Notable Rounds of UFC Fight Night 15

JASON BRILZ VS. BRAD MORRIS: Round 2 – Morris lands a nice combination to open the round, but Brilz secures the clinch and successfully forces the takedown. Working from inside guard, Brilz delivers some punches and then postures up and easily passes to side control. Brilz works elbows and knees to the body, and Morris is again forced to turtle to avoid damage. Brilz uses the opportunity to secure full mount, and Morris rolls over to give up his back. Brilz delivers an onslaught of strikes before forcing a TKO stoppage. Jason Brilz def. Brad Morris via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 2:54.

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.

HOUSTON ALEXANDER VS. ERIC SCHAFER: Round 1 – Alexander opens quickly, landing two heavy knees. Schafer is wobbled, put pulls guard. Alexander steps back to his feet as chants of “Hou-ston” rock the building. Schafer shoots in, but Alexander lands more knees inside. Schafer maintains his strategy of looking for the takedown, but Alexander is defending well and punishing Schafer with knees. Schafer persists, earns the takedown and moves quickly to sidemount. Alexander rolls, but gets caught in a guillotine. Alexander pops his head out, but is mounted by Schafer. Schafer is landing several shots from the top while maintaining mount. Alexander is avoiding heavy damage, but doing little to escape the poor position. Schafer switches to an arm triangle choke, and Alexander is forced to tap with just seconds left in the round. Eric Schafer def. Houston Alexander via submission (arm-triangle choke) — Round 1, 4:53.

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 2 – Diaz opens with a few punches, and Neer closes the distance. Neer scrambles, but Diaz ends up with the takedown. Diaz steps out of Neer’s guard, and moves back to his feet. Neer lands an upkick, but Diaz moves in. Neer stands up, gets Diaz’s back and works for a rear-naked choke. Diaz rolls expertly out, but Neer looks for an arm. Diaz slides out and loks for a triangle. Neer escapes and stands. Neer moves in again. Neer lands a few solid blows, and controls Diaz on the mat. Diaz stands and lands mor shots to Neer’s body. Neer answers with elbows. The fighters end the round in the clinch.

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