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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leland Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branislav Donoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branislav Donoval looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leland Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Branislav Donoval!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donoval closes the distance and clinches.
Donoval pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guthrie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Donoval is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donoval breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guthrie jumps into guard, dragging Donoval to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guthrie is pulling down on Donoval's head to control his posture.
Donoval wants to control from the top but Guthrie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donoval tries to stand but Guthrie is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guthrie is on top in guard.
Guthrie preventing the sweep.
Donoval working a defensive guard here.
Guthrie distracts Donoval with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donoval wants to control but Guthrie passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donoval tries to get to full guard but Guthrie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guthrie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donoval wants to sweep but Guthrie has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donoval is trying to work for a sweep but Guthrie has mounted him!
Guthrie landing strikes from the mount and Donoval is in trouble!
Donoval flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Guthrie tries to control but Donoval wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie looking to secure an arm triangle but Donoval defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guthrie landing shots from mount.
Donoval is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guthrie working Donoval over with strikes here.
Donoval can't escape the position.
Guthrie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Donoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guthrie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guthrie avoids the attempt from Donoval to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donoval is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Guthrie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guthrie tries to keep at a distance but Donoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donoval wants a takedown but no success here.
Guthrie jumps guard but Donoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donoval avoiding damage.
Guthrie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guthrie 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 Leland Guthrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donoval jumps guard but Guthrie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donoval has Guthrie pressed against the cage.
Guthrie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leland Guthrie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donoval throwing strikes from guard but Guthrie blocks nicely.
Guthrie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guthrie.
Guthrie throwing shots but Donoval is blocking nicely.
Donoval is looking for a sweep. Guthrie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donoval misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Donoval controlling the position for now.
Guthrie prevents Donoval from improving his position.
Donoval tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Guthrie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Guthrie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Donoval?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donoval is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guthrie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Donoval keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guthrie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Donoval's face.
Guthrie landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Guthrie.
Donoval is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Guthrie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donoval can do to turn this around?
Donoval tries to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guthrie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donoval hang on?
Donoval is looking to improve his position but Guthrie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Guthrie dominated that second round.
That's time! Guthrie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donoval displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guthrie.
Guthrie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guthrie at a distance.
Donoval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guthrie tries to avoid it but Donoval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guthrie to the ground. Guthrie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guthrie is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donoval instigates a clinch.
Donoval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Donoval.
Donoval continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donoval ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Donoval no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donoval working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guthrie has passed into half guard!
Donoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guthrie stops Donoval from getting back to his feet.
Donoval trying to get back to full guard but Guthrie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Guthrie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guthrie has hold of Donoval's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Donoval manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donoval tries to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
Donoval is looking to get to half guard.
Donoval throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Guthrie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Guthrie with shots to the head and body - Donoval looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donoval wants to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
Guthrie wants to finish this one by submission but Donoval is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guthrie.
Donoval wants to control but Guthrie is having none of it.
Donoval is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donoval tries to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
Donoval blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Guthrie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie wants to finish this one by submission but Donoval is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guthrie.
Guthrie throwing strikes here but Donoval is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Donoval tries to hold on but Guthrie pushes him away.
Donoval tries to improve his position but Guthrie has taken his back! Guthrie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Donoval tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Guthrie pushes Donoval away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leland Guthrie!
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hype
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RATING
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