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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of Tachi Palace Fights 15, live from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California.
Fight #1 – TPF Lightweight Division Fight
Andy Miranda (5-2-0) vs. Dominic Clark (3-2-0)
Referee: Jason McCoy
Round One
The round begins with Miranda catching Clark with a weak left hook, Clark then hits an incoming Miranda with a counter right. Clark then drops Miranda with a right from out of nowhere, Clark follows that up with a few more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Dominic Clark def. Andy Miranda by TKO via strikes (1:50, R1)
Fight #2 - TPF Bantamweight Division Fight
Alex Perez (6-2-0) vs. Carlos DeSoto (2-2-0)
Referee: Mark Butler
Round One
The round begins with Perez catching DeSoto with multiple strikes, the fighters then start grappling along the cage wall. Perez then catches DeSoto with a multi-punch combination, Perez then jumps at DeSoto while nailing him with a few knee strikes. Perez then drops DeSoto with a right and that is followed up with a few more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Alex Perez def. Carlos DeSoto by TKO via strikes (1:52, R1)
Fight #3 - TPF Heavyweight Division Fight
Freddie Aquitania (4-1-0) vs. Javy Ayala (4-1-0)
Referee: Jason McCoy
Round One
The round begins with Ayala charging in at Aquitania and landing a knee strike, Aquitania then scores a takedown on Ayala and he gets the half guard. Aquitania then starts attacking Ayala with elbow strikes, Ayala attempts to attack Aquitania with elbow from his back. Ayala eventually scrambles to get the fight standing, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Aquitania then pops Ayala with a two punch combination, Ayala responds by hitting Aquitania with a knee strike. Aquitania forces Ayala up against the cage wall while landing knee strikes, Ayala breaks free after hitting Aquitania with a knee strike. Ayala then catches Aquitania with a three punch combination, Ayala then catches Aquitania with a few rights as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Aquitania attacking Ayala with punching combinations, Ayala lands a few strikes of his own afterwards. Aquitania then nails Ayala with a left hook to the head, Aquitania follows that up by nailing Ayala with a right. Aquitania then pushes Ayala up against the cage wall, Ayala then grabs a hold of Aquitania while landing knee strikes. Aquitania just swings wildly at Ayala while not really landing much, Ayala then pops Aquitania with a counter right. Aquitania then clobbers Ayala with a two punch combination, Ayala drags Aquitania to the ground for a short time as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Ayala nailing Aquitania with a multiple punch combination, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Aquitania then wings a few rights towards Ayala with little success, Ayala then nails Aquitania with a head kick. Ayala then catches Aquitania with a few punches to the face, Aquitania then attacks Ayala with some leg kicks. Ayala responds by attacking Aquitania with a punching combination, Ayala then just swings wildly at Aquitania. The fighters then start grappling along the cage wall, Ayala then chases Aquitania around the cage while throwing strikes. Aquitania then pops Ayala with a counter right to the chin, Ayala then lands a superman punch on Aquitania as the round ends.
Fight Result: Freddie Aquitania def. Javy Ayala by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 28-29)
Fight #4 - TPF Featherweight Division Fight
Alexander Crispim (7-4-0) vs. Art Arciniega (12-4-0)
Referee: Mark Lolley
Round One
The round begins with Crispim attacking Arciniega with some leg kicks, Arciniega then catches Crispim with a few jabs. Arciniega then catches Crispim with a few counter strikes to the head, Crispim then forces Arciniega up against the cage wall. The fighters then battle for position along the cage wall, Crispim then goes for a guillotine choke and Arciniega quickly escapes and gets on top of him. Crispim then tries to roll for a few submissions on Arciniega, Arciniega continues to attack Crispim with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Arciniega throwing a wild overhand right at Crispim, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Arciniega then drags Crispim to the ground, Crispim then rolls for a kimura on Arciniega and he fails after a struggle. Arciniega postures up on Crispim while attacking him with ground and pound, Crispim struggles to escape the grasp of Arciniega. Arciniega continues to attack Crispim with ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Crispim putting Arciniega up against the cage wall, Crispim then starts attacking Arciniega with leg kicks. Arciniega responds by catching Cripspim with a counter right to the midsection, Crispim catches Arciniega with a few knee strikes as they grapple. Crispim then barely catches Arciniega with a left as they separate, Arciniega responds with a left of his own. Crispim lands a body kick on Arciniega before eating a counter right, Crispim lands a few more leg kicks as the round ends.
