Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pera jabs at Mac Airt's body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pera.
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!
Pera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Pera off.
Mac Airt dodges the ground and pound from Pera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt can't do much from the bottom here.
Pera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Mac Airt is being controlled here.
Mac Airt manages to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #ES#
Mac Airt bucks Pera off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt looks to clinch
and Pera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Pera moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Mac Airt being controlled against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mac Airt lands a left hand.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pera or not.
Pera's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera. #T3#
A short left from Mac Airt.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Pera.
Mac Airt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
A short right from Pera.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt digs a right hand underneath Pera's ribcage. Pera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!#BC#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mac Airt lunges at Pera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pera's hand.
Pera scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Pera saw that one coming.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Pera's cut even more.
Pera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mac Airt rather than just go for the knockout.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Mac Airt moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Pera. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac Airt's half guard.#ES#
Mac Airt kicks off Pera and gets to his feet.
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Pera shoots and misses #KD#
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp one two that drops Pera! Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pera to his feet! Pera is in big trouble!
BOOM! Mac Airt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pera. Pera tries to recover but Mac Airt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pera lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Pera moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Pera thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Pera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera thows a huge punch but Strauss dodges it nicely.
Strauss is looking for a sweep. Pera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pera in particular looking to stall.
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pera trying to control the pace.
Strauss is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pera trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pera on the ground.
Pera working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss is not content to let Pera control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pera working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
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 Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.#TD2#
Pera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss stays in close to Pera's body and controls the position.
Pera pulls Strauss in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pera keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Pera controlling Strauss's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strauss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Pera keeps it at a distance.
Pera lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Pera's corner calls for a 1-2. Pera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Pera back into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera avoiding damage.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #T4#
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Pera working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Pera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Strauss rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Pera.
Stalling in the clinch from Pera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Strauss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Pera tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Pera blocking some punches.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss being controlled against the cage.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Strauss is leaning against Pera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, 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: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Kettu's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu with a jab.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Pera lands with a nice body punch.
Pera misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pera defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu throws a nice head kick!
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.#TD#
Kettu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pera's guard.
Kettu trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu. #T1#
Kettu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kettu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pera looking to control.
Pera is pulling down on Kettu's head to control his posture.
Kettu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kettu lands a couple of digs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kettu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kettu lands an elbow.
Pera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kettu.
Kettu looking to control but instead Pera has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kettu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kettu wants to pass the guard but Pera is defending well.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kettu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kettu wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Kettu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kettu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kettu is controlling the pace.
Pera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kettu is trying to control the action in half guard but Pera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Pera's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kettu slips a nice elbow through Pera's hands, connecting with Pera's forehead.
Kettu is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Pera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pera tries to avoid it.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pera lands a body shot.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Pera tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Pera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice 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!
Kettu swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
A big right from Pera misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.#T1#
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pera throws a leg kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kettu's knee momentarily.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Pera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kettu wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Kettu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esa Kettu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pera lands a couple of elbows.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Kettu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu content to stall in guard here.
Kettu won't allow Pera to sweep him here. #T3#
Kettu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kettu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kettu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kettu trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu cracks Pera with a good jab.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pera checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pera missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Kettu with a hook.
Pera has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Kettu lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu. #T1#
Pera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kettu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kettu tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera 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 Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.#CL2#
Pera moves into the clinch successfully.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera stalling the fight.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera has Kettu pushed against the cage.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera prevents Kettu from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kettu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Pera off the cage and back into range.
Pera throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kettu lands a jab.
Kettu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.#T3#
Kettu shoots in for a takedown but Pera shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kettu gets caught napping as Pera dives in and scores a takedown. Kettu manages to retain guard.#ES#
Kettu pushes Pera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Pera misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Pera looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu scores with a push kick.
Kettu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu sets himself, and Pera steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Kettu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kettu duly obliges.
Pera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pera tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pera throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu. #CL#
Kettu pushes Pera up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kettu, 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 Frank Antenori 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... Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Partio lands with a straight right. Pera didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Pera. That snapped Partio's head back.
Pera misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pera misses with a straight right.
Partio thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio lands a body shot. #TD2#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Pera passes into half guard.
Partio trying to control from the bottom.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pera throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
Pera wants to take a breather but Partio is having none of it.
Pera prevents Partio from standing back up.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg. #T2#
Partio is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him
Partio trying to control but Pera postures up.
Partio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Partio is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Pera is controlling him well.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Partio wants to improve his position but instead Pera has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio is looking to escape.
Pera working Partio over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio trying to control from the bottom.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
Partio is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Partio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Partio.
Partio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera. #T4#
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera. #BC#
Partio breaks the clinch.
Pera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pera throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Pera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Polliisi Partio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pera blocks a jab.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pera.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio works Pera's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Partio.#TD2#
Pera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Partio has an active guard here but Pera has managed to pass into half guard. #ES#
Partio has one foot on Pera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Partio misses with some punches.
Pera tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Partio wants to get back to striking at distance but Pera won't allow it.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio working hard to break the clinch.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Partio on the inside.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Partio improves position.
Partio tries a body shot but Pera blocks it. #BC#
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera lands a slapping body shot.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio jabs Pera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A jab lands there for Partio.
Partio throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio jabs Pera right on the nose. Pera blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Pera's cut even more.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Partio throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Pera instigates a clinch.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Partio improves position. #BC#
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Polliisi Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pera doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Pera pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Partio has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Partio misses with some punches.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polliisi Partio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pera slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio checks a low kick from Pera.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pera.
Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio digs a good hook to Pera's body.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Pera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Partio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera lands a nice looking body shot.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Pera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Pera takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio 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.
Partio throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pera throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pera.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pera moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pera throws out the jab.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Pera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pera swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Pera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Partio misses with a hook.#T3#
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
That kick from Pera tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio 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.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Partio cracks the inside of Pera's front leg. #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!#TD2#
Pera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Partio's guard.
Partio is wriggling around but Pera manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Partio is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pera trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Pera is looking for a kimura here.
Partio is trying to control but can't.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Pera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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 Polliisi Partio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Partio, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Pekka Pera had this to say: 'Matchmaking like this always makes me feel like i have done something bad to these owners..'.

Event: CEC rd 3
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1#
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall scores with a hook.
Pera slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Pera wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pera.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pera.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pera connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Pera saw that one coming.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Pera down.
Galen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pera misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Pera gets a takedown into half guard.
Pera is controlling the pace.
Dall has hold of Pera's hands but Pera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Pera wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Pera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Pera working Dall over with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pera drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Pera is nestled in close to Dall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pera trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Pera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall won't allow Pera to pass to mount.
Dall wants to control but Pera is keeping busy.
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera 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#
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Pera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galen Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dall defends well and Pera ends up having to push Dall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pera's calf.
Pera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Pera avoids it well and moves away.
Dall motions for Pera to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Dall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pera backs up against the cage.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
It looks like Dall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Pera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dall wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dall has passed into side control.
Pera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pera is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pera defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Pera keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Pera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pera is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pera is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall 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.
Pekka Pera spoke after the fight, saying 'Matchmaking like this always makes me feel like i have done something bad to these owners..'.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Pera throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pera.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pera pinned against the cage. Pera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva with the counter takedown but Pera avoids it easily.#T1#
Pera misses with a body shot.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Pera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Pera is now in Silva's guard.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Pera distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Pera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pera looking to pass the guard.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pera with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Pera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is striking from the bottom but Pera uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pera working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pera trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Pera prevents Silva from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pera closes the distance but Silva moves to the side #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pera won't be happy with that.
Pera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera struggling a bit here.
Pera is not content to let Silva control the position.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the position.#T1#
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pera struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pera has recovered full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Pera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Pera looking to control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Pera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Silva.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pera avoids the body shot from Silva.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pera cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Pera throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Pera moves into the clinch.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva letting Pera take a breather here.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva is continuing to stall.
Silva is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pera is holding on to half guard well.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Pera defends it.
Pera is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Pera didn't expect that.
Pera is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pera. #REVR##SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Silva. #T4#
Pera gets back to full guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Pera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Pera!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Silva.
I think Silva 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron Silva 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.
Pekka Pera was interviewed post fight and said 'Matchmaking like this always makes me feel like i have done something bad to these owners..'.

Event: CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pera is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Pera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pera wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pera still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pera has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is trying to control Pera's posture but Pera avoids it.
Pera wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #T1#
Pera working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Pera staying calm.
Dall is not content to let Pera control the position.
Dall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pera wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.#SUB#
Dall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pera should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dall has tightened it up now! Pera should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall is the new lightweight champion!
Galen Dall 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: CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Pera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dall to the mat! Dall manages to get full guard.
Dall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Dall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pera is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall is working for an americana but Pera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dall was thinking about the submission.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Dall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dall has Pera in his guard.#REVB#
Pera wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Pera stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pera stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pera wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pera.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera scores with a jab to the body.
Pera 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. #TD2#
Pera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pera working over Dall with some ground and pound. Dall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to control but Pera is keeping busy.
Pera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is controlling Pera's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Pera.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Pera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
Pera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Pera shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Pera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera landing some decent shots from guard.
Pera is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but Pera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Pera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dall tries to lock up and control but Pera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Pera is landing with some decent strikes but Dall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pera prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Dall tries to lock up and control but Pera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pera wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Pera with a couple of short strikes.
Pera trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Pera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Pera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pera lands a big elbow.
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pera working over Dall with some ground and pound. Dall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Pera seems content to control.
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Pera is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Pera wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pera slips nicely into half guard.
Dall is not content to let Pera control the position.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Dall throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Pera scores with a jab.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Pera feints a counter leg kick.
Dall throws a right hand that Pera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pera also avoids with ease.
Pera throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Pera thuds his shin into the meat of Dall's side.
Pera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pera feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Pera avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall wants to slow Pera down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Pera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall trying to control but Pera postures up.
Pera wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Pera lands with a nice body punch.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pera avoids the head kick by Dall.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera 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 Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pera feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down. #T4#
Pera thumps Dall with a low kick.
Pera takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Pera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Pera misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pera misses with a looping right.
Pera tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Dall.
A big right from Dall misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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.
#R4#
Pera lands a body shot.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall feints and then cracks Pera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pera down.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Pera counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Pera throws a body kick that misses.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Pera throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Pera. Pera maintains the clinch.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall misses with some punches.
Pera tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera prevents a body shot from Dall.
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Pera.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pera throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera scores with a jab.#T4#
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall slips under a jab from Pera.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
As Pera looks to move away, Dall throws a big counter combo but Pera just gets out of the way.
Pera avoids the body shot from Dall.
Pera sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Pera going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Dall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pekka Pera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera advances to half guard.
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall trying to get back to full guard but Pera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Pera.
Pera looking to finish Dall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dall!
Pera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dall regains half guard.
Pera passes into side control, despite Dall's attempt to control the position.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall is trying to control Pera's posture but Pera avoids it.
Dall regains half guard.
Pera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pera is working away from the top position though.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Pera throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall is staying active underneath Pera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Dall throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Pera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Pera tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera lands a slapping body shot.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera is the new lightweight champion!
Pekka Pera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.

Event: CEC 649
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Ajax takes one on the button.
Pera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax throws a counter combo.
Pera defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ajax, pushing him back against the cage.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera effectively controlling the action here.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ajax.
Ajax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ajax breaks the clinch.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Pera avoids it well.
Pera moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Pera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera wants to free his trapped foot but Ajax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ajax is in trouble now - Pera has advanced to mount!
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ajax keeps trying to improve his position.
Ajax bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ajax wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving. #T2#
Ajax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pera pulls Ajax in to control the position.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ajax has passed into side control.
Ajax grinds an elbow into Pera's temple.
Pera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ajax is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pera is squirming around, avoiding Ajax's attempts to control the action.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
BOOM! Ajax connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Ajax there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ajax with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera is bucking up trying to escape but Ajax cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ajax throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pera is in a horrible position here. Ajax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax throws some wild stikes that Pera manages to avoid easily.
Pera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ajax.
Pera wants to hold on but Ajax pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pera thows a leg kick but Ajax checks it
and Ajax counters with a low kick, right behind Pera 's knee.
Pera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Ajax.
Pera throws a front kick aimed at Ajax's knee but Ajax avoids it well.
Ajax moves out of range of the strikes.
Ajax was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Pera with that takedown attempt.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ajax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pera's sensitive parts.
Pera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax lands a leg kick that knocks Pera off balance momentarily.
Ajax leaves Pera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Ajax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ajax throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.#T1#
Pera lands a nice shot that snaps Ajax's head back.
Pera cracks the inside of Ajax's front leg.
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Pera moves away from the strike by Ajax. #TD#
Pera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ajax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ajax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pera passes into side control.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera trying to control the action but Ajax is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ajax manages to get back to half guard.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax is trying to control but can't.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pera is working away from the top position though.
Pera is looking to stall here but Ajax recovers full guard.
Ajax being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajax has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Pera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Ajax has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ajax.
Ajax manages to get back to half guard.
Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Pera.
Ajax tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ajax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ajax wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ajax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajax was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Ajax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ajax scores with a spinning back kick!
Pera misses with a hook to the body
and Ajax counters with a good low kick that Pera was not able to check.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pera lands with a shot to the body.
Pera misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajax! But no joy.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera is looking to wear down Ajax with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ajax connects with a right hand. Pera shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax. #T1##TD#
Pera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ajax was covering up waiting for the punch and Pera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
Ajax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera has Ajax pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ajax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ajax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ajax looking to sit in guard and control but Pera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ajax working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ajax has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ajax.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ajax is trying to control Pera's posture but Pera avoids it.
Ajax sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ajax is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ajax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ajax wants to hit a switch here but Pera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ajax there!
Ajax tries to reverse the position but Pera maintains control.
Pera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ajax tries to lock up and control but Pera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ajax working to try and regain half guard.

