OMAHA, Neb. --
Nathan Diaz and
Josh Neer are set to squabble for the chance to ascend another rung on the very tall UFC lightweight ladder. Both men made the 155-pound weight limit Tuesday, setting the stage for tomorrow night’s showdown at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
Mac Danzig and
Clay Guida also tipped the scales right at the 155-pound allotment and will square off in another highly anticipated lightweight matchup.
The televised portion of the card is rounded out with a middleweight tussle between
Ed Herman and
Alan Belcher as well as a light heavyweight bout pitting hometown favorite
Houston Alexander against
Eric Schafer.
UFC Fight Night 15 is the launch vehicle for the newest season of SpikeTV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series. The top two fights on the bill feature winners from previous seasons of the tournament, Diaz and Danzig.
Nathan Diaz (155) vs.
Josh Neer (155)
Mac Danzig (155) vs.
Clay Guida (155)
Ed Herman (185) vs.
Alan Belcher (185)
Houston Alexander (205) vs.
Eric Schafer (205)
Wilson Gouveia (185) vs.
Ryan Jensen (185)
Joe Lauzon (155) vs.
Kyle Bradley (155)
Dan Miller (185) vs.
Rob Kimmons (185)
Drew McFedries (185) vs.
Mike Massenzio (185)
Jason Brilz (205) vs.
Brad Morris (205)
Alessio Sakara (185) vs.
Joe Vedepo (185)