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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wu-tang clan fast shadow. Doug Warner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubin Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Warner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Doug Warner has been cut.
Warner dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position.
Warner throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warner's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Warner has eaten all the pies!
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warner is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Warner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Warner looks gassed!
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kersikov trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Kersikov stands and steps away. Warner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kersikov feints and as Warner raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warner wants to stand and escape but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov stands up over Warner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to stand up but Warner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin Kersikov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kersikov.
Warner gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kersikov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Warner is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubin Kersikov!
Rubin Kersikov made sure to mention his sponsor, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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