Claudio Ledesma

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Claudio Ledesma
Born (1983-04-02) April 2, 1983 (age 40)
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Denville, New Jersey, United States
TeamRenzo Gracie Denville
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins15
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision10
Losses10
By knockout1
By decision9
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Making his professional debut in 2009, Ledesma compiled a record of 4 wins and 2 losses before signing with Bellator.

Bellator Fighting Championships

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

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

Professional record breakdown
25 matches15 wins10 losses
By knockout21
By submission30
By decision109
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–10Wascar CruzTKO (punches)Combate Global: Acosta vs. CoatesAugust 6, 202124:24 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss16–9Tony LaramieDecision (unanimous) PFC 13: Unfinished Business 2 March 8, 202055:00 Toronto, CanadaFor the vacant PFC Flyweight Championship.
Loss16–8Juan PuertaDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 55: Puerta vs. LedesmaJune 28, 201935:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesFor the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.
Win16–7Jesse BazziDecision (unanimous)PA Cage Fight 35March 23, 201935:00 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Win15–7Andre BernardoDecision (unanimous)MMA Pro League 1: New Jersey vs. PennsylvaniaSeptember 15, 201835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win14–7Desmond MooreDecision (unanimous)CFFC 68October 21, 201735:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win13–7Alberto OrellanoDecision (unanimous)CFFC 63: Anyanwu vs. TeedFebruary 18, 201735:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win12–7Tuan PhamDecision (split)CFFC 61: Anyanwu vs. PintoOctober 29, 201635:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss11–7Jordan MoralesDecision (split)CFFC 55: Chookagian vs. VarelaJanuary 9, 201635:00 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Loss11–6 Louis Gaudinot Decision (unanimous)CFFC 51: Ledesma vs. GaudinotSeptember 12, 201535:00 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Win11–5Evan VelezDecision (unanimous)CFFC 48: Good vs. BurrellMay 9, 201535:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win10–5Dave MorganSubmission (rear-naked choke)CFFC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2December 13, 201412:49 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss9–5Darren MimaDecision (unanimous)CFFC 36: Secor vs. GoodJune 21, 201435:00 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Win9–4Marcio BittencourtTKO (punches)CFFC 34: Santella vs. HonsteinApril 19, 201431:10 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Loss8–4 Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous)CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. BeckerMay 11, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Flyweight debut.
Win8–3David HarrisDecision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–3 Kenny Foster Decision (unanimous) Bellator 74 September 28, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss6–3 Anthony Leone Decision (split) Bellator 68 May 11, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win6–2Pedro GonzalezDecision (unanimous)CFFC 13: Gambino vs. FosterFebruary 4, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–2 Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 54 October 15, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Loss4–2 Aljamain Sterling Decision (split)Ring of Combat 36June 17, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor the ROC bantamweight championship.
Win4–1Michael LaDukeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 35April 8, 201120:43 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–1Michael MurrayDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 32October 23, 201034:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–1Adam ShortzTKO (punches)UCC 3: RenegadesSeptember 10, 201014:08 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Loss1–1 Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous)UCC 1: MercilessMarch 19, 201035:00 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Larry ByrnesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Asylum Fight League 21November 7, 200921:51 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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  2. ↑ "Bellator 68 results: Straus downs Sandro in tourney final, Galvao edges Marx". MMAJunkie.com. May 12, 2012.
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  5. ↑ "Claudio Ledesma vs. David Harris". Sherdog.com. December 7, 2012.
  6. ↑ "CFFC 24 -Sullivan vs. Becker". Sherdog.com.
  7. ↑ "CFFC 34 - Santella vs. Honstein". Sherdog.com.
  8. ↑ "Lyman Good victorious in post-'TUF' return, Darren Mima impressive at CFFC 36". Sherdog.com. June 22, 2014.
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