Fight Result: Art Arciniega def. Alexander Crispim by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fight #5 - TPF Lightweight Division Fight
Andre Fili (10-1-0) vs. Enoch Wilson (18-8-2)
Referee: Jason McCoy
Round One
The round begins with Wilson catching Fili with a few leg kicks, Fili then catches Wilson with a counter left. Fili continues to catch Wilson with a plethora of lefts, Fili then nails an incoming Wilson with an uppercut. Fili then scores a takedown on Wilson and the fighters quickly get back up, Fili then starts attacking Wilson with a lot of jabs. Wilson then scores a takedown on Fili and he gets full mount, Wilson then starts to attack Fili with some ground and pound. Fili then uses a sweep to get himself on top of Wilson, Fili then starts nailing Wilson with some strikes. Fili postures up on Wilson while continuing to land strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Wilson immediately nailing Fili with leg kicks, Fili then rocks Wilson with a counter right. Fili then starts effectively using the jab on Wilson to measure his range, Wilson then scores a takedown on Fili and he gets full mount. Fili then uses the cage to push off and get on top of Wilson, Fili then lands a few elbow strikes on Wilson. Fili continues to assault Wilson with some ground and pound, Wilson uses the wall walk to get back to his feet. Wilson then rolls for a knee bar on Fili and he fails to lock it in, Fili connects with a few more strikes on Wilson as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Wilson barely nailing Fili with a head kick, Fili recovers to catch Wilson with a counter left. Fili then scores a takedown on Wilson and he gets the open guard, Fili then starts attacking Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson continues to roll for submissions on Fili from his back, Wilson also tries attacking Fili with strikes while on his back. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Wilson briefly puts Fili on the ground, Fili then scores another takedown on Wilson as the round ends.
Fight Result: Andre Fili def. Enoch Wilson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #6 - TPF Lightweight Division Fight
Poppies Martinez (24-8-0) vs. Fernando Bernstein (4-6-0)
Referee: Mark Lolley
Round One
The round begins with Bernstein attacking Martinez with a few jabs, Bernstein then catches Martinez with a push kick to the rib cage. The fighters then exchange a few knee strikes while on the cage wall, Martinez starts to win the knee strike battle over Bernstein. Martinez then starts clobbering Bernstein with a few rights, Martinez then hits Bernstein with a three punch combination. Martinez follows that up by catching Bernstein with an elbow strike, Martinez then pops Bernstein with a right as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Bernstein catching Martinez with a left hook, Bernstein then wobbles Martinez with some leg kicks. Martinez grabs a hold of Bernstein while landing a few knee strikes, Bernstein then barely catches Martinez with a superman punch. Martinez recovers to nail Bernstein with an uppercut to the midsection, Bernstein then goes for a takedown on Martinez and it gets stuffed. Martinez controls the head of Bernstein before getting back control on him, Martinez tries to lock in the rear naked choke on Bernstein as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Martinez charging at Bernstein while throwing strikes, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Bernstein then catches Martinez with a right as they separate, Martinez responds by nailing Bernstein with a straight right. Martinez then catches Bernstein with a punching combination, Martinez then scores a takedown on Bernstein and he gets back control. Martinez then starts peppering Bernstein with some ground and pound, Martinez tries to apply a rear naked choke to Bernstein as the round ends.
Fight Result: Poppies Martinez def. Fernando Bernstein by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #7 - TPF Featherweight Division Fight
Anthony Avila (9-1-0) vs. Darren Crisp (10-6-0)
Referee: Jason McCoy
Round One
The round begins with Crisp attacking Avila with a kick to the belly region, Avila then scores a takedown on Crisp and he gets the half guard. Avila then starts attacking Crisp with some ground and pound, Avila then advances to full mount on Crisp. Avila then locks in a guillotine choke on Crisp and the tap out follows.