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 Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Scorpion catches Pera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pera misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scorpion thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Pera as he connects with a hook.
Scorpion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pera takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
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 from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range. #T1#
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
And Pera tries to counter it with a takedown but Scorpion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pera shoots in and drives through. Scorpion sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Pera wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a three punch combo!
Scorpion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pera under the eye.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Nice shot by Scorpion.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Scorpion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pera's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Pera trying to control the position here.
Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Scorpion trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Pera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorpion controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scorpion rather than just go for the knockout.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera motions for Scorpion to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Pera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pera.
Scorpion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scorpion defends it nicely.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Scorpion blocks a leg kick.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pera misses with a jab to the body
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scorpion lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
Kasey Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
Pera throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Scorpion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scorpion is in Pera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Pera is keeping the position.
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!
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pera keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass. #T1#
Pera pulls Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
Scorpion stays in close to Pera's body and controls the position.
Pera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scorpion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pera's waist but Pera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scorpion off to one side.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Scorpion saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Scorpion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Pera.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Scorpion moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pera at a distance.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pera misses the target.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion thuds his right hand into Pera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scorpion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Scorpion.#T3#
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera flicks out a counter leg kick but Scorpion steps away.#TD2#
Pera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scorpion's guard.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorpion has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Scorpion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scorpion.
Pera trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Pera cracks Scorpion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scorpion down.
Scorpion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pera working Scorpion over with strikes. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Pera
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
And Pera tries to counter it with a takedown but Scorpion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion dives in for a single leg takedown but Pera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Scorpion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pera's guard.
Pera is adopting a defensive guard.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pera is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Scorpion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Pera forces his way into half guard.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Pera is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scorpion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pekka Pera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
Scorpion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera stands up over Scorpion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera landing with the ground and pound.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pera wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pera is keen to just control but Scorpion is a slippery customer.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Scorpion's hands, connecting with Scorpion's forehead.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well. #SUB#
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Scorpion is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 644
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Pera moves away from the strike by Small.
Pera avoids the body shot from Small.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pera cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Small blocks a head kick by Pera.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small 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.#T1#
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A jab from Small misses.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small misses with a body shot.
Pera swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera stuffs the takedown attempt from Small. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.#TD#
Pera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Small tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pera is in Small's guard.#SUB2#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Small has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pera trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pera defends well.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Small being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Small keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Small working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Pera wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Small has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pera has managed to get both his arms back between Small's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Pera has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pera is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pera tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Pera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pera misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Pera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Pera pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Pera effectively controlling the action here.
Small is trying to pull guard but Pera has him pressed against the cage.
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Small pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera lands a head shot.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pera rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Pera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Pera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Pera throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Small swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
Small misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Pera misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Small did well to prevent Pera getting side control.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Small gets full guard.#SUB2#
Small working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Pera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pera wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Small looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pera has picked Small up and slammed him! Small can't keep hold of the triangle and Pera manages to pass to side control!
Pera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Small's legs.
Pera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Small some visible discomfort.
Small is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pera connects with a decent elbow.
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Small wants to control but Pera is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Small's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small jabs at Pera's body.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pera!
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small 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.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pera throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Small throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera. #T1#
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Pera 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.
Pera dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Small digs a good body shot into Pera's ribs.
Pera connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small works Pera's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Pera forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Small is pressed up against the cage. Pera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Small down to the mat. Small avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Small dives in and grabs Pera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pera pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera walks into a left hand.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Nice defenses there by Small.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pera jabs at Small's body.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small lands a jab.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Small enables Pera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Small manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Pera throws a big right hand that misses.
Pera postures up. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Pera has managed to pass into half guard.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pera is trying to control. Small wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.

