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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni comes to the cage accompanied by Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni - . Fletcher has chosen Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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151 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
32
146 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mahti Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fletcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonni in his tracks.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Fletcher throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fletcher.
Sonni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sonni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Fletcher saw that one coming.
Sonni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fletcher.
Sonni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fletcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
Sonni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.
Fletcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fletcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sonni circles away.
Fletcher blocks a head kick by Sonni.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fletcher throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahti Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fletcher duly obliges.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher with a nice cross.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonni as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher avoids the head kick by Sonni.
Fletcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonni backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Sonni.
Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Fletcher tests Sonni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fletcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fletcher manages to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Sonni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sonni.
Fletcher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fletcher scores with a shot to the body.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fletcher cracks Sonni with an open hand slap.
Sonni defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Fletcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Fletcher swinging wildly here.
Fletcher tests Sonni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonni but Sonni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahti Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Sonni slips under a jab from Fletcher.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fletcher drives through with a takedown into Sonni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fletcher trying to control but Sonni is working from the bottom.
Sonni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fletcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Mahti Sonni will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sonni ducks right into an uppercut from Fletcher.
A head kick by Sonni misses
and Fletcher counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fletcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fletcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Fletcher moved out of range.
Sonni throws a body punch but Fletcher moves out of range.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Fletcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonni momentarily.
Sonni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fletcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fletcher misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonni.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonni.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Sonni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni lands a slapping body shot.
Sonni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fletcher.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fletcher on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fletcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonni thinking.
Sonni is looking to wear down Fletcher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fletcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Fletcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni throws a series of punches but Fletcher moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fletcher.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonni can't do much from the bottom here.
Fletcher trying to control the position but Sonni is working away.
Fletcher throws a strike aimed at the side of Sonni's head but Sonni avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is pushing Fletcher's head away, looking to escape. Fletcher manages to hold on to the position though.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Sonni is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonni sneaks back into half guard.
Fletcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher.
Sonni pushes Fletcher off looking to stand but Fletcher dives back in and keeps control.
Fletcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Sonni dodges it nicely.
Fletcher moves into full mount! Sonni won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to hold on but Fletcher postures up.
Fletcher raining down shots from the mount!
Sonni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fletcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni wants to sweep but Fletcher has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mahti Sonni will probably get the nod.
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!
Sonni throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Sonni lands a right hook to the body.
Sonni tries to bum rush Fletcher with a series of wild strikes but Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fletcher throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fletcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fletcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fletcher's knee momentarily.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sonni pushes Fletcher off looking to stand but Fletcher dives back in and keeps control.
Sonni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonni wants to control but Fletcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonni trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fletcher manages to pass to mount!
Fletcher landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni is trying to escape the mount.
Sonni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fletcher seems to be working for a kimura but Sonni defends the submission attempt.
Fletcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonni's head.
Fletcher throws a strike but Sonni avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fletcher postures up.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fletcher is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni looking to control.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher prevents Sonni from getting back to his feet.
Rmarkas Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mahti Sonni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fletcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahti Sonni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni takes one to the side of the head.
Fletcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Fletcher.
Fletcher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonni keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
Sonni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher stops Sonni from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rmarkas Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonni 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahti Sonni!
A victorious Mahti Sonni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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