Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the World Series Of Fighting VI Main Card, live from the Bank United Center in Coral Gables, Florida.
Fight #1 - WSOF Lightweight Division Fight
Justin Gaethje (9-0-0) vs. Dan Lauzon (17-4-0)
Referee: Jorge Alfonso
Round One
The round begins with Gaethje quickly attacking Lauzon with leg kicks, Lauzon then cracks a swinging Gaethje with a counter left. Gaethje then cracks Lauzon with a four punch combination, Gaethje then cracks a backing Lauzon with a spinning elbow strike. Lauzon responds by catching Gaethje with a three punch combination, Lauzon follows that up with a two punch combo on Gaethje. Gaethje grabs a hold of Lauzon to crack him with multiple knee strikes, Lauzon responds by stunning Gaethje with a right. Gaethje then rocks Lauzon with a kick to the midsection and a bunch of leg kicks, Gaethje keeps the pressure on Lauzon by popping him with an uppercut. Gaethje briefly drops Lauzon with some more leg kicks, Gaethje trips to the ground and Lauozn gets on top of him as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Gaethje going back to attacking Lauzon with leg kicks, Lauzon does his best to keep Gaethje at bay by throwing jabs. Lauzon then cracks Gaethje with a straight left after a scramble, Gaethje responds by cracking Lauzon with some uppercuts. Gaethje then drops Lauzon with an uppercut and he follows it up with a few more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Justin Gaethje def. Dan Lauzon by TKO via strikes (1:40, R2)
Fight #2 - WSOF Welterweight Division Fight
Jon Fitch (27-4-1) vs. Marcelo Alfaya (16-6-1)
Referee: Troy Waugh
Round One
The round begins with Fitch attacking Alfaya with leg kicks, Fitch charges forward on Alfaya while throwing strikes. Alfaya winds up getting the takedown on Fitch and he gets the full guard, Alfaya transitions to back control on Fitch following a short scramble. Alfaya starts to weaken Fitch with some short range strikes, Fitch attempts to stand up a few times with Alfaya on his back and he fails to do so. Fitch scrambles to break free of Alfaya as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Fitch going back to attacking Alfaya with leg kicks, Fitch then scores a takedown on Alfaya and he gets the full guard. Fitch then starts to attack Alfaya with some ground and pound, Alfaya finds a way to stand up and he quickly scores a takedown on Fitch. Alfaya tries to get back control and Fitch scrambles to get back to his feet, Alfaya forces Fitch up against the cage wall while attacking him with knee strikes. Alfaya continuously looks for the takedown and Fitch blocks him, Alfaya finally gets the takedown on Fitch and they both get in a scramble to stand back up. Fitch pops a standing Alfaya with an uppercut, Alfaya responds by cracking Fitch with an uppercut of his own. Fitch then hits a backing Alfaya with a three punch combination, Fitch connects with more strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Fitch peppering Alfaya with some strikes, Fitch starts to mix in some leg kicks with his attack on Alfaya. Alfaya looks for the takedown on Fitch and he eats a knee strike instead, Fitch follows Alfaya around the cage before cracking him with a few rights. Alfaya continuously looks for the takedown on Fitch and they all get blocked, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Fitch also continues to pop Alfaya with a plethora of rights, Fitch drops Alfaya with a right and he pounces on him. Alfaya survives the onslaught before putting Fitch against the cage wall, Alfaya fails at the takedown and Fitch gets on top of him as the round ends.
Fight Result: Jon Fitch def. Marcelo Alfaya by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Fight #3 - WSOF Bantamweight Division Fight
Marlon Moraes (11-4-1) vs. Carson Beebe (14-2-0)
Referee: Jorge Alfonso
Round One
The round begins with Moraes quickly nailing Beebe with an uppercut, Beebe looks for the takedown and Moraes decks him with striking combinations. Moraes then drops Beebe with a left cross and nails him with a few more strikes until he is out cold.
Fight Result: Marlon Moraes def. Carson Beebe by TKO via strikes (0:32, R1)
Main Event - WSOF Welterweight Title Decision Fight
Josh Burkman (26-9-0) vs. Steve Carl (20-3-0)
Referee: Troy Waugh
Round One
The round begins with Burkman attacking Carl with some leg kicks, Carl responds by catching Burkman with a push kick. Carl follows that up with a kick to the rib cage of Burkman, Carl forces Burkman up against the cage wall while hitting him with knee strikes. Burkman then scores a takedown on Carl and he gets the half guard, Carl uses a wall walk to get the fight standing again. Carl attacks Burkman with a high kick before initiating a clinch, Burkman scores another takedown on Carl and he gets the half guard. Carl eventually forces Burkman into the full guard position, Burkman starts attacking Carl with some ground and pound. The fighters scramble and then attack each other with toe hold submissions, Burkman gains the side control on Carl as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Carl nailing Burkman with a kick to the midsection, Carl looks for the takedown and Burkman uses a guillotine attempt to get on top of him instead. Burkman postures up before kicking at the legs of Carl until he gets up as well, Burkman cracks Carl with a right after avoiding the takedown. Carl then scores a takedown on Burkman and he gets the half guard, Carl eventually gains the full mount position on Burkman. Burkman causes a scramble that forces Carl back into the half guard, Carl starts attacking Burkman with some ground and pound. Carl then transitions to side control on Burkman before gaining full mount as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Carl quickly attacking Burkman with a high kick, Carl then hits Burkman with a front kick to the face. Carl looks for a takedown and Burkman pops him with a right for his efforts, Carl scores a takedown on Burkman and he gets side control. Carl quickly transitions to the full mount on Burkman, Carl gets back control on Burkman as he attacks him with ground and pound. Carl looks for the rear naked choke and Burkman finds a way to escape, Burkman explodes to his feet to push Carl against the cage wall. Carl looks for another takedown and Burkman rolls for a guillotine choke on him, Burkman lets go of the choke to get full mount on Carl. Carl explodes at the right time to get the fight standing again, Burkman drags Carl to the ground again after a failed takedown attempt. Burkman remains on top of Carl as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Carl attempting a weak looking spin kick on Burkman, Carl quickly gets the takedown on Burkman and he gets side control. Burkman forces a scramble to get himself on top of Carl, Carl catches Burkman in a triangle choke from out of nowhere and Burkman goes out cold.
Fight Result: Steve Carl def. Josh Burkman by submission via triangle choke (1:02, R4) to win the WSOF Welterweight Title