Claudio Ledesma

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 15
Wins 10
By knockout 2
By submission 3
By decision 5
Losses 5
By decision 5
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.

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 2013 Summer Series Bantamweight Tournament Finalist 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]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–5 Darren Mima Decision (unanimous) CFFC 36: Secor vs. Good June 21, 2014 3 5:00 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4 Marcio Bittencourt TKO (punches) CFFC 34: Santella vs. Honstein April 19, 2014 3 1:10 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 David Harris Decision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 Kenny Foster Decision (unanimous) Bellator 74 September 28, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3 Anthony Leone Decision (split) Bellator 68 May 11, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Pedro Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) CFFC 13: Gambino vs. Foster February 4, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Michael Murray Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 32 October 23, 2010 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Adam Shortz TKO (punches) UCC 3: Renegades September 10, 2010 1 4:08 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous) UCC 1: Merciless March 19, 2010 3 5:00 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Larry Byrnes Submission (rear-naked choke) Asylum Fight League 21 November 7, 2009 2 1:51 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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