Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pereira takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Pereira scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Symons throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Symons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Symons duly obliges.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Symons defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Symons walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Symons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Symons looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
Symons moves out of range of the body kick.
Symons throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Good work by Symons as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Symons doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Symons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pereira.
Pereira misses the body punch
and Symons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Symons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Symons clinches.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
As Pereira looks to move away, Symons throws a big counter combo but Pereira just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Symons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Symons shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Symons's ribs.
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Symons blocks a leg kick.
Symons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Symons jumps back.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pereira with a nice cross.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Symons shoots in and gets a takedown into Pereira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Symons's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Symons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Pereira prevents Symons from getting back to his feet.
Pereira trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Pereira won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symons is keeping the position for now.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pereira lying in Symons's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Symons decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pereira taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graeme Symons!
Our winner, Graeme Symons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C13: Beefrock vs Antonio
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Tupolski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Pereira lands a head kick! #T2#
Tupolski misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tupolski if he has to take too many more of those.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Pereira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Pereira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Pereira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pereira jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Pereira.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Pereira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Pereira tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Tupolski misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
As Pereira backs away, Tupolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
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!
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupolski needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Tupolski jumps back.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski 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 tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pereira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tupolski has got the better of the exchanges.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski is looking to slow Pereira down with leg kicks.
Pereira wants to slow Tupolski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tupolski eats them both and turns towards Pereira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Katurian Tupolski has been cut.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Tupolski was not able to check.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Tupolski cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupolski counters with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
Tupolski jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Pereira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski checks the leg kick.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Tupolski takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Tupolski avoids it with no problem.
Pereira misses with a body punch
and Tupolski counters with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
A low kick from Tupolski misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupolski 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 throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Tupolski steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Pereira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pereira tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Pereira.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Pereira's torso.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Pereira circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pereira's head.
Pereira connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Tupolski with a jab.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Tupolski tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Tupolski lands a head shot.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Tupolski shakes it off.
Tupolski slips a jab from Pereira.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.

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 Katurian Tupolski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupolski, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski 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: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD2#
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Come on Pereira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pereira is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pereira.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira is pushing Martin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pereira is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Pereira!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miguel Pereira thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Stelzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Stelzer.
Stelzer blocks a leg kick.
Stelzer connects with a crisp jab.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
A jab from Stelzer misses.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Stelzer counters with a two punch combo.
Stelzer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Stelzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
It appears Pereira was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good work by Stelzer as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stelzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Stelzer.
Stelzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Stelzer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stelzer finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Stelzer scores with a hook.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stelzers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pereira is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Pereira darts in and clinches Stelzer up against the cage.
Stelzer letting Pereira take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stelzer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Stelzer wants to stall.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer wants to stall.
Pereira tries to stall but Stelzer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stelzer.
Pereira stalling against the cage.
Stelzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pereira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Pereira. #BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Pereira digs a good hook to Stelzer's body.
Stelzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira is looking to wear down Stelzer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pereira slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stelzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.#T4#
A shot to the body from Stelzer misses
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stelzer throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Stelzer does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stelzer throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Stelzer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pereira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stelzer throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Stelzer lands a lovely overhand right.
Stelzer misses the shot to the body.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Stelzer checks it.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stelzer. Stelzer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pereira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pereira stays in close to Stelzer's body and controls the position.
Stelzer trying to control the position. #SU#
Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer looks to land a combination. Pereira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.#T1#
Pereira connects with an inside leg kick.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Pereira scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stelzer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Stelzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stelzer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Stelzer misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira throws a low kick but Stelzer moves out of range easily.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelzer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Stelzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stelzer slips under a jab from Pereira.
Stelzer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pereira eats them both and turns towards Stelzer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Stelzer.
Pereira slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Pereira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira throws a head kick but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer lands a jab.
Stelzer misses with a looping left.
Stelzer looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Stelzer connects with the punch.
Stelzer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Stelzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira as he jumps to the side.
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
Pereira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stelzer takes a step back to recover.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Stelzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stelzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stelzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stelzer throws an off balance right hand
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stelzer moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Stelzer off balance momentarily.#T4#
Stelzer connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Stelzer.
Stelzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira cracks Stelzer with a good jab.
