Notable Rounds during UFC Fight Night 15

JASON BRILZ VS. BRAD MORRIS: Round 1 – Big cheers for the hometown fighter Brilz. We’re underway, and Brilz quickly grabs a leg, scoops up his opponent, carried him to the corner and slams Morris to the mat. Brilz then takes his back and secures both hooks. Brilz throws some punches from behind to soften him up. Morris briefly escapes, but Brilz lassos him in and gets side control. A barrage of punches and elbows to the head and body of Morris follows. Morris turtles to avoid damage, but Brilz continues the assault. As the round comes to an end, Brilz tries to secure an arm-bar, but the horn sounds. A huge ocation for Brilz for the dominant round.

KYLE BRADLEY VS. JOE LAUZON: Round 2 – Bradley charges out with some early aggression and lands a couple shots. Lauzon dips for a double-leg takedown, secures the position and scores the takedown. Lauzon quickly hops to mount and rains down power shot after power shot. Bradley gives up his back, but Lauzon continues raining down big blows to force a stoppage. Joe Lauzon def. Kyle Bradley via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 1:34.

ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOE VEDEPO: Round 1 – “Iowa Joe” gets a nice ovation from a near-capacity crowd. A bearded Sakara sports a new caveman look. We’re underway, and Sakara leads with a couple kicks. Vedepo dips for a leg, but Sakara fends off the takedown attempt. Sakara throws another kick — to the body. Vedepo again shoots for a takedown, fails, but he lands a shot that staggers Sakara. Vedepo charges in, but Sakara quickly recovers. Sakara throws another kick, Vedepo tries to defend but gets struck right behind the ear and hits the mat in a heap. The bout is quickly stopped after the highlight-reel KO. Alessio Sakara def. Joe Vedepo via knockout (head kick) — Round 1, 1:27.

ALAN BELCHER VS. ED HERMAN: Round 1 – Herman with an early jab, but Belcher fends off his takedown attempt. Herman may have taken a poke to the eye, but the fight continues with the fighters clinched against the fence. After a restart, Belcher throws a leg kick while Herman partially connects on an overhand right. The fighters again trade punches and body kicks, and Belcher connects on a stiff right jab. Another jab from Belcher sets up a loug leg kick. Herman clinches, but Belcher backs him into the cage and throws knees to the leg and stomach. Herman now gets the better of the stand-up and then staggers Belcher with an uppercut. Belcher fends off the takedown, and the fighters again clinch. The fighters trade shot before Herman dips and scores the double-leg takedown. With Belcher pinned against the fence, Herman moves to half guard and works for a choke. After a few punches, Herman works for the D’arce choke, but Belcher escapes to his feet. Herman swarms and again takes him back down to the mat. A few punches follow before the round ends.

MAC DANZIG VS. CLAY GUIDA: Round 3 – Danzig tries a high kick, but Guida dodges and shoots. Danzig controls Guida’s head, but Guida continues to push forward and escapes. Both fighters trade punches on the inside, then Danzig lands a kick and scores a takedown of his own. Danzig moves immediately to secure Guida’s arm, but Guida escpaes and moves to Danzig’s back. Danzig stands and is breathing very heavily. Chants of “Gui-da” erupt as Guida continues to push for a takedown. Guida take Danzig’s back, who is visibly gasping for air. Guida lands a few knees inside, then takes Danzig down yet again. With a minute left, the result seems inevitable. Guida stays close as Danzig pulls guard. Guida finishes with a flurry of punches as the fights ends. Clay Guida def. Mac Danzig via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

NATE DIAZ VS. JOSH NEER: Round 1 – Neer opens with a low kick. Neer clinches, scores a slam, and immediately secures a D’arce choke. Diaz rolls, and Neer switches to a guillotine. Diaz escapes again, but Neer has Diaz’s back and tosses him to the mat. They stand, and Diaz has a kimura locked on Neer’s arm. Neer escapes, and both fighters are looking for control in the clinch. Good scrambles by both fighters. Neer lands a left, but Diaz answers. Diaz works combos to the head and body of Neer. Neer answers with an uppercut on the inside, but Diaz is holding Neer against the cage. The fight moves to the center, and Diaz lands a beautiful judo toss while landing in side control. Neer works to half-guard, and looks for a leg. Diaz stands, lands a few punches standing, then moves back on Neer. A slick transition leaves Diaz on Neer’s back, and the round ends.

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