PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. Mica Makaaja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Christopoulos
vs
Makaaja

185 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

180 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaaja.
Christopoulos throws an off balance right hand

and Makaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Christopoulos keeps moving.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Makaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christopoulos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christopoulos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christopoulos!
Christopoulos working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Who's going to make the next move?
Makaaja is not content to let Christopoulos control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja gets back to half guard.
Christopoulos trying to control from half guard but Makaaja is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.

Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christopoulos pulls his head out easily.

Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Makaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Makaaja working for a triangle but Christopoulos defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Makaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Christopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Christopoulos defends easily.
Christopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makaaja is looking for a triangle here but Christopoulos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Christopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Christopoulos landing a few strikes.
Christopoulos scoring with punches from side control.

Christopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.

Christopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christopoulos is chipping away with strikes.
Makaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopoulos trying to control the position but Makaaja is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christopoulos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makaaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makaaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christopoulos's best efforts.
Makaaja is trying to maintain the position but Christopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.

Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makaaja is trying to control but can't.

Makaaja actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos thows a huge punch but Makaaja dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christopoulos works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Christopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Christopoulos working to try and regain half guard.

Makaaja jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Christopoulos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Christopoulos and Makaaja has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Makaaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Makaaja's guard! Nice work there by Christopoulos!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makaaja working for a triangle but Christopoulos defends it easily.
Makaaja keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully.
Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christopoulos is aware though and is defending well.

Makaaja has his foot on Christopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.

Makaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christopoulos defends it easily.

Makaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christopoulos has picked Makaaja up and slammed him! Makaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Christopoulos manages to pass to side control!
Christopoulos looks up at the clock and then as Makaaja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Christopoulos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Makaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Christopoulos scoring with strikes.
Christopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makaaja some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Christopoulos connects with a decent elbow.
Christopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makaaja keeps working.
Jason Christopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Christopoulos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Christopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makaaja some visible discomfort.
Makaaja gets back to half guard.
Christopoulos prevents Makaaja from improving his position.
Christopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos working over Makaaja with some ground and pound. Makaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christopoulos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makaaja is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makaaja tries to lock up and control but Christopoulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christopoulos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makaaja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makaaja is bucking up trying to escape but Christopoulos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christopoulos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Makaaja looks a forlorn figure.

Makaaja is rocked!
Christopoulos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Makaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Makaaja is still in real trouble! Can Christopoulos finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaaja takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Christopoulos's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Christopoulos!