Live-Blogging UFC Vegas 15: Smith vs. Clark Main Card 11/28/2020

UFC Vegas 15: Smith vs. Clark Main Card 11/28/2020

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Mixed Martial Arts’. Tonight, it is UFC Vegas 15: Smith vs. Clark Main Card.

Originally, this card was supposed to be headlined by a heavyweight bout, between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis. But Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19. And now Dana White gives the green light for Anthony Smith vs. Devin Clark as the Main Event.

The following fights are on the Main Card.
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Jonathon Pearce vs. Kai Kamara (Featherweight Bout):
Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Norma Dumont Viana (Women’s Bantamweight Bout):
Spike Carlyle vs. Bill Algelo (Featherweight Bout):
Josh Parisian vs. Parker Porter (Heavyweight Bout):
Co-Main Event: Miguel Baeza vs. Takashi Sato (Welterweight Bout):
Main Event: Anthony Smith vs. Devin Clark (Heavyweight Bout):

The fight started out on ESPN+. 

Jonathon Pearce vs. Kai Kamara (Featherweight Bout):

Pearce is in black trunks. Kamaka is in blue trunks. 

Round 1:
4:42: Kamaka with a leg kick.
4:07: Kamaka with a leg kick.
3:57: Kamaka with a leg kick.
3:36: Kamaka with a leg kick.
3:19: Kamaka with a takdown. 
3:06: Pearce gets back off the mat.
2:43: Kamaka with a combo.
2:33: Pearce with a kick to the stomach.
2:25: Both fighters trade leg kicks.
2:09: Kamaka with a jab.
1:55: Kamaka with a leg kick.
1:44: Pearce with a leg kick.
1:28: Pearce with a body shot.
1:12: Kamaka with a body shot.
:55: Pearce with a takedown.
:42; Pearce has Kamaka's back.
:27: Pearce with a knee.
:18: Kamaka with a jab.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Pearce wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:52: Pearce with a strike.
4:37: Pearce with a takedown.
4:27: Pearce has Kamaka's back.
4:06: Both fighters separate from the clinch.
3:45: Both fighters exchange jabs.
3:29: Pearce with a knee.
3:25: Kamaka with a takedown.
3:18: Pearce with a strike.
3:03: Pearce with some punches.
2:48: Kamaka gets off the mat.
2:45: Pearce with another takedown.
2:27: Pearce with some ground and pound.
2:10: Pearce being methodical with the punches.
1:48: Kamaka now is on top mount.
1:40: Kamaka with a strike.
1:31: Pearce with some knees.
1:22: Kamaka with a guillotine attempt.
1:00:  Pearce with some punches to Kamaka, while Kai is on the bottom.
:32: The Ref Ends the Fight.

Result: 
Jonathon Pearce defeated Kai Kamaka by TKO. 4:28 into Round 2.

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UFC Vegas 15 is now on ESPN 2. ESPN+ will still stream the Event.

Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Norma Dumont Viana (Women’s Bantamweight Bout):

​Evans-Smith is in black trunks. While Dumont is in gold trunks. Jason Herzog is the referee.

Round 1:
4:52: AES with a leg kick. 
4:48: AES with a leg kick.
4:40: AES with a kick to the stomach.
3:56: Dumont with a kick to the stomach.
3:27: Dumont lands a combo.
2:49: Dumont with a leg kick.
2:36: Dumont with a spinning kick attempt.
2:18: AES with a leg kick.
2:05: Dumont with a strike.
1:55; Dumont with some combos.
1:32: Dumont with some combo.
1:18: Dumont with some combo.
1:13: Dumont has AES in the clinch.
:36: AES with a takedown attempt.
:29: Dumont with a takedown attempt.
:07: Dumont with an elbow. 
:00: The End of Round 1.

My Guess: Dumont wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:45: Dumont with a strike.
4:38: AES with a strike.
4:17: AES with a takedown.
4:05: Dumont with AES back.
3:38: Dumont with a takedown.
3:33: Dumont with a punch.
3:02: AES had Dumont in a lock, to prevent a ground and pound.
2:37: Dumont with an elbow.
1:47: Dumont with some strikes.
1:38: Both fighters get back off the mat.
1:09: Dumont with a left.
:57: Dumont with a leg kick.
:35: Dumont with a leg kick.
:27: Dumont counters with some combos.
:00: The End of Round 2. 
My Guess: Dumont wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
​4:45: Dumont with counter.
4:15: Dumont with a counter combo.
3:37: Dumont with a jab.
3:29: Dumont with a combo.
3:20: AES with a knee.
3:07: AES with a kick to the side.
2:53: AES with a kick to the side.
2:35: AES with a kick to the side.
2:27: AES with a jab.
2:19: Dumont with a leg kick.
1:58: Dumont with a leg kick.
1:34: AES puts Dumont in the clinch.
1:17: Dumont with a knee.
1:11: Both fighters return to the middle of the mat.
:55: Dumont with a punch-kick combo.
:32: Dumont trying for a finish.
:23: Dumont with some combo.
:10: AES with a clinch.
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight.

