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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermy Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
6 - 15 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermy Best!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Best is defended easily by KarelinPalmeiras.
Best stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by KarelinPalmeiras's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
KarelinPalmeiras is not content to let Best control the position.
Best tries to move into full mount but can't pass KarelinPalmeiras's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KarelinPalmeiras regains half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to improve his position but Best is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, KarelinPalmeiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to stand.
Best is working for a kimura but KarelinPalmeiras is defending it quite comfortably.
Best is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Best seems to be looking for submissions.
Best is thwarting KarelinPalmeiras's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to roll over but Best keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Best is sneakily working for an arm triangle but KarelinPalmeiras sees it coming and defends easily.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get to full guard but Best has control of the leg.
Best is trying to work for a kimura but KarelinPalmeiras is defending well.
KarelinPalmeiras is staying active underneath Best, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to roll over but Best keeps him under control.
Best trying to control from half guard but KarelinPalmeiras is working away.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Best postures up.
Best 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.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get to full guard but Best has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Best is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
KarelinPalmeiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Best is working away from the top position though.
KarelinPalmeiras is defending against the submission attempts here by Best.
Best is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KarelinPalmeiras defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dermy Best 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.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Best paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Best. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Best gets a double leg takedown into KarelinPalmeiras's guard.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to stand and escape but Best is having none of it.
Dermy Best has got the better of the ground game so far.
Best trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Best won't allow KarelinPalmeiras to sweep him here.
KarelinPalmeiras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Best presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Best lands a takedown into guard.
KarelinPalmeiras working a defensive guard here.
KarelinPalmeiras keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best grinds an elbow into KarelinPalmeiras's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Best wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Best working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Best looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Best is looking to take a break and control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control but Best postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Best working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Best staying calm.
Best is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. KarelinPalmeiras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best advances to full mount.
Best landing shots from mount.
Best trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is having none of it.
Best landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
KarelinPalmeiras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is having none of it.
Best pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best throwing strikes here but KarelinPalmeiras is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Best looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dermy Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch but Best moves out of range.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KarelinPalmeiras cracks Best with a good jab.
It looks like Dermy Best has been cut.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Best as he jumps to the side.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch
and Best decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KarelinPalmeiras's guard.
Best is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
KarelinPalmeiras will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Best postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Best postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! KarelinPalmeiras is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Best, into his guard.
KarelinPalmeiras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Best is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras preventing the sweep.
Best trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
KarelinPalmeiras pushing down on Best's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Best tries to roll over but KarelinPalmeiras keeps him under control.
Best is trying to maintain the position but KarelinPalmeiras is very close to passing his half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras winds up and cracks Best with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
KarelinPalmeiras stops Best from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Best looking for submissions off his back.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to take a breather but Best is having none of it.
Best tries to roll over but KarelinPalmeiras keeps him under control.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control from Best's half guard. Best has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
KarelinPalmeiras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Best escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KarelinPalmeiras gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KarelinPalmeiras landing some decent shots from guard.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to stand but Best has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Best is trying to keep KarelinPalmeiras in close.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarelinPalmeiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Best works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Best working for a triangle but KarelinPalmeiras defends it easily.
Best is looking for a triangle here but KarelinPalmeiras uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Best defending against the ground and pound.
Best wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras postures up.
Best is working to avoid the ground and pound but KarelinPalmeiras connects with a decent elbow.
Best sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Best wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping busy.
Best slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
KarelinPalmeiras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KarelinPalmeiras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Best has his foot on KarelinPalmeiras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. KarelinPalmeiras works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dermy Best.
Well Best has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dermy Best!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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