The roar of the crowd will reach new heights as the Eternal MMA lightweight division takes centre stage for Eternal 83 on March 16th in the vibrant Gold Coast in Queensland.
Former 155lb champions Jack Becker and Josh Togo are set to collide in a bout that has captured the imagination of MMA enthusiasts across the nation.
Jack Becker, with an impressive record of 11-4, enters the cage fuelled by his recent victory over New Zealand's Kieran Joblin (24-15). He recently bounced back into the win column after his emotional returned was spoiled by David Martinez (11-5-1NC) at Eternal MMA 78 in Sydney. Known for his relentless fighting style and constant pressure, Becker brings an electrifying presence to the Gold Coast.
Josh Togo, the former P4P #1 boasting a 12-5 record has recently had a whirlwind of international exposure that even included a world title at welterweight. the Australian Top Team Sydney sider returns to the regional scene with a burning desire to reaffirm his status that he once claimed, as the best lightweight in the country.
The promotion has stated this match up will provide ‘immediate lightweight division ramifications’, this could strongly point to an eventual #1 contenderhsip up for grabs.
Both Becker and Togo, former Eternal MMA lightweight champions, share a unique history of losing their belts in unusual circumstances. Becker's highly publicised leg break during a title bout with Aidan Aguilera and Togo's 'slippery canvas' encounter with MMA-turned-pro-boxer Dan Hill have added an intriguing layer to their journey back to the top.
As Becker, the 2023 Australian MMA Comeback Fighter of the Year, looks to build on his recent triumph over Joblin and get back on track, Togo aims to rebound from his submission setback against Dagestani Kamil Magomedov at Brave CF 76 in Jakarta.
On a side note, Brave Combat Federation 76 intriguingly featured another significant lightweight bout involving an Aussie, the former #1 contender (As of November 2023) to the Eternal lightweight crown, David Martinez, who lost in (what seems to be the story of this article) controversial fashion. Making way for a new bullet in the chamber of the Eternal MMA lightweight gun.
This showdown is pivotal in shaping Eternal’s lightweight divisional future.
This fight is not just a clash between two seasoned warriors; it's a statement in the lightweight scene.
Both these men have come as close as you can to the big show, despite taking trips and watching others skipm ahead.
Eternal MMA lightweight champion Quillan Salkilld, who subsequently picked up the 2023 Australian MMA Male Fighter of the Year, has made his intentions known about wanting to face Becker or Togo before his potential move to the UFC, further magnifying the importance of this encounter.
Regardless, Eternal MMA is exploding out of the gates in 2024. This bout is just another reason to pick up UFC fight pass and follow the Australian MMA regional scene.
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