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COMPLETE PWINSIDERXTRA LIVE COVERAGE OF LEGACY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 14: A NEW CHAMPION, A HUGE UPSET & AN MTV PERSONALITY MAKES HIS MMA DEBUT

By David Tees on 9/15/2012 12:41 AM

Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of Legacy Fighting Championships 14, live from the Arena Theater in Houston, Texas.

Fight #1 - Legacy FC Featherweight Division Fight

David Armas (2-4-0) vs. Darrion Caldwell (0-0-0)

Referee: Jacob Montalvo

Round One

The round begins with Caldwell immediately attacking Armas with a flying knee strike, Caldwell then scores a takedown on Armas. Caldwell then starts attacking Caldwell with short range strikes, Caldwell postures up before moving to side control on Armas. Caldwell then advances to full mount on Armas after landing a few strikes, Armas then scrambles and Caldwell gets back control on him. Armas scrambles once more and he stands up with Caldwell holding onto him, Caldwell scores another takedown on Armas as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Caldwell landing a left on Armas before scoring a takedown, Caldwell then gets back control on Armas. Armas eventually scrambles to his feet before Caldwell brings him back to the ground, Caldwell finds himself in the half guard after the takedown. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Caldwell nails Armas with a front kick, Caldwell then scores another takedown on Armas as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Caldwell quickly putting Armas on the ground, Caldwell then locks Armas in the full Nelson as they grapple on the mat. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Caldwell immediately scores another takedown, Caldwell advances to the half guard on Armas. Caldwell then moves to side control on Armas while landing knee strikes as the round ends.

Fight Result: Darrion Caldwell def. David Armas by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Fight #2 - Legacy FC Flyweight Division Fight

Ryan Hollis (0-0-0) vs. Matt Schnell (0-0-0)

Referee: Joshua Ferrero

Round One

The round begins with Schnell quickly popping Hollis with a cross, Schnell follows that up by dropping Hollis with a right. Hollis quickly gets back up before eating some leg kicks from Schnell, Hollis responds by catching Schnell with a side kick. Hollis then attacks Schnell with a variety of kicks, Schnell then charges at Hollis while landing a few punches. Schnell then scores a takedown on Hollis as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with both fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Hollis then catches Schnell with a few counter rights. Hollis then rocks Schnell with a side kick to the face, Schnell responds by scoring an immediate takedown on Hollis. Schnell then advances to side control on Hollis, Hollis eventually forces Schnell into his full guard after a short struggle as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Hollis cracking Schnell with a side kick to the leg, Schnell then takes Hollis down after landing a leg kick. Schnell and Hollis both attack each other with strikes while on the ground, Hollis tries to lock in an inverted triangle choke on Schnell and he fails to submit him. Hollis and Schnell scramble like crazy on the ground as the round ends.

Fight Result: Matt Schnell def. Ryan Hollis by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Fight #3 - Legacy FC Welterweight Division Fight

Lester Batres (2-1-0) vs. Jonathan Harris (5-2-0)

Referee: Jacob Montalvo

Round One

The round begins with the fighters exchanging a variety of strikes near the cage wall, Batres starts to get the advantage when he lands a few knee strikes. Batres turns up the pressure on the knee strikes and Harris has no answer, Batres then connects with an uppercut before landing more knee strikes. Batres then catches Harris with a knee strike to the balls and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Batres immediately landing more knee strikes on Harris. Batres then drops Harris with a few punches and the referee quickly jumps in.

Fight Result: Lester Batres def. Jonathan Harris by TKO via strikes (2:11, R1)

Fight #4 - Legacy FC Lightweight Division Fight

Brandon Farran (7-4-0) vs. Derrick Krantz (12-6-0)

Referee: Joshua Ferrero

Round One

The round begins with Farran immediately catching Krantz with a right, Krantz then catches Farran with a few knee strikes. Farran responds by scoring a takedown on Krantz and he gets side control, Krantz then scrambles to get the back of Farran. Krantz locks in a rear naked choke and the tap out follows.