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 Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 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... Pekka Pera!
An out of breath Pekka Pera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Pera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pera connects with the punch.
Pera thumps Barathian with a low kick.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Barathian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Barathian down.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Pera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
Barathian can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Barathian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pera.
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Barathian pushes Pera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barathian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barathian is trying is best to control the position here.
Barathian is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pera wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Barathian wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Pera controlling the pace.
Barathian is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barathian is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pera thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Pera avoids it.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barathian to the ground. Barathian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Barathian gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Barathian thuds his shin into the meat of Pera's side.#TD2#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Barathian's guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barathian scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pera slips a straight right by Barathian.
Barathian keeps the fight on the outside.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera works the jab nicely.
Pera slips under a jab.
Barathian slips a straight right by Pera.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barathian pinned against the cage. Barathian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barathian 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.
Pera feints and then cracks Barathian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barathian down.
Pera looks for a takedown but Barathian sprawls well.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Barathian.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
Pera fakes the leg kick and cracks Barathian in the body.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian is trying to stall.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pera avoids it.
Pera just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian. #T2#
Pera looking to stall.
Pera slows down the pace here.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Pera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barathian.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera'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.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Barathian.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Barathian pushes Pera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barathian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera wants to stall.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
Barathian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barathian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's front leg with a kick but Barathian checks it.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Barathian moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Barathian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barathian sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barathian wants to get back to his feet.
Barathian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barathian is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barathian is trying to buck Pera off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera looks up at the clock and then as Barathian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pera tries to advance to mount but Barathian denies him.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barathian trying to control but Pera postures up.
Barathian is holding on to half guard well.
Barathian looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Barathian trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Pera.
Pera throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pera up against the cage.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Barathian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera pushes Barathian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barathian after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barathian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Bosch cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bosch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot.
Pera tries to counter with a clinch but Bosch shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Pera gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Pera crashes against the mat.
Bosch wants to control but Pera postures up.
Pera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bosch struggling a bit here.
Pera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Pera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bosch regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bosch is not content to let Pera control the position.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera not doing much here.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bosch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pera.
Bosch desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pera forces Bosch back against the cage and clinches.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera works on Bosch's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera slows down the pace here.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Bosch improves position.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bosch breaks from the clinch.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Bosch throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Bosch throws a lazy uppercut
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.#T4#
Pera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera shoots in and drives through. Bosch sprawls well.
Pera throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Bosch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bosch.
A leg kick checked by Bosch.
Bosch thuds his shin into the meat of Pera's side.
Pera lands a body shot.
Bosch lands a jab to the nose.
Bosch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch misses the jab.
Bosch scores with a push kick.
Pera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bosch cracks the inside of Pera's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch misses with the body kick
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosch lands a glancing blow to the side of Pera's head.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Bosch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Pera.
Pera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosch.
Bosch blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bosch blocks a low kick nicely.
Bosch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch misses with a body punch
and Pera counters with a straight right hand.
Pera cracks the inside of Bosch's front leg.
Bosch throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Bosch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Bosch tries to clinch but Pera is having none of it.
Pera misses the jab.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera punishes Bosch's body with a nice straight punch.
Pera throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Pera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pera wants to slow Bosch down by chopping away at his legs.
Pera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bosch rather than just go for the knockout.
Bosch slips under a jab from Pera.
Pera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pera.
Bosch feints a jab promting Pera to slip. Bosch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera shoots in and drives through. Bosch sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bosch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch misses with a body shot. #T2#
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Pera lands with a good body shot.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Pera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosch throws out a powerful jab.
Bosch checks a low kick from Pera.
Pera throws a sloppy head kick and Bosch moves out of range easily.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Pera misses with a body kick.
Bosch misses with a right hand
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch keeps Pera at a distance using the push kick.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Bosch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.#T3#
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Pera in the body.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bosch scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Pera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bosch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bosch is trying to control the position but Pera postures up.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Pera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
And Pera tries to counter it with a takedown but Bosch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bosch - that will leave a mark!
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosch throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Bosch cracks the inside of Pera's front leg.
Pera wants to land a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Pera with the counter takedown but Bosch avoids it easily.
Pera feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick. #CL2#
Pera clinches with his opponent.
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
Pera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosch working aggressively here.
A short left from Bosch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera blocking some punches.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bosch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch lands a left hand.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera blocks a body shot from Bosch.
A short right from Bosch.
Bosch lands with a light punch inside.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Bosch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heribert Bosch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bosch up against the cage.
Pera throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Pera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bosch lands a right hand.
Pera blocking some punches.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosch controls his hands.
Pera slowing the pace effectively.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Pera. #T3#
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch. #BC#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bosch swings widly with a right hand
and Pera counters with a good low kick that Bosch was not able to check.
Bosch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Pera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Bosch wants to clinch.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Bosch.
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!
Pera misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Bosch misses.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera misses the jab.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Bosch.
Pera avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bosch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Pera thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pera is wise to it.
Kriel cracks Pera with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pera.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.#TD#
Pera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pera is in Kriel's guard.
Kriel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pera trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pera preventing the sweep.
Kriel seems keen to control Pera's posture.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pera postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Pera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kriel is trying to defend but Pera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pera.
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pera.
Pera prevents Kriel from standing back up.
Kriel taking some punishment here, with Pera in his half guard.
Kriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pera thows a huge punch but Kriel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pera with the ground and pound but Kriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kriel is adopting a defensive guard.
Pera wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kriel is pulling down on Pera's head. It's preventing any offense from Pera, at least for the moment.
Kriel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Pera forces Kriel back against the cage and clinches.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera works the jab nicely.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Pera throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel 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.
Pera scores with a jab to the body.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pera is wise to it.#TD#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kriel is looking to control Pera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
Kriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Pera throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel keeping hold of Pera's head, controlling as best he can.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kriel controlling the position well.
Kriel gets back to full guard. #T3#
Kriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kriel looking to pass the guard.
Kriel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pera pulls Kriel in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kriel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kriel is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Pera misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel throws a series of punches but Pera moves out of range.
Kriel lands a right hook to the body.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Pera closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Kriel prevents a body shot from Pera.
Pera digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pera.
Pera avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kriel is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Pera misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Kriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriels head.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Pera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pera manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Kriel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Pera lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Pera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Pera swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Pera tries to clinch but Kriel is having none of it.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Pera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pera throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pera is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4##CL#
Pera moves into the clinch.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel working aggressively here.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel working aggressively here.
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!
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kriel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Pera gets through Kriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kriel is keeping busy.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Pera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pera 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 378: Montezuma vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Bosch scores with a shot to the body.
Bosch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Bosch lands with a cross.
Bosch tests Pera's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Bosch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera blocking some punches.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Pera.
Bosch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
A short right from Pera.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Pera is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosch scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Bosch tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Bosch controls the action.
Bosch misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bosch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch connects with a looping right hand.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Pera checks it.
Bosch throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pera throws a chopping leg kick but Bosch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bosch misses with a right hand
and Pera counters with a leg kick.
Pera slips under a jab.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Pera.#CL#
Pera closes the distance and pushes Bosch back into the cage.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Pera. #T3#
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera avoiding damage.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bosch defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Bosch swings for the body but Pera moves out of range. #T4#
Pera tries to clinch up but Bosch circles away and keeps his distance.
Pera checks a leg kick.#CL#
Pera clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Pera.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Pera digs a right hand into Bosch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosch's gas tank.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bosch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Pera.
Bosch checks a leg kick.
Bosch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bosch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bosch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pera on the side of the head.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bosch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pera's head.
Bosch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pera on the side of the head.
Bosch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosch tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Bosch cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bosch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Pera drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch controlling Pera's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Pera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bosch wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bosch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pera avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Pera moved out of range nicely.
Bosch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pera jabs Bosch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Some bone on bone action there as Bosch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Bosch pushes Pera away with a front kick.
Pera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Pera is looking to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bosch did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Bosch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pera.
Bosch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera trying to control the action but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Bosch trying to control from the bottom.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Pera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bosch's thigh. Bosch counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bosch has Pera pulled in close to control his posture.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pera throws an elbow that misses. Bosch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pera's guard. Nice move by Bosch!#REVB#
Bosch stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Pera thumps Bosch with a low kick.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Bosch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Pera.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Bosch moves his leg out of the way.
Pera catches Bosch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.#T1#
Bosch blocks a low kick nicely.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Bosch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bosch avoids it really well and circles away.
Bosch lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Pera takes one to the chin there.
Pera throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Pera looks for the body kick but Bosch saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pera misses the target.
Bosch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Bosch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bosch throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pera tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Bosch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage. #BC2#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pera connects with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Pera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bosch eats them both and turns towards Pera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bosch throws out a powerful jab.
Bosch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pera circles away quickly and effectively.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Pera checks it.
Pera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosch scores with a nice body kick.
Pera avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Pera misses with a body kick.#T4#
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera tried to counter with a leg kick but Bosch avoided it.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bosch throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Pera tenderised Bosch's leg. Bosch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Bosch.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pera.
Pera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosch.
Bosch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Bosch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pera is able to avoid easily.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pera wants to land a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Pera shoots in for a takedown but Bosch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch really dominated that round.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Pera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pera lands a leg kick that knocks Bosch off balance momentarily.
Pera throws a series of punches but Bosch moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bosch misses.
Bosch lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Pera moves into range and clinches up with Bosch.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch 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.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosch controls his hands.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Pera. #T1#
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Pera presses Bosch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosch working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Bosch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bosch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera is pushing Bosch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Pera tightens his grip and picks Bosch up, before dumping him to the ground. Bosch manages to land in guard. #T2#
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pera wants to stand but Bosch is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Bosch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bosch.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Pera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bosch but Bosch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pera.#T4#
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch. #TD#
Pera shoots in and bounces Bosch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera had his way with Heribert Bosch in that round.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Pera moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Pera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Bosch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosch throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosch scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Bosch throws a front kick aimed at Pera's knee but Pera avoids it well.
Bosch scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Bosch's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosch tries to avoid it.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bosch.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.#TD#
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bosch's half guard.
Bosch trying to hold on to Pera's head to control him but Pera postures up.
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Pera wants to take a breather but Bosch is having none of it.
Pera working Bosch over with strikes.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Pera wants to control but Bosch is keeping him busy.
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pera thows a huge punch but Bosch dodges it nicely. #T3#
Pera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pera stalling.
Pera throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Bosch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bosch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bosch blocks the leg kick.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Pera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Pera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bosch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Bosch pushes Pera up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bosch as Pera tries to tie him up.
Pera gets through Bosch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heribert Bosch.
I think Bosch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch is the new welterweight champion!
Heribert Bosch gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
Maraçon connects with a crisp jab.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pera avoids the head kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.#CL#
Pera clinches with his opponent.
Maraçon throws a head punch that misses.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that Maraçon 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.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maraçon's elbow.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards. #T1#
Maraçon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Maraçon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Good body shot from Pera.
A short uppercut from Pera.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Maraçon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maraçon throws an elbow that misses.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maraçon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Maraçon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon. #T2#
Maraçon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pera pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Maraçon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maraçon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Maraçon.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maraçon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maraçon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Pera misses the target.
Maraçon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maraçon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maraçon.
Pera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Pera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maraçon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Maraçon connects with a single shot there.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon wants to counter with a clinch but Pera pushes him away.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Maraçon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera sizes up Maraçon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maraçon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Pera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Maraçon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maraçon thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with a nice leg kick.
Pera lands a leg kick that knocks Maraçon off balance momentarily.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Pera slaps the foot to one side.
Pera is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.#CL#
Pera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pera blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Maraçon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maraçon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maraçon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maraçon thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Pera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Pera has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Maraçon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pera dodges an elbow strike from Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera lands a left hand.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Maraçon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maraçon is keeping busy.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Maraçon lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage. #BC2#
Maraçon breaks the clinch.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Pera shoots for a double leg takedown but Maraçon sprawls well. He's pushed Pera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maraçon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon misses with the body kick
and Pera counters with a good low kick that Maraçon was not able to check.
Maraçon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Pera.
Maraçon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Maraçon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Maraçon.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.#CL#
Pera darts in and clinches Maraçon up against the cage.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera pushes Maraçon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.#T4#
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maraçon.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera lands a right hand.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera slows down the pace here. #TD#
Pera has picked Maraçon up - he's going for a ride! Pera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Maraçon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maraçon momentarily.
Pera thows a leg kick but Maraçon checks it
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maraçon scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maraçon momentarily.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maraçon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pera - the referee stops the clock and Maraçon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pera. Maraçon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Pera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maraçon manages to circle out of the way.
Maraçon throws out a leg kick but Pera moves out of range and Maraçon only half commits.
Pera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
Pera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maraçon is able to avoid easily.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Pera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pera looks for a takedown but Maraçon sprawls well.#T1#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Maraçon saw it coming and moves away.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Maraçon scores with a nice head shot.
Maraçon takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
Pera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Maraçon has managed to clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Maraçon misses with a knee to the head.
Pera taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maraçon.
Pera can't get the takedown.
A short left from Pera.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Maraçon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maraçon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Maraçon.
Pera tries to work over Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maraçon's elbow.
Pera misses with some punches.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maraçon is working Pera over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pera prevents a body shot from Maraçon. #BC2#
Maraçon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Pera.
Maraçon feints a counter leg kick.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Pera.
Maraçon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Pera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maraçon throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Pera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
A low kick from Maraçon is predictable there
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maraçon's knee momentarily.#TD#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon controlling the position.
Maraçon is trying to keep Pera in close. #T1#
Maraçon has Pera pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pera preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Maraçon rushes Pera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera avoiding damage.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Maraçon's head.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maraçons head. #T2#
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maraçon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maraçon has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Maraçon lands a left hand.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Pera digs a right hand into Maraçon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maraçon's gas tank.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Maraçon.
Pera tries to work over Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Maraçon manages to break the clinch.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maraçon's sensitive parts.
Pera avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Pera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maraçon just manages to avoid it.
Pera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Maraçon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pera momentarily.
Pera blocks a jab.
Maraçon stuns Pera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maraçon defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pera to score with a decent uppercut.
Maraçon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Maraçon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera had his way with Pablo Maraçon in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Maraçon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maraçon.
Pera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Maraçon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maraçon wants to get back to his feet but Pera passes into half guard. #REVB#
Maraçon wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Maraçon is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maraçon gets full guard.#T1#
Maraçon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maraçon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera pushes down on Maraçon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maraçon is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Pera with the ground and pound but Maraçon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Maraçon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Still in half guard, Maraçon seems content to control.
Let's hope that Maraçon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maraçon is working away from the top position though.
Maraçon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pera is staying active underneath Maraçon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Maraçon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pera to get to his feet.
Maraçon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pera counters with a low kick, right behind Maraçon 's knee. #T3#
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera fails with the takedown.
Maraçon tests Pera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maraçon.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Maraçon.
A low kick from Pera misses
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Pera.
A jab from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera misses the jab.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Pera.
A shot to the liver by Pera. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Maraçon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maraçon scrambles back to his feet.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Pera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Maraçon clinches.
Pera tries to work over Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maraçon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A victorious Pablo Maraçon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pera scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.#TD2#
Hawk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawk is in Pera's guard.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pera is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Pera managing to control the position.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pera can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk looks to land a strike but Pera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk tries to score with some ground and pound. Pera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hawk working the strikes but Pera uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Pera is trying is best to control the position here.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk throwing shots but Pera is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pera keeps working.
Hawk throws a strike but Pera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hawk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Pera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pera uses it to pass to side control.
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Hawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk is trying to work for a sweep but Pera has mounted him!#T4#
Pera looking to finish Hawk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawk!
Pera scoring with strikes but Hawk is staying in there.
Pera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hawk working to try and regain half guard.
Pera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Pera looking to control but Hawk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pera scoring with strikes but Hawk is staying in there.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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.
#R2#
Pera throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Hawk misses the body punch #CL#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Pera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk tries to pull guard but Pera won't allow it.
Hawk jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with some punches. #T1##TD2#
Hawk pulls guard.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Pera postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk wants to hit a switch here but Pera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hawk there!
Pera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pera landing punches.
Pera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawk is looking to escape.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
Hawk regains half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Pera scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pera with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Pera landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pera is stalling in the full guard.
Pera wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T4#
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Pera is proving a slippery customer.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.
Pera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pera tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
That kick from Pera tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Pera circles away easily
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pera - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pera. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pera scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
As Hawk backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Hawk instigates a clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Pera.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
A short uppercut from Pera.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pera.#T2#
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a body punch.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pera.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
A left hand lands to the body for Pera.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk. #TD#
Pera tightens his grip and picks Hawk up, before dumping him to the ground. Hawk manages to land in guard.
Pera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pera working the head with strikes. #T3#
Hawk tries to bench press Pera off him but Pera keeps the position.
Pera trying to control the position but Hawk is working away.
Pera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pera lands a few punches from side control.
Hawk is not content to let Pera control the position.
Pera gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Pera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pera raining down shots from the mount!
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk regains half guard.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pera stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawk did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
Pera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pera is taking a breather. Hawk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pera is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Pera passes Hawk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pera prevents Hawk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pera's back!
Pera trying to control the action but Hawk just sinks the hooks in.
Pera finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes. #T1#
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pera regains half guard.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pera to regain full guard.
Pera can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk with the ground and pound but Pera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk trying to move into half guard but instead Pera has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Pera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Pera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hawk tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera passes to full mount!
Pera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawk tries to hold on but Pera postures up.
Hawk can't escape the position.
Pera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hawk is desperately trying to improve his position but Pera has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Pera lands a nice shot to the head.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Pera's attempts to control the action.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera lands a big shot there that rocks Hawk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Pera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera had his way with Thomas Hawk in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
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!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.#TD#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawk looking to control but Pera passes into half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pera is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hawk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pera has picked Hawk up and slammed him! Hawk can't keep hold of the triangle and Pera manages to pass to side control!
Pera wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
Pera cracks Hawk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hawk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
Pera passes to side control. #T2#
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pera lands an elbow.
Pera gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Pera! Hawk is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Pekka Pera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Pera misses with a low kick as Bosch jumps back.
Pera misses with a lunging right hand
and Bosch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera slips a jab from Bosch.
Pera is looking to counter punch.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Pera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bosch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosch throws a solid leg kick but Pera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosch.#TD#
Pera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bosch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pera trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pera is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pera throws a lazy uppercut
and Bosch counters with a low kick, right behind Pera 's knee.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera tries to counter with a takedown but Bosch is quick to defend against it.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Bosch's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosch tries to avoid it. #T2#
Bosch throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Pera shoots for a takedown but Bosch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bosch counters with a thumping low kick.
Bosch moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Bosch scores with a nice body kick.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Pera misses with a jab to the body
and Bosch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosch.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Pera moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Bosch gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch works the jab nicely.
Bosch connects with the punch.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
Pera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bosch thuds his shin into the meat of Pera's side.
Bosch lunges at Pera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pera's hand.
Bosch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bosch misses the jab.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Pera's leg. Pera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pera.
Bosch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch wants to get back to striking at distance but Pera won't allow it.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Pera is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera.
Pera gets through Bosch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera just leaning against Bosch, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pera.
Pera tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera wants to stall.
Bosch lands a left hand.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bosch misses with a body punch
and Pera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pera misses with a body shot. #TD#
Pera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pera working over Bosch with some ground and pound. Bosch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bosch to regain full guard.
Pera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosch looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosch, not yet. #T1#
Pera wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Pera with a nice head shot there.
Pera throws a big right hand that misses.
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bosch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pera trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Bosch looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Pera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera is working Bosch over against the cage.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
Bosch wants to break free but Pera has control.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pera on the inside. #T3#
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera trying to stall but Bosch improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pera tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bosch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
A short uppercut from Bosch.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch tries a body shot but Pera blocks it. #T4#
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pera.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Pera blocks a body shot from Bosch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosch misses with a combination
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pera avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Bosch moves his leg out of the way.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Pera checks it.
Pera cracks the inside of Bosch's front leg.
Bosch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Bosch throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Pera has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bosch scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Bosch pushes Pera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Bosch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Bosch lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage. #T3#
Pera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pera stalling.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera. #BC2#
Bosch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosch slips a jab from Pera.
Bosch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bosch throws a solid leg kick but Pera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosch.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pera takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch lands a body shot.
Bosch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Pera persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
Bosch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pera blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Bosch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pera misses with a low kick as Bosch jumps back.
Pera takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Bosch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Bosch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pekka Pera did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Bosch tries to sprawl but Pera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pera prevents Bosch from improving his position.
Bosch is staying active underneath Pera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bosch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pera.
Pera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch is not content to let Pera control the position.
Bosch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pera. #T1#
Bosch wants to get back to full guard.
Bosch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pera wants to control but Bosch is keeping him busy.
Pera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bosch won't allow Pera to pass to mount.
Bosch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pera. #T2#
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera with a nice head shot there.
Pera lands a couple of digs.
Pera wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Bosch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pera is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Bosch slips a jab from Pera.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Bosch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pera rushes Bosch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosch or not.
Pera prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera blocking some punches.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bosch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Bosch scores with a shoulder strike.
Bosch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch digs a right hand underneath Pera's ribcage. Pera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera is looking to control Bosch's arms but Bosch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pera has his back to the cage.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
Bosch tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera had his way with Heribert Bosch in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bosch is out of range and Pera settles back down. #TD#
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bosch sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bosch is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Bosch is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pera wants to control but Bosch is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera goes for a double leg but Bosch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosch continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Bosch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosch at a distance.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.#T2#
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosch moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Bosch swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Pera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera with the ground and pound but Bosch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bosch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Heribert Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pera lands a couple of digs.
Pera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosch controlling the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bosch is continuing to stall.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pera.
Pera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch wants to sweep here but Pera controlling him for the moment.
Bosch being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Baker checks the leg kick.
Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker feints and then cracks Pera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pera down.
Pera walks into a jab.
Pera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pera somewhat.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Humphrey Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker stalks Pera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pera's face. Pera staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Baker is looking to chop away at Pera's legs.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Pera shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Baker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Baker.
Pera prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Pera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Pera is controlling him.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2##BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Pera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet here but Pera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Baker's back.
Pera is landing with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Baker as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pera!
Pera scores with strikes from the back.
Baker rolls, trying to escape but Pera keeps control of the position.
Pera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Baker trying to control the action but Pera just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Pera tries to keep control of the position but Baker is staying busy.
Baker is in bad spot here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pera punches the canvas rather than the man.
Baker covering up well under a series of strikes from Pera.
Baker prevents Pera from getting a body triangle.
Baker is trying to break free. #T4#
Pera is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Baker up.
Pera doesn't have the hooks in and Baker manages to turn into his guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Humphrey Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pera misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Baker.
Pera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.#TD#
Pera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker wants to stand up but Pera is controlling him.
Baker trying to control the position here. #T1#
Baker is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker pulls Pera in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Pera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Pera's head.
Pera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Humphrey Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Pera misses. #T2#
Baker scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick from Baker.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pera throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pera lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Pera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Pera counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Baker with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pera.#CL#
Pera closes the distance and clinches.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Pera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker checks a low kick from Pera.
Baker thumps Pera with a low kick.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.#CL#
Pera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker misses with some punches.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera slowing the pace effectively.
Baker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baker can turn it around.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humphrey Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
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.
#R3#
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pera scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Baker lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pera.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Pera counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pera tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Pera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baker tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Baker is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humphrey Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pera feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down. #TD#
Pera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs.
Baker defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baker manages to get back to half guard.
Pera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Pera thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely. #T3#
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pera is working away from the top position though.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker has hold of Pera's hands but Pera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pera manages to mount him!
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pera looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baker can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pera connects with a bit shot that sees Baker covering up! More strikes from Pera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pera is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera retains his welterweight title!
Pekka Pera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerman.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pera lands the left hand.
Pera lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Akerman as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.#CL2#
Pera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Akerman.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tries to stall but Akerman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land. #T1#
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Akerman gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerman or not.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman lands with a right to the head.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Akerman has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Akerman scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman taking a breather.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman lands a right hand. #T4#
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Good body shot from Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera 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 round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera wants to counter with a clinch but Akerman pushes him away.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera 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 Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pera. Akerman shrugs it off though.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
Pera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
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!
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akerman scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Pera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman is trying to pull guard but Pera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera stalling the fight.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Akerman.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akerman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Pera tries to score a body lock takedown but Akerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera working aggressively here. #T3#
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman is trying to break free.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Akerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Pera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
Akerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
A jab from Pera misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Akerman checks a low kick from Pera.
Pera takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Pera avoided it.
A big right from Pera misses.
Akerman throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pera scores with a nice right hand.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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.
#R3#
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pera digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Pera slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Akerman.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Akerman gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera prevents a body shot from Akerman.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Akerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman is working Pera over against the cage.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #T4#
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Pera can't get the takedown.
Pera tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera pushes Akerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pera. #BC#
Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pera takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Pera slips a straight right by Akerman.
Pera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akerman with a body shot.
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice body punch from Pera.
Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pera wants to counter the offense by Akerman and move into the clinch position.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pera.
Pera swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Akerman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pera's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Pera's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akerman.
Pera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Akerman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akerman scores with a head kick.
Akerman sizes up Pera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Pera is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Pekka Pera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akerman throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Akerman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Akerman misses.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Pera moved out of range nicely.#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!
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pera's sensitive parts.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
Pera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Akerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akerman thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
A lazy left from Pera finds it's target.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Akerman rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with some punches.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman looking to stall.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #BC#
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akerman sprawls well. Akerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Pera misses with a takedown
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
Pekka Pera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Pera is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Linus Akerman!
Post fight, an emotional Linus Akerman said 'Have fun in the bahamas, I hear it's great this time of the year'.

