Claudio Ledesma
Claudio Ledesma (born April 2, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Flyweight. A professional competitor since 2009, Ledesma has previously competed for Bellator.
| Claudio Ledesma | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1983 West Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Denville, New Jersey, United States |
| Team | Renzo Gracie Denville |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career Edit
Early career Edit
Making his professional debut in 2009, Ledesma compiled a record of 4 wins and 2 losses before signing with Bellator.
Bellator Fighting Championships Edit
Ledesma made his Bellator debut on October 15, 2011, against Brian Kelleher at Bellator 54. Ledesma won the fight via unanimous decision.[1]
In his next bout for Bellator, Ledesma faced future Bellator bantamweight title challenger Anthony Leone at Bellator 68 on May 11, 2012. Ledesma lost the fight via split decision.[2]
Ledesma faced Kenny Foster on September 28, 2012, at Bellator 74. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]
Ledesma was expected to face Nick Kirk at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012. However, the fight was cancelled prior to the event.[4] Ledesma instead faced David Harris and won via unanimous decision.[5]
Cage Fury Fighting Championships Edit
After his Bellator stint, Ledesma faced former Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky at CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker. Ledemsa was defeated via unanimous decision.[6]
Ledesma then faced Marcio Bittencourt at CFFC 34: Santella vs. Honstein on April 19, 2014. Ledesma won the fight via TKO in the third round.[7]
Ledesma faced Darren Mima at CFFC 36: Secor vs. Good on June 21, 2014. He lost via unanimous decision.[8]
Ledesma faced Dave Morgan on December 13, 2014, at CFFC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[9]
Ledesma faced Evan Velez at CFFC 48: Good vs. Burrell on May 9, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Ledesma faced UFC veteran Louis Gaudinot in the main event of CFFC 51 on September 12, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Mixed martial arts record Edit
| 25 matches | 15 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 9 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 16–10 | Wascar Cruz | TKO (punches) | Combate Global: Acosta vs. Coates | August 6, 2021 | 2 | 4:24 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 16–9 | Tony Laramie | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 13: Unfinished Business 2 | March 8, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto, Canada | For the vacant PFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 16–8 | Juan Puerta | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 55: Puerta vs. Ledesma | June 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | For the Titan FC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–7 | Jesse Bazzi | Decision (unanimous) | PA Cage Fight 35 | March 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 15–7 | Andre Bernardo | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Pro League 1: New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania | September 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 14–7 | Desmond Moore | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 68 | October 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 13–7 | Alberto Orellano | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 63: Anyanwu vs. Teed | February 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 12–7 | Tuan Pham | Decision (split) | CFFC 61: Anyanwu vs. Pinto | October 29, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 11–7 | Jordan Morales | Decision (split) | CFFC 55: Chookagian vs. Varela | January 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Loss | 11–6 | Louis Gaudinot | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 51: Ledesma vs. Gaudinot | September 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | Evan Velez | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 48: Good vs. Burrell | May 9, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10–5 | Dave Morgan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFFC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2 | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 2:49 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Darren Mima | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 36: Secor vs. Good | June 21, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Marcio Bittencourt | TKO (punches) | CFFC 34: Santella vs. Honstein | April 19, 2014 | 3 | 1:10 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Zach Makovsky | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 8–3 | David Harris | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 83 | December 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Kenny Foster | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 74 | September 28, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Anthony Leone | Decision (split) | Bellator 68 | May 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Pedro Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster | February 4, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Brian Kelleher | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 54 | October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (140 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 4–2 | Aljamain Sterling | Decision (split) | Ring of Combat 36 | June 17, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | For the ROC bantamweight championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Michael LaDuke | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 35 | April 8, 2011 | 2 | 0:43 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Michael Murray | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 32 | October 23, 2010 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Adam Shortz | TKO (punches) | UCC 3: Renegades | September 10, 2010 | 1 | 4:08 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jimmie Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | UCC 1: Merciless | March 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Larry Byrnes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Asylum Fight League 21 | November 7, 2009 | 2 | 1:51 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
References Edit
- ^ "Bellator 54 results: Shlemenko, Vianna book tourney final; Makovsky rolls". MMAJunkie.com. October 16, 2011.
- ^ "Bellator 68 results: Straus downs Sandro in tourney final, Galvao edges Marx". MMAJunkie.com. May 12, 2012.
- ^ "Claudio Ledesma vs. Kenny Foster". Tapology.com.
- ^ "Nick Kirk vs. Claudio Ledesma". Tapology.com.
- ^ "Claudio Ledesma vs. David Harris". Sherdog.com. December 7, 2012.
- ^ "CFFC 24 -Sullivan vs. Becker". Sherdog.com.
- ^ "CFFC 34 - Santella vs. Honstein". Sherdog.com.
- ^ "Lyman Good victorious in post-'TUF' return, Darren Mima impressive at CFFC 36". Sherdog.com. June 22, 2014.
- ^ . adcombat.com. December 16, 2014. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Lutfi Sariahmed (May 10, 2015). "Lyman Good, Jimmie Rivera, Jeff Lentz Victorious in Title Bouts at CFFC 48". sherdog.com.
- ^ "CFFC 51 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. September 12, 2015.