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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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221 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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195 cm
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213 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Binzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Binzo off the cage and back into rage.
Binzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with an outside leg kick.
Riddle misses with an uppercut
and Binzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riddle's knee momentarily.
Riddle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddle wants it to stay on the feet.
Riddle throws a shot to the body.
Riddle misses with an uppercut
and Binzo counters by clinching up.
Binzo looking to throw knees to the head but Riddle is blocking nicely.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Riddle.
Binzo throws a head punch that misses.
Riddle blocks an uppercut.
Binzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddle lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Binzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riddle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riddle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Binzo tries a knee to the head but Riddle blocks it.
Binzo misses with a knee to the head.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riddle stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle presses Binzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riddle digs a right hand into Binzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binzo's gas tank.
Binzo is breathing heavily.
Binzo misses with a body punch.
Binzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddle lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Binzo.
Riddle avoids the elbow strike from Binzo, against the cage.
Riddle digs a right hand underneath Binzo's ribcage. Binzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Binzo misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riddle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Binzo's head.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
A short uppercut from Riddle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle prevents a body shot from Binzo.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Riddle blocks a body shot from Binzo.
Riddle prevents a body shot from Binzo.
Riddle presses Binzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Binzo tries to land a knee to the head but Riddle blocks with his arms.
Riddle cracks Binzo with a nice body shot.
Riddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Riddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Binzos head.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Binzo's head.
Riddle stalling against the cage.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle works on Binzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Riddle.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle digs a right hand underneath Binzo's ribcage. Binzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Riddle.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Riddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Riddle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Binzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Riddle presses Binzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Binzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddle avoids it.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binzo takes a shot to the head.
Binzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Riddle.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
A bit of stalling here from Riddle.
Riddle is leaning against Binzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a right to the head.
Riddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands with a light punch inside.
Riddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Binzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riddle backwards.
Riddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle gets underhooks to prevent Binzo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binzo Binzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle lands with a light punch inside.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Binzo's head.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riddle.
Riddle prevents a body shot from Binzo.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that round.
That's time! Binzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Riddle catches Binzo right on the button with a cross.
Riddle connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle lands a nice hook to Binzo's body. Binzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddle lands with a nice body punch.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riddle throws a right hand that misses
and Binzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Riddle is predictable there
and Binzo counters with a big head kick but Riddle shrugs it off.
Riddle connects with a right hand. Binzo shakes it off.
Riddle scores with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riddle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Riddle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Binzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Binzo ducks right into an uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riddle cracks Binzo with an open hand slap.
Riddle misses with a low kick as Binzo jumps back.
Binzo misses with a body shot
and Riddle counters with a low kick, right behind Binzo 's knee.
A low kick from Binzo is predictable there
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo wants to clinch.
Riddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binzo throws a leg kick
and Riddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justin Riddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riddle misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddle throws a leg kick
and Binzo counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Riddle misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riddle tries to land a leg kick but Binzo saw it coming and moves away.
Binzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riddle checks it well.
Riddle scores with a decent looking hook.
Binzo misses with an uppercut. Riddle saw that one coming.
Binzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddle works Binzo's body with a nice hook.
Riddle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo throws a jab when Riddle was well out of range.
Binzo misses with a head kick.
Riddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Binzo should have avoided that one.
Riddle pushes Binzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle presses Binzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Binzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddle prevents it.
Binzo tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Binzo tries for a takedown but Riddle manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riddle.
Riddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Riddle presses Binzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Binzo has a couple of punches blocked by Riddle.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Riddle avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddle clinches.
Binzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Riddle - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Riddle on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
A right handed body shot lands from Riddle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riddle.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle digs a right hand into Binzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binzo's gas tank.
Binzo tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riddle lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riddle.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddle has Binzo pushed against the cage.
Riddle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Riddle.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Riddle.
Riddle avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
Justin Riddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
Riddle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Binzo.
A right hook to the body lands for Riddle.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riddle digs a right hand underneath Binzo's ribcage. Binzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riddle blocks an uppercut.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Binzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binzo tries for a takedown but Riddle manages to get underhooks.
Riddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Binzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle scores with a hook to the body.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
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!
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Binzo's head.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Binzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riddle's elbow.
Riddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binzo tries to work over Riddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
Riddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Riddle.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle cracks Binzo with a nice body shot.
Riddle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riddle.
Riddle lands a body punch.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Binzos head.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
Riddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Riddle just leaning against Binzo, taking a breather.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
Binzo can't find room to land a body shot as Riddle controls the action.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riddle gets through Binzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
Binzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riddle gets through Binzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riddle.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Riddle lands with a right to the head.
Riddle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddle scores with a hook to the body.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle throws a head kick but Binzo moves out of range.
Binzo tries to move into range but Riddle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riddle throws the left hand but Binzo avoids the punch easily.
Riddle scores with a jab.
Binzo takes one to the chin there.
Riddle misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddle.
Riddle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddle, right into the meat.
Binzo tries a low kick but Riddle avoids it.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
Binzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Binzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riddle.
Riddle motions for Binzo to come forward. Riddle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Binzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddle misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Binzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard.
Binzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo is looking for a triangle but Riddle pushes his legs off easily.
Binzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riddle defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Binzo is proving hard to escape from.
Binzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Binzo looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Binzo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Binzo unloads with some shots from mount but Riddle bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Justin Riddle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riddle misses with a hook to the body
enabling Binzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddle lands a jab to Binzo's midsection.
Riddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Binzo tries to clinch up.
Riddle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Binzo throws a nice head kick!
Riddle avoids a kick to the body.
Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riddle is working Binzo over against the cage.
Riddle working aggressively here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle gets through Binzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riddle digs a right hand into Binzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binzo's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riddle.
Riddle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Binzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Binzo tries to throw a body punch but Riddle avoids it by throwing Binzo back against the cage.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riddle scores with a hook to the body.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle leaning against his opponent.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Riddle cracks Binzo with a nice body shot.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle works on Binzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Riddle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Binzo tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle digs a right hand into Binzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binzo's gas tank.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Riddle - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle scores with a shot to the side of Binzo's head.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Riddle lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Riddle.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Riddle - that landed with a thud.
Riddle lands a left hand.
Binzo is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Riddle scores with a shoulder strike.
Riddle stalling the fight.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binzo tries to throw a body punch but Riddle avoids it by throwing Binzo back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Riddle.
Riddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Riddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Binzo Binzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Riddle on the inside.
Riddle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Binzo takes a shot to the head.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle pushes Binzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Riddle lands a body punch.
Binzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Binzo is keeping busy.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Riddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riddle is leaning against Binzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riddle is working Binzo over against the cage.
Riddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binzo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
Stalling in the clinch from Riddle.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Riddle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Riddle on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Justin Riddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddle avoiding damage as Binzo throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Riddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riddle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 43:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 43:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Riddle!
Justin Riddle is the new light heavyweight champion!
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