Event: OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson scores with a jab. Pera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnsson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pera.
Pera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Pera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnsson did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Pera's head to control him but Pera postures up.
Johnsson is staying active underneath Pera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Pera stalling.
Pera prevents Johnsson from improving his position.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnsson to regain full guard.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsson pulls Pera in close to his closed guard and prevents Pera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Johnsson is keeping the position.#T3#
Pera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnsson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera throws a body kick that misses.
Pera wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Pera.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Pera gets a clinch.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow.
The referee calls for Pera to work.
Pera is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Pera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnsson. Johnsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pera lands a right hook to the body.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pera. Johnsson shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Johnsson.
Johnsson digs a good body shot into Pera's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Pera gets a clinch.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnsson can do to turn this around?
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Johnsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pera won't allow it.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Pera misses
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pera scores with a nice right hand.
Pera scores with a body shot.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Pera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnsson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnsson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Pera.
Pera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pera lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Johnsson moves his leg out of the way.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Pera.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
As Johnsson backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnsson cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Pera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Pera darts in and clinches Johnsson up against the cage.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnsson can't break the clinch.
Johnsson lands a right hand.
Johnsson prevents a body shot from Pera. #T4#
Johnsson is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson taking a breather. #BC2#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a low kick but Pera avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Pera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnsson checks it well.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target. #TD#
Johnsson tries to sprawl but Pera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pera winds up and cracks Johnsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pera.
Ground and pound from Pera.
Pera throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pera thows a huge punch but Johnsson dodges it nicely.
Johnsson is trying to stand up here but Pera is controlling him well.
Johnsson keeping hold of Pera's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Pera throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Pera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pera trying to control the action but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him #T3#
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pera not doing much here.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson trying to control but Pera postures up.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Johnsson lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Pera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Johnsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnsson did well to prevent Pera getting side control.#ES2#
Johnsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pera throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Pera takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Pera rushes Johnsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnsson as he jumps to the side.
Pera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Johnsson throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson wants to slow Pera down by chopping away at his legs.
Pera throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera misses with a body shot
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Pera misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pera thows a leg kick but Johnsson checks it
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Pera blocks the low kick.
Pera throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnsson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Pera moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Pera tried to score with a low kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pera lands a slapping body shot.
Pera throws a front kick aimed at Johnsson's knee but Johnsson avoids it well.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsson's calf.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Pera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pera lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Johnsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Pera slaps the foot to one side.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Johnsson responds with a good body kick, but Pera manages to step out the way in time.
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Pera.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Pera clinches up against the cage.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnsson quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnsson is looking to stand up but Pera isn't so interested in that idea.
Pera being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pera's guard. #REVB#
Pera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pera keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
Pera wants to sweep here but Johnsson controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Johnsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pera.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pera somewhat.
Johnsson throws a front kick aimed at Pera's knee but Pera avoids it well.
Pera is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Pera lands a lovely overhand right.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Pera had a free shot at his head there.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera misses the jab.
Pera slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera is looking to counter the offense by Johnsson and move into the clinch.#T4#
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pera scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
That kick from Pera tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Johnsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnsson on the side of the head.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pera misses with a low kick as Johnsson jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pera 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Pera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Imbula doesn't seem bothered though.
Pera lands a right hook to the body.
Imbula misses with a straight left.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.#CL#
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Imbula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Imbula.
Imbula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Imbula's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Imbula lands a nice uppercut.
Imbula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera. #T1#
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Imbula lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Imbula lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Imbula. #BC2#
Imbula breaks the clinch.
Imbula scores with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pera blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pera misses the target.
Imbula throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imbula. That did some damage!
Pera cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Imbula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Imbula 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.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pera drives through and clinches with Imbula against the cage. #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!
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Imbula.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Imbula gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
Imbula scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Imbula as the two fighters clinch.
Imbula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Imbula improves position.
Imbula digs a right hand into Pera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pera's gas tank.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera misses with some punches.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Pera working aggressively here.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
Imbula blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Pera presses Imbula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Imbula misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Pera pushes Imbula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imbulas head.
Imbula tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Imbula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Imbula avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Good body shot from Pera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Pera.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pera takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Pera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pera misses with a body shot
and Pera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Imbula down.
Pera throws out a powerful jab.
Imbula misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Imbula's guard.
Pera landing some decent shots from guard.
Imbula is trying to control the position but Pera postures up.
Pera postures up in Imbula's guard and throws a big left but Imbula blocks it. #T1#
Pera wants to control from the top but Imbula keeps moving.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Imbula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imbula controls Pera momentarily but Pera frees himself.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Imbula has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.
Pera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Imbula can't keep his opponent in guard - Pera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Imbula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imbula gets full guard.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Imbula looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Imbula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imbula trying to keep a closed guard but Pera is proving a slippery customer.
Pera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Imbula blocks nicely.
Imbula trying to control the position.
Pera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imbula swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imbula wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Imbula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Imbula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pera throws an elbow that misses. Imbula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pera's guard. Nice move by Imbula!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Imbula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Imbula, into his guard. #REVR#
Imbula looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula checks a low kick from Pera.
Pera is looking to wear down Imbula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera shoots in but Imbula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Imbula connects with a right hand. Pera shakes it off.
Pera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imbula circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imbula.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Pera was not able to check. #T1#
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pera throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imbula swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
Pera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Pera thows a leg kick but Imbula checks it
and Imbula counters with a stiff right hand.
Imbula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Imbula tries a head kick but it misses.
As Imbula tries to get set, Pera tries to push him back and clinch up but Imbula manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Imbula counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imbula. That did some damage!
Imbula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Imbula misses with a hook
and Pera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pera has his takedown stuffed
letting Imbula counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Pera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imbula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Imbula's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Imbula!
Imbula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheik Imbula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula lands a jab to the head.
Pera moves out of range as Imbula strikes.
Pera avoids the body shot from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Pera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Imbula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Imbula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Pera takes one on the button.
Pera throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Imbula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Pera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Imbula on his heels. He'll look to pass Imbula's guard now, I'm sure.
Imbula pulls Pera in close to prevent any damage.
Pera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Imbula's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera distracts Imbula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Imbula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pera.
Imbula controls Pera momentarily but Pera frees himself. #SUB2#
Imbula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imbula is keeping the position for now.
Imbula looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pera working Imbula over with strikes.
Pera throwing shots but Imbula is blocking nicely.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pera with the ground and pound but Imbula uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imbula working a defensive guard here.
Pera lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Imbula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pera's guard. #REVB#
Pera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pera controls Imbula momentarily but Imbula frees himself.
Imbula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Imbula drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pera dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pera passes into half guard.
Pera prevents Imbula from improving his position.#T3#
Pera is trying to control the action in half guard but Imbula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Imbula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pera's back!#SUB2#
Pera fending off the submission attempt from Imbula. #SUB2#
Pera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Imbula gets his way! #T4#
Pera trying to control the hands but Imbula breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Imbula is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Imbula on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pera is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pera trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Pera is in a bad position with Imbula working for a choke. Pera manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera had his way with Cheik Imbula in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pera lands with a straight right. Imbula didn't see that one coming.
Imbula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Imbula scores with a push kick.
Pera cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Pera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Imbula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Imbula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Imbula throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Imbula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pera. Pera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Pera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imbula scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pera swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imbula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera with a nice cross.
Imbula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pera takes a step back to recover.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Pera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Imbula gets caught flat footed, as Pera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Imbula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pera defends well.
Pera works over Imbula with some ground and pound from guard.
Pera trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom. #T3#
Imbula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Imbula looking for subs off his back but Pera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Imbula has hold of Pera's hands but Pera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Imbula trying to hold on to Pera's head to control him but Pera postures up.
Imbula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imbula's head.
Pera drops an elbow to the side of Imbula's head.
Pera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Pera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pera prevents Imbula from improving his position.
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Imbula is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Imbula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera retains his welterweight title!
Pekka Pera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Pera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Lafayette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pera.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lafayette misses #TD2#
and Pera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lafayette!
Lafayette is looking to regain half guard here but Pera keeps moving and retains side control.
Lafayette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lafayette looking for subs from the bottom but Pera mounts him!
Pera connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Lafayette is looking to get to half guard.
Lafayette regains half guard.#SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back.
Pera prevents Lafayette from improving his position.
Lafayette gets back to full guard.
Pera is in close to Lafayette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pera working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pera landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lafayette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pera passes into side control.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lafayette is looking to reverse the position.
Pera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lafayette takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working. #T3#
Pera scoring with punches from side control.
Lafayette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera lands some shots froms side control.
Lafayette regains half guard.#SUB#
Lafayette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pera is trying to control. Lafayette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Lafayette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pera's back!#SUB#
Lafayette working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lafayette patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pera rolls, trying to escape but Lafayette keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lafayette is persistently looking for the submission but Pera is defending it well. #SUB#
Lafayette has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pera tries to roll but Lafayette sticks to his back. #SUB#
Pera is having to fend off submission attempts from Lafayette, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lafayette doesn't have the hooks in though and Pera manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pera lands a really nice looking cross but Lafayette seems unphased.
Pera tries to clinch up.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Lafayette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Pera tries to clinch up.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Pera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pera. #SUB#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Pera working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pera is working Lafayette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lafayette has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.
Lafayette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pera trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lafayette is trying to control the position but Pera postures up.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera is in close to Lafayette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Pera cracks Lafayette with a solid left hand.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Pera distracts Lafayette with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Pera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lafayette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lafayette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily. #SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
Pera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pera wants to pass the guard but Lafayette is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lafayette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Lafayette down.
Lafayette throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Pera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pera tries to avoid it.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette scores with a leg kick.
Pera misses the jab.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a thumping low kick.
Lafayette 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.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette tries to counter by clinching up but Pera breaks away and moves out of range.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
A nice side step and Pera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lafayette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Pera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Pera misses.#T2#
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick
and Pera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera cracks Lafayette with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pera misses the target.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses.
Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette 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.
Pera feints and then cracks Lafayette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lafayette down.
Pera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Good shot there by Lafayette.
Pera connects with a looping right hand.
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Pera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Pera.
As Pera backs away, Lafayette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pera.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Pera connects with a right hand. Lafayette shakes it off.
Lafayette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Lafayette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Pera moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pera.
Pera landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lafayette taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.
Pera advances to mount.
Lafayette working to try and regain half guard.
Lafayette wants to hold on but Pera pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette is trying to escape the mount.
Pera landing strikes from the mount and Lafayette is in trouble!
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Lafayette wants to hold on but Pera pushes him away.
Lafayette is bucking up trying to escape but Pera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lafayette tries to hold on but Pera postures up.
Pera lands a heavy elbow.
Lafayette manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lafayette is controlling Pera's trapped leg to prevent Pera from advancing to side control.
Lafayette is staying active underneath Pera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lafayette trying to control from the bottom.
Pera is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Pera there. #T2##SUB#
Lafayette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Lafayette trying to hold on to Pera's head to control him but Pera postures up.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pekka Pera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back.
Pera is taking a breather. Lafayette says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lafayette is not content to let Pera control the position.#T3#
Pera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Lafayette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lafayette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pera working over Lafayette with some ground and pound. Lafayette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Lafayette is working away.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Pera wants to take a breather but Lafayette is having none of it.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Lafayette's hands, connecting with Lafayette's forehead.
Pera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pera is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafayette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lafayette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.
Pera slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lafayette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lafayette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Pera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafayette.
Pera misses with a head kick.
Pera tries to clinch up.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera feints and then cracks Lafayette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lafayette down.
Pera cracks a nice hook into Lafayette's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Lafayette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lafayette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Lafayette misses with a head kick. #T1#
Pera blocks a head kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Pera throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette lands with a cross.
A jab from Pera misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Pera misses.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Pera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pera blocks a head kick by Lafayette.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Lafayette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Pera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pera.
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette misses with a lunging right hand
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Lafayette blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Pera misses with a straight right.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Pera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lafayette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Pera.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Pera counters with a shoot takedown. Lafayette fights it but they end up in guard.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pera passes into side control.
Pera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lafayette is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pera connects with a decent elbow.
Lafayette tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Lafayette can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: OFC 340: Lafayette vs Chiku II
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
Pera moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Pera.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Pera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Pera blocks the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Pera instigates a clinch.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Johnsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnsson prevents it.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnsson tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Johnsson gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera cracks Johnsson with a nice body shot.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera stalling against the cage.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnsson's elbow. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson scores with a head kick. Pera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3##CL2#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Johnsson.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
Johnsson working aggressively here.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it. #T4#
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pera'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.
Pera misses with some punches.
Johnsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Pera's legs.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Pera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Pera moved away.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnsson.
Pera takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Pera takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Johnsson forces Pera back against the cage and clinches.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnsson pushes Pera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pera is keeping busy.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Johnsson's ribcage. Johnsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##TD2#
Pera has clasped his hands together around Johnsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Johnsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Pera crashes against the mat.
Johnsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Johnsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pera is squirming around, avoiding Johnsson's attempts to control the action.
Johnsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pera controlling the position well.
Johnsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Pera sees coming a mile off.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pera under the eye.
Pera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Pera shrugs it off.
Pera connects with a body shot.
Johnsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnsson misses with a wild combination.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pera is out of range and Johnsson settles back down. #CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and clinches.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pera has Johnsson pushed against the cage.
Johnsson stalls.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnsson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnsson. #T3#
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Johnsson controls the action.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries a body shot but Johnsson blocks it.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson. #T4#
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson taking a breather.
Johnsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Pera is controlling him.
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnsson blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera prevents Johnsson from breaking the clinch.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Pera pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Our winner, Pekka Pera, 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: OFC 338: Slater vs BK
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Venom throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Venom's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Venom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pera.#CL2#
Pera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pera pushes Venom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Pera.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Venom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Venom.
Venom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venom tries to break free but Pera pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Venom manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Venom as he checks the leg kick.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera slips under a jab from Venom.#CL2#
Venom tries to keep at a distance but Pera has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Venom lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Venom misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Venom tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera prevents Venom from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Venom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Venom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venom throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Venom misses. #CL2#
Pera closes the distance and pushes Venom back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera is working Venom over against the cage.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Venom lands a shoulder strike.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Pera leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Venom lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom misses with a punch to the body.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Venom tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera works on Venom's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venom.
Pera has Venom pressed against the cage, preventing Venom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Venom's ribcage. Venom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venom or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Pera presses Venom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Pera pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venom can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera effectively controlling the action here.
Pera receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Pera misses with some punches.
Venom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera lands a body punch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera works on Venom's body with a couple of short punches.
Venom is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Venom as Pera tries to tie him up. #T4#
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch.
Pera slows down the pace here.
Venom prevents a body shot from Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Venom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Venom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Venom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Venom checks a leg kick nicely.
Venom misses with a hook
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Venom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Venom throws a sloppy body shot
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Venom tries to sprawl but Pera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Venom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pera throwing shots but Venom is blocking nicely.
Pera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pera thows a huge punch but Venom dodges it nicely.
Venom tries to kick Pera off but Pera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pera controlling the action here.
Pera thows a huge punch but Venom dodges it nicely.
Venom is looking to escape.#T1#
Pera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES#
Venom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stasius Venom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Venom misses.
Pera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Venom slips under a jab from Pera.
Venom slips under a jab.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pera counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pera.
Pera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venom defends it well.
Venom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pera's hands.#T2#
Pera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Pera cracks a nice hook into Venom's ribs.
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venom momentarily.
Venom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stasius Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
Pera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Pera takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venom is looking to score with low kicks.
Venom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pera's hands.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Venom throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Venom should have avoided that one.
Pera lands a jab to Venom's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venom.
Pera throws a leg kick but Venom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pera lands with a cross.
Crunch! Pera slams his shin into Venom's torso.
Venom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pera counters with a left to the body.
Pera avoids the body shot from Venom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venom misses with a left hand
and Pera counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Venom thumps Pera with a low kick.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venom.
Pera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venom. That did some damage!
Pera thumps Venom with a low kick.
Venom walks into a jab.
Venom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pera throws a low kick, looking for Venom's leg but Venom calmly moves out of range.
Venom stalks Pera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pera's face. Pera staggers backwards, shaken.
Venom misses with a hook.
Venom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Venom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Nice body kick from Pera.
Venom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Venom throws a front kick aimed at Pera's knee but Pera avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera moves away from the strike by Venom.
A little jabbing left from Pera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venom misses with a low kick.
Venom throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pera.
An attempted straight right counter from Venom misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pera is looking to slow Venom down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera throws a head kick but Venom moves out of range. #T1#
Pera connects with a body shot that sends Venom's belly button to the back.
Pera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Venom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Venom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Pera tries a quick counter leg kick but Venom is wise to it.
Venom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venom 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 Pera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venom under the eye.
Venom throws a front kick aimed at Pera's knee but Pera avoids it well.
Venom wants to land a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera cracks Venom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stasius Venom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Pera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Venom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Venom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pera throws a low kick, looking for Venom's leg but Venom calmly moves out of range.
Pera avoids the body shot from Venom.
Pera slips a straight right by Venom.
Venom throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Venom stuns Pera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Venom's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom. #TD2#
Pera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Venom throws Pera to one side and escapes!#T3#
Venom misses with a right hand
and Pera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Venom misses with a straight left.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Venom misses with a double jab
and Pera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pera throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera works Venom's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Venom misses.
Venom 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.
Venom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Venom throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Pera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Venom wants to slow Pera down by chopping away at his legs.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Venom throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.#T4##TD2#
Pera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Venom pushes Pera off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera defending well as Venom loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Venom misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venom. That's going to slow Pera down.
Venom needs to keep his hands up - Pera had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Pera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Venom is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Venom throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Venom sneaks out the side door and pushes Pera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

