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Event: Oil Check 2     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022





175 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manny Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.
Laszlo shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Laszlo shoots in.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Laszlo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laszlo somewhat.
Laszlo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laszlo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo wants a takedown. #TD#
Perez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Laszlo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laszlo dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laszlo has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Laszlo manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (5) Laszlo#T1##SUB2#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Perez manages to get back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Perez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (4) vs (5) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Laszlo defending well. #T3#
Laszlo is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Laszlo wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez trying to advance position but Laszlo counters by regaining guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.#T4#
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving. #T5#
Perez passes Laszlo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to advance position but Laszlo won't allow it.
Laszlo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Perez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perez trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laszlo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (5) Laszlo#T6#
Perez fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Perez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laszlo is now in Perez's guard. A big mistake from Perez there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (7) vs (7) Laszlo
Perez wants to improve his position but instead Laszlo has moved into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (7) Laszlo#T7#
Perez tries to move to mount but Laszlo blocks the move with his legs.
Perez wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laszlo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perez but great work by Laszlo.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (11) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez looking to control. #SUB#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Laszlo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (14) Laszlo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laszlo's best efforts.
Laszlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laszlo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (17) Laszlo
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laszlo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laszlo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (11) vs (19) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12##SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a guillotine from mount but Perez frees his head quite easily.
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laszlo.
Perez moves into full guard. #SUB#
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Laszlo to get to half guard. #T13#
Perez trying to hold on to Laszlo's head to control him but Laszlo postures up.
Perez tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Perez keeping hold of Laszlo's head, controlling as best he can.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez wants to hit a sweep here but Laszlo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perez there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (22) Laszlo#SUB2#
Laszlo working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
Perez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Laszlo passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (25) Laszlo

And that's the end of the fight!
Laszlo wins on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Laszlo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Oil Check 1     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





184 cm
33 yrs
186 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Orion 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.#TD2#
Perez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Perez
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Perez is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Perez
Perez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Perez looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Perez isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Orion prevents Perez from taking his back.
Orion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (5) Perez
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Perez's guard.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Orion wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (2) vs (9) Perez
Orion is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Perez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Perez has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Perez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (9) Perez
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orion escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (9) Perez
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Orion controls the position from side control.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Orion is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Orion sits in half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (7) vs (13) Perez#SUB2#
Perez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perez fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Orion tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.
Perez passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (16) Perez
Perez is looking to work his way around to Orion's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Orion regains half guard.#T7#
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Perez prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself. #SUB#
Orion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perez has passed into half guard!
Orion trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Perez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Orion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Orion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (11) vs (16) Perez
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9##SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Perez is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Orion trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orion manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (14) vs (16) Perez
Orion controlling the pace for now. #T11##SUB#
Perez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Orion locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Perez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Perez clobbers Tzien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez lands with a straight right. Tzien didn't see that one coming.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tzien lands a right hook to the body.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tzien circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Tzien scores with a decent looking hook.
Tzien slips a jab from Perez.
Perez works Tzien's body with a nice hook.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tzien throws a quick counter head kick but Perez was just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Perez punishes Tzien's body with a nice straight punch.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzien.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Perez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perez misses with a low kick as Tzien jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Tzien there.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tzien. That did some damage!
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tzien should have avoided that one.
A big left from Perez misses.
Tzien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Tzien's defenses.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzien throws out the jab.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Tzien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzien sizes up Perez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez connects with a high kick.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tzien walks into a jab.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
Tzien lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez lands a nice shot that snaps Tzien's head back. #T3#
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Tzien.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Tzien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tzien wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez blocks a head kick by Tzien.
Tzien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tzien had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Perez misses
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Tzien slips under a jab from Perez.
Tzien looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
A low kick from Perez is predictable there
and Tzien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Tzien clinches with his opponent.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
Perez blocking some punches. #T4#
Perez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land.
Tzien tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perez throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Tzien - that landed with a thud.
Tzien lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien connects with a solid leg kick.
Tzien checks a leg kick.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Perez 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#
Perez lands with a right hand.
Tzien misses with a body shot. #CL#
Tzien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tzien won't allow it.
Tzien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzien lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez jabs Tzien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tzien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tzien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tzien throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Perez responds with a good body kick, but Tzien manages to step out the way in time.
Tzien throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range. #CL#
Tzien moves into the clinch successfully.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it. #T2#
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzien misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tzien.
Perez wants to break free but Tzien has control. #BC2#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Tzien counters with a thumping low kick.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Tzien.
Tzien moves out of range as Perez strikes.
As Perez looks to move away, Tzien throws a big counter combo but Perez just gets out of the way.
Tzien scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez misses with a combination
and Tzien counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tzien lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzien has time to react.
Tzien moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Tzien scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Tzien lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tzien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Tzien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws out a leg kick but Tzien moves out of range and Perez only half commits.
Perez throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Perez.
As Perez looks to move away, Tzien throws a big counter combo but Perez just gets out of the way.
Perez throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tzien moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Tzien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tzien wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hratch Tzien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Tzien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Tzien throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Tzien counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Perez.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Tzien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tzien throws a body kick that misses.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Perez misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzien looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perez misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tzien misses the target.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien throws a head kick that half lands.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Tzien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzien blocks it with crossed arms.
Tzien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tzien scores with a shoulder strike.
Tzien avoids the elbow strike from Perez, against the cage.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez. #T2#
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien misses with a body punch.
Perez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez leaning against his opponent.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Tzien misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tzien.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
Hratch Tzien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tzien has double underhooks.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Tzien lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tzien lands with a short shot to the head.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow. #T3#
Perez pushes Tzien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Perez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Tzien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez avoids the head kick by Tzien. #CL#
Tzien moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Tzien lands a right hand.
Perez tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tzien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tzien will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perez throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Tzien lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
Tzien misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Tzien moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tzien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez. #CL#
Tzien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Perez.
Tzien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hratch Tzien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tzien 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!

A very excited looking Hratch Tzien 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.
Manny Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C66: McNasty vs. Muller     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, 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!
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Perez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Perez.#BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Perez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Perez moves away
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Perez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sitsongrit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. #REVB#
Perez wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Perez is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perez is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #T3#
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez lands strikes from half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Perez.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!#REVR#
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez regains half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Sitsongrit shoots in.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Perez.
Perez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it. #T1#
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Showtime Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Perez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Perez lands.
Sitsongrit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##TD#
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Perez's head, controlling the position.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Perez landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards. #BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perez throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Perez wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Perez stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit instead regains half guard.
Perez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's posture.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perez passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perez throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit has hold of Perez's hands but Perez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perez defends well.
Perez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perez throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Perez keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily. #T4#
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Perez looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sitsongrit prevents Perez from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 Showtime Sitsongrit.
I think Perez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A victorious Manny Perez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Brah.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Brah - that landed with a thud.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez trying to control the position but instead, Brah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage.
Brah lands with a left to the head.
Perez presses Brah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah. #CL#
Brah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brah scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez letting Brah take a breather here.#T1#
Brah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.
Perez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perez wants it to stay on the feet.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Perez lands the left hand.
Brah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Perez throws Brah to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Brah drives through with a takedown into Perez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
Perez 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.
Perez keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #SUB2#
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Brah to get to half guard.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Brah looking for a triangle here. Perez is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Perez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Jacquard is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Perez throws out a counter right but Jacquard avoids it with no problem.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez clobbers Jacquard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard 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.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Jacquard gets a takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Perez is looking to control Jacquard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Jacquard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Jacquard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquard works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacquard won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacquard is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Perez is trying to control the position but Jacquard postures up.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacquard is one step ahead there.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacquard's guard. #REVB#
Perez forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Jacquard works his way to full guard. Good work.
I've been told that Perez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Perez wants to control from the top but Jacquard keeps moving.
Jacquard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Jacquard wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacquard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacquard wants to stand up but Perez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacquard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez throws a strike but Jacquard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jacquard is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Perez wants to hit a sweep here but Jacquard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perez there!
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Perez wants to control but Jacquard is having none of it.
Jacquard controlling the pace for now.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jacquard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Jacquard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
A cross from Jacquard lands.
Jacquard dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Jacquard sizes up Perez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.#T1#
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Jacquard lands a right hook to the body.
Perez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez throws out a leg kick but Jacquard moves out of range and Perez only half commits.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
Jacquard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez lands with a hook. Jacquard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jacquard has managed to clinch. #BC#
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard lands with a right hand.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Perez. #T2#
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Jacquard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez avoids the head kick by Jacquard.
Perez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacquard's hands.
Perez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez throws a body kick that misses.
Perez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Jacquard blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jacquard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Jacquard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacquard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Jacquard seems unphased.
Perez misses with a body kick.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Jacquard darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez. #T4#
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Jacquard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacquard throws a leg kick
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacquard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacquard. Jacquard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perez blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez digs a good body shot into Jacquard's ribs.
Perez walks into a jab.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacquard's hands.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Perez throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez throws out a counter right but Jacquard avoids it with no problem.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Jacquard wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez misses the jab.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
Perez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Perez slips under a jab.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez takes one on the button.
Jacquard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Perez works the jab nicely.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacquard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard.
A nice combination there by Perez.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a combination. Jacquard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacquard lands a nice shot that snaps Perez's head back. #T2#
Jacquard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacquard scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Jacquard lands a nice shot that snaps Perez's head back.
Jacquard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacquard jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Perez throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacquard connects with an inside leg kick.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacquard, as that shot connected.
Jacquard throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Perez takes a swing at Jacquard's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez wants to land a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Jacquard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Perez has Jacquard pressed against the cage, preventing Jacquard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Perez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Perez misses with a leg kick.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Perez misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacquard 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Jacquard!

Remy Jacquard 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.
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cardona to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perez misses with a head kick.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Cardona takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Perez avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Perez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Cardona misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Perez looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
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!
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Cardona tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez taking a breather.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Cardona shrugs off.
Cardona tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cardona to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez lands a nice looking body kick.
Perez is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Perez moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Cardona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardona throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardona is wise to it.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona checks a low kick from Perez.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a combination
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a body punch.
Cardona is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Cardona with a jab.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona throws a series of strikes that have Perez backpedaling.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona dodges an elbow strike from Perez.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cardona tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Cardona improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A good leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Cardona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#T3#
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez with a hook.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Cardona throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez avoids the head kick by Cardona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Perez taking a breather.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez is trying to stall.
Perez blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Cardona is blocking nicely.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Cardona works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cardona lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.#T1#
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perez can pounce on him.
Perez slips under a jab.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Cardona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Perez there.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Perez shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez throws a series of punches but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cardona lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardona misses the jab.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Cardona lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Cardona moves out of range easily.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona works the jab nicely.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Cardona tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cardona. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a head kick that half lands.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Cardona throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona slips under a jab.
Cardona lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!