Stelzer defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Stelzer.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Stelzer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stelzer lands with a cross.
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Pereira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stelzer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfram Stelzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Stelzer scores with a shot to the body.
Stelzer misses the shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Stelzer jumps back.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stelzer throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Stelzer counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stelzer misses the target.
Good shot there by Pereira.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target. #T1#
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Pereira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stelzer lands a jab to the nose.
Stelzer missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stelzer 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 misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Stelzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Stelzer throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick
and Stelzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stelzer throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Stelzer throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Stelzer throws a right hand that misses
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Stelzer misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stelzer's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Stelzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stelzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stelzer.
Stelzer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stelzer throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stelzer misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira slips a jab from Stelzer.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Stelzer does no damage.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
Stelzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pereira throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stelzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stelzer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stelzer sizes up Pereira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira defending well as Stelzer loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Stelzer finds it's way through Pereira's defenses.
Stelzer cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Pereira pushes Stelzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Stelzer 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 Stelzer can turn it around.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Stelzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stelzer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfram Stelzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely.
Pereira digs a good hook to Dearborn's body.
A clash of legs there as Dearborn blocks the low kick.
Dearborn checks the leg kick.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dearborn slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira throws a head kick that Dearborn semi-blocks.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dearborn.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely.
Pereira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dearborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Dearborn's body.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Dearborn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dearborn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.#T1#
Pereira looks to land a body kick but Dearborn moved away.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Dearborn misses the target.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Dearborn checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Dearborn walks into a left hand.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dearborn ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Dearborn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn misses with a looping left.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Dearborn's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dearborn closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn misses with the head strike.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dearborn misses with the head strike.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dearborn.
A right hook to the body lands for Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pereira cracks Dearborn with a nice body shot.
Pereira stalling the fight.
Dearborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Dearborn.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Dearborn swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira just leaning against Dearborn, taking a breather.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Dearborn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Dearborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Dearborn.
Decent striking displayed by Dearborn there.
Dearborn slips a jab from Pereira.
Dearborn tries to counter by clinching up but Pereira breaks away and moves out of range.
Pereira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dearborn. That did some damage!#T4#
Dearborn throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dearborn throws out the jab.
Dearborn lands a jab to the nose.
Dearborn lands the left hand.
Pereira walks into a straight right hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dearborn.
Pereira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dearborn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dearborn 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 Pereira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pereira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dearborn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pereira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dearborn is out of range.
Pereira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod.
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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
Pereira tests Dearborn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Dearborn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dearborn is out of range.
Pereira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dearborn. Dearborn obviously looking to wear him down.
Dearborn tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.
Pereira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dearborn. That did some damage!
Dearborn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira throws a big counter head kick but Dearborn avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dearborn throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dearborn.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dearborn.
Pereira takes a swing at Dearborn's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pereira does it's job there.
Dearborn looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range. #T1#
Dearborn throws a one two combo.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.
Dearborn throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Dearborn blocks a jab.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dearborn on the side of the head.
Dearborn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pereira, as that shot connected.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Dearborn steps away.
Dearborn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dearborn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira throws a push kick but Dearborn slaps the foot to one side.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Dearborn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dearborn lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Dearborn throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Dearborn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dearborn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Dearborn misses the target.
Dearborn wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Dearborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Dearborn moved out of range.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira throws a low kick but Dearborn moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dearborn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira works Dearborn's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Pereira.
Dearborn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira scores with a nice head shot.
Dearborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Dearborn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dearborn throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. Dearborn shrugs it off though.
Dearborn looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
Dearborn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Dearborn ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Dearborn jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dearborn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Dearborn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dearborn blocks a leg kick.
Dearborn ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Dearborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dearborn, right into the meat. #T4#
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Dearborn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dearborn blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dearborn takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dearborn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pereira's knee momentarily.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Dearborn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Dearborn off balance momentarily.
Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dearborn will feel that in the morning.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dearborn.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dearborn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pereira tries a low kick but Dearborn avoids it.
Dearborn scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
A right-left combo lands from Dearborn.
Dearborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Pereira.
Dearborn misses with a low kick.
Pereira checks a low kick from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a straight left.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Dearborn. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dearborn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Dearborn slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pereira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Dearborn tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1-2. Pereira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Dearborn keeps it at a distance.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dearborn on the side of the head.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Pereira cracks Dearborn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Dearborn.
