PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vossie Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vossie Vos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Askarian's chin.

Askarian
vs
Vos

193 cm
23
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vossie Vos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askarian tries to clinch but Vos moves out of range.
Vos avoids the body shot from Askarian.
Tim Askarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vos doesn't seem bothered though.
Askarian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Askarian.

Askarian clinches up with Vos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askarian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Nice elbow from Askarian.

It looks like Vossie Vos has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askarian lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Vos fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Vos is trying to force a seperation but Askarian has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vos looks winded!
Askarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Vos shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
A short right from Askarian on the inside.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askarian trying to control the position but instead, Vos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askarian into the ropes.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian with a knee to the head.
Askarian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askarian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Vos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Askarian to work.
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Vos's ribcage.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askarian connects with a knee to the head.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Askarian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vos is keeping busy.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Askarian stalling against the ropes.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
Vos takes an elbow to the temple.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Vos takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Askarian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vos's defenses.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Askarian lands a knee to the head.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Askarian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vos's defenses.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Vos is trying to break the clinch but Askarian has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Vos wants to stall.
Vos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Askarian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Nice elbow from Askarian.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Askarian connects with a knee to the head.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vos's defenses.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Askarian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Askarian is trying to maintain a safe position but Vos gets an underhook and turns Askarian into the ropes.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Vos 's eye.
Askarian lands a hook that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Vos 's eye.
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vos tries to circle away but Askarian has him pinned against the ropes.
Vos takes an elbow to the temple.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Askarian connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.
Askarian landing knees to the head.
Askarian lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Askarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Askarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vos wants to break free but Askarian has control.
Vos takes an elbow to the temple.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian trying to control the position but instead, Vos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askarian into the ropes.
Askarian lands a shot to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Vos tries to pull guard but Askarian won't allow it.
Tim Askarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vossie Vos.
Askarian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askarian lands a knee to the head.
Askarian landing knees to the head.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askarian.
Askarian lands with a light punch inside.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vos's face.
Vos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askarian is struggling to control the position.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Vos 's eye.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askarian keeps control of Vos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Vos's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Vos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askarian has him pressed against the ropes.
Askarian working Vos over with knees to the body.
Vos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Askarian gets through Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Vos is trying to push Askarian away but Askarian has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vos is trying to pull guard but Askarian turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Vos shrugs off.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Vos shrugs off.
Askarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askarian with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.
Vos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Askarian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askarian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Askarian lands a knee to the head.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Vos drags the fight down to the ground.
Vos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askarian is one step ahead there.
Askarian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vos's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Askarian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vossie Vos's cut.
That's time! Askarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Askarian tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Vos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askarian thumps Vos with a low kick.
Askarian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Askarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Askarian does it's job there.
Vos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vos is breathing heavily.
Vos circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian scores with a push kick.
Askarian moves in looking to clinch but Vos pushes him off.
Askarian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askarian tries to clinch up

and Vos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Askarian has his feet on Vos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askarian tries to clinch up

and Vos counters with a single leg into guard. Askarian didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askarian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vos tries to roll over but Askarian keeps him under control.
Vos is looking to control Askarian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vos avoid being mounted?
Vos gets back to full guard.
Askarian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian won't allow Vos to sweep him here.
Askarian wanted to stand there but Vos had control of the position.

Askarian gets to his feet - Vos follows without any prompting.

Askarian takes the fight into the clinch.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Vos jumps into guard, dragging Askarian to the mat.

Askarian stands and steps away. Vos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Askarian has closed the distance and engaged Vos in a clinch.
Askarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vos can do to turn this around?
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Askarian prevents Vos from breaking the clinch.
Askarian taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Askarian.
Askarian lands a good knee to the midsection. Vos won't want to take too many of those.
Askarian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Askarian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Askarian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Vos's ribcage.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Vos 's eye.
Vos takes an elbow to the temple.
Vos takes an elbow to the temple.
Askarian working Vos over with knees to the body.
Askarian landing knees to the head.
Askarian works on Vos's body with a couple of short punches.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Tim Askarian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Askarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Askarian back against the ropes.
Vos looking for a takedown.
Askarian working Vos over with knees to the body.
Askarian lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Askarian as the two fighters clinch.
Vos is looking to break free of the clinch but Askarian has double underhooks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Askarian is trying to maintain a safe position but Vos gets an underhook and turns Askarian into the ropes.
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian is trying to maintain a safe position but Vos gets an underhook and turns Askarian into the ropes.
Vos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Askarian working Vos over with knees to the body.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Vos's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Askarian.
Askarian lands a knee to the body.
Askarian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Askarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Askarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Askarian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askarian lands an elbow just above Vos 's eye.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vos's defenses.
Askarian lands a nice knee to the body.
Vos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Askarian walks away with a smile on his face. Vos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tim Askarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vossie Vos.
Askarian tries to clinch up.
Askarian lands with a cross.
Vos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askarian tries to clinch but Vos moves out of range.
Askarian digs a good hook to Vos's body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askarian wants to clinch up but Vos keeps it at a distance.
Askarian tries to clinch but Vos is having none of it.
Vos fails with a takedown attempt.
Askarian tries to clinch up
and Vos counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askarian works Vos's body with a nice hook.
Askarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Askarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askarian 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Tim Askarian!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Tim Askarian!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Tim Askarian!

Tim Askarian wins by unanimous decision!
Tim Askarian thanked the fans post fight for their support.