Our winner, Calixto Cardona, 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.
Manny Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasamsun 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.
Perez throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Perez misses the body punch
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez cracks Kasamsun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez 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.#TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perez's guard.

Perez has his feet on Kasamsun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kasamsun finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Perez.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow Kasamsun down.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing. #T1#
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kasamsun finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Kasamsun blocks a head kick by Perez.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kasamsun.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.#TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into Perez's guard.#SUB#
Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kasamsun stacks Perez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kasamsun!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Kasamsun taking a breather here.
Perez tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perez down.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasamsun controlling the position from side mount.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Perez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Perez tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Perez is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kasamsun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kasamsun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perez tries to bench press Kasamsun off him but Kasamsun keeps the position.
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Perez's temple.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Perez trying to pass the guard but Kasamsun defending well.
Perez working over Kasamsun with some ground and pound. Kasamsun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasamsun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Perez.
Kasamsun keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Kasamsun is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kasamsun throws a poor cross that misses
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kasamsun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Kasamsun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
Perez cracks Kasamsun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Perez moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Perez slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Perez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Kasamsun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasamsun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Perez tried to score with a low kick but Kasamsun checks it.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasamsun! But no joy.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a hook
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasamsun needs to keep his hands up - Perez had a free shot at his head there.
Kasamsun 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.
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Kasamsun persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasamsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Perez lands a nice shot to the body.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Kasamsun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Perez.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasamsun throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kasamsun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perez won't be happy with that.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irong Kasamsun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Perez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kasamsun off and has taken his back!
Kasamsun prevents Perez from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Perez is looking for the choke from the back position but Kasamsun is controlling his hands well.
Perez is looking to control Kasamsun but Kasamsun is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Perez missing with punches from the back.
Perez lands a shot to the head.
Perez missing with punches from the back.
Kasamsun manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Kasamsun blocks nicely.
Kasamsun controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Perez connects with an inside leg kick.
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kasamsun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun avoids the head kick by Perez.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Perez catches Kasamsun right on the button with a cross.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Perez.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Perez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Kasamsun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perez.#T1#
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Jab from Perez.
Perez cracks Kasamsun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense.
Kasamsun scores with a nice strike.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around?
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasamsun circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Kasamsun had a free shot at his head there.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasamsun.
Perez defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun works the jab nicely.
Perez throws a front kick aimed at Kasamsun's knee but Kasamsun avoids it well.
Irong Kasamsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Perez throws a combination. Kasamsun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kasamsun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasamsun defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasamsun's hands.
Kasamsun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the body.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Perez has one foot on Kasamsun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kasamsun defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez lands a jab to Kasamsun's midsection.
Perez leaves Kasamsun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
Perez slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasamsun scores with a jab 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!
Kasamsun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Kasamsun's head back.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kasamsun swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Kasamsun tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez connects with a right hand. Kasamsun shakes it off.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez jabs at Kasamsun's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Our winner, Manny Perez, 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: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Khadzhimurad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez with the inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Khadzhimurad.
Perez tries to land a leg kick but Khadzhimurad saw it coming and moves away.
Perez misses the jab.
Khadzhimurad half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Khadzhimurad darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khadzhimurad is keeping busy.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Khadzhimurad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Khadzhimurad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Perez misses with an elbow strike.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez. #BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Khadzhimurad gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice right hand.
Perez connects with a solid leg kick.
Perez throws a low kick but Khadzhimurad avoids it.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadzhimurad moves away.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a leg kick but Perez saw it coming and moves away.
Perez throws a leg kick which misses Khadzhimurad's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadzhimurad tries to avoid it. #CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch successfully.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Perez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perez misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Khadzhimurad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez is working Khadzhimurad over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khadzhimurad as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
Perez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Perez lands an elbow just above Khadzhimurad 's eye.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Perez tries to stall but Khadzhimurad uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Knees to the body from Perez.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad avoids the elbow strike from Perez, against the cage.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
Khadzhimurad avoids the elbow strike from Perez, against the cage.
Perez lands a damaging elbow.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Khadzhimurad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perez looks to land a combination. Khadzhimurad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez stalks Khadzhimurad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khadzhimurad's face. Khadzhimurad staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khadzhimurad. That's going to slow Perez down. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khadzhimurad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khadzhimurad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Khadzhimurad's shoulder, as Khadzhimurad tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Khadzhimurad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Khadzhimurad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khadzhimurad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khadzhimurad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Khadzhimurad misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Khadzhimurad's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadzhimurad is just out of range.
Donk. Perez catches Khadzhimurad right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch
and Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Khadzhimurad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Khadzhimurad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadzhimurad connects with a single shot there.
Khadzhimurad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khadzhimurad ducks under a wild hook from Perez.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch.#T1#
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Khadzhimurad is blocking nicely.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Khadzhimurad is blocking nicely.
Perez lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khadzhimurad scrambles back to his feet.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
Khadzhimurad scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perez.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Perez misses with a straight left. #T2#
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Perez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Khadzhimurad.
Perez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khadzhimurad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Perez.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Khadzhimurad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez jabs at Khadzhimurad's body.
Khadzhimurad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perez throws out a counter right but Khadzhimurad avoids it with no problem.
Perez delivers a nice body kick.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Khadzhimurad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.#T3#
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Khadzhimurad.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khadzhimurad misses the shot to the body.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khadzhimurad misses with a straight left.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khadzhimurad finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Perez staying out of range there.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Perez swings for the body but Khadzhimurad moves out of range. #CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into range and clinches up with Perez.#T4##BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadzhimurad lands with an uppercut that bounces Perez off the cage and back into range.
Khadzhimurad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Khadzhimurad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Khadzhimurad blocks the leg kick.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khadzhimurad throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khadzhimurad missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Khadzhimurad clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khadzhimurad moves to clinch but Perez breaks away
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and clinches.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Khadzhimurad on the inside. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez blocks a jab.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez throws out a powerful jab.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadzhimurad has time to react.
Nice jab there from Perez.
A big left from Perez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.#T1#
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khadzhimurad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Khadzhimurad darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perez.
Khadzhimurad blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khadzhimurad is keeping busy.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Perez.
Perez has Khadzhimurad pushed against the cage.
Perez tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Perez just leaning against Khadzhimurad, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khadzhimurad avoids it.
Perez tries to circle away but Khadzhimurad has him pinned against the cage.
Perez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Khadzhimurad as the two fighters clinch.
Perez wants to break free but Khadzhimurad has control.
Perez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khadzhimurad up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khadzhimurad's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of stalling here from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khadzhimurad as Perez tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khadzhimurad as Perez tries to tie him up.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez stalling against the cage.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khadzhimurad 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khakim Khadzhimurad!

A victorious Khakim Khadzhimurad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Donk. Perez catches Shuwen right on the button with a cross.
Shuwen fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez sizes up Shuwen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Perez.
Shuwen tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Shuwen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez moves out of range as Shuwen strikes.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez looks to land a right hand but Shuwen moved out of range.#TD#
Shuwen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perez's guard.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shuwen is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Shuwen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Perez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shuwen frees his head nicely. Oh but Perez has switched to an armbar! Shuwen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manny Perez!
An out of breath Manny Perez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Li Shuwen had this to say: 'That's a tough fight to go out on but I'm hanging up the gloves. Retirement, here I come! '.

 

Event: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Wai Ping slips under a jab.
Wai Ping lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez 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.
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Perez lands with a hook. Wai Ping tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
Perez connects with the punch.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wai Ping loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Wai Ping misses with a wild body shot.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wai Ping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Perez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perez tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perez blocks it well.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Wai Ping steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Perez cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.
A jab from Perez misses.
Wai Ping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wai Ping. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perez with a nice cross.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez works Wai Ping's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Wai Ping tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perez misses with the combination.
Wai Ping tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wai Ping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
Perez misses with a hook.#T3#
Perez misses the jab.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wai Ping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perez blocks it well.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez throws a series of punches but Wai Ping avoids them all with ease.
Wai Ping looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Wai Ping gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wai Ping circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wai Ping looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Wai Ping wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Wai Ping defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wai Ping on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perez. Perez obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wai Ping is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Perez.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
Perez checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Perez throws a low kick but Wai Ping avoids it.
Perez throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Wai Ping finds it's target.
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick
and Wai Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perez scores with a spinning back kick!
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wai Ping slips a straight right by Perez.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick.
Wai Ping displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Wai Ping throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Perez's defenses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wai Ping might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perez has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez throws a low kick but Wai Ping moves out of range easily.
A big right from Perez misses.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wai Ping there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wai Ping slips a jab from Perez.
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Wai Ping defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.#T1#
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Wai Ping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Perez tests Wai Ping's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez jabs at Wai Ping's body.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wai Ping cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perez throws a lazy head kick
and Wai Ping counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Wai Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wai Ping has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Wai Ping has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wai Ping lands a jab.
Perez misses with a jab to the body
letting Wai Ping counter with a right hand.
Wai Ping tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping misses with a head kick.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Wai Ping was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perez throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Wai Ping takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Wai Ping makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Perez really felt that one!
Wai Ping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wai Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Perez connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez takes a swing at Wai Ping's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wai Ping! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Wai Ping.
Perez slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wai Ping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez defending well as Wai Ping loads up on a big left hand.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Wai Ping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
Perez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#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!
Perez misses with a left hand
and Wai Ping makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wai Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez tried to counter with a leg kick but Wai Ping avoided it.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai Ping moves away.
Wai Ping scores with a nice head shot.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
Perez moves forwards but Wai Ping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai Ping moves away.
Perez jabs Wai Ping right on the nose. Wai Ping blinks but takes it well.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wai Ping circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez scores with a jab. Wai Ping acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wai Ping walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wai Ping can do to turn this around?
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wai Ping throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Wai Ping chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perez can pounce on him.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wai Ping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez connects with the punch.
Wai Ping loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wai Ping! But no joy.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Wai Ping let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez walks into a left hand. #T1#
Perez misses with a hook.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Wai Ping.
Perez moves forwards but Wai Ping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wai Ping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wai Ping avoids the body shot from Perez.
Wai Ping moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wai Ping.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping slips a jab from Perez.#T2#
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Wai Ping drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez lands a nice shot that snaps Wai Ping's head back.
Perez throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Wai Ping is out of range.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wai Ping walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
Wai Ping flicks out a counter leg kick but Perez steps away.#T3#
Wai Ping checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez lands with a hook. Wai Ping tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wai Ping to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Wai Ping's head back.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Perez misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perez.
Perez throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Perez misses the jab.
Nice cross by Perez.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wai Ping blocks a low kick nicely.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick nicely.
Wai Ping moves away from the strike by Perez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wai Ping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wai Ping sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Manny Perez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lu Wai Ping was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train hard and win fans '.