Will Dearborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Dearborn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pereira to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dearborn. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dearborn clinches.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn lands a right hand.
Will Dearborn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
Pereira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dearborn up against the cage.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dearborn.#T3#
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Dearborn lands a body punch.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Dearborn gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Dearborn lands a shot to the body.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Dearborn.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dearborn.
Dearborn tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries a body shot but Dearborn blocks it.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dearborn digs a right hand underneath Pereira's ribcage. Pereira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dearborn lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dearborn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Dearborn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Will Dearborn made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Pereira pushes Mosby away with a front kick.
Mosby misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mosby scores with a jab to the head.
Mosby misses the shot to the body.
Mosby lands with a nice body kick.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mosby with a poor takedown
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Mosby throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Mosby shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mosby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosby.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mosby blocks the body kick.
Daniel Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby fails with a takedown attempt.
Mosby lands a jab.#T2#
Mosby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mosby connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mosby.
Mosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Mosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Mosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mosby cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Mosby moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
A left lands for Mosby.
Mosby misses with a straight left.
Pereira misses with an uppercut
and Mosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mosby thuds his right hand into Pereira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mosby throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Mosby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Mosby with that takedown attempt.
Mosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosby throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Mosby does it's job there.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosby misses the shot to the body.
Mosby checks a leg kick.#T4#
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Mosby moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Mosby scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Mosby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pereira is not content to let Mosby control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
Mosby is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pereira's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mosby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mosby misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira lands a jab to Mosby's midsection.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mosby.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mosby throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira slaps away a takedown attempt from Mosby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mosby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pereira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Mosby.
Pereira regains half guard, as Mosby was trying to land strikes.
Mosby prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Mosby is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Mosby 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby working Pereira over with strikes. #T3#
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mosby is working away from the top position though.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Mosby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mosby content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mosby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pereira defends it well.
Mosby throws a strike but Pereira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#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.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mosby slips nicely into half guard.
Pereira wants to control but Mosby is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira is staying active underneath Mosby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby dominated that second round.
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#
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Mosby throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mosby.
Pereira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Pereira as Mosby shoots in.
Pereira thinks about the counter body kick.
Pereira fakes the leg kick and cracks Mosby in the body.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Mosby off balance momentarily.
Mosby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mosby misses its intended target.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mosby moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mosby motions for Pereira to come forward. Mosby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Mosby finds it's target.
Mosby thows a leg kick but Pereira checks it
and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Mosby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mosby lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosby.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mosby.
Mosby fails with a takedown attempt.
Mosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Mosby jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mosby shoots in but Pereira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daniel Mosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Mosby throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Mosby scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mosby checks the leg kick.
Mosby with a nice cross.#T3#
Pereira thuds his right hand into Mosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Mosby misses its intended target.
Pereira misses with a left hand
letting Mosby counter with a right hand.
Pereira leaves Mosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mosby looking to score a takedown here. Pereira is defending well but Mosby drives through and ends up in Pereira's guard.
Daniel Mosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mosby trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
Mosby looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Pereira controls Mosby momentarily but Mosby frees himself.
Pereira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Mosby's knee but Mosby avoids it well.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Mosby finds it's way through Pereira's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Mosby is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Mosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mosby 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Mosby!
Daniel Mosby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Symons.
Symons with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira throws a push kick but Symons slaps the foot to one side.
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from Symons.
Some bone on bone action there as Symons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Symons does it's job there.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Symons throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Symons takes one on the button.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Symons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pereira misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Symons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Symons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Symons trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira 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.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Symons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symons has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Symons avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Symons! But no joy.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Symons slips the punch.
Symons staying out of range there.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Symons misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons connects with a single shot there.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Symons. #CL2#
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira blocking some punches.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Symons is keeping busy.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons tries to stall but Pereira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Symons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Symons blocking some punches.
Symons is working Pereira over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira is stalling here.
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands. #T4#
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Symons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Symons stalling against the cage.
Symons is looking to control Pereira's arms but Pereira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage.
Pereira stalling against the cage.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Symons controls his hands. #TD2#
Symons gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Symons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Symons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Symons lands a head shot.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Symons slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - Symons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pereira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Symons lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symons's sensitive parts.
