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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuno Detlef (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuno Detlef!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Detlef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
It looks like Kuno Detlef has been cut.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Detlef avoids it well.
Petrov cracks Detlef with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detlef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice combo by Petrov! Oh, that's hurt him - Detlef falls to the canvas and Petrov follows him into side control.
Detlef is rocked!
Petrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Petrov working the body and head with strikes.
Detlef is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
That has opened up Kuno Detlef's cut even more.
Petrov working the head with strikes.
Detlef is trying to improve his position.
Detlef seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov trying to control the position but Detlef is working away.
Petrov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Detlef shows good takedown defense.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Detlef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Detlef decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Detlef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Detlef is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Petrov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Detlef's back instead.
Petrov misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detlef covering up well under a series of strikes from Petrov.
Detlef is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Detlef turns into Petrov and is now in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Detlef is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Detlef wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Detlef takes the fight into the clinch.
Detlef tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Detlef dodges an elbow strike from Petrov.
Petrov taking a breather.
Detlef tries to pull guard but Petrov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to work over Detlef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Detlef has double underhooks.
Detlef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Detlef showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Detlef misses with a combination
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Detlef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Detlef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Detlef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maksim Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuno Detlef.
Detlef misses with a straight right.
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Detlef breaks the clinch.
Detlef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Detlef counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Petrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Detlef trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Detlef wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Detlef can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov trying to control but Detlef is working from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Detlef has wrist control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuno Detlef's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Detlef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Detlef scores with a push kick.
Petrov misses with a double jab
enabling Detlef to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maksim Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Detlef shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Detlef shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Detlef shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Maksim Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuno Detlef.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Detlef tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maksim Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Detlef is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Detlef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Detlef throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Detlef sprawls well.
Detlef moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Detlef misses with the combination.
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Detlef wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Detlef is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Detlef is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Petrov throwing shots but Detlef is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Detlef looks like he's trying to stand up.
Detlef is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Detlef avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Detlef counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Detlef.
Detlef is in close to Petrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Detlef is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Petrov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Detlef's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Detlef right now.
Petrov punishes Detlef with strikes from the back mount.
Petrov tightening his grip on Detlef, looking for the choke.
Petrov throwing strikes and Detlef squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Detlef is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Detlef can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Detlef is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov scoring with strikes but Detlef is staying in there.
Detlef tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov raining down shots from the mount!
Detlef is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Detlef frees his head quite easily.
Detlef holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuno Detlef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuno Detlef's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Detlef misses with a double jab.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Detlef's waist but Detlef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Detlef shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Detlef misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
Detlef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Petrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Detlef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrov trying to control the position but Detlef is working away.
Detlef wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detlef sneaks out the side door and pushes Petrov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Detlef closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Detlef pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Detlef keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Detlef wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Detlef breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Detlef throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov misses with a combination
so Detlef counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detlef throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuno Detlef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov controls Detlef momentarily but Detlef frees himself.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Detlef.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petrov 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.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Detlef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Detlef tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Detlef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov wants to break free but Detlef has control.
Detlef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Detlef fails with the takedown.
Detlef throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Detlef with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Detlef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Detlef throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Detlef's head.
Detlef manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Detlef maintains control.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Detlef.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maksim Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Petrov!
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