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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Semenov (ranked 1630 p4p, 24241 weight class) and Viktor Babinski (ranked 196 p4p, 624 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski staying out of range there.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Kirill Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Semenov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Semenov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Semenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a left to the body.
Babinski moves out of range as Semenov strikes.
Semenov misses with a looping right.
Semenov swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenov lunges at Babinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babinski's hand.
Semenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semenov connects with a body shot that sends Babinski's belly button to the back.
Semenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kirill Semenov has been cut.
Semenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Semenov.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Semenov.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Semenov misses with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Semenov.
Semenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenov.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Semenov throws out a loose jab but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a shot from downtown. Babinski moves away and avoids it.
Babinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenov with a body shot.
Semenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babinski moves out of range as Semenov strikes.
Babinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babinski manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Oooooh!!! Babinski has knocked Semenov down with a huge combo! Babinski steps away and waves a wobbly Semenov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Semenov is rocked!
Semenov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Semenov does it's job there.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Babinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babinski misses with an uppercut. Semenov saw that one coming.
Semenov misses with a hook to the body
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Semenov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Babinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Semenov throws a big counter combination but Babinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenov missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semenov lands a body shot.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Semenov loads up on a big right hand but Babinski slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babinski lands a big right hand that sends Semenov crashing to the mat! Babinski stays standing though and waves Semenov back to his feet!
Oh Semenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Semenov covering up! Babinski comes in with a big uppercut and Semenov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Babinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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