. No joy for Felterbush on that attempt.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Felterbush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Felterbush.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felterbush.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good exchange - Pereira coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Pereira as Felterbush shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Felterbush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Felterbush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Felterbush moved out of range.
Felterbush throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Felterbush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felterbush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Felterbush connects with the punch.
Felterbush thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Felterbush throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Felterbush avoids it easily.
Pereira takes a swing at Felterbush's ribcage but misses.
Donnie Felterbush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pereira misses with a body kick.#TD#
Pereira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Felterbush to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira looking to control.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felterbush looking to pass the guard.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Pereira working for submissions but it's allowed Felterbush to get to half guard. #T3#
Well, if Felterbush is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira trying to control here.
Pereira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Felterbush is staying active.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira is pressing down on Felterbush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Felterbush wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pereira working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pereira.
Pereira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felterbush digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Felterbush.
Felterbush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Felterbush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Felterbush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Felterbush 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Felterbush!
A relieved looking Donnie Felterbush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Death Squad 306:Darby v Brian
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Gordon scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pereira will feel that in the morning.
Pereira tries to score with a low kick but Gordon moves his leg out of the way.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Pereira moved away.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Pereira takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.#T1#
Pereira thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gordon feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. Gordon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Jab by Gordon.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Pereira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Pereira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gordon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pereira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LEGACY! 66
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a nice leg kick.
Pereira cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pereira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pereira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Halo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.#T1#
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pereira darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Halo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pereira before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ken Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'The dude tried to do a finger poke in my bung hole, its not fair that they dont take a point for that, especially when they do it repeatedly ya know? F#ck this man!'.

Event: LEGACY! 64
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Pandahammer avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandahammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
Pereira jabs Pandahammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pandahammer wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira throws a good cross that connects.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pandahammer - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pandahammer. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Pandahammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Pandahammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandahammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pandahammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Pandahammer settles back down.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pandahammer's calf.
A low kick from Pereira misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
It looked like Pandahammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Pandahammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandahammer.
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grigol Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Pandahammer's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandahammer is looking to wear down Pereira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Pandahammer there.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandahammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pandahammer slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pandahammer throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pandahammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pandahammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Pandahammer's body.
Pandahammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pereira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Pereira stuns Pandahammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pereira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Pandahammer moved out of range.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pandahammer!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Pandahammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a two punch combo.
Pereira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandahammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pandahammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Pandahammer scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a left to the body.
Pandahammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandahammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandahammer scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira slips under a jab from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandahammer throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Pandahammer with a hook.
Pandahammer slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Pandahammer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandahammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandahammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandahammer.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Pereira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandahammer's hands.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandahammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pereira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Pandahammer avoids it.#T3#
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Pandahammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pandahammer scores with a hook.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira motions for Pandahammer to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Pandahammer.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandahammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Grigol Pandahammer's cut is getting worse.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
Pandahammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily. #T4#
Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pereira.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandahammer. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Pandahammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pereira will feel that in the morning.
Pereira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Pandahammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigol Pandahammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pandahammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandahammer ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Pereira.
Pandahammer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pandahammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Pandahammer lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Pereira trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira stays in close to Pandahammer's body and controls the position.
Pandahammer has Pereira pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pereira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pereira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Pandahammer feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Pandahammer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.#T3#
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira slips a jab from Pandahammer.
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pereira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Pandahammer is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Pandahammer keeps moving.
Pandahammer pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pandahammer keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pandahammer cracks the inside of Pereira's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Pandahammer.
Pereira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Pereira.
I think Pandahammer 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigol Pandahammer!
An out of breath Grigol Pandahammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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