PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Christopoulos
vs
Self

185 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

179 cm
27
193 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Self misses with a combination

and Christopoulos counters with a single leg into guard. Self didn't expect that.
Self looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Christopoulos pushing down on Self's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Christopoulos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christopoulos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Christopoulos thows a huge punch but Self dodges it nicely.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Christopoulos is nestled in close to Self, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.

Christopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Self is just riding it out for now. Christopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopoulos slips a nice elbow through Self's hands, connecting with Self's forehead.
Christopoulos is taking a breather. Self says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christopoulos working Self over with strikes.
Christopoulos controlling the action here.
Christopoulos is looking to advance position but Self won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Christopoulos there.
Christopoulos working Self over with strikes.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Self is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Self with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Christopoulos trying to control the pace.
Christopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christopoulos lands with a punch from half guard.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Christopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Self's temple.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.

Self is rocked!
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Self is still in real trouble! Can Christopoulos finish him?
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Self with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christopoulos is nestled in close to Self, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Self seems to have recovered his senses.
Christopoulos working the head and body with strikes.
Christopoulos working over Self with some ground and pound. Self looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Self has hold of Christopoulos's hands but Christopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christopoulos not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Christopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Christopoulos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Self's guard.
Christopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Self's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopoulos advances position into side control!
Christopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
Christopoulos lands some shots froms side control.

Christopoulos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Self is trying to escape and Christopoulos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Self is forced to tap! Nice work there by Christopoulos! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Christopoulos!