Symons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Symons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Symons misses with a straight right.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Symons down.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Symons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons misses with a hook.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Symons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons slips a straight right by Pereira.
Symons connects with a jab.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Symons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Symons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Symons connects with a nice looking jab.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Symons off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Symons catches Pereira right on the button with a cross.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Symons tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Symons wants to clinch.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Symons's corner calls for a 1-2. Symons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Symons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Symons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Symons blocks the leg kick.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons lands with a good body shot.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Symons is looking to clinch.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Pereira scores with a body shot.
Symons connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira moves away from the strike by Symons.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Symons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Pereira defending well as Symons loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Symons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira throws a quick counter head kick but Symons was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Symons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira slips under a jab from Symons.
Symons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira defending well as Symons loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Symons. Beautiful body shot.
Symons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Symons moved away.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
Symons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Symons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
Symons blocks a jab.
Symons lands a body shot.
Symons lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symons throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Pereira does it's job there.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Symons.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira closes the distance but Symons moves to the side
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symons throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Symons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Symons.
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Symons avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons jabs at Pereira's body.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Pereira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Symons throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
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 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Symons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Symons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Symons lands an overhand right.
Symons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Symons.
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Symons's corner calls for a 1-2. Symons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Symons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Symons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Pereira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from McTearson does it's job there.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. McTearson shrugs it off though.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson motions for Pereira to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira lands a nice looking body kick.
McTearson pushes Pereira away with a front kick.#T1#
McTearson throws a head kick that Pereira semi-blocks.
Pereira staying out of range there.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson 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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira jabs at McTearson's body.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.#T2#
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira just leaning against McTearson, taking a breather.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira clobbers McTearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. McTearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Pereira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Pereira 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#
Pereira looks to clinch
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.#CL2#
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pereira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson is leaning against Pereira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
McTearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
McTearson prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a knee to the head.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
Pereira tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow. #T2#
McTearson connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Pereira has been cut.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira misses with a hook.
Pereira throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Pereira misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McTearson is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, McTearson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Pereira drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTearson checks a low kick from Pereira.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson misses with a head kick. #T4#
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
Pereira throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson misses the jab.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
That kick from Pereira tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pereira - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pereira. McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira lands with a nice body kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson. #T1#
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and pushes McTearson back into the cage.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
McTearson letting Pereira take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. #T2#
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
McTearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
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!
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Miguel Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Pereira slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up. #T3#
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTearson is working Pereira over against the cage.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson misses with some punches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!
After the fight, Miguel Pereira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Pereira is looking to chop away at Williams 's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams avoids the body shot from Pereira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira lands a jab.
Pereira defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams with a hook.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Williams 's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Williams 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 thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Williams cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams counters with a body kick.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pereira to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Williams scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Pereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Williams trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Williams distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it. #T4#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stops Pereira from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Pereira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams blocking some punches.
Pereira is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams .
Pereira throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pereira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams cracks Pereira with a big elbow.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pereira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pereira down.
Williams landing a few strikes. #T1#
Pereira pushes Williams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pereira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Pereira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams .
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Williams drags him back down.
Williams with the ground and pound but Pereira regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Williams 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. Pereira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Williams !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanly Williams !
After the big win, Stanly Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Volkov 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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Pereira thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira slips a straight right by Volkov.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Volkov.
Pereira shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereira.
Volkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Pereira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov slips a straight right by Pereira.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Pereira wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Pereira moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Pereira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Pereira cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pereira tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Pereira takes one on the button.
Pereira lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Pereira works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a leg kick #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pereira tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira stalling in the clinch but Volkov improves position.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pereira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pereira misses.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Volkov misses with a hook
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Pereira avoided it.
Volkov tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
Pereira lands a jab.
Pereira misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Volkov cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov jabs at Pereira's body.
Volkov swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pereira is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pereira!
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
Pereira swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pereira misses with a body punch
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Volkov.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Volkov.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.#T4#
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
Pereira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Pereira takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Volkov.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Sorsa throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorsa swinging wildly here.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa misses with a straight right.
Pereira tests Sorsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorsa misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira.
