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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sniddlegrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Becker throws a head kick that misses.
Becker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker throws a solid leg kick but Sniddlegrass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Becker.
Becker misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker shoots in and gets a takedown into Sniddlegrass's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Becker postures up.
Sniddlegrass 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.
Sniddlegrass wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.
Sniddlegrass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Becker manages to get himself to full guard.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sniddlegrass looking to pass the guard.
Becker tries to strike from the bottom.
Becker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker looking for a guillotine here but Sniddlegrass defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass passes into half guard.
Becker tries to get to full guard but Sniddlegrass has control of the leg.
Becker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sniddlegrass throwing shots but Becker is blocking nicely.
It looks like Sniddlegrass is going to stand back up.
Sniddlegrass wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy.
Becker strikes from the bottom but Sniddlegrass uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Becker lands a decent little punch to the body.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass stands up and beckons Becker to his feet.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Becker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker thows a body kick. Sniddlegrass tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sniddlegrass avoids the body shot from Becker.
Becker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sniddlegrass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Becker is defending well for now.
Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but it misses.
Sniddlegrass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Becker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Becker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Becker has his foot on Sniddlegrass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sniddlegrass works his way back into a safe position though.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sniddlegrass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sniddlegrass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sniddlegrass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sniddlegrass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sniddlegrass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sniddlegrass defends well.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sniddlegrass defends it easily.
Becker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sniddlegrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sniddlegrass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sniddlegrass would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sniddlegrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sniddlegrass tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Becker has his foot on Sniddlegrass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sniddlegrass works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sniddlegrass forces his way into half guard.
Becker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sniddlegrass is working away from the top position though.
Sniddlegrass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sniddlegrass postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Becker to stand up.
Sniddlegrass misses with a head kick.
Sniddlegrass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Becker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Becker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Becker blocks a head kick by Sniddlegrass.
Becker clinches up with Sniddlegrass and pushes him back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee strike.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sniddlegrass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sniddlegrass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
Sniddlegrass tries to throw a body punch but Becker avoids it by throwing Sniddlegrass back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass crunches a lovely knee into Becker's ribcage.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Becker up against the cage.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sniddlegrass just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sniddlegrass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Becker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Becker managing to block the knees to the body from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Becker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sniddlegrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sniddlegrass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Becker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Becker avoids it.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Becker avoids the damage to the body.
Becker blocks a body shot from Sniddlegrass.
Becker jumps guard and drags Sniddlegrass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sniddlegrass is aware though and is defending well.
Becker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sniddlegrass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sniddlegrass is in close to Becker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Becker 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.
Sniddlegrass trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Sniddlegrass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sniddlegrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sniddlegrass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Becker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sniddlegrass. Sniddlegrass obviously looking to wear him down.
Sniddlegrass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sniddlegrass tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Sniddlegrass.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Becker walks into a stiff left hand from Sniddlegrass.
Becker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Sniddlegrass misses.
Becker lands a nice looking body shot.
Becker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becker shoots in and gets a takedown into Sniddlegrass's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sniddlegrass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Becker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily.
Sniddlegrass wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Sniddlegrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Becker has his foot on Sniddlegrass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sniddlegrass works his way back into a safe position though.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Sniddlegrass from controlling successfully.
Sniddlegrass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Becker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sniddlegrass has managed to get both his arms back between Becker's legs - danger averted.
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sniddlegrass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becker keeping moving, preventing Sniddlegrass from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Becker.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Becker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Becker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Becker takes a swing at Sniddlegrass's ribcage but misses.
Becker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sniddlegrass. Sniddlegrass obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sniddlegrass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sniddlegrass manages to avoid it.
Sniddlegrass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker swings for the body but Sniddlegrass moves out of range.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Sniddlegrass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sniddlegrass moves out of range of the body kick.
Becker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sniddlegrass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sniddlegrass scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker looks to throw the jab but Sniddlegrass is out of range.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sniddlegrass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Becker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sniddlegrass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Becker throws out the jab.
Sniddlegrass throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Becker's head.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Becker misses with a straight right.
Becker throws a head kick that misses.
Becker 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.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Becker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand.
Sniddlegrass tries to clinch up.
Sniddlegrass scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Becker.
Sniddlegrass tests Becker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker throws a sloppy head kick and Sniddlegrass moves out of range easily.
Sniddlegrass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sniddlegrass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sniddlegrass is out of range.
Becker misses with a body shot.
Sniddlegrass moves out of range of the strikes.
Sniddlegrass lands with a slapping head kick.
Becker avoids the head kick by Sniddlegrass.
Becker throws a body punch but Sniddlegrass moves out of range.
Sniddlegrass tries a head kick but it misses.
Becker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sniddlegrass circles away.
Becker misses with a body kick.
Cj Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sniddlegrass scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass tries to clinch but Becker is having none of it.
Sniddlegrass sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sniddlegrass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Becker. Becker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Sniddlegrass misses.
Sniddlegrass tries to close the distance and clinch but Becker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Sniddlegrass.
Becker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Becker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Becker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sniddlegrass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sniddlegrass delivers a nice body kick.
Becker misses the shot to the body.
Sniddlegrass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sniddlegrass tries to close the distance and clinch but Becker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sniddlegrass is looking to clinch but Becker is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass takes one to the chin there.
Sniddlegrass is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sniddlegrass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sniddlegrass is still on wobbly legs! Can Becker finish him?
Becker is looking to slow Sniddlegrass down with leg kicks.
BOOM! Becker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sniddlegrass. Sniddlegrass tries to recover but Becker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sniddlegrass lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj Becker!
A relieved looking Cj Becker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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