 

Event: Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Khadzhimurad's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Khadzhimurad coming out on top.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Khadzhimurad cracks Perez with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khadzhimurad.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Khadzhimurad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad ducks under a wild hook from Perez.#T1#
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadzhimurad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Khadzhimurad does it's job there.
Khadzhimurad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
Khadzhimurad tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Khadzhimurad thumps Perez with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Khadzhimurad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadzhimurad blocks a jab.
A big left from Perez misses.
A quick step to the side and Khadzhimurad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Khadzhimurad.#T2##CL#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Khadzhimurad on the inside.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Khadzhimurad lands an uppercut.
Perez stalling. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez misses with a leg kick.
Perez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Khadzhimurad throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez connects with a right hand. Khadzhimurad shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Perez lands with a hook. Khadzhimurad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A big left from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch.
Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Khadzhimurad keeps him there for the moment.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khadzhimurad walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Khadzhimurad lands an overhand right.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a one two combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khadzhimurad 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 Perez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadzhimurads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khadzhimurad lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Khadzhimurad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Perez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khadzhimurad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad catches Perez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khadzhimurad.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Khadzhimurad's defenses.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khadzhimurad. #T2#
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Khadzhimurad to acknowledge the strikes.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khadzhimurad checks it well.
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez throws a hook but Khadzhimurad avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad checks a low kick from Perez.
Khadzhimurad swings for the body but Perez moves out of range. #CL#
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and clinches.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad blocks the elbow strike.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Khadzhimurad on the inside.
Khadzhimurad is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks for a moment.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Perez.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez. #T4#
Perez stalling in 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!
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Khadzhimurad dodges an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a left to the head.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez misses with an elbow over the top.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Nice body punch from Perez - that landed with a thud.
Perez is trying to push Khadzhimurad away but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perez works on Khadzhimurad's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khadzhimurad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Khadzhimurad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
As Perez tries to get set, Khadzhimurad tries to push him back and clinch up but Perez manages to avoid the attempt.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadzhimurad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Khadzhimurad throws a poor cross that misses
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Khadzhimurad tries to counter by clinching up but Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadzhimurad doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Khadzhimurad pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Perez pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad. #T1#
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khadzhimurad blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Perez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khadzhimurad's defenses.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadzhimurad gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands. #T2#
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khadzhimurad up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perez's knee momentarily.
Khadzhimurad with the inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez misses with a looping right.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad. #T4##BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws a right hand that Khadzhimurad ducks under and follows up with a left that Khadzhimurad also avoids with ease.#CL#
Khadzhimurad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back 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!
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
A body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Khadzhimurad lands an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez tries to circle away but Khadzhimurad has him pinned against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez tries to break free but Khadzhimurad pushes him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khakim Khadzhimurad clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
Khadzhimurad darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Khadzhimurad.
Nice body punch from Khadzhimurad - that landed with a thud.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Perez slowing the pace effectively.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Khadzhimurad keeps him there for the moment.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez 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!
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Perez. #T1#
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khadzhimurad with a hook.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Khadzhimurad is looking to land body kicks.
Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Khadzhimurad backs away looking to recover.
Perez throws a chopping leg kick but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Khadzhimurad had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez staying out of range there.#T2#
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khadzhimurad looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.#CL#
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and clinches.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez. #T3#
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez tries to move into range but Khadzhimurad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez swings for the body but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadzhimurad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khadzhimurad under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez misses the jab.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Good work by Khadzhimurad as he checks the leg kick.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khakim Khadzhimurad had his way with Manny Perez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadzhimurad.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad misses with a looping right.
Perez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the head.
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khadzhimurad moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Khadzhimurad - just one landing. #T1#
Khadzhimurad misses with a straight left.
Perez defending well as Khadzhimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadzhimurad.
Perez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Khadzhimurad.#CL#
Khadzhimurad has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadzhimurad.
Perez is looking to control Khadzhimurad's arms but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perez has his back to the cage.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Khadzhimurad pushes him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khadzhimurad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadzhimurad dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
Khadzhimurad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Khadzhimurad misses.
Perez slips under a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Khadzhimurad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadzhimurad connects with a single shot there.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Perez misses the jab.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab.#T4#
Perez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadzhimurad throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Khadzhimurad scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Perez.
Khadzhimurad cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khadzhimurad, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow Khadzhimurad down.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Khadzhimurad to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Khakim Khadzhimurad.
I think Khadzhimurad 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khakim Khadzhimurad!

Khakim Khadzhimurad retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Khakim Khadzhimurad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomcic. Tomcic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomcic.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Tomcic.
Perez connects with a right hand. Tomcic shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomcic.
As Tomcic looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Tomcic just gets out of the way.
A jab from Perez misses. #CL2#
Tomcic has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Perez.
Tomcic lands a body punch.
Tomcic working aggressively here. #T1#
Perez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tomcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Tomcic has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez lands a body punch.
Perez misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez throws a jab when Tomcic was well out of range.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Tomcic manages to avoid it.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez thuds a left hand into Tomcic's body.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomcic on the side of the head.
Tomcic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tomcic gets a clinch.
Tomcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Perez looks to land a left hand but Tomcic moved out of range nicely.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Tomcic saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target. #TD2#
Tomcic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomcic is in Perez's guard.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomcic is one step ahead there.
Tomcic postures up.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez is trying to keep Tomcic in close.
Tomcic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Tomcic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomcic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomcic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tomcic preventing the sweep.
Tomcic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a triangle but Tomcic pushes his legs off easily.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tomcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomcic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomcic off to one side.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to clinch but Perez moves away
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomcic's head.
Tomcic tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez lands a jab to Tomcic's midsection.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Tomcic with an uppercut!
Jab from Tomcic.#CL2#
Tomcic clinches with his opponent.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Tomcic gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic.
Still in the clinch, Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomcic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Tomcic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tomcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomcic scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomcic blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Tomcic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Tomcic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perez to the mat! Perez manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez 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##T1#
Tomcic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tomcic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perez pulls his head out easily.
Tomcic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez working the head and body with strikes.
Perez thows a huge punch but Tomcic dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back.
Perez prevents Tomcic from improving his position.#SU#
Perez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tomcic to get to his feet.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.#T2#
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomcic can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Tomcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez lands with a hook. Tomcic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomcic dodges the punch combination from Perez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomcic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Tomcic moved out of range nicely.
Tomcic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Tomcic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomcic.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Tomcic blocks a jab.
Tomcic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomcic misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Tomcic's shoulder, as Tomcic tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomcic throws a solid leg kick but Perez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomcic.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomcic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomcic goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
A big left from Perez misses.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomcic doesn't seem phased though.
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tomcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomcic slips under a jab.
Tomcic throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Tomcic tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez avoids the head kick by Tomcic. #CL2#
Tomcic clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomcic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##TD2#
Tomcic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomcic defends well.#SUB#
Perez has his foot on Tomcic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomcic works his way back into a safe position though.
Tomcic landing some decent shots from guard.
Tomcic trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to sweep here but Tomcic controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomcic is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Tomcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Tomcic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez jabs Tomcic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomcic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez defending well as Tomcic loads up on a big left hand.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomcic dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Tomcic moved out of range.
Tomcic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Tomcic checks a low kick from Perez.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Tomcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez throws a combination. Tomcic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tomcic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomcic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tomcic.
Tomcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Tomcic moved out of range.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomcic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Tomcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimir Tomcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomcic tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomcic ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Tomcic throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez cracks Tomcic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomcic wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Tomcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomcic throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Tomcic only half commits.
Tomcic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomcic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
Tomcic moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Tomcic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Perez cracks Tomcic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tomcic wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcic. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tomcic rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tomcic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tomcic doesn't have the hooks in and Perez manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Perez passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Perez lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Perez working over Tomcic with some ground and pound. Tomcic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back.
Perez is nestled in close to Tomcic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tomcic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perez wants to control from the top but Tomcic keeps moving.
Tomcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

An out of breath Manny Perez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws a front kick aimed at Bandicoot's knee but Bandicoot avoids it well.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Perez walks into a left hand.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez 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.
Perez slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Bandicoot cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Perez works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
Perez stalks Bandicoot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bandicoot's face. Bandicoot staggers backwards, shaken.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a series of strikes. Perez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot has a takedown stuffed.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
A combination from Bandicoot does no damage.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandicoot cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Perez with the inside leg kick.
Bandicoot lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Perez.
Perez lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bandicoot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a hook.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Perez scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Perez throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Perez.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perez.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot lands a shot to the body.
Perez tries to circle away but Bandicoot has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Perez scores with a hook.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
And Bandicoot tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Perez.
Perez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandicoot.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Bandicoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez catches Bandicoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot 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.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Perez.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.#T2#
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez thows a leg kick but Bandicoot checks it
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Perez lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez misses with a hook
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Bandicoot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bandicoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Perez works over Bandicoot's head and body with a nice combination.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
Perez scores with a one two! Bandicoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action. #BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Perez
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
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!
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.#T1#
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges. #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!
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perez cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Perez lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.#T3#
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Perez.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Bandicoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Perez 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.
Perez with a jab.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Perez strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez scores with a jab to the head.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A very excited looking Manny Perez 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: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Perez.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez checks a low kick from Bottura.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura. #T1#
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Perez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.#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!
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Bottura tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Bottura lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bottura throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Bottura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura lands a front kick.
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perez swinging wildly here. #T4#
Perez throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Bottura backpedaling.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Bottura throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Bottura 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#
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bottura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez staying out of range there.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A solid body kick from Bottura.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Bottura defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Bottura cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
A big right from Perez misses.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Perez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Bottura moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Perez.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Caio Bottura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Perez lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks to land a combination but Bottura avoids it well. #T3#
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura scores with a three punch combo!
Bottura lands with a cross.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a body kick.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
A combination from Bottura does no damage.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Bottura throws a combination. Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Perez misses.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura jabs at Perez's body.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Perez misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Bottura feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez misses with the combination.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Bottura.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Decent striking displayed by Bottura there.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Perez misses the jab.#T2#
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Perez had a free shot at his head there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Perez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Perez slips a jab from Bottura.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Perez blocks it.
Bottura slips a jab from Perez.
Perez checks a low kick from Bottura.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Bottura lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
Perez lands the left hand.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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 Caio Bottura.
Well Bottura 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!

