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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvestro Udinesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Kerplon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silvestro Udinesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Kerplon !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udinesi tries a head kick but it misses.
Udinesi tries to clinch up but Kerplon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice combo by Udinesi! Oh, that's hurt him - Kerplon falls to the canvas and Udinesi follows him into side control.
It looks like Francis Kerplon has been cut.
Kerplon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kerplon is doing well to control the position and prevent Udinesi from advancing to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerplon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Udinesi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerplon wants to get back to full guard.
Kerplon is staying active underneath Udinesi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerplon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kerplon kicks Udinesi off and gets back to his feet.
Kerplon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Udinesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvestro Udinesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerplon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerplon clinches up against the cage.
Kerplon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udinesi prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvestro Udinesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Kerplon .
Udinesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kerplon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kerplon tries to pull guard but Udinesi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerplon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Udinesi walks away with a smile on his face. Kerplon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Udinesi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerplon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udinesi.
Kerplon tries to keep at a distance but Udinesi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Udinesi pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerplon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udinesi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerplon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Udinesi has Kerplon up against the cage in a clinch.
Udinesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udinesi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerplon clinches.
Kerplon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kerplon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Udinesi misses
and Kerplon counters with a single leg into guard. Udinesi didn't expect that.
Udinesi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Udinesi being controlled here, momentarily.
Udinesi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerplon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerplon stands up and waves to Udinesi to follow him.
Kerplon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Udinesi defends well and Kerplon ends up having to push Udinesi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Udinesi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Udinesi throws a head kick but Kerplon moves out of range.
Kerplon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kerplon blocks a head kick by Udinesi.
Udinesi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Udinesi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerplon tries to pull guard but Udinesi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvestro Udinesi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Kerplon 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Udinesi does no damage.
Udinesi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerplon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Silvestro Udinesi has been cut.
Udinesi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerplon shoots in and drives through. Udinesi sprawls well.
Udinesi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerplon misses with a body punch
and Udinesi counters with a left and a right that hurts Kerplon ! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Udinesi jumps into full mount!
Kerplon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerplon wants to get back to his feet.
Kerplon is still in real trouble! Can Udinesi finish him?
Kerplon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Udinesi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kerplon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kerplon !
Kerplon seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerplon tries to free his leg and advance position but Udinesi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerplon trying to control but Udinesi is working from the bottom.
Kerplon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udinesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerplon can do to turn this around?
Kerplon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udinesi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerplon trying to control the position from guard on top but Udinesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udinesi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerplon defends well.
Udinesi trying to keep a closed guard but Kerplon is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kerplon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udinesi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerplon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Udinesi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerplon .
Kerplon wants to control from the top but Udinesi keeps moving.
Udinesi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerplon stands and throws Udinesi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Francis Kerplon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Udinesi is being controlled here.
Udinesi is not content to let Kerplon control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Udinesi tenderised Kerplon 's leg. Kerplon is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Kerplon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Udinesi drops Kerplon with a nice combination! Udinesi dives into Kerplon 's guard, looking to finish!
Kerplon wants to get back to his feet but Udinesi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kerplon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kerplon is pulling down on Udinesi's head. It's preventing any offense from Udinesi, at least for the moment.
Udinesi passes into half guard.
Kerplon is not content to let Udinesi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvestro Udinesi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Udinesi closes the distance and clinches.
Udinesi managing to block the knees to the body from Kerplon .
Kerplon tries to score a body lock takedown but Udinesi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerplon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Udinesi.
Udinesi breaks the clinch.
Kerplon closes the distance and clinches.
Kerplon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Udinesi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerplon jumps guard but Udinesi stands there with Kerplon around his waist. Kerplon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvestro Udinesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Kerplon .
Kerplon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udinesi lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udinesi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kerplon walks away with a smile on his face. Udinesi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kerplon checks a leg kick.
Kerplon fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerplon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Udinesi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Udinesi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerplon looks to land a combination. Udinesi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Udinesi throws a head kick that misses.
Kerplon fails with the takedown.
Udinesi motions for Kerplon to come forward. Udinesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestro Udinesi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerplon checks a leg kick.
Udinesi misses with a body kick.
Kerplon wants to counter the offense by Udinesi and move into the clinch position.
Kerplon tries a head kick but it misses.
Udinesi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerplon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Udinesi shoots in for a takedown but Kerplon shows good takedown defense.
Kerplon shoots in but Udinesi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Udinesi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerplon tries to avoid it but Udinesi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerplon to the ground. Kerplon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Udinesi misses with a leg kick
enabling Kerplon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerplon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udinesi avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerplon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udinesi throws a head kick but Kerplon moves out of range.
Silvestro Udinesi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udinesi shoots in for a takedown but Kerplon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Udinesi misses with a double jab
and Kerplon counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerplon .
A head kick misses from Udinesi.
Kerplon flicks out a counter leg kick but Udinesi steps away.
Kerplon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Udinesi is fending him off so far but Kerplon persists. Nope, Udinesi circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Udinesi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kerplon gets tackled into the cage by Udinesi. Udinesi maintains the clinch.
Udinesi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kerplon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Udinesi to keep the fight standing.
Udinesi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kerplon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Udinesi after a bit of a struggle.
Udinesi is trying to break the clinch but Kerplon has him pressed against the cage.
Silvestro Udinesi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kerplon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerplon is working for takedown but Udinesi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francis Kerplon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvestro Udinesi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Udinesi manages to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvestro Udinesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Udinesi, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvestro Udinesi!
Silvestro Udinesi 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.
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