PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sniddlegrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Lashley has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luke Lashley enters the cage!

Sniddlegrass
vs
Lashley

175 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

168 cm
31
153 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Dragon

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick that half lands.
Lashley looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Sniddlegrass.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Sniddlegrass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lashley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sniddlegrass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lashley's calf.

Sniddlegrass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sniddlegrass.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass stalling.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lashley avoids it.
Lashley avoiding damage as Sniddlegrass throws knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass looking to stall.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sniddlegrass has Lashley pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lashley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sniddlegrass has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sniddlegrass stalling.
Sniddlegrass tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Sniddlegrass back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass misses with a body punch.
Sniddlegrass lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the head.
Sniddlegrass is stalling here.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass lands with a left to the head.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sniddlegrass wants to stall.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sniddlegrass misses with an elbow over the top.
Sniddlegrass looking to throw knees to the head but Lashley is blocking nicely.
Sniddlegrass is looking to control Lashley's arms but Lashley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sniddlegrass has his back to the cage.
Sniddlegrass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sniddlegrass obliges.
Sniddlegrass stalling in the clinch but Lashley improves position.
Sniddlegrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sniddlegrass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sniddlegrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sniddlegrass stalling in the clinch but Lashley improves position.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the head but Lashley blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Sniddlegrass tries to tie him up.
Sniddlegrass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lashley's face.
Sniddlegrass with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass throws an elbow that misses.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass crunches a lovely knee into Lashley's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass wants to stall.
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lashley tries to break free but Sniddlegrass pushes him back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries a knee to the head but Lashley blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the head.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass connects with a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass digs a right hand into Lashley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lashley's gas tank.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sniddlegrass lands a head shot.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sniddlegrass stuffs the takedown.
Sniddlegrass lands with an uppercut that bounces Lashley off the cage and back into range.
Sniddlegrass feints and then cracks Lashley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lashley down.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick that half lands.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sniddlegrass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lashley doesn't seem bothered though.
Sniddlegrass scores with a head kick.
Sniddlegrass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lashley.
Sniddlegrass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sniddlegrass.
Lashley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Sniddlegrass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice hook to Lashley's body. Lashley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick but Lashley moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lashley avoids the head kick by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Sniddlegrass moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lands with a light punch inside.
Sniddlegrass working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Lashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lashley working hard to break the clinch.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lashley up against the cage.
Sniddlegrass gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass is trying to stall.
Sniddlegrass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lashley wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sniddlegrass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lashley's brow.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sniddlegrass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sniddlegrass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lashley avoids it.
A knee to the head by Sniddlegrass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley blocks an elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Lashley dodges an elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but misses.
Sniddlegrass has Lashley pushed against the cage.
Sniddlegrass lands an elbow inside that Lashley shrugs off.
Lashley blocks the elbow strike.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sniddlegrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Sniddlegrass tries a knee to the head but Lashley blocks it.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Sniddlegrass keeps control of Lashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lashley jumps guard but Sniddlegrass stands there with Lashley around his waist. Lashley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sniddlegrass missing with knees to the body.
Lashley tries to break free but Sniddlegrass pushes him back against the cage.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.
Sniddlegrass can't find room to land a body shot as Lashley controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass dominated that second round.
That's time! Sniddlegrass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sniddlegrass lands with a slapping head kick.
Lashley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is winning the standup battle so far.
Lashley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Sniddlegrass thuds his right hand into Lashley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sniddlegrass tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Sniddlegrass, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Sniddlegrass against the cage but Sniddlegrass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sniddlegrass jabs at Lashley's body.
Sniddlegrass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lashley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Sniddlegrass finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sniddlegrass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lashley can do to turn this around?
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sniddlegrass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sniddlegrass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sniddlegrass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lashley's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sniddlegrass scores with a sloppy right hand. Lashley should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass feints and then cracks Lashley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lashley down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sniddlegrass.
Lashley 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.
Sniddlegrass punishes Lashley's body with a nice straight punch.
Sniddlegrass tries a head kick but it misses.
Sniddlegrass tries a head kick but it misses.
Sniddlegrass scores with a head kick.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Sniddlegrass, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Sniddlegrass against the cage but Sniddlegrass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sniddlegrass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Sniddlegrass tries to keep at a distance but Lashley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sniddlegrass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lashley fails to pull guard.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass tries a knee to the head but Lashley blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sniddlegrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lashley tries to keep at a distance but Sniddlegrass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sniddlegrass leaning against his opponent.

Lashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sniddlegrass uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sniddlegrass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lashley, up you get!
Lashley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass scores with a body shot.
Sniddlegrass lands a really nice looking cross but Lashley seems unphased.
Sniddlegrass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sniddlegrass lands with a kick to the temple. Lashley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Sniddlegrass as Lashley shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sniddlegrass, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.
That kick from Sniddlegrass tenderised Lashley's leg. Lashley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sniddlegrass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Lashley throws the kick towards the body but Sniddlegrass avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sniddlegrass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass trying to land knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass lands a right hand.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Sniddlegrass has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Sniddlegrass back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Lashley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley avoiding damage as Sniddlegrass throws knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass wants to stall.
Sniddlegrass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sniddlegrass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Sniddlegrass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lashley's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley avoiding damage as Sniddlegrass throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sniddlegrass clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with a punch to the body.
Sniddlegrass throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Sniddlegrass on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sniddlegrass lands an elbow inside.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sniddlegrass working aggressively here.
Lashley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sniddlegrass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass has Lashley pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but misses.
Lashley blocks an elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lands a damaging elbow.
Sniddlegrass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee to the head.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the head but Lashley blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but misses.
Sniddlegrass crunches a lovely knee into Lashley's ribcage.
Sniddlegrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sniddlegrass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lashley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass is looking to control Lashley's arms but Lashley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sniddlegrass has his back to the cage.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley fails to pull guard.
Sniddlegrass missing with knees to the body.
Lashley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lashley managing to block the knees to the body from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sniddlegrass to keep the fight standing.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley blocks a body shot from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Sniddlegrass tries to tie him up.
Sniddlegrass trying to land knees to the body.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Lashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sniddlegrass uses from the top position.
Sniddlegrass with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley keeping full guard, as Sniddlegrass tries to pass.

Sniddlegrass stands up from Lashley's guard - Sniddlegrass perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sniddlegrass. Lashley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sniddlegrass thumps Lashley with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass scores with a head kick. Lashley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Sniddlegrass tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lands a head kick. Lashley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sniddlegrass lands with an uppercut that bounces Lashley off the cage and back into range.
Lashley shoots in but Sniddlegrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sniddlegrass throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sniddlegrass as he connects with a hook.
Sniddlegrass lands a jab to the nose.
Sniddlegrass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lashley's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sniddlegrass can pounce on him.
Sniddlegrass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice inside leg kick.

Lashley has Sniddlegrass up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass had his way with Luke Lashley in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lashley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sniddlegrass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sniddlegrass lands with a kick to the temple. Lashley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sniddlegrass scores with a push kick.
Sniddlegrass lands a high kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley blocks an elbow strike.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sniddlegrass prevents it.
Sniddlegrass with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sniddlegrass throws an elbow but it misses.
Sniddlegrass lands an elbow inside that Lashley shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass with a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass throws a head punch that misses.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass stalling in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Sniddlegrass wants to stall.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Sniddlegrass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sniddlegrass can't find room to land a body shot as Lashley controls the action.
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Lashley controls his hands.
Sniddlegrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lashley wants a takedown.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sniddlegrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luke Lashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass scores with a jab. Lashley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Sniddlegrass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass lands a jab-cross combination.
Sniddlegrass misses with a few strikes there.
Sniddlegrass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lashley tries to move into range but Sniddlegrass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
Lashley moves forwards but Sniddlegrass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sniddlegrass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lashley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lashley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sniddlegrass to score with a decent uppercut.
Sniddlegrass connects with an inside leg kick.
Sniddlegrass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Sniddlegrass lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sniddlegrass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Lashley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lashley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sniddlegrass to score with a decent uppercut.
Sniddlegrass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sniddlegrass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sniddlegrass defends it nicely.
Sniddlegrass dips to his left and cracks Lashley with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sniddlegrass scores with a jab to the body.
Sniddlegrass connects with a high kick.

Sniddlegrass moves into range and clinches up with Lashley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sniddlegrass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sniddlegrass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is the new lightweight champion!
Benjamin Sniddlegrass made sure to mention his sponsor, Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview.