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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Fittz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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209 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Askarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Fittz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fittz jabs at Askarian's body.
Askarian slips a jab from Fittz.
Fittz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Askarian counter with a right hand.
Askarian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fittz takes a step back to recover.
Askarian drives through and clinches with Fittz against the ropes.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Fittz blocking some punches.
Fittz manages to break the clinch.
Fittz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Fittz.
A jab from Fittz misses.
Fittz misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fittz looks to score with a jab to the body but Askarian is just out of range.
Fittz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fittz misses with a right hand
and Askarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Fittz looking to throw knees to the head but Askarian is blocking nicely.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fittz tries to circle away but Askarian has him pinned against the ropes.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
Fittz trying to control the position but instead, Askarian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fittz into the ropes.
Fittz wants to get back to striking at distance but Askarian won't allow it.
Askarian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askarian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Fittz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Askarian.
Askarian slips under a jab from Fittz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fittz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askarian.
Askarian looking to stall.
Fittz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fittz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Askarian.
Askarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Askarian's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym (Spaces Availiable Now) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fittz throws out a loose jab but Askarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fittz misses with a looping right.
Askarian closes the distance and pushes Fittz back into the ropes.
Askarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fittz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askarian backwards.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Fittz looks winded!
Askarian slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fittz's defenses.
Knees to the body from Askarian.
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fittz's defenses.
Askarian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
Askarian digs a right hand underneath Fittz's ribcage. Fittz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askarian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askarian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Askarian missing with knees to the body.
Askarian tries to land a knee to the head but Fittz blocks with his arms.
Askarian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fittz avoids it.
Fittz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fittz swings wildly with an uppercut but Askarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askarian prevents Fittz from breaking the clinch.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fittz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fittz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fittz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fittz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askarian moves into the clinch successfully.
Fittz is trying to break the clinch but Askarian has him pressed against the ropes.
Askarian landing knees to the body.
Askarian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fittz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Askarian controlling the action here for a moment.
Fittz misses with a body punch.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fittz working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askarian.
Fittz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Askarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fittz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askarian eats them both and turns towards Fittz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Askarian closes the distance and pushes Fittz back into the ropes.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
Fittz wants to break free but Askarian has control.
Askarian stalling in the clinch but Fittz improves position.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Fittz in his tracks for a moment.
Fittz tries to circle away but Askarian has him pinned against the ropes.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Fittz throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askarian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fittz throws an elbow but it misses.
Fittz tries a knee to the head but Askarian blocks it.
Fittz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fittz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Askarian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fittz misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian tries a body shot but Fittz blocks it.
Fittz is trying to break the clinch but Askarian is controlling him.
Tim Askarian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fittz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Fittz is breathing heavily.
Askarian prevents Fittz from breaking the clinch.
Askarian landing knees to the body.
Fittz wants to get back to striking at distance but Askarian won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Askarian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askarian.
Askarian managing to block the knees to the body from Fittz.
Askarian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fittz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Fittz shrugs off.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Fittz's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Fittz in his tracks for a moment.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fittz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Askarian.
Fittz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fittz's defenses.
Askarian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fittz is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Fittz prevents a body shot from Askarian.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Fittz tries to break the clinch but Askarian is controlling the position.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Askarian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
Fittz is looking to control Askarian's arms but Askarian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fittz has his back to the ropes.
Askarian gets through Fittz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fittz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fittz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askarian.
Askarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fittz is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Askarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fittz is still on wobbly legs! Can Askarian finish him?
Askarian lands a hook that snaps the head of Fittz backwards.
Fittz throws a head punch that misses.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian effectively controlling the action here.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Fittz 's eye.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Fittz in his tracks for a moment.
Fittz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Askarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fittz can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askarian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fittz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fittz misses with a body punch.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Fittz shrugs off.
Askarian lands a knee to the body.
Fittz takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian landing knees to the body.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Askarian working Fittz over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Askarian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Fittz misses with some punches.
Askarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fittz backwards.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Fittz shrugs off.
Askarian leaning against his opponent.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Askarian prevents Fittz from breaking the clinch.
Askarian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fittz blocks an elbow strike from Askarian.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
Fittz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Askarian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fittz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fittz seems to have recovered his senses.
Markus Fittz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askarian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fittz counters with an inside leg kick.
Fittz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askarian counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Askarian throws an elbow but it misses.
Fittz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askarian has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fittz.
Askarian is struggling to control the position.
Fittz manages to break the clinch.
Fittz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Askarian throws a body punch but Fittz moves out of range.
Fittz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fittz throws a series of punches but Askarian moves out of range.
Fittz throws a right hand that misses
and Askarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fittz dodges an elbow strike from Askarian.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Fittz shrugs off.
Fittz takes an elbow to the temple.
Fittz is trying to break the clinch but Askarian is controlling him.
Askarian has Fittz pressed against the ropes, preventing Fittz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fittz is trying to maintain a safe position but Askarian gets an underhook and turns Fittz into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Askarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Fittz has had enough of the clinch but Askarian keeps him there for the moment.
Askarian trying to control the position but instead, Fittz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askarian into the ropes.
Fittz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askarian throws an elbow that misses.
Fittz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fittz is trying to break free.
Askarian with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fittz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fittz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Askarian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fittz misses with a double jab
and Askarian counters with a right hand to the body.
Fittz misses with a two punch combination.
Askarian is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fittz swats away the attempt to clinch by Askarian.
Askarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fittz misses with a hook. Askarian ducked under it nicely.
Askarian cracks Fittz with an open hand slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Askarian, right into the meat.
Fittz misses with a combination
and Askarian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Askarian scores with a nice strike.
Askarian scores with a push kick.
Fittz takes a swing at Askarian's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askarian lands with a nice body kick.
Fittz throws a poor cross that misses
and Askarian moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Askarian tries to land knees in the clinch but Fittz avoids the damage to the body.
Askarian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fittz avoiding damage as Askarian throws knees to the body.
A short left from Askarian.
Askarian blocking some punches.
Markus Fittz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Askarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askarian throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Askarian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askarian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Askarian!
Tim Askarian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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