Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the UFC Fight Night 42 Preliminary Card, live from the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fight #1 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Patrick Cummins (4-1-0) vs. Roger Narvaez (6-0-0)
Referee: Raul Porratta
Round One
The round begins with Cummins grabbing a hold of Narvaez and he forces him up against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Narvaez works the jabs on Cummins. Cummins scores a takedown on Narvaez after landing a right, Cummins starts hitting Narvaez with some ground and pound. Cummins purposely allows the fight to be stood back up, Cummins scores another takedown on Narvaez and he gets the open guard. Cummins attacks Narvaez with a little bit of ground and pound, the referee stands up the fighters and Cummins pops Narvaez with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Cummins hitting Narvaez with a two punch combo to the midsection, Narvaez responds by landing a striking combo of his own. Cummins scores a takedown on Narvaez and he gets the open guard, Cummins attacks Narvaez with some ground and pound. Cummins transitions to back control on Narvaez while landing more strikes, Cummins attacks Narvaez with more strikes and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Patrick Cummins def. Roger Narvaez by TKO via strikes (2:28, R2)
Fight #2 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Jake Lindsey (9-0-0) vs. Jon Tuck (7-1-0)
Referee: Raul Porrata
Round One
The round begins with Tuck quickly attacking Lindsey with leg kicks, Tuck then cracks Lindsey with a right before putting him against the cage wall. Lindsey responds by popping Tuck with some knee strikes to the midsection, Tuck rocks Lindsey with a three punch combination before scoring a takedown. Tuck settles in the half guard of Lindsey while landing some more strikes, Lindsey scrambles at the right time to get the fight standing again. Lindsey then pops Tuck with a trio of knee strikes to the rib cage, Lindsey backs Tuck into the cage wall after landing a right, Tuck scores a takedown on Lindsey and he quickly postures up. Tuck eventually settles into the half guard on Lindsey, the referee stand sup the fighters after inactivity and Lindsey attacks the midsection of Tuck with strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Lindsey catching Tuck with a kick to the rib cage, Tuck recovers by nailing Lindsey with a two punch combination. Lindsey holds Tuck against the cage wall while peppering him with rabbit punches, Lindsey then hits an incoming Tuck with an uppercut. Tuck responds by cracking Lindsey with some knee strikes to the midsection, Lindsey continues to catch Tuck with kicks to the midsection. Tuck then pops an incoming Lindsey with a right to the midsection, Tuck scores a takedown on Lindsey and he gets the half guard. Lindsey scrambles to his feet and he quickly puts Tuck against the cage wall, the fighters exchange knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Tuck quickly cracking Lindsey with a right before scoring a takedown, Tuck transitions to the full mount on Lindsey. Tuck looks for the submission before gaining back control on Lindsey, Tuck also attacks Lindsey with heel strikes to the rib cage and Lindsey quickly taps out.
Fight Result: Jon Tuck def. Jake Lindsey by submission via strikes (2:47, R3)
Fight #3 - UFC Flyweight Division Fight
Scott Jorgensen (14-9-0) vs. Danny Martinez (17-5-0)
Referee: Kevin Mulhall
Round One
The round begins with Martinez cracking Jorgensen with a few lefts, Martinez then hits Jorgensen with a knee strike to the midsection. Jorgensen eats a few more lefts before scoring a takedown on Martinez, Martinez scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing. Jorgensen scores another takedown on Martinez and Martinez quickly gets back up, Jorgensen quickly drags Martinez to the ground and he gets back control. Martinez shakes Jorgensen off of him to stand up and Jorgensen scores another takedown on him to regain back control, Martinez again scrambles to his feet and Jorgensen again brings him back to the ground. Martinez again finds a way to stand up and he lands a left on Jorgensen, Martinez holds Jorgensen against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Martinez hitting Jorgensen with a three punch combination, Martinez then cracks Jorgensen with a trio of lefts. Martinez drops Jorgensen with a wild left and he pounces on him with strikes, Jorgensen gets back to his feet with Martinez holding onto him. Martinez then cracks Jorgensen with a knee strike to the head, Martinez continues to hit Jorgensen with lefts. Jorgensen recovers to hit Martinez with a two punch combination, Martinez responds with an uppercut on Jorgensen. Jorgensen catches Martinez with a few strikes before scoring a takedown, Martinez quickly gets back up and Jorgensen drags him back to the ground. Martinez uses a wall walk to get the fight standing and Jorgensen brings him right back to the ground, Jorgensen gets back control as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Jorgensen scoring a takedown on Martinez and he gets side control, Martinez scrambles to get the fight standing again. Martinez then pops Jorgensen with a flying knee strike to the face, Jorgensen scores a takedown on Martinez and he gets back control. Martinez again stands up as Jorgensen holds onto his back, Martinez then hits Jorgensen with a striking combination. Jorgensen scores a takedown on Martinez and he gets back control again, Martinez again gets up and he shakes Jorgensen off of his back. Jorgensen gets another takedown on Martinez and they both pop right back up, Martinez then rocks Jorgensen with a wild left. Jorgensen scores another takedown on Martinez while avoiding some strikes, Jorgensen stays in top position on Martinez as the round ends.