After the big win, Caio Bottura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Ezekiel 25:17     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek lands with a kick to the temple. Perez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perez looks to land a combination but Gniewek avoids it well.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Gniewek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gniewek on the side of the head.
Gniewek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Gniewek throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Gniewek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gniewek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Gniewek.#T1#
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Gniewek scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Gniewek.
Gniewek jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A nice side step and Gniewek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gniewek scores with a decent looking hook.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gniewek throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gniewek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gniewek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms. #T2#
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gniewek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez jabs at Gniewek's body.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gniewek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez connects with the punch.
Gniewek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gniewek to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Despite the aggression on Gniewek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Gniewek. Beautiful body shot.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gniewek.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gniewek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gniewek! But no joy.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Gniewek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
Gniewek loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Gniewek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Gniewek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Gniewek's belly button to the back.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Gniewek 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.
Gniewek moves out of range of the strikes.
Gniewek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gniewek swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Gniewek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Gniewek is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Gniewek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek misses with a looping left.
Perez moves forwards but Gniewek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Gniewek slips a jab from Perez.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Gniewek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gniewek.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Gniewek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gniewek takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with the combination. #T1#
Perez throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gniewek's hands.
Gniewek works Perez's body with a nice hook.
Perez throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Gniewek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Perez sizes up Gniewek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gniewek throws a head kick that Perez semi-blocks.
Gniewek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gniewek misses with a left hand
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gniewek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Gniewek moved out of range.#T2#
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gniewek moves out of range as Perez strikes.#CL2#
Gniewek clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gniewek throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez misses with a combination
and Gniewek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gniewek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Gniewek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.#CL2#
Gniewek has managed to clinch. #T3#
Perez tries to circle away but Gniewek has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gniewek. #BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gniewek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Gniewek thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Perez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gniewek back to the cage. Perez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with a combination
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gniewek. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gniewek misses with a body punch
and Perez counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gniewek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perez eats them both and turns towards Gniewek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Gniewek saw that one coming.
Gniewek throws a big counter head kick but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Gniewek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Gniewek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gniewek was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Gniewek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gniewek counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Gniewek to acknowledge the strikes.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gniewek throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gniewek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Manny Perez 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gniewek moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Gniewek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez stuns Gniewek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Gniewek backs away looking to recover.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gniewek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez throws a right and a left that Gniewek avoids nicely.
Gniewek slips under a jab from Perez.
Gniewek throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gniewek.
A quick step to the side and Perez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gniewek throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Gniewek defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gniewek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gniewek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gniewek to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gniewek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gniewek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gniewek throws out a powerful jab.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Gniewek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Gniewek thumps Perez with a low kick.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gniewek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gniewek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Gniewek should have avoided that one.
Gniewek throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gniewek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gniewek in his tracks.
Perez throws a series of punches but Gniewek avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gniewek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gniewek slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gniewek lands a jab-cross combination.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook but Gniewek avoids it easily.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gniewek misses with a looping left.
Perez throws a big counter combination but Gniewek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gniewek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez defending well as Gniewek loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Manny Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 718     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jäger misses with the combination.
Jäger tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jäger.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jäger scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Jäger throws a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Perez throws the left hand but Jäger avoids the punch easily.
Perez scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jäger.
Jäger throws a big counter combination but Perez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jäger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez digs a good hook to Jäger's body.
Jäger throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jäger is just out of range.#T1#
Jäger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Jäger's corner calls for a 1-2. Jäger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jäger circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jäger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jäger.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jäger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perez!
Perez is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is still trying to improve position.
Jäger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face as Jäger controls the position.
Jäger trying to control the position but Perez is working away. #T2#
Perez struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Jäger keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jäger's best efforts.
Perez trying to control here.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jäger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jäger wants to take Perez's back here but Perez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Perez has given up his back. Will we see Jäger going for some submissions?
Perez trying to control the action but Jäger just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Perez right now. #SUB#
Jäger has got one arm under Perez's chin. This could be trouble... Perez trying to control the other hand but Jäger gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Perez has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fallschirm Jäger!
In his post fight interview, Fallschirm Jäger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Manny Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arlington misses the shot to the body.
Arlington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Perez slips a straight right by Arlington.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez scores with a hook.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Arlington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlington misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlington is defended easily by Perez.
Arlington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
It looked like Arlington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlington misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arlington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Arlington ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Arlington throwing a counter right hand but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez stalks Arlington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arlington's face. Arlington staggers backwards, shaken.
Arlington blocks a jab.
Arlington thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Arlington.
Arlington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez misses with a hook
and Arlington counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Arlington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Arlington is looking to counter punch.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Arlington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlington misses the target.#T2#
Arlington misses with a few strikes there.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Arlington ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez jabs Arlington right on the nose. Arlington blinks but takes it well.
Perez throws a hook but Arlington blocks it.
Arlington lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Arlington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Arlington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez lands a nice shot that snaps Arlington's head back.
Arlington cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perez throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Arlington is out of range.
Arlington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arlington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arlington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arlington walks into a left hand.
Arlington throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlington manages to avoid it.
Arlington throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlington.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Arlington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Arlington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Arlington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez thuds his right hand into Arlington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Arlington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Arlington staying out of range there.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Arlington backpedaling.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Arlington.
Arlington fails with the takedown
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arlington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Arlington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlington manages to avoid it.
Perez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arlington doesn't seem bothered though.
Arlington defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Arlington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlington lands with an overhand left.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arlington.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlington.
Arlington misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlington looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez digs a good body shot into Arlington's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez tries to move into range but Arlington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Arlington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Perez moves out of range as Arlington strikes.
No joy there for Arlington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Arlington gets a clinch. #BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arlington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Arlington.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Arlington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlington misses the target.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arlington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlington.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Arlington misses the shot to the body.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
A swing and a miss from Arlington.
Arlington lands the left hand.#T4#
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlington misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arlington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Arlington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlington throws out the jab.
Arlington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlington throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Arlington looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Arlington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlington tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlington walks into a left hand.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Arlington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Perez misses with an uppercut. Arlington saw that one coming.
Perez throws a jab when Arlington was well out of range.#CL#
Arlington moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arlington fails to land.
Arlington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arlington prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez is trying to push Arlington away but Arlington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arlington swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arlington pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Arlington slips the punch.
Arlington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perez lunges at Arlington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arlington's hand. #T1#
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Perez misses with a body shot.
It looked like Arlington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlington.
Arlington shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
A counter left hand to the body from Arlington misses its target.
Arlington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Perez throws a hook but Arlington avoids it easily.#TD#
Arlington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Perez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arlington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Arlington keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez tries to circle away but Arlington has him pinned against the cage.
Perez tries to circle away but Arlington has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arlington breaks from the clinch.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arlington.
Arlington throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jason Arlington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Arlington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez misses with the combination.
Arlington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arlington or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.#T3#
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez slips a jab from Arlington.
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Arlington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez throws a jab when Arlington was well out of range.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez staying out of range there.
Arlington misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlington circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Arlington looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez tries to bum rush Arlington with a series of wild strikes but Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez catches Arlington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perez takes a swing at Arlington's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Arlington misses its target.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlington.
Arlington scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlington throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlington misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Our winner, Manny Perez, 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: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
BySubtraction misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez missing with a left hand there. BySubtraction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BySubtraction.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but BySubtraction is controlling him.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction walks into a left hand. #T1#
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the body
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BySubtraction blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BySubtraction scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but BySubtraction seems unphased.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Perez. #T2#
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BySubtraction scores with the left hand. Perez knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to circle away but BySubtraction has him pinned against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction lands a right hand.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
BySubtraction throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body.
Perez tries to break the clinch but BySubtraction is controlling the position.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez tries to break free but BySubtraction pushes him back against the cage.
BySubtraction has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BySubtraction. #T3#
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BySubtraction has him pressed against the cage.
BySubtraction throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
BySubtraction has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Perez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BySubtraction tries to control but Perez wriggling away.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but BySubtraction has a good base and remains in mount.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding BySubtraction's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
BySubtraction working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
Perez regains half guard.#SUB#
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Perez is looking to improve his position.
BySubtraction sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is looking for a sweep. BySubtraction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
BySubtraction stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BySubtraction stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.#SUB#
BySubtraction thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
BySubtraction gets a double leg takedown into Perez's guard.#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BySubtraction is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
BySubtraction drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BySubtraction jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Perez wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily. #SUB#
BySubtraction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
BySubtraction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BySubtraction being controlled here, momentarily.
BySubtraction is trying to hold Perez in close to prevent damage but Perez has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for BySubtraction! #T2#
Perez lands with some strikes.
Perez tries to control but BySubtraction wriggling away.
BySubtraction is working to get back to half guard.
BySubtraction is working hard here to advance position.
Perez looking to control but BySubtraction is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BySubtraction is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of BySubtraction's face.
Perez working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
BySubtraction is looking to improve his position but Perez isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Perez landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Perez.
BySubtraction taking shots to the head.
Perez looking to finish BySubtraction with some ground and pound. This is bad for BySubtraction!
Perez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Perez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perez landing strikes from the mount and BySubtraction is in trouble!
Perez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
BySubtraction tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
BySubtraction can't escape the position.
Perez avoids the attempt from BySubtraction to control.
The referee warns BySubtraction that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Perez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. BySubtraction looks a forlorn figure.
BySubtraction is bucking up trying to escape but Perez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Perez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perez breaks from BySubtraction's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BySubtraction tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Perez breaks from BySubtraction's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perez landing strikes from the mount and BySubtraction is in trouble!
Perez prevents BySubtraction from getting the reversal.
BySubtraction tries to lock up and control but Perez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Perez lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Perez moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
A big right from Perez misses.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch.#T1#
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
BySubtraction digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank. #BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2##CL#
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Perez throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.#T3#
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one. #CL#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by BySubtraction. BySubtraction maintains the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction working aggressively here.
BySubtraction working Perez over with knees to the body.
BySubtraction has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from BySubtraction lands.
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
BySubtraction slips under a jab.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction. #T4#
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
BySubtraction slips a straight right by Perez.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.#CL#
BySubtraction darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BySubtraction 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!

