PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raatikainen comes into the arena with Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Raatikainen
vs
Binse

162 cm
27
145 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

170 cm
27
148 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Raatikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raatikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Raatikainen's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raatikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Binse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Binse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Binse cracks the inside of Raatikainen's front leg.
Binse throws a leg kick which misses Raatikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Raatikainen tries to avoid it.
Binse throws a leg kick which misses Raatikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Raatikainen tries to avoid it.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binse misses with a straight left.
Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raatikainen.
Binse scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binse.
A bone on bone clash there as Binse blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raatikainen on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Raatikainen blocks the leg kick.
Raatikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Binse. Raatikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.

Binse moves into range and clinches up with Raatikainen.
Binse misses with a body punch.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raatikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Binse backwards.
Binse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binse lands a body shot.
Raatikainen is trying to push Binse away but Binse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Binse on the inside.
Raatikainen blocks an uppercut.
Binse has a couple of punches blocked by Raatikainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse can't find room to land a body shot as Raatikainen controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binse lands a left hand.
Binse keeps control of Raatikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raatikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binse's elbow.
Raatikainen trying to land knees to the body.
Binse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raatikainen wants to break free but Binse has control.
A short uppercut from Binse.
Binse swings wildly with an uppercut but Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binse misses with a punch on the inside.
Raatikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Binse fails to land.
Binse works on Raatikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Raatikainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Binse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Binse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen blocks a body shot from Binse.
Raatikainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Binse blocks it with crossed arms.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Binse.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Binse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raatikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raatikainen's efforts to push away.
Binse lands with a light punch inside.
Raatikainen looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raatikainen.

Raatikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Binse.
Binse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raatikainen.
Binse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raatikainen blocks a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Raatikainen enables Binse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raatikainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Binse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Binse trying to control but Raatikainen is working from the bottom.
Raatikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raatikainen working a defensive guard here.
Binse wants to control from the top but Raatikainen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Binse dominated that round.
That's time! Raatikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Binse scoring well with a low kick there.
Raatikainen blocks a head kick by Binse.
Binse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Binse shoots in for a double leg but Raatikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Binse thuds a left hand into Raatikainen's body.
Binse shoots in for a takedown but Raatikainen shows good takedown defense.
Binse lands with a slapping head kick.
Binse throws a leg kick but Raatikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raatikainen lands an overhand right.
Binse throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raatikainen throws out a leg kick but Binse moves out of range and Raatikainen only half commits.
Binse tries to land a front kick but Raatikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raatikainen checks a low kick from Binse.
Raatikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse throws a leg kick

so Raatikainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Binse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Raatikainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Raatikainen with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Binse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raatikainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Binse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raatikainen avoids the attempt from Binse to control.
Raatikainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Raatikainen with shots to the head and body - Binse looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse is trying desperately to improve position.
Binse tries to lock up and control but Raatikainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Binse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse keeps trying to improve his position.
Raatikainen avoids the attempt from Binse to control.
Raatikainen landing strikes from the mount.
Binse working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen looking to control but Binse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Binse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Binse tries to hold on but Raatikainen postures up.
Binse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Raatikainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse is desperately trying to improve his position but Raatikainen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaska Raatikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Binse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Binse throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Raatikainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Binse won't be happy with that.
Binse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Raatikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Binse is trying to maintain the position but Raatikainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Binse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binse wants to get back to full guard.
Raatikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Binse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Binse wants to sweep but no luck.
Raatikainen with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Binse wants to sweep here but Raatikainen controlling him for the moment.
Raatikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Binse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raatikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Binse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Binse pulls Raatikainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Raatikainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raatikainen looking to pass the guard.
Binse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raatikainen is looking to escape.
Raatikainen tries to lock up and control but Binse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raatikainen is squirming around, avoiding Binse's attempts to control the action.
Binse is landing with some decent strikes but Raatikainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Binse landing strikes from the mount and Raatikainen is in trouble!
Binse with good strikes from the mount here!
Binse controlling from the full mount.
Binse avoids the attempt from Raatikainen to control.
Binse is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Raatikainen wants to hold on but Binse pushes him away.
Raatikainen is bucking up trying to escape but Binse cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raatikainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Binse tries to control but Raatikainen wriggling away.
Raatikainen wants to hold on but Binse pushes him away.
Binse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raatikainen wants to hold on but Binse pushes him away.
Binse scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raatikainen?
Raatikainen is in a horrible position here. Binse smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Binse lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raatikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Binse raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Binse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Binse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!

Christopher Binse wins by unanimous decision!
Christopher Binse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.