PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estevan Ledesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledesma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mark Ronson ft Q-Tip - Bang Bang. Pierre Gautier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Estevan Ledesma's chin.

Gautier
vs
Ledesma

187 cm
26
202 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estevan Ledesma!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gautier connects with a solid leg kick.
Ledesma throws a right hand that misses
and Gautier counters with a leg kick.
Gautier throws a right hand that misses
and Ledesma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ledesma throws a jab but it's blocked by Gautier.
Ledesma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gautier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ledesma slips under a jab from Gautier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledesma throws a shot from downtown. Gautier moves away and avoids it.
Gautier digs a good hook to Ledesma's body.
Ledesma blocks the body kick.
Ledesma takes a swing at Gautier's ribcage but misses.
Gautier misses with a body punch
and Ledesma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gautier thinking.
Gautier misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gautier counters with a thumping low kick.
Ledesma misses with a hook.
Gautier throws a body punch but Ledesma moves out of range.
Gautier looks to score with a jab to the body but Ledesma is just out of range.
Ledesma misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier avoids the body shot from Ledesma.
Ledesma walks into a straight right hand from Gautier.
Gautier throws a leg kick but Ledesma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ledesma misses with a takedown attempt
and Gautier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ledesma's knee momentarily.
Gautier misses with a body punch
and Ledesma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ledesma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gautier manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ledesma.
Gautier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gautier misses with an uppercut. Ledesma saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ledesma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gautier cracks a nice hook into Ledesma's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Gautier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gautier looks to land a right hand but Ledesma moved out of range.
Gautier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ledesma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Gautier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gautier. Ledesma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gautier loads up on a big right hand but Ledesma slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier throws an overhand right that lands on Ledesma's shoulder, as Ledesma tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Gautier.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gautier.
Gautier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ledesma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gautier connects with an inside leg kick.
Ledesma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gautier.
Gautier just misses with a punch to the body.

Gautier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ledesma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ledesma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gautier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma throws a strike but Gautier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gautier looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gautier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ledesma's head.
Gautier works over Ledesma with some ground and pound from guard.
Ledesma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gautier is one step ahead there.
Gautier trying to control but Ledesma is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma controlling Gautier's posture.
Gautier trying to control but Ledesma is working from the bottom.

Ledesma is working an open guard so Gautier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ledesma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gautier misses with a body punch
and Gautier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Gautier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gautier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gautier misses with a lunging right hand
and Ledesma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ledesma scores with a jab.
Gautier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Ledesma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gautier's guard.
Ledesma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier is pulling down on Ledesma's head to control his posture.
Gautier keeping full guard, as Ledesma tries to pass.
Gautier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ledesma is one step ahead there.
Ledesma looking to pass the guard.
Gautier controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pierre Gautier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gautier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ledesma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gautier throws a poor cross that misses

and Ledesma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gautier's guard.
Gautier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ledesma throws a big right hand that misses.
Gautier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ledesma tries to free his leg and advance position but Gautier is retaining full guard.
Ledesma stands and throws Gautier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gautier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ledesma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ledesma has knee on belly momentarily but Gautier bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledesma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ledesma trying to mount his opponent but Gautier defends it.
Gautier wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ledesma lands a nice short elbow.
Gautier tries to roll over but Ledesma keeps him under control.
Ledesma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Estevan Ledesma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tries to roll over but Ledesma keeps him under control.
Ledesma wants to pass the guard but Gautier is defending well.
Ledesma thows a huge punch but Gautier dodges it nicely.
Ledesma with the ground and pound but Gautier uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ledesma tries to free his leg and advance position but Gautier is retaining full guard.
Ledesma throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ledesma thows a big elbow that misses.

Ledesma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gautier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gautier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gautier!
Pierre Gautier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gautier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Estevan Ledesma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gautier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Gautier!