A relieved looking Addition BySubtraction thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: JAG Plus     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Perez throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter punch.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadzhimurad. #T1#
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez 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.
Perez connects with the punch.
Khadzhimurad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez. #CL#
Khadzhimurad has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range. #CL#
Khadzhimurad has Perez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Khadzhimurad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khadzhimurad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Khadzhimurad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range nicely.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khadzhimurad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez. #T3#
Perez misses with a hook.#CL#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Khadzhimurad as the two fighters clinch.
Perez is trying to break free.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head.
Perez is trying to push Khadzhimurad away but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Khadzhimurad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Perez.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Khadzhimurad clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadzhimurad is just out of range.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadzhimurad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it. #T1#
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Perez lands a head shot.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Khadzhimurad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez cracks Khadzhimurad with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Khadzhimurad slips a jab from Perez.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Perez scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Khadzhimurad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Khadzhimurad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice body shot.
Khadzhimurad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away. #CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Perez.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez misses with a straight left.
A cross from Perez lands.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter punch.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.#CL#
Khadzhimurad takes the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand.
Perez is trying to break free.
Khadzhimurad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Khadzhimurad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad looks to clinch
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Perez.#T1#
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez throws the left hand but Khadzhimurad avoids the punch easily.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khadzhimurad lands a jab to the head.
Khadzhimurad looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up
and Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khadzhimurad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khadzhimurad darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Perez misses with a hook
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Perez digs a good body shot into Khadzhimurad's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadzhimurad darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez with a jab.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Khadzhimurad clinches up against the cage.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling the position. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Khadzhimurad counters with a series of strikes that sends Perez to the canvas! Khadzhimurad follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#
Perez is rocked!#T3#
Perez looking to control. #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khadzhimurad controlling from the top position.
Khadzhimurad wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez wants to control but Khadzhimurad passes easily into half guard.
Khadzhimurad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khadzhimurad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadzhimurad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khadzhimurad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadzhimurad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khadzhimurad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khadzhimurad throws a big elbow that misses.
Khadzhimurad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Khadzhimurad keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A relieved looking Manny Perez 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: JAG Exodus     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Perez slips a straight right by Diego.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Perez walks into a jab.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
A left and a right from Perez both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez misses the jab.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Perez's side.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Perez tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook.
Perez throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Diego tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Perez 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.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Diego lands.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez misses with a left hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Perez misses.
Diego staying out of range there.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Diego with a nice cross.
Perez tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez jabs at Diego's body.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez 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 I would say that Kron Diego 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#
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego connects with a jab.
Perez with a nice cross.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Diego slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez connects with the punch.
Diego slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.
Perez cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez thuds a left hand into Diego's body.#T2#
Perez throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego slips a jab from Perez.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Diego lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Perez swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Diego tries to counter with a takedown but Perez is quick to defend against it.
Diego slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego cracks Perez with a good jab.
Diego throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Diego takes one on the button.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez checks a low kick from Diego.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Perez misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego avoids the body shot from Perez.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Diego misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Perez scores with a four punch combination!
Perez throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with a straight right.
A big left from Perez misses.
Diego punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #T1#
Diego lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego misses with a low kick.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Perez blocks the leg kick.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Perez lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Perez.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Diego scores with a four punch combination!
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez works Diego's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego blocks a jab.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez slips under a jab from Diego.
Perez lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego. #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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Diego scores with a push kick.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Kron Diego!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kron Diego!

Kron Diego wins by split decision!

An out of breath Kron Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Xiu leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiu slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Xiu as Perez shoots in.
Xiu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Xiu.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Xiu.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.#T1#
Perez throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Xiu fails to land the takedown.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiu shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perez avoids the head kick by Xiu.
Xiu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Perez.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez looks to land a left hand but Xiu moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Xiu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiu.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Xiu slips the punch.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Xiu misses.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Xiu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez checks a low kick from Xiu.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Xiu lands.#T3#
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiu counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Xiu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Perez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Perez slips under a jab.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.#T4#
Xiu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiu tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiu misses with a jab to the body
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiu tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Xiu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiu throws a poor cross that misses
and Perez counters with a left and a right that stings Xiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiu lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Xiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
As Perez backs away, Xiu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Perez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xiu's guard.
Perez won't allow Xiu to sweep him here.
Xiu 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#
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiu preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xiu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez wants to improve his position but instead Xiu has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Xiu there.
Perez has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is trying to hold Xiu in close to prevent damage but Xiu has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Xiu lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Xiu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiu winds up and cracks Perez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perez's head.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Xiu is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiu's guard. #REVB#
Perez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Xiu is keeping the position.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xiu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
Xiu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Xiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Perez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xiu on his heels. He'll look to pass Xiu's guard now, I'm sure.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Perez lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Xiu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Xiu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiu wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiu misses the target.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Xiu, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Xiu against the cage but Xiu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Xiu digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez throws a combination. Xiu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiu.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez misses with a body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Xiu slips a jab from Perez.
Perez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xiu counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with a body punch
and Xiu counters with a low kick, right behind Perez 's knee.
Xiu lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Xiu is out of range.
Xiu misses with a kick to the body.
Perez throws a right and a left that Xiu avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A very excited looking Manny Perez 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: JAG Phol vs Aorigele     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Perez throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Bagueirau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Bagueirau ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Bagueirau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Bagueirau ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bagueirau shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagueirau darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagueirau. Bagueirau gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bagueirau in his tracks.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Bagueirau backs away looking to recover.
Bagueirau dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagueirau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagueirau shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Bagueirau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bagueirau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bagueirau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagueirau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagueirau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bagueirau trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Bagueirau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagueirau has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
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!
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bagueirau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagueirau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perez wants to sweep here but Bagueirau controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Perez is trying to control the position but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez keeping full guard, as Bagueirau tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagueirau is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez 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.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Bagueirau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bagueirau dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Bagueirau shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagueirau goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagueirau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perez's guard.#ES2#
Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bagueirau's head but Bagueirau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagueirau was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bagueirau counters with a shoot takedown. Perez fights it but they end up in guard.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bagueirau manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Perez gets back to full guard. #T1#
Bagueirau trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau lands a couple of elbows.
Bagueirau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez wants to control the position but Bagueirau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perez is staying active underneath Bagueirau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagueirau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Bagueirau has control of the leg.
Bagueirau performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Perez trying to hold on to Bagueirau's head to control him but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bagueirau jumps into side control!
Sildosoves Bagueirau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Bagueirau lands an elbow.
Bagueirau wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez is holding on to half guard well.#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.
Perez is in trouble now - Bagueirau has advanced to mount!
Perez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagueirau to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bagueirau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura here.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagueirau.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagueirau throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez. #TD#
Bagueirau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagueirau lands in his opponent's guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagueirau pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagueirau is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bagueirau looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Perez winds up and cracks Bagueirau with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Bagueirau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau gets back to full guard.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagueirau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Bagueirau is working an open guard so Perez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagueirau. #ES2#
Perez throws Bagueirau to one side and escapes!#T4#
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagueirau on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Bagueirau into the cage.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bagueirau.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagueirau shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagueirau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Bagueirau shoots in.
Sildosoves Bagueirau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

