PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hashimoto
vs
Binse

172 cm
41
151 lbs
45 - 18 - 4

170 cm
28
148 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse tries to clinch there but Hashimoto circles away.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Binse.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Hashimoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Binse jabs Hashimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashimoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Binse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hashimoto's knee momentarily.
Binse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hashimoto scores with a leg kick.
Hashimoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hashimoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Binse avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Binse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Binse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Binse.
Hashimoto with a jab.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse fails to land with a series of punches.
Binse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christopher Binse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hashimoto thumps Binse with a low kick.
Binse avoids a kick to the body.
Hashimoto misses with a hook. Binse ducked under it nicely.
Hashimoto throws a low kick, looking for Binse's leg but Binse calmly moves out of range.
Hashimoto with a nice cross.
Binse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hashimoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Binse misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Binse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Binse.
Hashimoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Binse throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Binse didn't expect that.
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!
Hashimoto looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Binse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hashimoto is in close to Binse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashimoto postures up in Binse's guard and throws a big left but Binse blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hashimoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hashimoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hashimoto is looking to pass into half guard but Binse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Binse is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hashimoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Binse stacks Hashimoto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Binse!
Hashimoto tries to buck Binse off but Binse is having none of it.
Hashimoto wants to control but Binse postures up.
Hashimoto tries to bench press Binse off him but Binse keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hashimoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Binse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hashimoto is looking to get to half guard.
Binse controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
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 Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hashimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off.
Binse tries to clinch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binse was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Binse lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto lands a head shot.
Hashimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binse.
Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binse moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Binse circles away quickly and effectively.
Binse doesn't manage to clinch there - Hashimoto circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hashimoto.
Binse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hashimoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hashimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Binse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hashimoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Binse misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Binse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binse manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto feints and then cracks Binse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Binse down.
Binse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Binse misses with a straight left.
Binse scores with a jab. Hashimoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hashimoto dives in and grabs Binse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Binse pushes down on Hashimoto's head and hops out.
Hashimoto blocks a jab.
Hashimoto connects with a body shot.
Binse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hashimoto's head backwards.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Binse takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Binse moves out of range of the leg kick from Hashimoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto.
Binse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Binse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hashimoto misses with a left hand
and Binse counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Binse.
Hashimoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binse throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Binse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binse tries to clinch but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Binse checks a low kick from Hashimoto.
A nice combination there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut. Binse saw that one coming.
Binse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse misses with a low kick as Hashimoto jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto scores with a nice body kick.
Binse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Binse lands with a thumping leg kick.

Hashimoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Binse's half guard.
Binse is pressing down on Hashimoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Binse is keeping the position.
Binse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hashimoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Binse is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hashimoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to regain half guard here but Binse keeps moving and retains side control.
Binse controls the position from side control.
Binse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hashimoto struggling a bit here.
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 Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Binse misses with a straight right.
Binse is looking to land body kicks.
Binse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Binse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Binse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binse.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binse gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashimoto throws an elbow that misses. Binse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hashimoto's guard. Nice move by Binse!

Binse won't allow Hashimoto to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hashimoto is on top in guard.

Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Binse is on top in guard.

Hashimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hashimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Binse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Binse has managed to get both his arms back between Hashimoto's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto is trying to keep Binse in close.

Hashimoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Binse escapes and throws Hashimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Binse gets to mount! Hashimoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Binse has a good base and remains in mount.
Binse content just to control the position here.
Hashimoto is squirming around, avoiding Binse's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Binse working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hashimoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Binse really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hashimoto looks for a takedown but Binse sprawls well.
Binse throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binse lands a leg kick that knocks Hashimoto off balance momentarily.
Hashimoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Binse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Binse gets a clinch.
Binse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hashimoto lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Binse holds him up against the cage and eventually Hashimoto drops back down to his feet.
Binse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Binse has a couple of punches blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Binse swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the side of Binse's head.
Hashimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Binse has him pressed against the cage.
Hashimoto is trying to break the clinch but Binse is controlling him.
Hashimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Binse misses with a body punch.
Binse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hashimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Hashimoto pushes Binse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binse backwards.
Binse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Binse tries to work over Hashimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Hashimoto fails to land.
Binse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashimoto.
Binse scores with a hook to the body.
Binse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto misses with some punches.
Hashimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the side of Binse's head.
A head punch on the inside from Hashimoto fails to land.
Binse lands with a left to the head.
Hashimoto can't break the clinch.
Binse blocks a body shot from Hashimoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hashimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Binse throws a solid leg kick but Hashimoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Binse.
Hashimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Hashimoto shoots in and bounces Binse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Binse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Binse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hashimoto's guard.

Hashimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Binse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hashimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hashimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Binse misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Binse.
Hashimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Binse circles away.
Binse thuds a left hand into Hashimoto's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Binse checks a leg kick.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the body.
Binse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binse scores with a leg kick.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Binse moves out of range.
Hashimoto misses the jab.
Hashimoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hashimoto.
Binse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Binse.
Binse throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Binse throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Binse thuds a left hand into Hashimoto's body.
Binse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Binse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hashimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Binse.
Hashimoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Binse throws a hook but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto jabs Binse right on the nose. Binse blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Binse down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hashimoto tenderised Binse's leg. Binse is trying to keep his angry face on.

Binse pushes Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Hashimoto.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hashimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binse avoids it.
Binse digs a right hand underneath Hashimoto's ribcage. Hashimoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hashimoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Binse working aggressively here.
Binse lands with a right to the head.
Binse working aggressively here.
Hashimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Binse has double underhooks.
Binse struggles to land a body shot inside as Hashimoto controls his hands.
Binse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keiji Hashimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binse swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
Hashimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Binse smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Binse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Binse lands a nice shot that snaps Hashimoto's head back.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Binse moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Binse. Hashimoto shrugs it off though.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Binse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse lands a body shot.
Binse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Binse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hashimoto misses with a looping left.
Hashimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Binse.
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!
Binse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hashimoto lands with a slapping head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hashimoto.
Binse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Binse throws a leg kick which misses Hashimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hashimoto tries to avoid it.
Binse scores with a spinning back kick!
Hashimoto misses with a leg kick.
Binse throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Binse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hashimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Binse moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Binse.
I think Hashimoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!

Christopher Binse wins by split decision!
Christopher Binse is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Christopher Binse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Keiji Hashimoto had this to say: 'I offer my congratulations to the new champion and my apologies to my fans.'.