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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Kronus. Beautiful body shot. Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Kronus darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage. Fisher wants a takedown but no success here.
Kronus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronus swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. Kronus tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Kronus back against the cage. Kronus throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher. Kronus has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Kronus forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher is trying to drag Kronus to the mat but Kronus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kronus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kronus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting on Kronus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kronus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kronus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher has Kronus pressed against the cage.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kronus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kronus scores with a jab to the body. Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch. Fisher blocks a head kick by Kronus.
#TD# Fisher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kronus's guard.#T2# Fisher prevents Kronus from getting back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronus can do anything to dispel that myth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kronus wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kronus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fisher. Kronus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fisher's sensitive parts. #CL2# Kronus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Kronus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Kronus avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage. Kronus misses with the head strike.
Kronus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher. Kronus misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Fisher jumps guard.
#SU2# Kronus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fisher, up you get! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kronus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fisher - the referee stops the clock and Kronus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fisher. Kronus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kronus throws a shot to the body.
Kronus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Fisher. Fisher is breathing heavily. Kronus is pushing Fisher's head away, looking to escape. Fisher manages to hold on to the position though.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asterios Kronus dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kronus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Kronus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD# Fisher drives through with a takedown into Kronus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kronus is wriggling around but Fisher manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Kronus tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kronus pushes Fisher off but Fisher dives into side control.
Fisher is chipping away with strikes.
Kronus is trying to buck Fisher off.#T1# Fisher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kronus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Kronus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Kronus tries to buck Fisher off but he can't manage it. Fisher controlling the pace for now. Kronus is trying to stand but he's just given Fisher his back. Kronus is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Kronus has just worked his way into a worse spot. Fisher controlling the position well here. Kronus rolled but Fisher kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kronus trying to get back to his feet but Fisher is in full control for now. #T2# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fisher has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kronus's body.
Kronus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB# Fisher working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Kronus is trying to stand back up. #T4# What can Kronus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kronus is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Kronus has just worked his way into a worse spot. Fisher is riding his opponent, not letting Kronus buck him off. Kronus trying to get back to his feet but Fisher is in full control for now. Zander Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronus can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Fisher dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Fisher manages to break the clinch.
Kronus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks. Kronus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fisher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kronus defends well and Fisher ends up having to push Kronus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Fisher pulls guard effortlessly. Fisher has a closed guard, preventing Kronus from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher trying to strike off his back.
Kronus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fisher has a closed guard, preventing Kronus from standing up. #T1# Kronus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Fisher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kronus moves to clinch but Fisher breaks away and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand. Kronus is looking to clinch. Fisher shoots in but Kronus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kronus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kronus misses with the combination.
#T2##TD# Fisher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fisher prevents Kronus from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Kronus's temple. Fisher stops Kronus from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kronus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Kronus throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fisher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kronus thinking. Asterios Kronus seems to be getting the better of the standup. A low kick lands for Kronus.
Kronus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Kronus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kronus. Kronus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kronus misses with a kick to the body.
Kronus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kronus misses and Fisher counters with a solid body kick. A jab from Kronus misses. Asterios Kronus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kronus tries to clinch up. Kronus throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.#T4# Kronus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fisher eats them both and turns towards Kronus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kronus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kronus with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kronus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kronus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.#CL2# Kronus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kronus lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kronus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kronus tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Kronus back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Asterios Kronus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kronus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asterios Kronus! |
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