Fight Result: Scott Jorgensen def. Danny Martinez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Fight #4 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Lance Benoist (6-2-0) vs. Bobby Voelker (24-11-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Voelker attacking Benoist with some leg kicks, Voelker catches Benoist with a kick to the midsection. Benoist holds Voelker against the cage wall while exchanging knee strikes, Benoist then pops a swinging Voelker with a counter left. Benoist also starts attacking Voelker with a kick to the midsection, Voelker responds by landing a straight right on Benoist. Benoist continuously lands kicks to the midsection of Voelker, Benoist then rocks a swinging Voelker with a counter left hook. Benoist scores a takedown on Voelker and he gets the half guard, Benoits starts attacking Voelker with some ground and pound. Benoist transitions to side control on Voelker after a scramble, Voelker eventually gets Benoist in the full guard while eating strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Benoist cracking Voelker with a multiple strike combination, Benoist then rocks Voelker with a head kick. Benoist scores a takedown on Voelker and they both pop right up to their feet, the referee separates the fighters after some inactivity and Voelker cracks Benoist with some wild punches. Voelker then hits Benoist with a kick to the midsection, Benoist responds by hitting a kicking Voelker with a counter right. Voelker scores a takedown on Benoist and he gets the full guard, Voelker stays on top of Benoist as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Voelker cracking Benoist with a pair of left hooks, Voelker then pops Benoist with a knee strike. Benoist holds Voelker against the cage wall for a longtime before catching him with a front kick, Benoist scores a takedown on Voelker and he gets the half guard. Benoist transitions to the full mount on Voelker after a short scramble, Benoist attacks Voelker with some ground and pound. Voelker scrambles and he gets himself on top of Benoist, Benoist looks for the arm bar on Voelker as the round ends.
Fight Result: Lance Benoist def. Bobby Voelker by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Fight #5 - UFC Bantamweight Division Fight
Yaotzin Meza (20-8-0-1NC) vs. Sergio Pettis (10-1-0)
Referee: Kevin Mulhall
Round One
The round begins with Pettis landing a kick to the midsection of Meza, Meza starts attackingPettis with some leg kicks. Meza charges forward on Pettis while throwing some strikes, Pettis attempts a spinning heel kick on Meza that misses badly. Meza then connects with an uppercut on a kicking Pettis, Pettis attempts a cartwheel kick on Meza as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Pettis quickly attacking Meza with some leg kicks, Meza hunts for the takedown on Pettis and it gets stuffed. Pettis tries to find his range by peppering Meza with some jabs, Meza occasionally pops Pettis with a jab as well. Pettis starts catching the legs of Meza during kick attempts, Pettis rocks a kicking Meza with a counter left. Pettis kicks Meza in the rib cage as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Pettis attacking Meza with a variety of kicks, Pettis also starts landing some leg kicks on Meza. Meza responds by popping Pettis with a left hook, Mez afollows that up by kicking Pettis in the midsection. Meza scores a takedown on Pettis and he gets the half guard, Pettis attempts to catch Meza with submissions from his back as the round ends.
Fight Result: Sergio Pettis def. Yaotzin Meza by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)