My Guess: Dumont wins Round 3, 10-9. Dumont wins Fight, 30-27.

Result:
Norma Dumont wins by unanimous decision 3(30-26).

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Spike Carlyle vs. Bill Algeo (Featherweight Bout):
In this Featherweight Bout, it features Spike Carlyle taking on Bill Algeo. Carlyle comes in with a record of 9-2. While Algeo comes in with a record of 13-5. This looks like Algeo's UFC Debut. 

Carlyle is in black trunks. While Algeo is in gray trunks. Herb Dean is the referee.

Round 1:
4:35: Carlyle with a strike.
4:29: Carlyle with a leg kick.
4:05: Carlyle with a calf kick.
3:44: Algeo with a leg kick.
3:32: Algeo with leg kick.
3:20: Carlyle barking at Algeo.
2:47: Algeo with a leg kick.
2:35: Algeo with a spinning kick.
2:24: Carlyle with some combo.
2:17: Carlyle with a takedown.
1;28: Carlyle with a knee to the back of the leg.
1:03: Algeo with a takedown.
:52: Carlyle with a bulldog choke, according to Felder.
:34: Algeo with the back of Carlyle.
:17: Algeo with some hammer fists.
:05: Dean warns Algeo about downward elbows.
:00: The End of Round 1.

My Guess: Carlyle wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:39: Carlyle with a leg kick.
4:31: Carlyle with a takedown attempt.
4:17: Carlyle with a takedown.
4:14: Carlyle with a rear naked choke.
4:09: Algeo gets both fighters back off the cage. 
3:32: Carlyle with a knee. 
3:21: Algeo with a takedown. Algeo trying for a rear naked choke.
2:40: Algeo with an arm triangle. 
2:25: Algeo is still on top mount.
2:05: Algeo with some strikes. 
1:44: Algeo trying for an arm triangle.
1:22: Algeo with a couple of shots.
1:04: Algeo with a knee to the side. 
:41: Carlyle got back off the mount.
:27: Algeo with some elbows.
:04: Carlyle with some strikes.
:00: The End of Round 2.

My Guess: Algeo wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
​4:58: Algeo with a kick.
4:42: Carlyle with a kick to the stomach.
4:27: Algeo with some combos to the cage.
4:04: Carlyle missing his powerful strikes.
3:34: Carlyle with a jab.
3:18: Algeo with a right.
3:12: Carlyle with a takedown attempt.
3:02: Carlyle with a takedown.
2:52: Algeo with a knee.
2:36: Carlyle with a knee.
2:21: Carlyle with a jab.
2:09: Algeo with a takedown. But Carlyle went on top.
1:48: Carlyle has Algeo's side.
1:29: Carlyle trying for a takedown attempt.
1:21: Algeo with a knee to a lounging Carlyle.
1:00: Algeo with some hammer fists.
:45: Carlyle with a left. 
:34: Algeo with a left counter.
:21: Algeo with a knee.
:00: The End of  Round 3 and Fight.

My Guess: Algeo wins Round 3, 10-9. Algeo wins Fight, 29-28.

Result:
Bill Algeo wins by unanimous decision. 3(30-27)

Josh Parisian vs. Parker Porter (Heavyweight Bout):
Parisian is in the black trunks. Porter is in the blue trunks. Mark Smith is the referee. 

Round 1:
4:45: Both fighters with some strikes.
4:40: Porter with a clinch.
4:10: Both fighters with a knee.
3:45: Porter with some combo.
3:17: Parisian with a right.
3:09: Parisian with some combos.
2:53: Both fighters with a jab.
2:42: Parisian with a kick.
2:29: Porter with a jab.
2:17: Porter with a right.
2:09: Porter with a kick.
2:02: Porter with a kick.
1:52: Porter with a leg kick.
1:44: Porter with a combo.
1:35: Parisian with a spinning back fists.
1:15: Porter with a takedown.
:40: Both fighters exchange strikes.
:30: Porter with some punches.
:17: Porter with a punch-kick combo.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Porter wins  Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:52: Parisian with a jab.
4:44: Parisian with a kick to the stomach.
4:32: Porter with a kick.
4:24: Porter attacking Parisian.
4:20: Porter chops Parisian's legs.
4:01: Porter with a guillotine.
3:40: Porter with some punches.
3:38: Both fighters are back off the mat.
3:18: Parisian with a jab.
3:03: Porter has Parisian in the clinch.
2:48: Both fighters block each other with elbows.
2:31: Parisian with a leg kick.
2:14: Porter with a knee.
2:07: Porter with a takedown.
1:44: Porter with top mount.
1:18: Porter with a key lock, according to Felder.
:59: Porter lets go of the key lock.
:48: Porter with hammer fists.
:40: Porter blocks Parisian from getting back off the mat.
:19: Porter has Parisian on the cage.
:08: Porter with a knee.
:00: The End of Round 2.

