Viktor Akimov's route to the K-1 World MAX ring was anything but likely: he was given 3 days notice before his fight against Rei Nakajima in the March 20th qualifying round. In today's episode we take a look at The Russian Adventurer's fighting journey, from his humble beginnings as a school boy boxer to the grand adventure of being a K-1 contender. Michael goes into a deep dive analysis about Mirko Cro Cop that might surprise even the most devoted fans.

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