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 Stasius Venom.
I think Pera 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
A victorious Pekka Pera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Pera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Eluard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Eluard lands a jab to Pera's midsection.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eluard misses the jab.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Pera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eluard has time to react.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eluard, pushing him back against the cage.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
A short right from Pera.
Eluard has Pera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Eluard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pera counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Pera tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eluard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard.
Eluard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Pera pushes Eluard up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eluard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eluard misses with the head strike.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eluard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Eluard working aggressively here.
Pera stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pera gets through Eluard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries a body shot but Eluard blocks it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Pera prevents Eluard from breaking the clinch.
Eluard blocks a body shot from Pera.
Eluard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Eluard controls his hands.
Eluard blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Eluard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but Pera defending well.
Eluard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pera wants to sweep but Eluard has passed to side control!
Eluard trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard checks a low kick from Pera.
Eluard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eluard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pera jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Pera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eluard.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eluard can do to turn this around?
Pera is not content to let Eluard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Pera tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Pera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard happy to just control the position for now.
Eluard tries to move to mount but Pera blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pera keeps working.
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pera can't do much from the bottom here.
Eluard trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera is trying to get back to half guard.
Pera wants to control but Eluard postures up.#SUB2#
Eluard swings around for an armbar but Pera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eluard's guard.#T3#
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eluard's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eluard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pera controls Eluard momentarily but Eluard frees himself.
Eluard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.#T4#
Eluard is looking to pass into half guard but Pera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pera is in guard.#REVR#
Eluard keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Eluard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Eluard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pera keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Eluard throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pera misses its target.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Eluard counters with a left and a right that stings Pera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #CL#
Pera rushes Eluard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eluard fails to land.
A body shot lands from Pera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Eluard tries a body shot but Pera blocks it. #T1#
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Eluard trying to control the position but instead, Pera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eluard into the cage.
Pera has Eluard pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Eluard.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eluard wants a takedown.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Pera is leaning against Eluard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eluard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eluards head. #T2#
Pera tries a body shot but Eluard blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Eluard just leaning against Pera, taking a breather.
Eluard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pera prevents it.
Pera misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Pera.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Eluard's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Eluard.
Pera tries to work over Eluard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has Eluard pressed against the cage.
Eluard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pera lands a body punch.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eluard's elbow.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pera on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pera is leaning against Eluard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pera lands a right hand.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a body shot from Eluard.
Eluard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Eluard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Eluard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eluard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Eluard effectively controlling the action here.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera stops a takedown attempt from Eluard.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Eluard is looking for a takedown.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eluard or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
A victorious Pekka Pera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Com throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera 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.
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Com.
Com throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Com moved out of range.
Com feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Com fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Com's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Com scrambles back to his feet.
Com pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pera is out of range and Com settles back down.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Com's hands.
Com misses with a low kick.
Pera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Com throws a low kick but Pera moves out of range easily.
Com swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Com's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Com takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera tries to clinch up.
Com is looking to chop away at Pera's legs. #T1#
A low kick from Pera misses
and Com counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Com misses with an uppercut
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Com throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Pera tries to clinch but Com is having none of it.
Pera is looking to clinch but Com is avoiding it. #CL2#
Pera instigates a clinch.
Com lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Com blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Com.
Com misses with a short punch on the inside.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera pushes Com back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Com tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Com doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Com's head.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera wants to stall.
Pera tries to work over Com's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Com is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Com to the mat. Com regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Com is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Com is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Com had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.#T3#
Pera trying to control but Com is working from the bottom.
Com will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pera works over Com with some ground and pound from guard.
Com tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Com blocks nicely.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Com rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Com cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Com has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Com lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Com misses
and Com takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Com.
Good leg kick by Com there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Com. No joy for Pera on that attempt.
Pera is looking to score with low kicks.
Com throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Com getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com stalks Pera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pera's face. Pera staggers backwards, shaken.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Com moved out of range.
Com cracks Pera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Com throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
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 Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Com checks a leg kick.
Pera motions for Com to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a shot to the body.
Com swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Com is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
A big right from Com misses.
Pera tries to work over Com's front leg with a kick but Com checks it.
Com dips to his left and cracks Pera with an uppercut!
Com throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pera feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Com steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Com is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Com. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Com stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Com with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Com checks a leg kick.
Com feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Com throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera is looking to chop away at Com's legs.
Com throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Com.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Com throws a low kick but Pera avoids it.
Pera throws the left hand but Com avoids the punch easily.
Com avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Com defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Com down. #T2#
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Com.
Com misses with a low kick.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Com looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Com.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Com throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Com throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Com throws a good cross that connects.
Com lands a head kick!
Com takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Com cracks Pera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Com tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Com is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pera works Com's body with a nice hook.
Pera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Com ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Com connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Com throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Com throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Com throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Com takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Com misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
A low kick from Com misses
and Pera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Com throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Com lands with an uppercut that bounces Pera off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Com lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Com bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Com misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Com missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pera wants to counter with a clinch but Com pushes him away.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Com uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pera.
Com throws a low kick, looking for Pera's leg but Pera calmly moves out of range.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Com down.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Com gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
Com throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pera.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Pera closes the distance and pushes Com back into the cage.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera has Com pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Com manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pera.
Pera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Com sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pera somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Com as he connects with a hook.
Com stuffs the takedown.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Com cracks the inside of Pera's front leg.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
Pera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Com wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Com misses with a looping left.
Com throws a nice outside leg kick.
Com wants to land a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera avoids the body shot from Com. #T1#
Pera scores with a jab to the body.
Pera is looking to score with low kicks.
Com throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Com.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Com.
Com ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Com. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Pera backs away, Com returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Com misses with a straight right.
Com throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Com attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera blocks a head kick by Com.
Com takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Com feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pera's calf.
Com is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Com is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera tries to clinch but Com moves out of range.
Pera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com checks a low kick from Pera.
Com tries a low kick but Pera avoids it.
Com tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.
Pera swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Com throws a big shot that misses.
Com tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pera throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it.
Com drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera avoids the head kick by Com.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Good leg kick by Com there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Com finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Com misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Pera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Pera blocks the leg kick.
Com misses with a low kick.
Com sets himself, and Pera steps forward looking for the clinch! Com avoids it this time.
Pera scores with a kick to the body.
Good work by Pera as he checks the leg kick.
Pera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera throws a combination. Com tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Com lands with a kick to the temple. Pera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Com connects with a single shot there.
Com checks a leg kick.
Pera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Pera wants to clinch up but Com keeps it at a distance.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Com 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.
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Com.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Com tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Com.
Pera misses with a low kick as Com jumps back.
Com misses with an uppercut
enabling Pera to counter with a crisp jab.
Pera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Com swivels and escapes.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Com tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pera is able to avoid easily.
Com throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
Pera checks a low kick from Com.
Com tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws out a counter right but Com avoids it with no problem.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
Bomb Com decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Berhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt takes one to the chin there.
Berhardt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berhardt moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pera.
Pera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berhardt defends it nicely.#CL#
Berhardt rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
Berhardt being controlled against the cage.
Pera is looking to control Berhardt's arms but Berhardt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pera has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
Pera blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pera down to the mat. Pera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pera throws a wild body kick that Berhardt sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Berhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pera.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Pera scores with a body shot.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pera tries to keep at a distance but Berhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Berhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pera is defending well for now.
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berhardt.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Berhardt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Berhardt.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berhardt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pera wants to clinch up but Berhardt keeps it at a distance.
Berhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pera tries to avoid it but Berhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pera to the ground. Pera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Pera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berhardt.
Pera throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Pera tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking 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!#CL2#
Pera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt working aggressively here. #TD#
Berhardt is trying to trip Pera. He has hold of a leg but Pera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berhardt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt won't allow Pera to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pera holds on and takes a little breather.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Berhardt instigates a clinch.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berhardt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Pera sprawls well.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pera as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Pera.
A lazy left from Berhardt finds it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Berhardt should have avoided that one.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pera lands a left hand.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berhardt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice body shot.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera gets underhooks to prevent Berhardt's takedown attempt.
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!
Pera gets through Berhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berhardt's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Berhardt breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Pera clinches.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berhardt.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Berhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Berhardt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Pera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berhardt. #T4#
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt wants to take the fight to the mat but Pera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pera walks away with a smile on his face. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Berhardt dives in for a single leg takedown but Pera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pera lands with an uppercut that bounces Berhardt off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Pera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Berhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Berhardt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Berhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera stalling the fight.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Berhardt fails to pull guard.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt is trying to pull guard but Pera has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Berhardt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera stands up over Berhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Berhardt looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily. #T1#
Pera passes Berhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
Berhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berhardt!
Pera landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Berhardt is working to get back to half guard.
Pera landing shots from mount.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
Pera drops a big elbow. That's hurt Berhardt! More shots from Pera and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
A very excited looking Pekka Pera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.

Event: Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Pera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Pera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Pera moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
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!
Rhod presses Pera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod letting Pera take a breather here.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhod lands a body punch.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands. #T2#
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #T3#
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pera.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
A short uppercut from Pera.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
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!
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #T4#
Pera stalling in the clinch but Rhod improves position.
Pera is working Rhod over against the cage.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pera misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rhod instigates a clinch.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod lands a right hand.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Pera is working Rhod over against the cage.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Rhod's ribcage. Rhod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pera.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
Pera tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rhod as Pera tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Rhod tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pera pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a right hand.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Pera has double underhooks.
Pera is leaning against Rhod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Rhod's ribcage. Rhod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera lands a left hand.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Pera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pera trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Rhod working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Pera looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pera lands a couple of elbows.
Pera wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #SU2#
Pera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rhod, up you get!
Pera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Pera throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Pera seems unphased.
Pera throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pera lands a jab.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #CL2#
Pera pushes Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Good body shot from Rhod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhod or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhod up against the cage.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Pera lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pera 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Pera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saarelainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pera grinds an elbow into Saarelainen's temple.
Pera scores with punches from side control.
Saarelainen lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Saarelainen prevents Pera from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera works to advance to full mount. Saarelainen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pera avoids the attempt from Saarelainen to control.
Pera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saarelainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saarelainen! #T1#
Pera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saarelainen?
Pera avoids the attempt from Saarelainen to control.
Pera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pera lands a couple of good shots and Saarelainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pera gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Saarelainen rolls, trying to escape but Pera keeps control of the position.
Saarelainen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Saarelainen is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Saarelainen rolls, trying to escape but Pera keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saarelainen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Saarelainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saarelainen trying to control the hands but Pera breaks the grip.
Pera is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Saarelainen is trying to remain composed but Pera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Saarelainen trying to control the position but Pera manages to sink in the hooks.
Pera is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pera gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pera gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pera apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3#
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Saarelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pera tests Saarelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saarelainen's knee momentarily.
Pera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Pera tenderised Saarelainen's leg. Saarelainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Saarelainen lands a jab to Pera's midsection.
Pera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Pera counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarelainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarelainen scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one. #T4##CL#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarelainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Saarelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saarelainen fails to land.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarelainen.
Saarelainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarelainen stalling against the cage.
Saarelainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pera to keep the fight standing.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saarelainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera prevents Saarelainen from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarelainen's calf.
Saarelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarelainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Pera.
Nice shot lands for Saarelainen.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarelainen! But no joy.
Pera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarelainen moves away.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Saarelainen's shoulder, as Saarelainen tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarelainen is trying to defend but Pera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarelainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Pera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Saarelainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pera works over Saarelainen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Saarelainen looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
Saarelainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saarelainen's head.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saarelainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pera works over Saarelainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saarelainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Saarelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarelainen can do to turn this around?
Saarelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pera keeps working.
Pera trying to control from the bottom.
Saarelainen is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Saarelainen trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saarelainen is nestled in close to Pera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saarelainen is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Pera wants to control but Saarelainen is keeping busy.
Pera is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pera.
Saarelainen throws a series of punches but Pera moves out of range. #TD#
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saarelainen sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pera slows the pace down in half guard.
Pera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saarelainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pera wants to control but Saarelainen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarelainen lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera throws a good cross that connects.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
Pera defending well as Saarelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Saarelainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarelainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarelainen misses with a takedown
and Pera counters with a nice body shot.
Saarelainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Pera sprawls well. He's pushed Saarelainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
A little feinted left hand from Pera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A jab from Pera misses.
Saarelainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pera wants to slow Saarelainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarelainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Pera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot
and Pera counters with a leg kick.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarelainen throws out the jab.
Saarelainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Pera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pera throws an elbow that misses. Saarelainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pera's guard. Nice move by Saarelainen!#REVB#
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Saarelainen looking to sit in guard and control but Pera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saarelainen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Saarelainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarelainen trying to control the position here.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saarelainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Saarelainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera is positioning himself well to prevent Saarelainen advancing to mount.
Pera tries to get to full guard but Saarelainen has control of the leg.
Pera is not content to let Saarelainen control the position.
Pera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahti Saarelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Saarelainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pera tries to get to full guard but Saarelainen has control of the leg.
Saarelainen passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera is trying to control Saarelainen's posture but Saarelainen avoids it.

