PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Jose Binay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jose Binay
vs
Kootz

180 cm
28
165 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

183 cm
33
185 lbs
16 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Binay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Kootz does no damage.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Binay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Binay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kootz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kootz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Binay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binay.
Binay stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kootz.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kootz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Binay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay lands a nice looking body kick.
Binay swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Binay misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay throws a jab when Kootz was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Binay as Kootz shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz jabs Binay right on the nose. Binay blinks but takes it well.
Binay throws a big shot that misses.
Binay misses the shot to the body.
Binay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kootz was well out of range. Poor timing from Binay.
Nice sprawl there from Binay as Kootz shoots in.

Binay moves into range and clinches up with Kootz.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kootz is defending well for now.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kootz avoids the damage to the body.
Binay working Kootz over with knees to the body.
Kootz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Binay misses with a knee to the head.
Binay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kootz.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kootz scores with a shoulder strike.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kootz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kootz stalling the fight.
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!
Kootz prevents a body shot from Binay.
Binay prevents the takedown attempt.
Binay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kootz up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kootz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kootz scores with a shoulder strike.
Binay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Binay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kootz tries for a takedown but Binay manages to get underhooks.
Kootz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Binay lands a good knee to the midsection. Kootz won't want to take too many of those.
Kootz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kootz looks winded!
Binay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kootz under the eye.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Binay lands with a shot to the body.
Kootz slips a jab from Binay.
Kootz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Binay instigates a clinch.
Binay tries a body shot but Kootz blocks it.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kootz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kootz's defenses.
Kootz avoiding damage as Binay throws knees to the body.
Binay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Binay lands an uppercut.
Kootz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Binay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Binay lands with a right to the head.
Binay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kootz.
Binay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Kootz.
Kootz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kootz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binay lands a knee to the body.
Binay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kootz or not.
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!
Binay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kootz is defending well for now.
Kootz swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kootz blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Binay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kootz tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binay looking to throw knees to the head but Kootz is blocking nicely.
Kootz misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Binay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Binay prevents the takedown attempt.

Kootz has clasped his hands together around Binay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kootz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Kootz tries for a kimura but Binay is defending well.
Kootz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jose Binay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Binay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Binay is looking to wear down Kootz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kootz throws a body punch but Binay moves out of range.
Kootz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kootz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Binay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Binay tries to buck Kootz off but Kootz is having none of it.

Kootz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Binay, who protects the arm well.

Kootz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kootz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay tries to bench press Kootz off him but Kootz keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz controls the position.
Kootz trying to control the position but Binay is working away.

Kootz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Binay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kootz but great work by Binay.
Binay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kootz can do to turn this around?
Binay wants to stand but Kootz has his arm trapped.
Kootz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Binay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kootz keeps working.
Rage Kootz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kootz is trying to maintain the position but Binay is very close to passing his half guard.
Binay is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Binay is pressing down on Kootz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kootz is holding on for now.
Kootz is looking for a sweep. Binay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Binay tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kootz is looking to escape.
Binay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz misses with a takedown attempt - Binay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kootz misses with an uppercut.
Kootz lunges at Binay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Binay's hand.
Binay blocks a head kick by Kootz.
Binay just misses with a punch to the body.
Binay looks to land a left hand but Kootz moved out of range nicely.
Binay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kootz circles away.
Kootz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binay defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kootz misses the target.
Binay moves away from the strike by Kootz.
Binay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
Kootz throws a right hand that misses
and Binay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kootz throws a big shot that misses.
Binay is looking to chop away at Kootz's legs.
Kootz tries for a takedown but Binay circles away easily
and Binay counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kootz should have avoided that one.
Kootz scores with a hook.
A big left from Kootz misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Binay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kootz is breathing heavily.
Binay misses with a straight left.
Mario Jose Binay is winning the standup battle so far.
Binay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Kootz.
Binay scores with a hook to the body. Kootz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kootz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mario Jose Binay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kootz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Binay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kootz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Binay's head.
Binay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Binay.
Kootz dives in and grabs Binay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Binay pushes down on Kootz's head and hops out.
Binay throws a nice looking combination but Kootz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jose Binay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kootz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Binay is out of range.
A big right from Kootz misses.
Kootz throws a sloppy head kick
and Binay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Binay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kootz throws a right hand that Binay ducks under and follows up with a left that Binay also avoids with ease.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz throws a hook to the side of Binay's head but Binay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kootz misses with a head kick.
Binay scores with a hook to the body. Kootz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Binay misses with a looping right.
Kootz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay.
Kootz throws a right and a left that Binay avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kootz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kootz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Binay catches Kootz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Binay closes the distance and clinches.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Kootz blocks with his arms.
Kootz gets through Binay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binay.
A hook to the body from Binay.
Kootz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kootz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Binay slowing the pace effectively.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Kootz wants to take the fight to the mat but Binay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Binay lands a shoulder strike.
Binay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Binay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Binay.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kootz.
Kootz is looking for a takedown.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
Rage Kootz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Binay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kootz has time to react.
Binay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kootz misses the target.
It looked like Binay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kootz.
Kootz loads up on a big right hand but Binay slips the punch.
Binay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kootz throws out the jab.
Kootz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Binay stuffs the takedown attempt from Kootz. Kootz gets slowly back to his feet.

Binay closes the distance and pushes Kootz back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binay obliges.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kootz avoids the damage to the body.
Kootz misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Kootz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kootz wants to stall.
Binay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Binay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Binay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kootz is rocked!
Binay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Binay finish him?
Binay is leaning against Kootz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binay tries a knee to the head but Kootz blocks it.
Kootz tries to score a body lock takedown but Binay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Kootz blocks with his arms.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kootz's defenses.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
Binay lands a damaging elbow.
Binay lands with a left to the head.
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!
Clinched against the cage, Binay lands a big elbow that drops Kootz! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kootz is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jose Binay!
Mario Jose Binay thanked the fans post fight for their support.