Pereira thuds his right hand into Sorsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sorsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Sorsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sorsa shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Sorsa is wise to it.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sorsa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sorsa with a body shot.
Pereira throws a front kick that sends Sorsa stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sorsa misses its target.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Sorsa wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
Sorsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Sorsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorsa digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorsa chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.
Pereira tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorsa with a hook.
Pereira takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa avoids the body shot from Pereira. #CL#
Sorsa has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorsa controls his hands.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Pereira pushes Sorsa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Sorsa.
A bit of stalling here from Pereira.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
A short left from Pereira.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereira just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not. #BC2#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range as Sorsa strikes.
Sorsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorsa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sorsa jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Sorsa sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Sorsa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sorsa slips under a jab.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Sorsa slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a head shot.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorsa blocks the leg kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sorsa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sorsa avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sorsa.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pereira works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Sorsa is rocked!
Pereira moves in close and cracks Sorsa with a massive right hand! Sorsa, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pereira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Pereira!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Repe Sorsa was interviewed post fight and said 'See u later sonny....at u mommas house !'.

Event: GAMMA#588 Quinn v Rokicki
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Socha misses with a straight right.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Socha needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.
Socha slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Socha's sensitive parts.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
Socha swings widly with a right hand
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Socha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 jab lands there for Socha.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
A big right from Socha misses.
Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Socha misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Socha throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
A quick step to the side and Pereira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira lands a nice shot that snaps Socha's head back.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socha manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Socha checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Socha is looking to chop away at Pereira's legs.
Socha avoids the body shot from Pereira.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Socha throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Socha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socha 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.
Socha misses the jab.#T2#
Socha looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Socha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Socha clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Socha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socha.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Socha.
Socha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Socha is stalling here. #BC2#
Socha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Socha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Socha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira swings for the body but Socha moves out of range. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Socha.
Pereira throws a hook but Socha blocks it.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socha throws out the jab.
Socha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPereira.
Socha walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pereira.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira misses the jab.
Socha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Socha.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Socha ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Socha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pereira with a body shot.#T4#
Pereira throws a series of punches but Socha moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Socha throws a head kick that half lands.
Socha is looking to clinch.
Socha checks a leg kick.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Socha moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Socha is out of range.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Socha.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Socha.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Socha misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Pereira.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socha was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Socha is looking to score with low kicks.
Pereira throws a body punch but Socha moves out of range.
Socha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Socha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Pereira.
Socha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Pereira misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Socha moved out of range.
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Socha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.#T1#
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socha takes one to the chin there.
Socha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Socha saw that one coming.
Socha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socha.
Socha throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pereira's head.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socha.
Socha moves out of range of the body kick from Pereira.
Socha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira slips a jab from Socha.
Pereira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Socha.
Pereira throws a hook but Socha avoids it easily.
Socha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head. #T2#
Socha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg 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!
Socha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Socha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Socha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Socha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Socha.
Socha lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira throws a push kick but Socha slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Socha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Socha misses.
Socha swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Socha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Socha.
Socha misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Socha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Socha connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Socha misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socha moves away.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Socha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Socha looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socha scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira tries to land a body kick
and Socha counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Socha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socha was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha throws a big counter head kick but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
Socha digs a good hook to Pereira's body.
Socha cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Socha scores with a head kick. Pereira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Socha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socha throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Socha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socha defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Socha.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Socha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Socha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Socha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereira.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Socha moves out of range.
Socha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Socha moves out of range easily.
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!
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socha works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Socha slips under a jab from Pereira.
Socha feints a counter leg kick.
Pereira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socha.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Socha lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Socha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Socha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Pereira cracks Socha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Socha throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Socha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira thinks about countering with a body kick.
Socha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira. #T2#
Pereira misses the jab.
Socha looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Socha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
A combination from Socha does no damage.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Socha connects with a high kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Socha throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD#
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Socha tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Socha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Socha is rocked!
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Socha is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Socha cracks Pereira with a good jab.
Socha blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Socha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socha is looking to clinch.
Socha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Socha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Pereira catches Socha right on the button with a cross.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socha misses with an uppercut.
Pereira throws a powerful right kick. Socha tried to block low but the kick was high! Socha was taken right off of his feet! Pereira jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Pereira!
