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Josh Neer v Nate Diaz
Diaz looked tough in both the 1st and 3rdrounds. Two things really stood out to me during the fight. The first was Josh Neer’s Submissions. Neer Through up a lot of submissions. The Second was Diaz’s ability to get of the submissions. Diaz’s transitions on the ground were quite impressive which often after submission escapes. Neer seemed to control the stand up however Diaz did have points where he seemed to have found his distance and looked to have Neer in trouble. In all truth the fight came down to who had won the first round. Round 2 seemed to be in Neer’s favor while round 3 was in Diaz’s favor. In the end Diaz would earn the decision. In my mind I had thought Diaz had done just enough to win the first round however had Neer won, I would not have been totally surprised.

Mac Danzig v Clay Guida
This decision was quite obvious. Guida used his strong point, wrestling, to pound out Mac Danzig while keeping his technique at bay. Danzig never really had much time to capitalize on the feet as Guida would get the takedown before any huge damage could be done. Guida did a good job using knees to wear his opponent’s legs. The knees also made Guida look good on the cards showing him striking while his opponent was not in a good position to attack. Overall the fight was a good plan and execution by Guida.

Ed Herman v Alan Belcher
Ed Herman showed very good strikes from the feet and looked quite improved. Belcher managed to get his kicks off having flashes of greatness. The ground was controlled by Herman to say the least. Overall I was surprised to Belcher take the decision but like they say never let it go to the judges.

Houston Alexander v Eric Schafer
Another classic Houston match. Houston knees were very borderline. His striking resembled to a point his two wins in the UFC. Alexander kept Schafer’s takedown attempts at bay for a while looking improved at keeping to a plan and not just getting caught up in the moment. Once Schafer got the takedown however it was all over. Schafer took his time and once he secured mount he did not let it go. Schafer dropped some good strikes striking fear into the eyes of Omaha fans. The arm triangle was quite visible in its set up but was applied very well. Schafer did cut it a little close however with the fight coming to an end with the submission in the final moments of the round.

Joe Lauzon v Kyle Bradley
Joe Lauzon looked good at the beginning with a very talented and high risk takedown almost securing a submission. His hands did not look as good as they have. Bradley looked to be improved both on his feet and on the ground. In the end Lauzon got the win.

Alessio Sakara v Joe Vedepo
Easily Sakara’s best showing his standup looked at his best and won with a devastating kick that rivaled many highlight film knockouts.

Ryan Jensen v Wilson Gouveia
Jensen looked really good striking from the top once he secured the takedown. Gouveia seemed to come real close in the first round to securing submissions however Jensen would continue his onslaught. During the second round while continuing the assault from top Jensen succumbed to an arm bar. A good showing to a point for Jensen however it was Gouveia who would get the win in not his best showing ever.

Jason Brilz v Brad Morris
Brilz showed his wrestling taking Morris down at will. The only chink in Brilz’s arm seemed to come from his standup. While it would not cost him the match it is a point he will need to work on in the future. Brilz controlled Morris moving from one position to a better one. Brilz’s back control was very good you would expect. Look for Brilz to possible pose some problems to other light- heavyweights.

Drew McFedries v Mike Massenzio
Massenzio looked a lot better then previously getting the takedown early getting McFedries out of his best position, standup. Massenzio showed good grappling getting the submission.

Dan Miller v Rob Kimmons
Dan Miller showed his skills taking Kimmons back quick and early. Kimmons defended the choke well but did eventually succumb to it. Overall a great showing for Dan Miller.

Other Notes
Almost no one sat down during the Houston fight. However during the main event many stayed in their seats. The sound level was unbelievable rivaling many Nebraska football games.

Jens Pulver was in attendance. I got to meet him; he was very nice and even took photographs with fans.

Diaz actually seemed to receive a louder cheer from the fans in comparison to the Iowa fighter Neer.

The event was packed, with many fans wearing husker red.

Overall was a great debut in Nebraska. Hopefully it will help further the sport in the State of Nebraska.

UFC Fight Night 15 Review by a Fan in Attendance - Henry

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