Fight Result: Derrick Krantz def. Brandon Farran by submission via rear naked choke (1:11, R1)

Fight #5 - Legacy FC Bantamweight Division Fight

Steven Peterson (7-2-0) vs. Cody Williams (4-2-0)

Referee: Jacob Montalvo

Round One

The round begins with Peterson attacking Williams with a few jabs, Williams then drops Peterson with a right before attacking him with a flurry of strikes. Peterson gets back up before getting dropped with another right, Williams then goes for a choke and Peterson escapes before standing up. Peterson follows that up by nailing Williams with a kick to the midsection, Williams then catches Peterson with another right during a kick attempt. Williams then chases at Peterson while throwing a variety of punches, Williams then slips during a kick attempt and Peterson nearly catches him with a key lock. Williams lands an uppercut on Peterson as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Peterson landing a kick to the rib cage of Williams, Williams responds by nailing Peterson with a front kick. Williams then rocks Peterson with a wild right from out of nowhere, Williams then drops Peterson with the follow up punch before allowing him to stand up. Peterson then scores a takedown on Williams and he gets the full guard, Peterson transitions to the half guard on Williams while landing elbow strikes. Peterson continues to attack Williams with a lot of ground and pound, Williams scrambles to get the fight standing. Peterson quickly drags Williams to the ground and tries to apply the arm bar, Williams escapes the two attempts from Peterson. Peterson then locks in an omaplata from out of nowhere to force a submission.

Fight Result: Steven Peterson def. Cody Williams by submission via omaplata (4:46, R2)

Fight #6 - Legacy FC Flyweight Division Fight

Antonio Banuelos (20-8-0) vs. Josh Sampo (8-2-0)

Referee: Joshua Ferrero

Round One

The round begins with Sampo attacking Banuelos with some leg kicks, Sampo then catches Banuelos with a knee strike to the jaw. Banuelos responds by popping Sampo with a left hook, Sampo then catches Banuelos with a counter right. Sampo then catches Banuelos with a few knee strikes while in the clinch, Banuelos then scores a takedown on Sampo and he gets the half guard. Sampo wall walks to stand up and Banuelos quickly follows him to his feet, Sampo pops Banuelos with a right before landing a knee strike. Banuelos recovers to catch Sampo with a counter right, Sampo then scores a takedown on Banuelos and he gets the half guard as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Banuelos charging at Sampo while throwing punches, Sampo then kicks Banuelos in the nuts and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Sampo catching Banuelos with a knee strike, Sampo follows that up by nailing Banuelos with a left hook. Banuelos responds by catching Sampo with a counter right, Banuelos follows that up with a right on Sampo. Banuelos attacks Sampo with a variety of strikes as they fight near the cage wall, Banuelos then pops Sampo with a few knee strikes. Sampo resumes his leg kick attack on Banuelos, Banuelos responds by cracking Sampo with a right. Sampo lands a front kick on Banuelos as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Sampo immediately attacking Banuelos with leg kicks, Banuelos responds by nailing Sampo with a counter left. Banuelos then starts attacking Sampo with a series of jabs, Sampo starts working over the body of Banuelos with some lefts. Both fighters then have a wild exchange near the cage wall, Sampo then trips up Banuelos with a left to the face. Banuelos eats a few leg kicks before nailing Sampo with a punching combination, Banuelos attempts a high kick on Sampo as the round ends.

Fight Result: Josh Sampo def. Antonio Banuelos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Main Event - Legacy FC Welterweight Title Decision Fight

Lucas Pimenta (8-0-0) vs. Jeff Rexroad (5-1-0)

Referee: Jacob Montalvo

Round One

The round begins with Pimenta immediately nailing Rexroad with some leg kicks, Pimenta then pops Rexroad with a punch to the belly region. Pimenta then rocks Rexroad with a few right uppercuts, Pimenta then forces Rexroad up against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Rexroad nails Pimenta with a right cross, Pimenta then catches Rexroad with a two punch combination. Pimenta accidentally pokes Rexroad in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Pimenta scoring the takedown on Rexroad. Pimenta starts attacking Rexroad with punches as he tried to stand up and he is rocked, Pimenta then puts Rexroad back on the ground as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Rexroad nailing Pimenta with a right and a few leg kicks, Pimenta then forces Rexroad up against the cage wall. Rexroad then catches Pimenta with a knee strike before eating a left, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Pimenta scores a takedown on Rexroad. Rexroad then tries to attack Pimenta from his back, Rexroad then locks in the triangle choke from out of nowhere to force a tap out.

Fight Result: Jeff Rexroad def. Lucas Pimenta by submission via triangle choke (3:17, R2) to win the Legacy FC Interim Welterweight Title