Fight result: Anthony Avila def. Darren Crisp by submission via guillotine choke (1:08, R1)
Fight #8 - TPF Bantamweight Division Fight
Rolando Velasco (7-2-0) vs. Carson Beebe (13-1-0)
Referee: Mark Lolley
Round One
The round begins with Beebe charging at Velasco while throwing strikes, Velasco then scores a takedown on Beebe and they stand up quickly. Velasco then rocks Beebe with a pair of lefts to the face, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Beebe then catches Velasco with a two punch combination, Velasco then charges at Beebe before scoring a takedown. Beebe quickly gets the fight standing once again, Velasco then nails Beebe with a pair of punches to the face. The fighters then swing wildly at each other at the center of the cage, Beebe then cracks Velasco with leg kicks as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Velasco immediately swinging at Beebe, Beebe then clobbers Velasco with a wild right. Velasco then scores a takedown on Beebe and he gets leg control, Beebe scrambles to stand back up while eating a few strikes. Beebe then cracks Velasco with a knee strike to the rib cage, Velasco responds by catching Beebe with an uppercut. Velasco then scores a takedown on Beebe and they both get right back up, the fighters battle for position along the cage wall. Beebe then cracks Velasco with a few more leg kicks before eating a left hook, Beebe then scores a takedown on Velasco and he gets the closed guard. Beebe then transitions to the half guard on Velasco, Beebe then attacks Velasco with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Beebe catching Velasco with a short left, Beebe also starts to attack Velasco with some leg kicks. Beebe then scores a takedown on Velasco and he gets side control, Velasco then finds a way to stand up with Beebe holding onto him. Beebe then starts to return to his leg kick attack on Velasco, Velasco then scores a takedown on Beebe and he gets the half guard. Beebe eventually powers his way back to his feet, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Beebe then scores a takedown on Velasco and he gets the open guard, Beebe then advances to the half guard on Velasco. Beebe then moves to back control on Velasco as the round ends.
Fight Result: Rolando Velasco def. Carson Beebe by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Main Event - TPF Light Heavyweight Title Decision Fight
Angel DeAnda (10-2-0) vs. Anthony Ruiz (29-17-0)
Referee: Jason McCoy
Round One
The round begins with Ruiz peppering DeAnda with some jabs, DeAnda responds by popping Ruiz with a counter left. Ruiz accidentally kicks DeAnda low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with DeAnda rocking Ruiz with a two punch combination. DeAnda then scores a takedown on Ruiz and they both quickly get back up, DeAnda then pops Ruiz with a left. Ruiz then scores a takedown on DeAnda and they quickly get up again, Ruiz then scores another takedown on DeAnda. Ruiz then catches DeAnda with a knee strike as he stood back up, DeAnda responds by hitting Ruiz with a left hook. DeAnda then assaults Ruiz with a plethora of strikes, DeAnda then catches Ruiz with a few elbow strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ruiz holding DeAnda at bay by throwing some jabs, DeAnda then charges at Ruiz while throwing strikes. Ruiz then forces DeAnda up against the cage wall, DeAnda then caches an incoming Ruiz with a few left hooks. DeAnda follows that up by clobbering Ruiz with a counter left, DeAnda then catches Ruiz with a multiple punch combination. DeAnda then catches Ruiz with a left liver punch that dazes him, DeAnda continues to land counter punches on Ruiz. DeAnda then pounds on Ruiz with a right as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Ruiz nailing DeAnda with a two punch combination, DeAnda then makes Ruiz stumble after a left hook. Ruiz then forces DeAnda up against the cage wall for a short time, DeAnda then rocks Ruiz with a plethora of strikes near the cage wall. DeAnda then pops Ruiz with a few uppercuts after blocking a takedown attempt, DeAnda then destroys Ruiz with a punching combination that lasts until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Angel DeAnda def. Anthony Ruiz by TKO via strikes (3:39, R3) to become the new TPF light Heavyweight Champion