Miguel Pereira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Pullo blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Pullo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pereira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pullo wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Pereira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pullo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pullo tries for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Pereira stops Pullo from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullo prevents Pereira from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pullo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira tries to work over Pullo's front leg with a kick but Pullo checks it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Pullo with that takedown attempt.
Pereira works the jab nicely.#T2#
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Pullo saw that one coming.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Pullo with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalmari Pullo.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pullo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Pullo moved away.
Pereira lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pullo. #T3#
Pereira with a jab.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Pullo is out of range.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Pullo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pullo avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pullo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pullo dives in and grabs Pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes down on Pullo's head and hops out.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Pullo moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Pullo tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Pullo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pereira regains guard immediately.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Pullo isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Pullo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Pullo is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Pereira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira lands a jab to Pullo's midsection.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pullo can do to turn this around?
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pereira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pullo.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pullo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira stuffs the takedown.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalmari Pullo.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Pullo's head but Pullo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pullo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pullo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pullo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
A good leg kick by Pereira.
Pullo ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pullo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pullo shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pereira misses its target.
Pullo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Pullo tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pullo avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pullo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Pullo ducks down to avoid it.
Pullo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pereira defends it well.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pullo.
Pullo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pullo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Pullo is just out of range.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Pullo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira catches Pullo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira throws a body punch but Pullo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pullo tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Pullo moved out of range.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Pullo moves out of range easily.
Pereira takes a swing at Pullo's ribcage but misses.
Pullo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Pullo with that takedown attempt.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miguel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Pullo shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pullo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pullo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pullo shoots in but Pereira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Pereira.
Pullo shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pullo moves away.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Pullo. Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Pullo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pullo.
Pereira is wriggling around but Pullo manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pullo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Pullo persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pullo.
Pullo feints the counter takedown.
Pullo avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pullo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pullo shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pullo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pereira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Pullo's leg but Pullo calmly moves out of range.
Pullo slips a jab and a cross from Pereira. #CL#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Pullo on the inside.
Pullo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullo's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pereira stalling. #T1#
Pullo stalling in the clinch but Pereira improves position.
Pullo is stalling here.
Pereira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira motions for Pullo to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pullo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pereira lands the left hand.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pullo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jalmari Pullo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalmari Pullo.#T2#
Pereira misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pullo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pereira won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira pushes Pullo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pullo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pullo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Pullo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pereira tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jalmari Pullo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pereira is squirming around, avoiding Pullo's attempts to control the action.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
You get the feeling that Pereira really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pullo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pereira is trying to stand.
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape.
Pereira is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!
Miguel Pereira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#577 Hoi v Tallon
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Pereira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flagg's head backwards.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pereira misses the body punch
and Flagg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flagg misses the jab.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Flagg has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flagg tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Flagg lands a nice uppercut.
Flagg lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira is looking to control Flagg's arms but Flagg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the cage.
Flagg looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Pereira avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flagg as Pereira tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pereira.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pereira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pereira continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Flagg takes a shot to the head.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Flagg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Flagg cracks Pereira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pereira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flagg under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira punishes Flagg's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Flagg rushes Pereira and presses him up against the cage.
Pereira is leaning against Flagg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flagg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pereira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flagg is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Flagg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Pereira clinches up with Flagg and pushes him back against the cage.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.
Pereira taking a breather. #T3#
A short left from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Flagg lands with a left to the head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Pereira lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Flagg.
Pereira tries to stall but Flagg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pereira controlling the action here for a moment.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Pereira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flagg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries to stall but Flagg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Flagg seems unphased.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Randall Flagg 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#
Pereira throws a head kick that Flagg semi-blocks.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flagg wants to clinch.#CL#
Flagg gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Flagg. #BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. Flagg shrugs it off though. #T1#
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Flagg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pereira lands a front kick.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
A jab from Flagg does it's job there.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Pereira swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flagg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Pereira tries to move into range but Flagg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira thows a body kick. Flagg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flagg lands with a right hand.
Flagg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flagg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flagg tries to land a front kick but Pereira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Pereira with a hook.#CL2#
Pereira takes the fight into the clinch.
Flagg lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Flagg.
