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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Fotos Hasapis (ranked 2335 p4p, 2996 weight class) and Quentin Infantino (ranked 270 p4p, 347 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quentin Infantino!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infantino connects with a leg kick.
Infantino instigates a clinch.
Hasapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hasapis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Infantino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Infantino stalling in the clinch but Hasapis improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Infantino.
Hasapis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Infantino misses with the head strike.
Hasapis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Infantino.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Infantino misses with some punches.
Infantino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis stalling in the clinch but Infantino improves position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infantino's elbow.
Infantino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infantino's elbow.
Infantino scores with a shot to the side of Hasapis's head.
Infantino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hasapis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Infantino can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infantino manages to break the clinch.
Infantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Hasapis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quentin Infantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis misses the jab.
Infantino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Infantino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Infantino drops his hands momentarily and Hasapis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Infantino pushes Hasapis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Infantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasapis controls his hands.
Infantino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Infantino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Infantino fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infantino taking a breather.
Infantino tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Infantino back against the ropes.
Hasapis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasapis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasapis controlling the action here for a moment.
Hasapis can't find room to land a body shot as Infantino controls the action.
Infantino tries a body shot but Hasapis blocks it.
Infantino misses with a body punch.
Hasapis stalling.
Infantino is trying to maintain a safe position but Hasapis gets an underhook and turns Infantino into the ropes.
Infantino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Infantino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Hasapis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hasapis stalling.
Infantino lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Infantino is pushing Hasapis up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Infantino as Hasapis tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Infantino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Infantino moves into range and clinches up with Hasapis.
Hasapis trying to land knees to the body.
Hasapis can't find room to land a body shot as Infantino controls the action.
Hasapis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hasapis tries a body shot but Infantino blocks it.
Infantino lands with a left to the head.
Hasapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infantino looking to stall.
Infantino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasapis misses with a body punch.
Infantino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis is stalling here.
Infantino working aggressively here.
Hasapis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Infantino blocks a body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Infantino digs a right hand underneath Hasapis's ribcage. Hasapis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quentin Infantino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Infantino as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Infantino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasapis tries a body shot but Infantino blocks it.
Infantino stalling.
Hasapis struggles to land a body shot inside as Infantino controls his hands.
Infantino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Infantino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Infantino moves into range and clinches up with Hasapis.
Infantino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Infantino holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Infantino slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hasapis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis cracks Infantino with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Infantino.
Hasapis blocks an uppercut.
Hasapis missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Infantino.
Still in the clinch, Infantino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Infantino letting Hasapis take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infantino tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Infantino back against the ropes.
Infantino lands with a light punch inside.
Infantino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hasapis is leaning against Infantino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hasapis misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis works on Infantino's body with a couple of short punches.
Infantino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Infantino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hasapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Infantino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Infantino.
It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Infantino manages to avoid it.
Infantino throws a sloppy head kick and Hasapis moves out of range easily.
Infantino digs a good hook to Hasapis's body.
Infantino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Infantino has Hasapis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Infantino trying to control the position but instead, Hasapis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Infantino into the ropes.
Infantino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hasapis up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Infantino.
Infantino can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
Hasapis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasapis digs a right hand into Infantino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Infantino's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis stalling the fight.
Infantino blocks a body shot from Hasapis.
Infantino tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Infantino back against the ropes.
Hasapis tries to work over Infantino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Infantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Hasapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasapis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Infantino stalling in the clinch but Hasapis improves position.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infantino's elbow.
Fotos Hasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Infantino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hasapis stalling in the clinch but Infantino improves position.
Infantino lands a nice uppercut.
Hasapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infantino can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Infantino.
Still in the clinch, Infantino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Infantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Infantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasapis controls his hands.
Hasapis misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infantino lands a shoulder strike.
Infantino manages to break the clinch.
Infantino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Infantino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hasapis wants to clinch up but Infantino keeps it at a distance.
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!
Infantino lands a two punch combo.
Quentin Infantino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quentin Infantino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Infantino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Infantino fakes the leg kick and cracks Hasapis in the body.
Infantino is looking to slow Hasapis down with leg kicks.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasapis blocks a head kick by Infantino.
Infantino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Infantino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Infantino.
Infantino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin Infantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Infantino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin Infantino!
A relieved looking Quentin Infantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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RATING
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