Andrey Kirsanov vs. Sergey Akinin

Main Card | Tournament Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Nov 29, 2001

Modified Rules Bout

Against current-day standards, the rules for this bout would not qualify it to count towards a fighter's MMA record. At the time, however, it was considered to be within the boundaries of mixed martial arts or no holds barred fighting. For historical recordkeeping purposes, Tapology has "grandfathered" this bout and continues to classify it as an MMA contest for fighter record purposes.

W
Kirsanov defeats Akinin
L
Decision 5 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds
◀︎
▶︎
"Van Basten"

Fighter Comparison

1-0-0

Climbed to 2-0
Pro
Record
2-12-0

Fell to 2-13

Russia
Nation

Russia
Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhegorodskaya obla
Fights out of
Moscow
Moscow
27
+8 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 7
+7 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
6'0"
(182cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
N/A Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

BARS

Fight Details

  • Event: BARS: Heavyweight Cup Of Arbat 2001 (Stage 1)
  • Date: Thursday 11.29.2001
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Arbat Centre
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Moscow, Russia
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 2 of 3)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
  • Kirsanov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Akinin Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: BARS
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
  • Event Links:

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