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 Pekka Pera.
Well Pera 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Pera blocks a jab.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahiriman throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pera misses the target.
Ahiriman blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahiriman connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Pera throws a chopping leg kick but Ahiriman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahiriman blocks a leg kick.
Ahiriman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ahiriman throws a head kick that misses
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Ahiriman as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pera.
Ahiriman throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
Ahiriman avoids the body shot from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera moves out of range as Ahiriman strikes.
As Ahiriman backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.#T1#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.
Pera lands with a right hand.
Ahiriman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahiriman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahiriman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahiriman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pera takes a swing at Ahiriman's ribcage but misses.
Ahiriman throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahiriman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahiriman misses with a head kick.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahiriman on the side of the head.
Ahiriman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahzek Ahiriman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahiriman scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.#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!
Pera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahiriman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ahiriman checks a low kick from Pera.
Ahiriman loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
Pera lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahiriman's head.
Ahiriman misses the jab.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahiriman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahiriman moves out of range as Pera strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahiriman! But no joy.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Pera has closed the distance and engaged Ahiriman in a clinch. #T3#
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
Ahiriman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahiriman lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahiriman blocking some punches.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Ahiriman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahiriman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera thumps Ahiriman with a low kick.
Ahiriman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pera throws a hook but Ahiriman avoids it easily.
Ahiriman misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ahiriman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Ahiriman manages to avoid it.
Pera lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ahiriman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pera rushes Ahiriman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ahiriman breaks the clinch.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahiriman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera 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.
Pera wants to clinch up but Ahiriman keeps it at a distance.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahiriman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pera.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Ahiriman counters with a straight right hand.
Pera looks for the body kick but Ahiriman saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahiriman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahiriman is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Ahiriman throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ahzek Ahiriman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ahiriman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahiriman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Ahiriman's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahiriman tries to avoid it.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pera blocks a head kick by Ahiriman.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahiriman to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahiriman checks the leg kick.
Ahiriman misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Ahiriman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but Ahiriman moved away.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahiriman.
Pera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahiriman at a distance.
Ahiriman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahiriman throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ahiriman blocks the low kick.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahiriman! But no joy.
Pera defending well as Ahiriman loads up on a big left hand.
Ahiriman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahiriman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahiriman misses with a hook.
Pera scores with a jab. Ahiriman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahiriman throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahiriman ducks right into an uppercut from Pera.
Ahiriman misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Ahiriman wants to sweep here but Pera controlling him for the moment.
Pera wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
Pera wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Ahiriman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ahiriman throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Pera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahiriman on the side of the head.
Ahiriman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Ahiriman.
Pera throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahiriman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Ahiriman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahiriman checks a low kick from Pera.
Ahiriman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Pera looking to score a takedown here. Ahiriman is defending well but Pera drives through and ends up in Ahiriman's guard.
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahiriman keeping full guard, as Pera tries to pass.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.#T4#
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahiriman wants to stand up but Pera is controlling him.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Ahiriman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ahiriman wants to stand and escape but instead Pera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahiriman is keeping the position for now.
Ahiriman managing to control the position.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahiriman scores with a punch to the head.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Pera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Ahiriman does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahiriman did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Ahiriman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahiriman is looking to control Pera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahiriman avoid being mounted?
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera not doing much here.
Pera trying to control from Ahiriman's half guard. Ahiriman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahiriman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahiriman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pera trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahiriman moves away.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Ahiriman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahiriman misses with a head kick.
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahiriman momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahiriman as he connects with a hook.
Ahiriman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ahiriman throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera blocks a jab.
Ahiriman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahiriman lands a high kick!
Pera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahiriman misses with an uppercut.
Ahiriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahiriman moves away from the strike by Pera.
Ahiriman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahiriman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Ahiriman drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahiriman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pera scrambles back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Pera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera prevents Ahiriman from improving his position.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Ahiriman is working away.
Pera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahiriman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahiriman wants to control but Pera is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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 Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pekka Pera!
A relieved looking Pekka Pera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ahzek Ahiriman spoke after the fight, saying 'You Win or You Learn. '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pera throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Pera off balance momentarily.
Pera misses with a hook to the body
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Pera fails with the takedown
and Pera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pera checks a low kick from Hunt.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Hunt misses #TD2#
and Pera counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt has his hands on Pera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt.
Pera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Pera lands an elbow.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pera.
Hunt wants to control but Pera postures up.
A control attempt from Hunt but he's now mounted!
Pera scoring with strikes but Hunt is staying in there.
Pera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Pera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pera defends it well.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Pera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Pera wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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.
#R2#
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pera throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pera throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Pera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.#T1#
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Pera's head back.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pera counters with a right hand to the body.
Pera blocks the body kick.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Pera on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Pera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pera.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pera content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pera wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pera doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Pera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 123
Date: Jun 01, 2017

#R1#
Creed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera slips under a jab.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pera throws out the jab.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pera on the side of the head.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Pera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pera misses with a leg kick
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Creed misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pera's hands.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pera jabs at Creed's body.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Creed misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Pera.
Pera slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #TD#
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creed sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Creed's hands, connecting with Creed's forehead.
Pera uses his free foot to push down on Creed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creed.
Pera lands a big elbow.
Creed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Creed can't escape the position.
Pera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Creed gets back to half guard.
Pera is taking a breather. Creed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Creed wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Creed taking some punishment here, with Pera in his half guard.
Creed tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Creed is not content to let Pera control the position.
Creed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pera's back!
Pera is really stuck here.
Creed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Pera showing good submission defense here.
Pera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Creed's guard. Nice work there by Pera.
Creed wants to improve his position but instead Pera has moved into half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Pera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Creed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Creed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pera won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pera tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Pera misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Pera misses with a looping right.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera wants to land a leg kick but Creed is out of range.
Creed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Creed checks a leg kick.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed clobbers Pera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apache Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Creed misses.
Pera lands a nice hook to Creed's body. Creed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pera off to one side.
Creed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed misses with a right hand
and Pera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pera.
Pera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Pera rushes Creed and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Pera. #T1#
Pera tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Creed tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pera has him pressed against the cage.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed blocks a body shot from Pera.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
Pera lands a right hand.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Creed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.#BC2#
Creed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pera staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Creed misses.
Creed avoids the body shot from Pera.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera. #T3#
Pera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
Pera is looking to wear down Creed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Pera throws a right hand that misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Apache Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creed is able to avoid easily.
Pera slips a straight right by Creed.#CL#
Pera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Pera. #BC2#
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Creed misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Creed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pera.
Creed lands a right hand.
Pera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Creed prevents a body shot from Pera.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera is pushing Creed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creed prevents a body shot from Pera.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creed is able to avoid easily.
Pera throws an off balance right hand
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Creed down. #TD#
Pera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pera prevents Creed from improving his position.
Pera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pera uses his free foot to push down on Creed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creed.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creed regains half guard.
Pera moves into full mount! Creed won't be happy about that!
Creed working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Pera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Creed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Creed keeps trying to improve his position.
Pera looking to control but Creed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Creed looks a forlorn figure.
Pera cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Creed is trying desperately to improve position.
Pera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Creed is looking to escape. #T2#
Creed is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Pera.
Creed working to try and regain half guard.
Apache Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Creed looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Creed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Creed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Creed is trying to get back to full guard.
Pera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Creed is rocked!
Pera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Creed is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Creed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pera lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Creed! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pera jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
A victorious Pekka Pera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017

#R1#
Tator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Tator manages to avoid it.
Tator fails to land the takedown.
Tator swings for the body but Pera moves out of range. #TD#
Tator gets caught flat footed, as Pera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is fighting to break Tator's control of his arms but Tator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tator lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tator scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tator stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.#T1#
Tator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tator wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tator lands a couple of elbows.
Tator postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Tator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tator is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pera pulls Tator in close to his closed guard and prevents Tator from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tator throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Tator swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tator.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tator as he avoids it easily.
Tator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pera.#TD#
Pera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tator to the ground. Pera is now in Tator's guard.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera works over Tator with some ground and pound from guard.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Pera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tator looking for a sweep. Not yet Tator, not yet. #T3#
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tator controlling Pera's posture.
Tator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Tator wants to pass the guard but Pera is keeping the position.
Pera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
Tator working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
Tator postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tator accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devas Tator 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#
Tator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tator throws a wild body kick that Pera sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tator.
Tator throws a body kick that misses.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tator.
Pera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tator misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters with a low kick, right behind Tator 's knee.
Pera cracks Tator with an open hand slap.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tator's sensitive parts.
Tator scores with a kick to the body.
Tator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Pera blocks the leg kick.
Tator cracks Pera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Devas Tator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tator throws a leg kick
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tator throws a body kick that misses.
Tator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Tator misses the target.
Tator avoids the body shot from Pera. #CL#
Pera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tator.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Come on Tator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera tries to stall but Tator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator working aggressively here.
Tator gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pera prevents it.
Pera stops a takedown attempt from Tator.
Pera blocks a body shot from Tator.
Tator has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devas Tator.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tator blocks a body shot from Pera.
Tator blocking some punches. #T3#
Tator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Tator should have avoided that one.
Tator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Tator.
Good standup being displayed there by Tator as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tator moves into the clinch.
A short right from Tator on the inside.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a body shot from Tator. #T4#
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tator as Pera tries to tie him up.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera working aggressively here.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tator.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tator is keeping busy.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Tator.
Tator misses with a body kick.
Tator walks into a stiff left hand from Pera.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Tator misses with a body kick. #TD#
Pera looking to score a takedown here. Tator is defending well but Pera drives through and ends up in Tator's guard.
Tator controlling the position.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Tator controls Pera momentarily but Pera frees himself.
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pera wants to control from the top but Tator keeps moving.
Pera won't allow Tator to sweep him here.
Pera trying to control but Tator is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Tator counters by moving into the clinch.
Pera gets through Tator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Tator improves position.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera pushes Tator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator wants to stall. #T3#
Pera digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tator.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tator trying to stall but Pera improves his position.
Tator stalling the fight.
Tator has Pera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devas Tator.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator lands with a right to the head.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Tator back against the cage.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
Tator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
A short left from Pera.
Tator digs a right hand underneath Pera's ribcage. Pera let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Pera has Tator pressed against the cage.
Tator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Tator blocking some punches.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pera.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera pressing his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Noe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Noe has managed to clinch.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noe struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Noe's head.
Pera is working Noe over against the cage.
Noe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noe working aggressively here.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pera has Noe pressed against the cage.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noe backwards.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noe.
Pera is working Noe over against the cage.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Noe looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
Pera cracks Noe with a nice body shot.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pera.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pera just leaning against Noe, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Noe throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noe backwards. #ROC#
Noe is rocked!
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Noe is still on wobbly legs! Can Pera finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noe blocking some punches.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Noe.
Pera creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Noe with a big uppercut! Noe tries to clinch up but Pera pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Noe to the mat! Noe covers up and Pera unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pekka Pera!
Our winner, Pekka Pera, 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.
Yvan Noe spoke after the fight, saying 'If you learn from a loss you have not lost.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2017

