Alex Pereira calls for referees to study the fighters they're officiating to better recognize patterns of potential illegal behavior:
“Sometimes the referees should take a look at the card and say, 'Let me take a look at how these guys behave.'
'This guy has a record of eye pokes, low blows, elbows. OK, so I gotta stay on top of this guy.'
'And this guy right here, when he usually knocks guys out, he gives three, four or five other heavy shots, so I gotta stay on top of this guy.'
Just like when you're a lawyer, you've gotta keep studying the law because it gets updated.
The guys gotta look up the card before and see what type of fighter they're dealing with to not have problems.
It's important for you guys to study, look who you're working with, and pay attention to them.”