Pereira taking a breather.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira presses Flagg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pereira.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
Flagg tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
Flagg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Flagg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flagg walks into a jab.#T4#
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Flagg misses.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.#CL2#
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Flagg.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Pereira thumps Flagg with a low kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses Flagg's front leg but catches the back leg as Flagg tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1-2. Pereira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flagg throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flagg checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Flagg back into the cage.
Pereira stalling in the clinch but Flagg improves position.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira lands a body punch.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flagg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Pereira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Pereira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miguel Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Flagg is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira misses with a wild body 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 misses with a low kick. #T2#
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.
Flagg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick from Flagg.
Flagg with a nice cross.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flagg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pereira keeps Flagg at a distance using the push kick.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flagg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flagg counters with a body kick.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira slips a jab from Flagg.
Flagg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Flagg back into the cage.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch. #T3#
A big left from Flagg misses.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flagg takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Flagg avoids it with no problem.
Flagg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flagg lands with a good body shot.
Pereira thows a body kick. Flagg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira. #CL#
Flagg clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flagg.
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
Flagg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flagg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flagg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flagg misses with a looping right.
Pereira throws a push kick but Flagg slaps the foot to one side.
Flagg misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Flagg clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!
A less than humble Miguel Pereira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UPG 33
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
McHughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
McHughes misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McHughes throws a combination that misses
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McHughes misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McHughes.
A shot to the liver by McHughes. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira stuns McHughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McHughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McHughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
Pereira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McHughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
McHughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but McHughes manages to avoid it.
McHughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McHughes moves away.
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
McHughes ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira checks a low kick from McHughes.
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.
Nice shot lands for McHughes.
Pereira misses with a low kick. #T2#
Pereira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McHughes lands a nice shot to the body.
McHughes just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
McHughes has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
McHughes missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.
McHughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
McHughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well.
Pereira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McHughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pereira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
McHughes 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.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
McHughes throws a body shot but no joy.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McHughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pereira takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses.
Pereira slips under a jab.
McHughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
McHughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
McHughes misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira blocks a low kick nicely.
McHughes tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira is looking for a counter combo.
McHughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
McHughes clinches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McHughes.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
McHughes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McHughes 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McHughes cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
McHughes is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.#CL2#
McHughes instigates a clinch.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McHughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McHughes.
A head punch on the inside from McHughes fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but McHughes blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Pereira.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McHughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Pereira misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McHughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but McHughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.
McHughes misses with the head strike.
A short right from McHughes on the inside.
McHughes tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Miguel Pereira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
McHughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Pereira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McHughes controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Pereira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
McHughes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McHughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Pereira misses with a body shot.
McHughes throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira lunges at McHughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McHughes's hand.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McHughes throws a leg kick that misses.
McHughes misses with a low kick.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
McHughes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Pereira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McHughes tries to score with a low kick but Pereira moves his leg out of the way.
Pereira throws a counter high kick but McHughes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pereira avoids the head kick by McHughes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McHughes. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
McHughes 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.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McHughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As McHughes backs away, Pereira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but McHughes is out of range.
McHughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses McHughes's front leg but catches the back leg as McHughes tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira cracks McHughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McHughes.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from McHughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McHughes tries to clinch but Pereira moves away
and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but McHughes is just out of range.
McHughes throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
McHughes wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
McHughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
McHughes moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
McHughes is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
McHughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McHughes misses with an uppercut. #T2#
McHughes scores with a decent looking hook.
McHughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McHughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira is looking to counter with a body kick.
McHughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pereira's hands.
McHughes throws a leg kick
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McHughes scores with a jab.
McHughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McHughes misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a right hand to the body.
McHughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira cracks the inside of McHughes's front leg. #T3#
McHughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
Pereira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McHughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McHughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira throws a quick counter kick to the body but McHughes avoids it.
Nigel McHughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McHughes's hands.
McHughes throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McHughes lands a jab.
McHughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick.
McHughes connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira fires out a quick counter leg kick but McHughes just manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a low kick as McHughes jumps back.
Pereira looks to land a body kick but McHughes moved away.
McHughes takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
McHughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
McHughes avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
It looked like Pereira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel McHughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McHughes 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pereira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Shota misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pereira misses with a body shot
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shota cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Shota has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota lands a shot to the body.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Pereira blocking some punches.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota lands with a left to the head.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Shota tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Shota throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Pereira blocks a jab.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Pereira's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shota thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shota backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shota misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Nice shot by Shota.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.#T1##CL#
Shota clinches up against the cage.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Shota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shota lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Pereira has been cut.
Adrian Shota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Shota tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira controlling the action here for a moment.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pereira is defending well for now.
Pereira just leaning against Shota, taking a breather. #T2#
Pereira misses with the head strike.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shota lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Shota tries to clinch
and Pereira counters with a body kick.
Pereira slips a jab from Shota.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A cross from Shota lands.
Shota misses the body punch
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check. #T4#
Shota scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Shota backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota misses with a double jab
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
That's time! Shota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Shota.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Shota cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Pereira steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota thows a leg kick but Pereira checks it
and Pereira counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
Shota lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Shota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shota throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Shota misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Shota throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Shota misses with some punches.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Miguel Pereira just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Shota is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Shota moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shota.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Shota.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shota, right into the meat.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Shota backing up. Shota nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Jab by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Shota.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota tries to clinch up
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Shota misses.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab. #T4#
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shota backs up against the cage.
Shota takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Shota is rocked!
Pereira 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Shota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Shota throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
A good leg kick by Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Pereira slips under a jab.
As Shota backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Shota manages to avoid it all.
Shota swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Shota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shota moves to clinch but Pereira breaks away
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Pereira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shota's knee momentarily.#CL#
Shota has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #T1#
Shota misses with an elbow strike.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A short right from Pereira on the inside. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Shota lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Shota catches Pereira right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Shota moves into the clinch.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Shota won't allow it.
Shota lands an elbow inside.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shota blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but Pereira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shota.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Pereira blocks it.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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 Adrian Shota.
Well Shota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Pereira checks the leg kick.
Felterbush scores with a hook.
Felterbush misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Felterbush throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Felterbush avoids the body shot from Pereira.
It looked like Felterbush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Felterbush thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Felterbush loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Felterbush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Felterbush misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Felterbush throws a leg kick
and Felterbush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.#TD#
Felterbush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!#ES2#
Pereira bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Felterbush cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Felterbush misses with a takedown
and Pereira counters with an inside leg kick.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felterbush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Felterbush throws a leg kick that misses.
Felterbush throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range. #T2#
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush misses with the body kick
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Felterbush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Felterbush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felterbush pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Felterbush settles back down.
Felterbush misses with a wild body shot.
Felterbush moves to clinch but Pereira breaks away
and Pereira counters with an inside leg kick.
Felterbush is looking to wear down Pereira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Felterbush - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Felterbush. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felterbush lands a head kick!
Felterbush throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Felterbush misses
and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Felterbush misses with a looping right.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Felterbush throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Felterbush was not able to check.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira throws a big counter head kick but Felterbush avoids it with no problem.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Felterbush scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Felterbush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Felterbush lands with a cross.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Felterbush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Felterbush throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira defending well as Felterbush loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Felterbush lands with a good body shot.
Felterbush throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felterbush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Felterbush throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.
Felterbush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Felterbush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pereira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felterbush misses with a low kick.
Felterbush misses with a low kick.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Felterbush is wise to it.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Felterbush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush closes the distance but Pereira moves to the side
and Pereira counters with a low kick, right behind Felterbush 's knee.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Felterbush is looking to chop away at Pereira's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Felterbush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Felterbush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Felterbush fails with the takedown
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Felterbush connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Felterbush dives in and grabs Pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes down on Felterbush's head and hops out.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
A big right from Felterbush misses.
Felterbush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Felterbush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Felterbush throws a body kick that misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felterbush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Felterbush swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Felterbush.
And Pereira responds with a good body kick, but Felterbush manages to step out the way in time.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira moves out of range as Felterbush throws a body kick.
Pereira replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Felterbush blocks it well.
Pereira walks into a straight right hand from Felterbush.#T2#
Felterbush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Felterbush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Felterbush throws a head kick that misses
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush throws a body kick that misses
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Felterbush. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Felterbush throws a leg kick
and Felterbush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felterbush misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a crisp right that sends Felterbush to the canvas! Pereira follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Pereira!
Miguel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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