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 is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustlin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sniddlegrass
vs
Lashley

175 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

168 cm
31
153 lbs
17 - 20 - 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 7 - 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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lashley moves into the clinch.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.

Lashley takes the fight into the clinch.
Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sniddlegrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lashley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lashley moves out of range of the leg kick from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lashley.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Lashley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sniddlegrass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sniddlegrass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lashleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lashley looks for the body kick but Sniddlegrass saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sniddlegrass tests Lashley's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a looping right.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lashley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lashley looks winded!
Sniddlegrass lands with a right hand.
Sniddlegrass goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sniddlegrass doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashley circles away.
Sniddlegrass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lashley misses with a two punch combination.
Sniddlegrass misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lashley avoids the head kick by Sniddlegrass.

Lashley clinches.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Sniddlegrass has him pressed against the cage.

Lashley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sniddlegrass regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sniddlegrass has a closed guard, preventing Lashley from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sniddlegrass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sniddlegrass working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Sniddlegrass wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lashley walks into a jab.
Lashley blocks the body kick.
Sniddlegrass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sniddlegrass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lashley.
Lashley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Sniddlegrass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Nice uppercut there from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lands a high kick!
Lashley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sniddlegrass thuds his right hand into Lashley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Lashley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sniddlegrass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lashley thows a huge punch but Sniddlegrass dodges it nicely.
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!
Sniddlegrass gets full guard.
Sniddlegrass is trying to keep Lashley in close.
Lashley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lashley wants to get up but he can't break Sniddlegrass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lashley stopping the sweep attempt from Sniddlegrass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
Sniddlegrass looking for a sweep. Not yet Sniddlegrass, not yet.
Lashley won't allow Sniddlegrass to get back to his feet.
Lashley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lashley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sniddlegrass keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
Sniddlegrass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lashley is one step ahead there.
Lashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lashley clinches with his opponent.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.
Lashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sniddlegrass tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Sniddlegrass back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lashley's efforts to push away.
Sniddlegrass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee strike.
Sniddlegrass misses with a body punch.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sniddlegrass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Sniddlegrass tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sniddlegrass is pushing Lashley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Lashley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Sniddlegrass has hold of Lashley's hands but Lashley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass gets back to full guard.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but Sniddlegrass has wrist control.
Sniddlegrass keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
Luke Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lashley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sniddlegrass thumps Lashley with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lashley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lashley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lashley tries to break free but Sniddlegrass pushes him back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass leaning against his opponent.
Lashley goes for a takedown attempt but Sniddlegrass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass thuds a left hand into Lashley's body.
Lashley on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Lashley gets tackled into the cage by Sniddlegrass. Sniddlegrass maintains the clinch.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Sniddlegrass controlling the action here for a moment.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Lashley blocks the elbow strike.
Lashley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sniddlegrass throws a low kick, looking for Lashley's leg but Lashley calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Sniddlegrass works on Lashley's body with a couple of short punches.
Sniddlegrass missing with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.
Luke Lashley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Sniddlegrass holds him up against the cage and eventually Lashley drops back down to his feet.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Lashley wants to break free but Sniddlegrass has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lashley avoids it.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass trying to control the position but instead, Lashley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sniddlegrass into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sniddlegrass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the head but Lashley blocks with his arms.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley is trying to drag Sniddlegrass to the mat but Sniddlegrass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sniddlegrass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lashley blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sniddlegrass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sniddlegrass. That snapped Lashley's head back.
Sniddlegrass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sniddlegrass wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is winning the standup battle so far.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Sniddlegrass sprawls well.
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick but Lashley moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sniddlegrass, right into the meat.
Sniddlegrass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Lashley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sniddlegrass, pushing him back against the cage.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Sniddlegrass can't find room to land a body shot as Lashley controls the action.
Sniddlegrass lands a damaging elbow.
Lashley wants to break free but Sniddlegrass has control.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sniddlegrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sniddlegrass smiles and moves away.

Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sniddlegrass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass slows down the pace here.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.

Lashley breaks the clinch.
Sniddlegrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sniddlegrass lands with a straight right. Lashley didn't see that one coming.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Sniddlegrass shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Sniddlegrass. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sniddlegrass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sniddlegrass scores with a leg kick.

Sniddlegrass gets a clinch.
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!
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sniddlegrass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Lashley blocks an elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Lashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with an elbow strike.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.

Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley looks to land a combination but Sniddlegrass avoids it well.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sniddlegrass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sniddlegrass is looking to clinch.

Sniddlegrass darts in and clinches Lashley up against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sniddlegrass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sniddlegrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Lashley breaks from the clinch.

Sniddlegrass tries to sprawl but Lashley drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Sniddlegrass has one foot on Lashley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sniddlegrass works over Lashley's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Lashley.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lashley takes one to the side of the head.
Lashley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sniddlegrass. That one must have hurt.

Lashley pushes Sniddlegrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sniddlegrass smiles and moves away.
Lashley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sniddlegrass sprawls well. Sniddlegrass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lashley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sniddlegrass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sniddlegrass clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice cross by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass scores with a nice head shot.

Lashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lashley jumps guard.
Sniddlegrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sniddlegrass wanted to stand there but Lashley had control of the position.
Sniddlegrass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lashley kicks Sniddlegrass off and gets to his feet.
Sniddlegrass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Lashley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sniddlegrass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sniddlegrass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sniddlegrass duly obliges.
Lashley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lashley throws a sloppy head kick and Sniddlegrass moves out of range easily.
Sniddlegrass is looking to chop away at Lashley's legs.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lashley's sensitive parts.
Sniddlegrass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sniddlegrass scores with a four punch combination!
Sniddlegrass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Lashley controls his hands.

Lashley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley misses with a head kick.
Sniddlegrass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sniddlegrass thows a body kick. Lashley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sniddlegrass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass thumps Lashley with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass misses with an uppercut. Lashley saw that one coming.
Sniddlegrass throws a body punch but Lashley moves out of range.

Lashley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sniddlegrass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Lashley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sniddlegrass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sniddlegrass is looking for a sweep.
Lashley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lashley is working Sniddlegrass over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sniddlegrass is not content to let Lashley control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sniddlegrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sniddlegrass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lashley is working away from the top position though.
Sniddlegrass is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sniddlegrass is trying to get back to full guard.
Sniddlegrass is trying to stand.
Lashley is nestled in close to Sniddlegrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Lashley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sniddlegrass sees it coming and defends easily.
Lashley prevents Sniddlegrass from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley drops an elbow to the side of Sniddlegrass's head.

Lashley is looking for a kimura but Sniddlegrass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lashley to get the leverage.
Sniddlegrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.
Lashley stops Sniddlegrass from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sniddlegrass wants to get back to full guard.
Lashley drops an elbow to the side of Sniddlegrass's head.
Sniddlegrass is looking for a sweep. Lashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lashley connects with a nice short shot to Sniddlegrass's temple.
Lashley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lashley thows a huge punch but Sniddlegrass dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sniddlegrass tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
Sniddlegrass manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Luke Lashley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sniddlegrass pinned against the cage. Sniddlegrass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass cracks Lashley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Lashley rushes Sniddlegrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Sniddlegrass misses with the head strike.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the body.
Lashley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sniddlegrass pushes off an throws an elbow but Lashley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Lashley avoiding damage as Sniddlegrass throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass lands an elbow that stopped Lashley in his tracks for a moment.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sniddlegrass prevents it.
Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage 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 pushes Lashley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sniddlegrass stalls.
Sniddlegrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee to the head.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.
Lashley blocking some punches.

Lashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sniddlegrass clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass is trying to stand back up.

Sniddlegrass showing good submission defense here.
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!
Lashley is hanging on to Sniddlegrass's back as he tries to escape.
Lashley missing with punches from the back.
Sniddlegrass is in bad spot here.
Lashley gets his hands free as Sniddlegrass looks to control.
Lashley keeps control of the position as Sniddlegrass tries to break free.
Well, with Lashley on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sniddlegrass is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lashley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Luke Lashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass can't escape the position.
Sniddlegrass is covering up but some of the strikes from Lashley are getting through and doing damage.
Lashley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sniddlegrass hold on?
Lashley throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Lashley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sniddlegrass is defending well though. Lashley let's go of the attempt for now.
Even with his hooks in, Lashley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sniddlegrass has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Lashley looking for the RNC.
Sniddlegrass trying to get back to his feet but Lashley is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass wants to control his opponent's hands but Lashley gets his hands free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lashley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lashley lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sniddlegrass hold on?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sniddlegrass. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Sniddlegrass is rocked!

Sniddlegrass won't enjoy being in this position. Lashley looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sniddlegrass is tapping - it's over boys! Lashley picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Lashley thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).