My Guess: Porter wins Round 2, 10-9. 

Round 3:
​4:55: Parisian with a jab.
4:28: Parisian with a jab.
4:09: Porter with a leg kick.
3:58: Parisian with a right.
3:40: Both fighters exchange strikes.
3:23: Both fighters with punches.
3:12: Porter with a combo.
2:58: Porter with a jab and an elbow.
2:44: Parisian with a jab.
2:34: Porter with a leg kick.
2:15: Parisian with a right.
2:03: Parisian with a leg kick.
1:53: Porter with a combo.
1:48: Parisian with a spinning back fist attempt.
1:42: Porter with a right.
1:22: Parisian with a left jab.
1:09: Parisian with a knee to the stomach.
:54: Both fighters exchange strikes.
:43: Porter moving Parisian to the cage.
:25: Parisian has Porter pinned to the cage.
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight.

My Guess: Porter wins Round 3, 10-9. Porter wins Fight, 30-27.

Result: Parker Porter wins by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-27, 29-28.

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Co-Main Event: Miguel Baeza vs. Takashi Sato (Welterweight Bout):
In the Co-Main Event, it is a Welterweight clash, between Miguel Baeza taking on Takashi Sato. Baeza comes in with a record of 9-0, while Sato comes in with a record of 16-3. These two fighters are known for their knockouts. 

Baeza is in red trunks. Sato is in black trunks. Dan Miragioltta is the referee.

Round 1:
4:22: Baeza with a punch attempt.
4:12: Sato with a combo.
3:33: Baeza with a kick to the stomach.
3:16: Baeza with a combo.
3:04: Baeza with a kick to the side.
2:52: Baeza with a leg kick.
2:35: Baeza with a right. 
2:21: Sato with a body punch.
2:09: Baeza with a knee kick.
1:59: Both fighters are in the clinch.
1:52: Miragioltta pauses the fight with a groin shot. 
1:49: Sato needed 49 seconds to get back in fighting shape.
1:11: Baeza with a kick to the stomach.
1:05: Baeza with a strike.
:26: Sato with a left punch.
:03: Baeza slips trying to kick.
:00: The End of Round 1.

My Guess: Baeza wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:55: Sato with a strike.
4:40: Baeza with a kick to the side.
4:24: Sato with a right.
4:10: Sato with a right.
4:02: Sato slipped while punch. 3rd time the two fighters have slipped on the mat.
3:17: Baeza with a right. 
2:47: Baeza with a combo.
2:39: Sato with a body kick.
2:32: Baeza with a leg kick.
2:25: Baeza with a body kick.
2:09: Baeza with a kick to the side.
1:46: Baeza with a combo.
1:32: Baeza with a takedown.
1:24: Baeza has Sato's back.
1:07: Baeza with a submission attempt.
:55: Baeza with an arm triangle attempt.
:32: Ref ends the fight. 

Result: Miguel Baeza defeated Takashi Sato by submission (Arm Triangle) 4:28 in Round 2. 
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Main Event: Anthony Smith vs. Devin Clark (Light Heavyweight Bout):
In the Main Event, it features Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith, taking on Devin Clark. Smith comes in with a record of 33-16. While Clark has a record of 12-4. Smith is known for his knockouts, while Clark is going the distance. 

Smith is in gray trunks. Clark is in the black trunks. Herb Dean is the referee. 

Round 1:
4:55: Clark with a takedown.
4:27: Clark moves Smith to the middle of the mat, while having Lionheart in a headlock.
3:52: Clark heel kick Smith's thigh.
3:22: Clark with the top mount.
2:57: Clark with some side strikes.
2:54: Smith with hammer fists.
2:44: Smith with an arm triangle, using his legs, from the bottom. 
2:35: Clark trying to stirke to get out.
2:26: Dean ends the fight.

Result: Anthony Smith wins by Submission (Triangle Choke), 2:34 into Round 1.

Final Thoughts:
There were some good finishes and there were some good fights that went the distance. But it was Anthony Smith who ended up having an impressive victory over Devin Clark. 

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