After winning the bout, Manny Perez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: New Year Bash     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Perez digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juntta as he avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Perez misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Juntta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.#T2#
Juntta stuffs the takedown.
Jesse Juntta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Juntta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Juntta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Juntta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez misses with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Juntta. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntta doesn't seem phased though.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Perez.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.#CL#
Juntta pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Juntta scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juntta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez avoids the body shot from Juntta.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juntta slips a jab from Perez.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Juntta had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta lands a front kick.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Juntta works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
A counter left hand to the body from Juntta misses its target.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Juntta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juntta slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.#T3#
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Juntta seems unphased.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Perez misses the body punch
and Juntta counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Perez throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.#CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juntta misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Perez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Juntta regains guard immediately.
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!
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Juntta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Perez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juntta uses it to pass to side control.
Perez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Perez can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Juntta decides to stand back up. Juntta steps back and let's Perez get back to his feet.
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 Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Juntta throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Juntta moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Juntta won't allow it.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Juntta. #T1#
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Juntta takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Perez wants to break free but Juntta has control.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez catches Juntta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Juntta does it's job there.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez. #T3#
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Juntta.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juntta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Juntta's defenses.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Perez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Perez misses.
Juntta walks into a left hand.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook.
A big right from Perez misses.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juntta 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Guglielmetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guglielmetti! But no joy.
Guglielmetti throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Perez tries for a takedown but Guglielmetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guglielmetti throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez throws a jab when Guglielmetti was well out of range.
Guglielmetti tries to clinch but Perez moves away
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guglielmetti doesn't seem phased though.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guglielmetti moves away from the strike by Perez.
Guglielmetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Perez lands a nice hook to Guglielmetti's body. Guglielmetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guglielmetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guglielmetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guglielmetti.
Perez slips under a jab from Guglielmetti.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guglielmetti, right into the meat.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guglielmetti looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez throws a big counter combination but Guglielmetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guglielmetti connects with a single shot there.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez slips a jab from Guglielmetti.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Guglielmetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Perez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Perez there.
Perez tries to pass to full mount but Guglielmetti defends it. #ES2#
Guglielmetti kicks off Perez and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guglielmetti scores with a jab to the body.
Guglielmetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.#TD#
Perez scores with a takedown into Guglielmetti's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Guglielmetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guglielmetti controlling the position.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Guglielmetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez stops Guglielmetti from standing up.
Guglielmetti trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Perez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Perez stands and steps away. Guglielmetti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guglielmetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guglielmetti looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthew Guglielmetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guglielmetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from Guglielmetti.
Guglielmetti defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Guglielmetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez slips under a jab.
Guglielmetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guglielmetti moves away.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guglielmetti manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Guglielmetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guglielmetti throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guglielmetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Nice body punch from Guglielmetti.
Guglielmetti is looking to land body kicks.
Guglielmetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guglielmetti staying out of range there.
Guglielmetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guglielmetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Guglielmetti misses with a hook.
Guglielmetti throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guglielmetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.#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!
Guglielmetti misses with an uppercut.
Guglielmetti missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guglielmetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guglielmetti misses the shot to the body.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guglielmetti has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Guglielmetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guglielmetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Guglielmetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guglielmetti misses with a low kick.
Guglielmetti lands a front kick.
Guglielmetti moves away from the strike by Perez.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Matthew Guglielmetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guglielmetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guglielmetti works Perez's body with a nice hook.
Guglielmetti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Guglielmetti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Guglielmetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez slips a jab from Guglielmetti.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Guglielmetti.
Guglielmetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guglielmetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guglielmetti wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Guglielmetti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Guglielmetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Guglielmetti defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Guglielmetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Perez moves out of range as Guglielmetti strikes.
Matthew Guglielmetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guglielmetti thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guglielmetti misses with a jab to the body
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Guglielmetti throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guglielmetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guglielmetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Guglielmetti throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Guglielmetti.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez misses with a hook. Guglielmetti ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Guglielmetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez moves out of range as Guglielmetti strikes.
A big right from Perez misses.
Guglielmetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guglielmetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Guglielmetti throws a sloppy body shot
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Guglielmetti moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guglielmetti avoids the body shot from Perez.
Guglielmetti throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Guglielmetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guglielmetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guglielmetti jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Perez throws a hook but Guglielmetti avoids it easily.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guglielmetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Guglielmetti slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guglielmetti, right into the meat.
Guglielmetti misses with a few strikes there.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Guglielmetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Perez blocks a jab.
Guglielmetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Guglielmetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guglielmetti tries to land a leg kick but Perez saw it coming and moves away.
Perez lands with a cross.
Perez looks for a takedown but Guglielmetti sprawls well.#T3#
Perez moves out of range as Guglielmetti strikes.
Guglielmetti misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez throws a jab when Guglielmetti was well out of range.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guglielmetti.
A quick step to the side and Perez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guglielmetti throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Guglielmetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guglielmetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
A big left from Perez misses.
Guglielmetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez feints a jab promting Guglielmetti to slip. Perez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guglielmetti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guglielmetti slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guglielmetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Perez misses.
Guglielmetti misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guglielmetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Guglielmetti.
Perez goes for a double leg but Guglielmetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guglielmetti continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guglielmetti.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guglielmetti.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from Guglielmetti.
Perez throws a jab when Guglielmetti was well out of range.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guglielmetti throws out the jab.
Guglielmetti lands with a good body shot.
Guglielmetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Guglielmetti throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guglielmetti.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guglielmetti.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Guglielmetti throws a head kick that misses.
Guglielmetti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guglielmetti.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guglielmetti as he avoids it easily.
Guglielmetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Guglielmetti misses with a wild body shot.
Guglielmetti motions for Perez to come forward. Guglielmetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guglielmetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Perez backs off Guglielmetti throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez scores with a one two! Guglielmetti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Perez there.
Guglielmetti misses with a straight left.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guglielmetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez connects with the punch.#CL2#
Guglielmetti clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guglielmetti misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Guglielmetti manages to break the clinch.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Guglielmetti saw that one coming.
Perez misses with a looping right.#T1#
Guglielmetti misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez connects with a jab.
Guglielmetti misses with a hook.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Guglielmetti seems unphased.
Guglielmetti slips a jab from Perez.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guglielmetti.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Guglielmetti.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guglielmetti manages to avoid it.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guglielmetti.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guglielmetti backs up against the cage.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guglielmetti throws out the jab.
Perez throws a jab when Guglielmetti was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Perez blocks the leg kick.
Guglielmetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guglielmetti scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guglielmetti misses with a hook
and Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Donk. Perez catches Guglielmetti right on the button with a cross.
Guglielmetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guglielmetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Guglielmetti.
Perez moves out of range as Guglielmetti strikes.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Guglielmetti tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guglielmetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guglielmetti ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Guglielmetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guglielmetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Guglielmetti lands with a cross.
Guglielmetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Guglielmetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guglielmetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guglielmetti scores with a body shot.
Perez misses with a body shot. #T3#
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guglielmetti looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Guglielmetti tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez moves out of range as Guglielmetti throws a body kick.
Guglielmetti connects with a right hand. Perez shakes it off.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guglielmetti.
Guglielmetti unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Guglielmetti moves away and avoids it.
Guglielmetti ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Guglielmetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guglielmetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guglielmetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Guglielmetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guglielmetti misses with a looping right.
Guglielmetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guglielmetti with a jab.
Guglielmetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Perez misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a jab when Guglielmetti was well out of range.
Perez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guglielmetti eats them both and turns towards Perez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guglielmetti misses with a body shot.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guglielmetti manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Guglielmetti. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Guglielmetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Guglielmetti. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guglielmetti throws a head kick that half lands.
Guglielmetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guglielmetti cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guglielmetti.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guglielmetti lands with an overhand left.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez moves away from the strike by Guglielmetti.

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 Manny Perez.
I think Perez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

Manny Perez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 94     
Date:   Oct 25, 2019
#R1#
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez 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.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Perez misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez moves away from the strike by Barbosa. #T1#
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Perez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Perez cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.#T3#
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Perez misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Perez.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Barbosa tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Perez backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez lands a jab.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa lands a jab to Perez's midsection.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.#TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Perez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perez trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Perez controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perez taking a break here but Barbosa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez with the ground and pound but Barbosa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Perez has an active guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa prevents Perez from improving his position.
Perez 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.#T3#
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Perez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa 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 Perez.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbosa's best efforts.#T4#
Perez is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Perez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.#SUB#
Perez working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nice cross by Perez.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Perez shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Perez misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Barbosa scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Perez misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Barbosa slips a jab from Perez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edson Bidon Barbosa.
Well Perez 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Edson Bidon Barbosa!

Edson Bidon Barbosa wins by majority decision!

Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 87     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Joteel defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez 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.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joteel in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
Perez connects with a jab.
Joteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel slips under a jab.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joteel under the eye.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joteel throws a right hand that misses
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Joteel is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacque Joteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Joteel slams his shin into Perez's torso.
Perez throws a series of punches but Joteel avoids them all with ease.
Joteel tries to counter by clinching up but Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Joteel throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Joteel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perez manages to circle out of the way.
Perez shoots in but Joteel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joteel misses with a body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel slips a straight right by Perez.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Joteel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joteel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Perez manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Joteel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perez wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Joteel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joteel trying to control but Perez postures up.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Joteel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez uses his free foot to push down on Joteel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joteel.
Perez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Perez has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joteel's face.
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.
Perez lands with some strikes.
Joteel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Perez keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
Joteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
Joteel slips a straight right by Perez.
Joteel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Joteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joteel is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Joteel circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Joteel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Joteel throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Joteel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Perez tries to break the clinch but Joteel is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel. #BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez throws a series of punches but Joteel moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Joteel is looking to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch.
Joteel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joteel has time to react.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Joteel tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joteel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Joteel
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joteel can pounce on him.
Joteel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez blocks a jab.
Perez 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.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
A cross from Joteel lands.
Perez blocks a head kick by Joteel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joteel.
Joteel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Perez connects with a right hand. Joteel shakes it off.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Joteel takes one to the side of the head.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Joteel counters by moving into the clinch.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Joteel is controlling him.#BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt - Joteel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Perez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Joteel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Perez misses with a straight right. #T4##TD2#
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Perez is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel wants to stand but Perez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Joteel has passed into half guard.
Joteel tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
Joteel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Perez misses with a hook to the body
letting Joteel counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Joteel clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Joteel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Joteel 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!
Nice body punch from Joteel - that landed with a thud.
Perez blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joteel 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 Perez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Perez stuns Joteel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joteel.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perez stuns Joteel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Joteel moved out of range nicely.
Joteel tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez scores with the left hand. Joteel knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Joteel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.#T2#
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joteel.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Joteel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joteel defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Joteel tries to clinch up
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Joteel.
As Joteel backs off Perez throws a huge counter combo but Joteel manages to avoid it all.
Perez avoids the body shot from Joteel. #T3#
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joteel scores with a hook.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joteel circles away quickly and effectively.
Joteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Joteel's head.
Jacque Joteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joteel scores with a nice strike.
Joteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Joteel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joteel momentarily.
Perez throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Joteel counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
Joteel tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Joteel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
Perez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Joteel counter with a right hand.
Joteel defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Perez.
Joteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Perez.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Manny Perez!

Manny Perez wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Manny Perez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 84     
Date:   Sep 20, 2019
#R1#
Haaparanta misses with a double jab.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Haaparanta tries to counter with a clinch but Perez shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perez is defended easily by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Haaparanta misses with a two punch combination.
Haaparanta moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez lands with a straight right. Haaparanta didn't see that one coming.
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Haaparanta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haaparanta.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haaparanta ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haaparanta moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta. #T1#
Perez tests Haaparanta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Perez.
Perez swings for the body but Haaparanta moves out of range. #CL2#
Haaparanta has Perez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Haaparanta lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Perez tries to break free but Haaparanta pushes him back against the ropes.
Haaparanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Haaparanta is controlling him.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Haaparanta has double underhooks. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haaparanta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2##CL2#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Haaparanta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haaparanta prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haaparanta lands with a light punch inside.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Haaparanta.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haaparanta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Haaparanta lands an elbow that stopped Perez in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haaparanta tries a body shot but Perez blocks it. #TD#
Perez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3#
Perez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haaparanta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perez controlling from the top position.
Haaparanta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haaparanta's head.
Perez stands and throws Haaparanta's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perez tries to score with some ground and pound. Haaparanta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Perez.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haaparanta keeps working.
Perez 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.
Perez throws a strike aimed at the side of Haaparanta's head but Haaparanta avoids it well.
Perez wants to control but Haaparanta is keeping him busy.
Perez prevents Haaparanta from escaping the position.
Haaparanta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perez lands a nice forearm strike.
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 Manny Perez 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#
Perez throws a body punch but Haaparanta moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perez or perhaps it was just good defense by Haaparanta, which made it look bad.
Haaparanta throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Haaparanta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Haaparanta wants to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch position.
Haaparanta is looking to land body kicks.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Haaparanta. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Haaparanta jabs at Perez's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haaparanta counters with a good low kick that Perez was not able to check.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Perez avoids the head kick by Haaparanta.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta takes one on the button.
Haaparanta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez goes for a double leg but Haaparanta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Haaparanta continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Haaparanta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haaparanta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta scores with a spinning back kick!
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haaparanta pinned against the ropes. Haaparanta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haaparanta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perez.
Haaparanta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Perez swinging wildly here.
Harri Haaparanta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haaparanta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Haaparanta walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Haaparanta, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Haaparanta against the ropes but Haaparanta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haaparanta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Haaparanta scores with a three punch combo!
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haaparanta takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Perez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haaparanta quickly recovers to half 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. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Haaparanta's temple.
Perez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haaparanta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##ES2#
Haaparanta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Haaparanta lands a nice looking body kick.
Haaparanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haaparanta slips a straight right by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haaparanta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haaparanta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Haaparanta.
Perez blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Haaparanta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez slips a straight right by Haaparanta.
A big right from Perez misses. #T4#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Haaparanta moves away and avoids it.
Perez goes for a double leg but Haaparanta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Haaparanta continues to drive forward.
Haaparanta slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Haaparanta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Haaparanta has him pressed against the ropes.
Haaparanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Haaparanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haaparanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haaparanta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Haaparanta is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harri Haaparanta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez misses with a straight right.
Haaparanta blocks a jab.
Haaparanta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haaparanta throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Haaparanta moves away and avoids it.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haaparanta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Haaparanta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haaparanta looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Haaparanta is out of range.
Haaparanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haaparanta misses with a body shot.
A big right from Perez misses.
Haaparanta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Haaparanta closes the distance and clinches.
Haaparanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haaparanta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Haaparanta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haaparanta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haaparanta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez throws a hook but Haaparanta blocks it.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Haaparanta is out of range. #T2#
Haaparanta throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haaparanta counters with a body kick.
Haaparanta walks into a left hand.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haaparanta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Haaparanta. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Haaparanta closes the distance and clinches.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haaparanta has him pressed against the ropes.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Haaparanta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Perez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haaparanta to the mat. Haaparanta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Perez wants to control from the top but Haaparanta keeps moving.
Haaparanta is looking to stand up but Perez isn't so interested in that idea.
Haaparanta keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Haaparanta keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Haaparanta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Haaparanta wants to stand but Perez is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez thuds a left hand into Haaparanta's body.
Harri Haaparanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haaparanta stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Perez throws the left hand but Haaparanta avoids the punch easily.
Haaparanta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Haaparanta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez cracks Haaparanta with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Manny Perez!

