Notable Rounds during UFC Fight Night 15
ROB KIMMONS VS. DAN MILLER: Round 1 – After a few punches, the fighters clinch, but Miller escapes and takes his opponent’s back. Kimmons tries to defend while Miller climbs atop his back. Miller is still standing but finally falls to his back. The tap-out comes mere seconds later. Dan Miller def. Rob Kimmons via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 1:27.
WILSON GOUVEIA VS. RYAN JENSEN: Round 2 – The fighters engage in a quick exchange. Jensen catches his opponent with a kick in the junk, but after a brief halt in the action, we’re again underway. After trading jabs, Jensen partially connects on a head kick. He then scores the takedown. However, Gouveia takes his opponent’s back, but when Jensen tries to escape, he’s caught with an arm-bar. It’s deep, and the bout is halted. It’s a solid comeback win for Gouveia. Wilson Gouveia def. Ryan Jensen via submission (arm-bar) — Round 2, 2:04.
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 2 – The fighters trade punches in the center of the cage before Belcher staggers Herman with a stiff left jab. Herman shakes it off, and the fighters again trade jabs. Belcher sneaks in a right but Herman counters with one of his own. Herman lands a nice body shot-elbow to the head combination. but but Belcher counters with a big punch that staggers Herman. Herman misses with an uppercut before Belcher clinches. After they separate, they return to the center of the cage and trade sporadic punches. Belcher lands a solid leg kick but eats a punch for the effort. Herman checks the next one and sends Belcher to his back. Herman drops into half guard and works punches to the midsection. Herman unsuccessfully tries to pass guard and settles for some short punches to the midsection. Belcher backs out and escapes, but Herman tags him with elbows and knees on the way up. With 30 seconds to go, Herman works punches while Belcher telegraphs a Superman punch that misses its marks. The round ends.
MAC DANZIG VS. CLAY GUIDA: Round 2 – Danzig again moves forward, but Guida evades. A nice front kick by Danzig, but answered with a counter punch and takedown by Guida. Danzig stands, and pushes away. Guida charges, but Danzig escapes. Guida shoots in again, and eventually works Danzig to the mat. Danzig looks a little winded, and Guida scores another takedown. Both fighters stand, and exchange some harmless combos. Danzig lands a solid right hand, but Guida closes the distance and shoots. Guida moves to Danzig’s back, and tosses Danzig to the mat with a suplex. Guida looks for a rear-naked choke as time expires.
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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