Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Gabriel Lopez escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Gabriel keeps Manuel Pereira at a distance with some well timed jabs. Pereira keeps Gabriel at a distance with some well timed jabs. The fighters circle each other. A looping right hook from Gabriel Lopez sends "Cocaine Fueled" to the mat. Gabriel drops a huge strike to Manuel Pereiras chin, landing into his guard. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 The fighters circle each other. Lopez circles Manuel Pereira, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Gabriel keeps Manuel Pereira at a distance with some well timed jabs. Pereira eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Gabriel Lopez. Manuel Pereira attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Gabriel Lopez takes advantage of the moment taking side control. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Gabriel Lopez unleashes a flurry of punches on "Cocaine Fueled". Gabriel Lopez sprawls a takedown attempt from Pereira. Pereira eats several punches on the way back to his feet. Gabriels legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. Gabriel Lopez parries Manuel Pereiras jab and connect with a cross. Manuel weaves through a jab-cross combo from Gabriel but is met with a powerful shot to the ribs that knocks the wind out of him. Gabriel throws an uppercut, then a cross that knocks Manuel out.
