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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaurav Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaurav Sharma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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176 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Lato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaurav Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lato gets slowly back to his feet.
Lato tries for a takedown but Sharma circles away easily
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Lato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sharma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sharma is trying to keep Lato in close.
Sharma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lato is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lato prevents Sharma from getting back to his feet.
Lato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lato stopping the sweep attempt from Sharma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma looking to control.
Lato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharma keeping moving, preventing Lato from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lato wants to pass the guard but Sharma is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lato shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharma swivels and escapes.
Gaurav Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lato drives through with a takedown into Sharma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lato won't allow Sharma to sweep him here.
Lato 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.
Sharma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lato shoots in and bounces Sharma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma seems keen to control Lato's posture.
Lato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharma is keeping the position for now.
Lato stops Sharma from standing up.
Lato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Lato is proving a slippery customer.
Sharma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lato postures up and lands a big shot to Sharma's brow.
Sharma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lato is one step ahead there.
Lato wants to pass the guard but Sharma is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarkko Lato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lato fails with a takedown attempt.
Lato dives in and grabs Sharma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharma pushes down on Lato's head and hops out.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lato shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato looking to score a takedown here. Sharma is defending well but Lato drives through and ends up in Sharma's guard.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
Sharma is adopting a defensive guard.
Lato won't allow Sharma to sweep him here.
Sharma is pulling down on Lato's head. It's preventing any offense from Lato, at least for the moment.
Lato throws a big elbow that misses.
Lato being controlled here momentarily.
Lato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaurav Sharma has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Sharma. No joy for Lato on that attempt.
Lato shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lato shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Lato with that takedown attempt.
Lato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharma as he avoids it easily.
Lato looks for a takedown but Sharma sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
Lato fails with a takedown attempt.
Lato shoots in and drives through. Sharma sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaurav Sharma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lato goes for a double leg but Sharma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharma continues to drive forward.
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Lato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lato lands in his opponent's guard.
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Lato is proving a slippery customer.
Sharma pulls Lato in to control the position.
Lato throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
Sharma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lato shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lato is in Sharma's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma wants to sweep here but Lato controlling him for the moment.
Lato trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lato scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sharma looking to control.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
Lato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharma, not yet.
Sharma wants to stand but Lato is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma is trying to keep Lato in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lato postures up.
Lato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lato is in close to Sharma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lato landing some decent shots from guard.
Lato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lato has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lato is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma gets underhooks to prevent Lato's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Lato's head.
Sharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lato fails to land the takedown.
Sharma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lato fails with the takedown.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Lato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lato 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Lato!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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