#R1#
Pera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stelling .
Nice body punch from Pera.
Stelling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Pera clinches.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stelling looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
Pera stalling in the clinch.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Pera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stelling up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Stelling is rocked!
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stelling is still on wobbly legs! Can Pera finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelling .
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stelling 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stelling drops to his knees and Pera pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jack Stelling spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Pera misses.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Flux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Flux scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Flux throws a head kick that Pera semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera wants to clinch.
Flux feints the counter takedown.
Flux throws a leg kick which misses Pera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pera tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flux counters with a series of strikes. Pera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pera tries to clinch up but Flux circles away and keeps his distance.
Flux stuffs the takedown attempt from Pera. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.
Flux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Flux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Flux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pera is looking to counter the offense by Flux and move into the clinch.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pera stuffs the takedown attempt from Flux. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Flux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Flux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flux with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Pera pulls Flux in to control the position.
Flux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flux wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flux is now in half guard.
Pera wants to control but Flux passes into side. #T3#
Pera struggling a bit here.
Flux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Flux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Flux has an Americana. Pera didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Flux is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Flux hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dante Flux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Slenderman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pera on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Slenderman misses with a double jab.
Slenderman lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Slenderman as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Pera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slenderman to the ground. Pera is now in Slenderman's guard.
Slenderman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera trying to control but Slenderman is working from the bottom.
Pera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pera looking to pass the guard.
Pera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slenderman pulls Pera in to control the position. #T1#
Pera throws an elbow that misses. Slenderman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pera's guard. Nice move by Slenderman!#REVR#
Slenderman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slenderman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pera misses with a right hand
and Slenderman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Slenderman's head coaches at Blackthorn Reborn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slenderman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slenderman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pera to score with a decent uppercut.
Slenderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slenderman.
Slenderman throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Slenderman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pera looks for a takedown but Slenderman sprawls well.#T4#
Pera slips under a jab from Slenderman.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Slenderman throws a body shot but no joy.
Slenderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slenderman defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Slenderman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slenderman.
Pera cracks a nice hook into Slenderman's ribs.
Pera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Slenderman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slenderman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slenderman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymor Slenderman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slenderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slenderman checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera misses with a hook to the body
and Slenderman counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Slenderman misses its intended target.
Seymor Slenderman is winning the standup battle so far.
Slenderman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slenderman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Pera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slenderman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slenderman checks a leg kick.
Slenderman misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slenderman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slenderman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slenderman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera misses with a low kick. #T1#
Pera defending well as Slenderman loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Pera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Slenderman moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Slenderman misses.
Pera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slenderman misses with an uppercut. Pera saw that one coming.
Slenderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera with the counter takedown but Slenderman avoids it easily.
Slenderman dips to his left and cracks Pera with an uppercut!
Pera takes one on the button.
Slenderman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Slenderman throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Slenderman to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pera.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Slenderman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pera misses with a low kick.#T2#
Slenderman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pera doesn't seem bothered though.
Slenderman avoids the body shot from Pera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera fails with the takedown
and Slenderman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slenderman.
Pera tries to move into range but Slenderman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slenderman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slenderman misses with a hook
and Pera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seymor Slenderman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera shoots in for a double leg but Slenderman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pera misses with a leg kick
and Slenderman counters with a three punch combo that has Pera backing up. Pera nods at Slenderman to acknowledge the strikes.
Slenderman needs to keep his hands up - Pera had a free shot at his head there.
Slenderman takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slenderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Slenderman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.#T3#
Pera throws a looping overhand right but Slenderman ducks down to avoid it.
Slenderman throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera 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 Slenderman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slenderman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pera throws an off balance right hand
and Slenderman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slenderman ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Slenderman lands with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Slenderman blocks the leg kick.
Slenderman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pera.
Pera swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Slenderman to counter with a crisp jab.
Slenderman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pera counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Slenderman misses.
A swing and a miss from Slenderman.
Pera tries a quick counter leg kick but Slenderman is wise to it.
Slenderman works Pera's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Pera throws a nice looking combination but Slenderman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Pera wants to land a leg kick but Slenderman is out of range.
Slenderman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slenderman scores with a hook.#CL2#
Pera instigates a clinch.
Slenderman misses with a punch to the body.
Pera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slenderman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera. #BC2#
Pera breaks from the clinch.
Slenderman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slenderman misses with a body shot.
Slenderman looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Slenderman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slenderman throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymor Slenderman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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#
Slenderman throws a good cross that connects.
Slenderman misses with a looping left.
Pera lands a jab to Slenderman's midsection.
Slenderman throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Pera lands with a cross.
Pera misses with an uppercut. Slenderman saw that one coming.
Pera swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Pera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slenderman misses with the combination.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slenderman.
Slenderman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Slenderman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pera lands with an uppercut that bounces Slenderman off the cage and back into range.
Slenderman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Slenderman.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Pera feints the counter takedown.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Slenderman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slenderman throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Pera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Pera tenderised Slenderman's leg. Slenderman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slenderman with a jab.
Slenderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera tried to score with a low kick but Slenderman checks it.
Pera digs a good body shot into Slenderman's ribs.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slenderman lands a jab.
Slenderman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pera counters with a good low kick that Slenderman was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera goes for a double leg but Slenderman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slenderman continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Slenderman - just one landing.
Pera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slenderman checks it well.
Pera scores with a leg kick.
Pera defending well as Slenderman loads up on a big left hand.
Pera swings for the body but Slenderman moves out of range.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Slenderman moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Slenderman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slenderman lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slenderman misses with an uppercut
and Pera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slenderman.
Slenderman throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.#T3#
Slenderman scores with a one two! Pera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pera misses with a hook to the body
and Slenderman counters with a nice uppercut.
Slenderman slips under a jab.
Slenderman throws a hook to the side of Pera's head but Pera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slenderman scores with a jab. Pera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slenderman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Slenderman's shoulder, as Slenderman tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pera or perhaps it was just good defense by Slenderman, which made it look bad.
Slenderman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slenderman throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Slenderman scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Slenderman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera tries to clinch but Slenderman moves out of range.
Slenderman throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slenderman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seymor Slenderman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Pera tries to move into range but Slenderman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seymor Slenderman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slenderman throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Pera swings for the body but Slenderman moves out of range.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick.
Slenderman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slenderman lands with a straight right. Pera didn't see that one coming.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Slenderman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seymor Slenderman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slenderman, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymor Slenderman!

Event: StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Kush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pera.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pera throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kush trying to pass the guard but Pera defending well.
Kush trying to control from half guard but Pera is working away.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pera defending well though.
Kush is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pera is looking for a sweep. Kush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush thows a huge punch but Pera dodges it nicely.
Pera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Kush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pera tries to get out of the position.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera has hold of Kush's hands but Kush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kush looks to land a strike but Pera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pera is trying to control the position but Kush postures up. #T2#
Kush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kush stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.
Kush looking to pass the guard.
Kush wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pera, as that shot connected.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Pera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kush.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pera.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kush swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Pera ducks down to avoid it.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pera throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Kush feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Pera blocks nicely.
Kush trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Kush with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kush throwing strikes but missing.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kush throws a big right hand that misses.
Kush is in close to Pera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.
Kush being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kush lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kush pinned against the cage. Kush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Kush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pera's hands.
Pera lands with a shot to the body.
Kush takes one to the chin there.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kush tests Pera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pera throws a body punch but Kush moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kush misses.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pera cracks Kush with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bubba Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush's corner calls for a 1-2. Kush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush darts in trying to clinch
and Pera counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Pera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kush scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one.
Kush shoots in for a takedown but Pera shows good takedown defense.
Pera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kush throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kush throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Pera moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.
Kush punishes Pera's body with a nice straight punch.
Bubba Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Kush.
Kush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush connects with the punch.
Pera takes one on the button.#T2#
Kush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Kush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera staying out of range there.
Pera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch but Pera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Kush is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kush.
Kush throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Kush checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
Pera slips a straight right by Kush.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Kush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kush sprawls and moves away.
Kush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pera throws out the jab. #TD2#
Kush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kush tries to free his leg and advance position but Pera is retaining full guard.
Kush content to stall in guard here.
Pera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kush on the ground.
Pera seems keen to control Kush's posture.
Pera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Bubba Kush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kush. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kush.
Pera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pera is looking to wear down Kush with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kush. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kush manages to circle out of the way.
Pera slips a jab from Kush.
Kush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kush throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kush misses with the combination.
Kush lands a glancing blow to the side of Pera's head.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Kush lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Kush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Pera tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera staying out of range there.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kush has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pera or perhaps it was just good defense by Kush, which made it look bad.
Kush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kush works the jab nicely.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kush 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 Pera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kush moves away from the strike by Pera.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Pera throws a counter high kick but Kush was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kush with a jab.
Pera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pera throws out the jab.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Pera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Kush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Kush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Pera misses.
Kush lands an overhand right.
Kush connects with a right hand. Pera shakes it off.
Pera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Kush misses with a body shot.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Kush manages to avoid it.
Kush takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kush as Pera shoots in.
Kush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kush connects with a body shot.
Kush 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.
Pera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kush counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Kush finds it's target.
Kush checks a low kick from Pera.
Kush lands a glancing blow to the side of Pera's head.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Pera misses. #T4#
Kush keeps the fight on the outside.
Pera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush connects with a single shot there.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Kush moved out of range nicely.
Kush defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Pera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kush cracks Pera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kush clobbers Pera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pera throws a solid leg kick but Kush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pera.
Kush connects with a body shot that sends Pera's belly button to the back.
Pera darts in trying to clinch
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bubba Kush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Kush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Kush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kush 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: StrikeForce Union #25
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pera backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Sklemin connects with the punch.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Sklemin scores with a three punch combo!
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklemin misses the body punch
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin scores with a hook.
Sklemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a right hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice body shot.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Pera's belly button to the back.
Sklemin digs a good hook to Pera's body.
Pera wants to clinch.#T1#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sklemin's guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has his feet on Pera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pera motions for Sklemin to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin lands with a shot to the body.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Sklemin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pera clinches.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Sklemin blocking some punches. #T2#
Sklemin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sklemin tries to break free but Pera pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin has Pera pushed against the cage.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is looking to slow Sklemin down with leg kicks.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #T3#
Pera tries a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera tries to clinch up but Sklemin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Pera moves into the clinch.
Sklemin wants to break free but Pera has control. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin lands with a straight right. Pera didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a right hand that Pera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pera also avoids with ease.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the head.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sklemin thuds his right hand into Pera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Sklemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Sklemin catches Pera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Sklemin blocks the low kick.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
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#
Sklemin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sklemin if he has to take too many more of those.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sklemin lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
Sklemin walks into a jab.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Sklemin should have avoided that one.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Pera takes one on the button.
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!
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sklemin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sklemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Sklemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sklemin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Pera with a poor takedown
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin with a hook.
Pera misses the jab.
Sklemin unleashes a big counter combination but Pera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Sklemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Sklemin jabs Pera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Sklemin wants to control but Pera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pera is looking to take a break and control but Sklemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklemin is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him
Pera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sklemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera uses his free foot to push down on Sklemin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sklemin.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Sklemin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pera scoring with strikes but Sklemin is staying in there.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Sklemin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sklemin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sklemin is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Pera cracks Sklemin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera throws a leg kick but Sklemin moved away.
Good work by Sklemin as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Pera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sklemin was covering up waiting for the punch and Pera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Sklemin pushes Pera off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera wants to clinch up but Sklemin keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
As Sklemin backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pera.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pera.#TD#
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sklemin's half guard.#ES2#
Sklemin kicks Pera off and gets back to his feet.
Sklemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Sklemin.
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!
Sklemin throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Pera's head back.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Pera with a series of wild strikes but Pera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Pera.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pera. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pera misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pekka Pera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sklemin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sklemin's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands. #T4##BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Pera gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Pera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Sklemin regains half guard, as Pera was trying to land strikes.
Sklemin gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pera is posturing up here but Sklemin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pera has to tap! Slick submission there by Sklemin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sklemin!
A very excited looking Sergey Sklemin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Pera lands with a good body shot.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
As Pera looks to move away, Whitaker throws a big counter combo but Pera just gets out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Pera as he connects with a hook.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Whitaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Whitaker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Pera.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Whitaker on the inside.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker's elbow.
I was talking to Whitaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Whitaker's ribcage. Whitaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker's elbow.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Pera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitaker takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Pera checks the leg kick.
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhitaker.
Pera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Floyd Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Whitaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pera circles away.
Pera thumps Whitaker with a low kick.
Pera takes a swing at Whitaker's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Whitaker tries to clinch but Pera is having none of it.
Whitaker ducks right into an uppercut from Pera.
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pera shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pera misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Whitaker moves into the clinch.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pera to keep the fight standing.
Whitaker lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Pera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Pera seems content to control.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Whitaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Pera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pera throws a leg kick
and Whitaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.#CL#
Whitaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitaker jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
Whitaker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Pera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pera.
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!
Whitaker checks a low kick from Pera.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Pera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitaker.
Whitaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Floyd Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera misses with a hook.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whitaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
Pera swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitaker.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker throws a quick counter head kick but Pera was just out of range.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Whitaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker.
Whitaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Pera avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker counters with a head kick.
Pera scores with a hook.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Whitaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Whitaker is looking to counter the offense by Pera and move into the clinch.
Floyd Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Pera lands a right hand.
Whitaker lands an uppercut.#BC#
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pera misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker counters with a good low kick that Pera was not able to check.
Pera is breathing heavily.
Pera misses with a looping right.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitaker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker.
Whitaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker takes one to the side of the head.
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whitaker defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pera 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. #TD2#
Pera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whitaker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pera's best efforts.
Whitaker is trying to control but can't.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Pera in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Whitaker is working away. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Whitaker's temple.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Whitaker's hands, connecting with Whitaker's forehead.
Whitaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pera keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Pera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Floyd Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Whitaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Pera blocks nicely.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Pera drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitaker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Whitaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker is working Pera over against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pera dodges an elbow strike from Whitaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Whitaker improves position. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pera. #TD#
Whitaker pulls Pera into guard.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Pera controlling him for the moment.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitaker's head.
Whitaker trying to keep a closed guard but Pera is proving a slippery customer.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
Pera cracks Whitaker with a solid left hand.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.

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 Floyd Whitaker.
I think Pera 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Pera cracks the inside of Grady's front leg.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grady under the eye.
Nice cross by Pera.
Pera connects with a jab.
Grady throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Pera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Grady looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Grady's front leg but catches the back leg as Grady tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Pera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grady sprawling to the canvas! Grady rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pera finish him?! #ROC#
Grady is rocked!#T1#
Grady throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pera counters with a crisp right that sends Grady to the canvas! Pera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bill Grady was interviewed post fight and said 'Pekka Pera is the shortest guy I've ever fought... But make no mistake, he is a giant, immensely talented and I have no doubt, he will be a champion soon.'.

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