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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sequesta Qontesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Aspenia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sequesta Qontesta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qontesta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aspenia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qontesta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qontesta is countered with a crisp right hand from Aspenia that sends him to the canvas! Aspenia follows him to the mat into side control.
Qontesta is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Qontesta is still in real trouble! Can Aspenia finish him?
Aspenia working the ground and pound but Qontesta is defending the strikes.
Aspenia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Qontesta seems to have recovered his senses.
Aspenia thows a body shot but no joy.
Aspenia throws a head kick that misses
and Qontesta counters with a takedown into side control.
Aspenia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspenia tries to clinch
and Qontesta counters with a head kick.
Qontesta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aspenia.
Qontesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Qontesta has Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Qontesta looking for a takedown.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.
Aspenia wants to get back to striking at distance but Qontesta won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qontesta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspenia working hard to break the clinch.
Aspenia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qontesta misses with the combination.
Aspenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspenia looks to throw a body kick
and Qontesta counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Aspenia misses.
Qontesta shoots and misses
and Aspenia counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspenia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qontesta circles away quickly and effectively.
Aspenia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
Qontesta moves away from the strike by Aspenia.
Qontesta throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Aspenia. No joy for Qontesta on that attempt.
Aspenia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qontesta counters with a body kick that stops Aspenia in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aspenia slaps away a takedown attempt from Qontesta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qontesta shoots in for a takedown but Aspenia shows good takedown defense.
Qontesta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aspenia slaps away a takedown attempt from Qontesta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aspenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qontesta slips a jab and a cross from Aspenia.
Qontesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Qontesta closes the distance and pushes Aspenia back into the cage.
Qontesta prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
Aspenia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Qontesta breaks the clinch.
Qontesta shoots in and drives through. Aspenia sprawls well.
Aspenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qontesta.
Aspenia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspenia shoots for a double leg takedown but Qontesta sprawls well. He's pushed Aspenia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Qontesta is looking to clinch but Aspenia is avoiding it.
Qontesta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspenia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qontesta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qontesta doesn't manage to clinch there - Aspenia circles away.
Qontesta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aspenia counters with a single leg into guard. Qontesta didn't expect that.
Aspenia trying to control the position from guard on top but Qontesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aspenia connects with a couple of short punches.
Qontesta working for a triangle but Aspenia defends it easily.
Aspenia is looking to work some ground and pound but Qontesta has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia pushing down on Qontesta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qontesta trying to control here.
Aspenia throwing shots but Qontesta is blocking nicely.
Aspenia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aspenia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Qontesta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aspenia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Qontesta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aspenia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Qontesta misses with a takedown
and Aspenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Aspenia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qontesta.
Aspenia throws a nice looking combination but Qontesta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Aspenia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qontesta scores a takedown into full mount!
Qontesta looking to control but Aspenia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspenia bucks up and throws Qontesta to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta moves out of range.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Qontesta counters with a stiff right hand.
Qontesta works Aspenia's body with a nice hook.
Qontesta closes the distance and clinches up with Aspenia, looking for a takedown. Qontesta pushes Aspenia against the cage but Aspenia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qontesta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aspenia is fending him off so far but Qontesta persists. Nope, Aspenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.
Aspenia has closed the distance and engaged Qontesta in a clinch.
Qontesta jumps guard.
Aspenia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aspenia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aspenia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Qontesta is working an open guard so Aspenia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kato Aspenia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qontesta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aspenia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aspenia.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta avoids them all with ease.
Qontesta shoots in looking for a takedown but Aspenia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qontesta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qontesta doesn't manage to clinch there - Aspenia circles away.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta avoids them all with ease.
Aspenia fails with a takedown attempt.
Aspenia tries to bum rush Qontesta with a series of wild strikes but Qontesta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Aspenia as Qontesta shoots in.
Qontesta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aspenia as he avoids it easily.
Aspenia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aspenia lands in his opponent's guard.
Qontesta looking for a sweep. Not yet Qontesta, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qontesta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aspenia trying to control but Qontesta is working from the bottom.
Qontesta is working an open guard so Aspenia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch but Qontesta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qontesta wants to clinch up but Aspenia keeps it at a distance.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qontesta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aspenia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Qontesta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Qontesta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aspenia.
Aspenia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia wants to free his trapped foot but Qontesta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qontesta is refusing to be controlled, as Aspenia sits in half guard.
Aspenia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aspenia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qontesta on the ground.
Qontesta is looking to control Aspenia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qontesta avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Qontesta is looking for a sweep. Aspenia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qontesta taking some punishment here, with Aspenia in his half guard.
Aspenia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Aspenia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aspenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Qontesta.
Aspenia wants to slow Qontesta down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qontesta is defended easily by Aspenia.
Qontesta throws a low kick, looking for Aspenia's leg but Aspenia calmly moves out of range.
Qontesta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspenia tries to clinch but Qontesta is having none of it.
Aspenia throws an overhand right that lands on Qontesta's shoulder, as Qontesta tries to avoid the shot.
Qontesta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aspenia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qontesta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qontesta's half guard.
Aspenia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aspenia is controlling the pace.
Aspenia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Aspenia is going to stand back up.
Qontesta wants to improve his position but Aspenia is controlling well.
Qontesta kicks Aspenia off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qontesta misses with a takedown attempt - Aspenia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qontesta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspenia misses with a body shot.
Qontesta pushes Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Aspenia breaks the clinch.
Qontesta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aspenia avoids it really well and circles away.
Aspenia misses with a double jab.
Aspenia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qontesta.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qontesta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspenia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qontesta moves into the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aspenia is trying to push Qontesta away but Qontesta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Qontesta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspenia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aspenia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspenia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qontesta prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to push Qontesta away but Qontesta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Qontesta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qontesta is defended easily by Aspenia.
A bone on bone clash there as Qontesta blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qontesta tries to clinch but Aspenia is having none of it.
A combination from Aspenia does no damage.
Qontesta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aspenia pushes Qontesta off and gets back to his feet.
Kato Aspenia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Qontesta counters with a head kick.
Sequesta Qontesta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspenia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qontesta circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Kato Aspenia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspenia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Aspenia!
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