Manny Perez wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Manny Perez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 77     
Date:   Aug 30, 2019
#R1#
Perez cracks Fried with an open hand slap.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fried stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Fried should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fried went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Perez avoids the head kick by Fried.
Fried tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Fried with a nice cross.
Fried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fried looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Fried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez lands with a straight right. Fried didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Perez looking to score a takedown here. Fried is defending well but Perez drives through and ends up in Fried's guard.#T1#
Perez wants to control from the top but Fried keeps moving.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez is stalling in the full guard.
Perez postures up in Fried's guard and throws a big left but Fried blocks it.
Perez pushing down on Fried's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Fried's temple.
Fried won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
Perez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fried on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fried tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Let's hope that Perez 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.
Fried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fried defending well though.
Perez wants to control but Fried is keeping him busy.
Perez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perez stops Fried from getting back to his feet.
Perez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fried defending well though.
Perez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Fried taking shots to the head.
Fried wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Perez.
Perez raining down shots from the mount!
Perez lands with some strikes.
Perez with the ground and pound from mount.
Perez lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Perez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#
Fried is rocked!
Perez has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fried's face.
Oh Fried is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fried badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Perez around the waist but Perez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Perez is the winner by TKO! Perez jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Perez!
A relieved looking Manny Perez 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: Skrap Fights 72     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Schlong avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Schlong scores with a body shot.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Schlong's defenses.
Perez misses with a jab to the body
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schlong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schlong gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schlong dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Schlong's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Schlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schlong momentarily.
Schlong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schlong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schlong throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez jabs Schlong right on the nose. Schlong blinks but takes it well.
Schlong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Schlong moved out of range nicely.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Perez lands with a straight right. Schlong didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Schlong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schlong slips a jab from Perez.
A quick step to the side and Schlong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Schlong blocks a jab.
Schlong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez 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.
Perez slips under a jab from Schlong.
Schlong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez misses with a combination
and Schlong counters with a leg kick.
Perez takes a swing at Schlong's ribcage but misses.
Schlong moves away from the strike by Perez.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schlong is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Schlong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schlong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schlong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlong.
Schlong is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Schlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Schlong counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez misses with a hook #TD#
and Schlong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Perez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Schlong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schlong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Schlong's shoulder, as Schlong tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Schlong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlong with a hook.
Schlong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schlong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Schlong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schlong throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schlong throws out a powerful jab.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez misses with a hook
and Schlong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schlong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perez looks to throw the jab but Schlong is out of range.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Schlong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Schlong swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlong wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez looks to land a combination but Schlong avoids it well.
Schlong attempts a counter takedown but Perez avoids it well and moves away.
Perez throws a hook but Schlong blocks it.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schlong ducks under a wild hook from Perez.#T1#
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schlong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schlong in his tracks.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schlong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schlong connects with a single shot there.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
Schlong defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez throws a jab when Schlong was well out of range.
Schlong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez lands a head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlong counters with a straight right hand.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schlong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez misses with a double jab. #TD#
Schlong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schlong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Perez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schlong is controlling him well.
The referee asks Schlong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schlong prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Schlong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Perez is not content to let Schlong control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schlong asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB#
Schlong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perez pushes Schlong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schlong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Perez is trying to get back to his feet but Schlong has full control of the position and if anything, Perez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Schlong is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well. #T4#
Perez trying to get back to his feet but Schlong is in full control for now. #SUB#
Schlong is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well.
Perez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Schlong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Perez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schlong. #SUB#
Schlong is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Schlong looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Perez taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Schlong!
After the fight, Long Schlong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: FNF Summer Madness IV     
Date:   Jul 19, 2019
#R1#
Perez misses with a hook. Perovic ducked under it nicely.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perovic is looking for the big counter here.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Perovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perovic avoids the body shot from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic misses with a combination
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perovic walks into a left hand. #T1#
Perovic avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perovic with the counter takedown but Perez avoids it easily.
Perovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez misses the jab.
And Perovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.#CL2#
Perovic pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perovic walks into a jab.
Perovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Perovic darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Perovic keeps him there for the moment.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perovic taking a breather. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Perez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Perovic back to the cage. Perez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perovic blocks a jab.
Perovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perovic closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Perovic pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Perovic.
Perez throws a hook but Perovic blocks it.
Perovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perovic slips a jab and a cross from Perez. #TD2#
Perovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB2#
Perovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is pushing Perovic's head away, looking to escape. Perovic manages to hold on to the position though.
Perovic tries to move to mount but Perez blocks the move with his legs.
Perez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Perovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is looking to get back to his feet here but Perovic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perez's back.#SUB2#
Perovic tightening his grip on Perez, looking for the choke. #T4#
Perovic trying to control momentarily.
Perez is trying to get back to his feet but Perovic has full control of the position and if anything, Perez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Perovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Perez is defending well though. Perovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Perez wants to get back to his feet.
Perez is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Perovic working for the choke.
Perez trying to get back to his feet but Perovic is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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#
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Perovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perovic.
Perovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perovic shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perovic moves away from the strike by Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perovic tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Perovic is out of range.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perovic at a distance. #T1#
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez takes a swing at Perovic's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Perovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Perovic closes the distance but Perez moves to the side
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Perovic.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Perovic is just out of range.
Perez lands with a straight right. Perovic didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Perovic walks into a left hand.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez throws a series of punches but Perovic avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perovic's hands.
Perez misses with a left hand
letting Perovic counter with a right hand.
Perez tests Perovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perovic walks into a jab.#TD2#
Perovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Perez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Perovic is on him like a limpet, forcing Perez back against the cage.#BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perovic under the eye.
Perovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perez avoids it really well and circles away.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Perovic.
Perovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Perovic saw that one coming.
Perez jabs Perovic right on the nose. Perovic blinks but takes it well.
Perez throws a right hand that Perovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Perovic also avoids with ease.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Jab from Perez.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perovic can do to turn this around?
Perez misses with the combination.
Perovic throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Perovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Perovic saw that one coming.#CL2#
Perovic forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez clobbers Perovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez with a hook.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Perovic clinches with his opponent.
Perovic keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Perovic persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Perez lands with a straight right. Perovic didn't see that one coming.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Perez.
Perovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perovic shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez thuds a left hand into Perovic's body.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perovic feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.#T1#
Perez misses with an uppercut. Perovic saw that one coming.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perovic fails with the takedown.
Perovic walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perovic ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Perovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perovic unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Perovic seems unphased.
Perovic slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perovic shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Perovic.#T3#
Perovic walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
Perez swings for the body but Perovic moves out of range.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Perovic's ribs.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perez stuns Perovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Perovic persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez connects with a jab.
Perovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perovic slips a straight right by Perez.
And Perovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Perovic moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.#TD2#
Perovic drives through with a takedown into Perez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Perez kicks Perovic off and gets to his feet.
Perovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez scores with a jab to the body.
Perovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perovic defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perovic dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Perovic's head and hops out.
Donk. Perez catches Perovic right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perovic is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luka Perovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perovic counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A relieved looking Manny Perez 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: JBL Summer Madness Supremacy     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Tamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Tamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamar connects with a single shot there.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Tamar.
Tamar misses with a straight right.
Tamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamar.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamar.
Tamar is looking to counter punch.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamar looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Tamar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tamar lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamar moves away.
Tamar has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tamar.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Jab, jab by Tamar - just one landing.
Tamar throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perez. #TD#
Tamar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perez to the mat! Perez manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but Tamar passes into half guard.
Tamar lands strikes from half guard.
Perez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Tamar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perez is looking to escape.
Well, if Tamar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is trying to stand.
Tamar uses his free foot to push down on Perez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perez.
Perez tries to buck Tamar off but he can't manage it.
Tamar looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Perez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tamar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tamar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ES2#
Perez somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tamar moves away from the strike by Perez.
A little feinted left hand from Tamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Tamar misses.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perez misses the jab.
Tamar connects with a looping right hand.
Tamar moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Tamar's shoulder, as Tamar tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Perez cracks Tamar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamar looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamar. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamar blocks a jab.
Tamar misses with a looping left.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Tamar slips the punch.
Tamar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Perez misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Tamar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Tamar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Queen Tamar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Tamar ducks down to avoid it.
Tamar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamar.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamar.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez avoids the body shot from Tamar. #TD#
Tamar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perez!
Tamar trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Perez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Perez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tamar trying to control but Perez is having none of it. #T1#
Perez is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #ES2#
Perez bucks Tamar off and manages to get back to his feet!
Perez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tamar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Tamar moved out of range nicely.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Tamar with a poor takedown
and Perez counters with a nice body shot.
Perez lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamar is defended easily by Perez.#T2#
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez moves out of range as Tamar strikes.
Tamar misses the jab.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Tamar.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez slips a jab from Tamar.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez throws a jab when Tamar was well out of range.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez throws a right and a left that Tamar avoids nicely.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tamar counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Perez. No joy for Tamar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Queen Tamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamar misses with a body shot.
Perez throws out a counter right but Tamar avoids it with no problem.
Tamar lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Tamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perez wants to stand and escape but Tamar is having none of it.
Tamar stands up over Perez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tamar stops Perez from getting back to his feet.
Tamar content to control rather than advance.
Perez is staying active underneath Tamar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez wants to get back to his feet.
Tamar trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Tamar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Perez pushes Tamar off looking to stand but Tamar dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Perez has one foot on Tamar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Perez moves out of range as Tamar strikes.
Perez throws a body punch but Tamar moves out of range.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamar.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Tamar misses with a straight right.
Tamar moves away from the strike by Perez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Tamar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamar.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Tamar's belly button to the back.
Tamar misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Tamar fails to land. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tamar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamar throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Tamar has managed to clinch. #T1#
Tamar tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamar wants a takedown.
Tamar prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamar thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Tamar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez throws a hook but Tamar blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tamar misses the target.
Tamar throws out a powerful jab.
Tamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tamar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perez misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A punch combination from Perez misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamar throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Tamar slips the punch.
Tamar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez misses with a left hand #CL#
and Tamar moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tamar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Perez wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Tamar. #T3#
Perez pushes Tamar off looking to stand but Tamar dives back in and keeps control.
Tamar is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Tamar prevents Perez from standing back up.
Tamar passes to side control.
Perez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tamar is controlling him well.
Tamar is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Perez is not content to let Tamar control the position. #ES2#
Perez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Tamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
A jab from Perez misses.
Tamar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamar misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Tamar counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Perez pushes Tamar off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Tamar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perez sprawls well initially but Tamar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tamar stops Perez from getting back to his feet.
Perez is not content to let Tamar control the position.
Perez is looking to get back to is feet but Tamar passes into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Queen Tamar!

Our winner, Queen Tamar, 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: JBL Romero-Bastard III     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1##TD#
Burnham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Burnham getting side control.
Perez tries to kick Burnham off in order to stand up. Burnham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burnham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is pushing Burnham's head away, looking to escape. Burnham manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Burnham has an Americana. Perez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burnham is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burnham hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lester Burnham!
A very excited looking Lester Burnham 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: Judgement Night III     
Date:   May 10, 2019
#R1#
White Jr swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez throws a right and a left that White Jr avoids nicely. #TD2#
White Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez is looking to stand back up but White Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perez.
Perez 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.#REVR#
Perez is trying to stand.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White Jr prevents Perez from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
White Jr is nestled in close to Perez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perez pushes White Jr off looking to stand but White Jr dives back in and keeps control.
White Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
White Jr prevents Perez from standing back up.
Perez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but White Jr manages to move to mount!
White Jr controlling from the full mount.
Perez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
White Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Perez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
White Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Perez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
White Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Perez doesn't see it coming and as White Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by White Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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: Apocalypse     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez lands with a nice body punch.
Haaparanta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Haaparanta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haaparanta looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Haaparanta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Haaparanta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haaparanta! But no joy.
Haaparanta lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Haaparanta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Haaparanta throws a lazy head kick
and Haaparanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haaparanta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haaparanta lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Haaparanta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haaparanta misses with the combination.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez lunges at Haaparanta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haaparanta's hand.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Haaparanta looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Haaparanta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haaparanta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Haaparanta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Haaparanta saw that one coming.
Haaparanta just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta's coach down at K.O Heaven was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haaparanta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haaparanta misses with a leg kick
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haaparanta.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Haaparanta tries a quick counter leg kick but Perez is wise to it.
Haaparanta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haaparanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Haaparanta.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Haaparanta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haaparanta.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haaparanta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez swings for the body but Haaparanta moves out of range.
Haaparanta lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Haaparanta backpedaling.
Haaparanta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haaparanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haaparanta swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Haaparanta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Haaparanta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Haaparanta.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haaparanta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Haaparanta misses with a low kick. #T4#
Perez misses with a hook. Haaparanta ducked under it nicely.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez cracks Haaparanta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haaparanta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haaparanta throws a leg kick that misses.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Perez digs a good body shot into Haaparanta's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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#
Haaparanta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haaparanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Haaparanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta fakes the leg kick and cracks Perez in the body.
Haaparanta connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Haaparanta.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harri Haaparanta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haaparanta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Good shot there by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Haaparanta slips a straight right by Perez.
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!
Haaparanta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haaparanta on the side of the head. #T1#
Haaparanta tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez avoids the head kick by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Haaparanta scores with a hook.
Haaparanta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez throws a body punch but Haaparanta moves out of range.
A cross from Perez lands.
Nice defenses there by Haaparanta.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Haaparanta misses with a head kick.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez takes a swing at Haaparanta's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haaparanta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haaparanta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Perez avoids the body shot from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haaparanta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez moves out of range as Haaparanta throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haaparanta takes one on the button.
Haaparanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
Haaparanta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Haaparanta takes one to the chin there.
Perez with a hook.
Perez with a hook.
Haaparanta lands with a slapping head kick.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Haaparanta looks to land a combination. Perez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Haaparanta is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Haaparanta.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Haaparanta's shoulder, as Haaparanta tries to avoid the shot.
Haaparanta gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez misses with the combination.
Haaparanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haaparanta misses with a head kick. #T4#
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Haaparanta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haaparanta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez checks a low kick from Haaparanta.
Perez throws a series of punches but Haaparanta moves out of range.
Perez cracks Haaparanta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haaparanta misses with a leg kick.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haaparanta has time to react.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haaparanta moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haaparanta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Haaparanta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Haaparanta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Haaparanta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haaparanta slips a straight right by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Haaparanta drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haaparanta can do to turn this around?
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haaparanta has time to react.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Haaparanta does no damage.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Haaparanta moved out of range.
Perez misses with a double jab. #T1#
Haaparanta tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haaparanta tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looks to land a combination. Haaparanta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Haaparanta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez blocks a head kick by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
As Haaparanta looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Haaparanta just gets out of the way.
Haaparanta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haaparanta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haaparanta at a distance.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
Haaparanta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Perez digs a good body shot into Haaparanta's ribs.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez blocks a head kick by Haaparanta.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haaparanta.
Haaparanta slips under a jab from Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Haaparanta misses
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Haaparanta misses with a combination
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Haaparanta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Perez.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haaparanta avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Haaparanta swinging wildly here.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haaparanta misses with a double jab.
A jab from Perez misses.
Haaparanta throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
As Haaparanta looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Haaparanta just gets out of the way.
Perez slips a straight right by Haaparanta.#T4#
Perez scores with a one two! Haaparanta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haaparanta misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haaparanta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Haaparanta's head back.
Haaparanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Haaparanta slips the punch.
Haaparanta moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harri Haaparanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
A big right from Haaparanta misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

 

Event: JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Perez.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grossman rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossman at a distance.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grossman in his tracks.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Grossman seems unphased.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Perez sets himself, and Grossman steps forward looking for the clinch! Perez avoids it this time.#T1#
Perez misses the jab.
Perez 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.
Grossman throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
Grossman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Perez pushes him away.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman. #CL2#
Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Grossman wants to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch position.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Grossman misses.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perez thuds a left hand into Grossman's body.
Grossman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez connects with the punch.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Grossman clinches up against the cage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Grossman digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Grossman tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez blocks a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Grossman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Perez.
Grossman slips a straight right by Perez.#T1#
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Perez clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Grossman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez slips a jab from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook #CL2#
and Grossman moves into the clinch.#T2#
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Grossman moves into the clinch.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Grossman cracks Perez with a nice body shot.#T3#
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head. #ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Perez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Perez drops to his knees and Grossman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez misses with a left hand
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov slips a jab from Perez.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov slips under a jab.
Markov is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Markov slips under a jab from Perez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez tests Markov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Markov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez connects with a right hand. Markov shakes it off.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Markov throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez tests Markov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a body kick.
Markov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markov takes one to the side of the head.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markov's head.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Markov manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez backing away here, and Markov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.
Markov pushes Perez away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov walks into a left hand.
Markov throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Markov throws a head kick that misses.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Perez misses.
Markov throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a two punch combo.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Markov off the cage and back into range.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Markov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Markov is looking to land body kicks.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Markov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perez has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Perez lunges at Markov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markov's hand.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
Perez misses with a straight left.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Markov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Perez swinging wildly here.
Markov avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Perez digs a good body shot into Markov's ribs.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez scores with a jab. Markov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez misses the body punch
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markov lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez misses with a combination
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
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 Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
A countering left hand to the body from Markov misses.
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez feints a jab promting Markov to slip. Perez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Markov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Markov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
Perez misses with a left hand
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov throws a good cross that connects.
Markov throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Markov.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Perez misses.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Perez misses with the combination. #T4#
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markov under the eye.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez cracks Markov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

 

Event: ACB 1 - The Beginning     
Date:   Nov 30, 2018
#R1#
Ferkot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferkot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferkot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkot.
Ferkot throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Ferkot misses
and Ferkot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perez works over Ferkot's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferkot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferkot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez blocks a head kick by Ferkot.
Ferkot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Ferkot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Ferkot is rocked!
Perez throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ferkot's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Perez dives in looking to finish as Ferkot flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Perez's strikes! Perez is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ferkot's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ferkot was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Perez!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronson has time to react.
Ronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronson's head backwards.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands with a nice body punch.
Perez tests Ronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Perez.
Ronson wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Perez.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing. #T1#
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perez enables Ronson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Ronson slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ronson is controlling him.
Ronson controlling from the top position.
Ronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez wants to stand up but Ronson is controlling him.
Ronson stays in close to Perez's body and controls the position.
Ronson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Perez is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Ronson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronson prevents Perez from standing back up. #SU2#
Ronson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Perez lunges at Ronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronson's hand.
Ronson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Perez misses with a straight right.
Ronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ronson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ronson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is wriggling around but Ronson manages to pass to half guard.
Perez tries to kick Ronson off but Ronson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Ronson controlling the pace.
It looks like Ronson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Perez is trying to escape back to his feet but Ronson uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Perez is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Ronson take his back! Uh oh - Ronson has got a rear naked choke here! Perez is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Ronson!

 

 
 
 
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