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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Ledesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledesma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mark Ronson ft Q-Tip - Bang Bang. Estevan Ledesma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estevan Ledesma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ledesma scores with a jab. Sommers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ledesma lands the left hand.
Sommers swings for the body but Ledesma moves out of range.
Sommers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ledesma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sommers.
Sommers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ledesma leaves Sommers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sommers throws a sloppy head kick and Ledesma moves out of range easily.
Sommers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ledesma.
Sommers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ledesma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers thuds his shin into the meat of Ledesma's side.
Sommers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ledesma swivels and escapes.
Sommers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ledesma manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ledesma as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Ledesma finds it's target.
Sommers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ledesma.
Sommers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ledesma avoids it really well and circles away.
Estevan Ledesma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Sommers.
Ledesma throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ledesma with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Sommers finds it's target.
Ledesma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sommers is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledesma.
Sommers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ledesma looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommers is just out of range.
Sommers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledesma moves away.
Ledesma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ledesma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ledesma wants to control but Sommers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sommers tries to buck Ledesma off but Ledesma is having none of it.
Sommers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ledesma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sommers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sommers working over Ledesma with some ground and pound. Ledesma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sommers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledesma moves into full guard.
Ledesma keeping full guard, as Sommers tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledesma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sommers is one step ahead there.
Sommers postures up in Ledesma's guard and throws a big left but Ledesma blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Sommers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Ledesma with that takedown attempt.
Ledesma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sommers.
Sommers misses with a shot to the body
and Ledesma counters with a one-two to the body.
Sommers shoots in for a double leg but Ledesma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sommers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sommers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sommers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sommers wants it to stay on the feet.
Ledesma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sommers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ledesma.
Estevan Ledesma is winning the standup battle so far.
Sommers throws a nice looking combination but Ledesma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sommers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledesma.
A jab from Ledesma does it's job there.
Ledesma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sommers.
Ledesma lands with a right hand.
Sommers misses with a kick to the body.
Ledesma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ledesma lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Ledesma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sommers scores with a body shot.
Sommers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Ledesma.
A big left from Sommers misses.
Sommers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ledesma rather than just go for the knockout.
Sommers throws a series of strikes that have Ledesma backpedaling.
Ledesma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sommers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ledesma somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estevan Ledesma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sommers scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sommers.
Vic Sommers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledesma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sommers avoids the body shot from Ledesma.
Ledesma blocks a low kick nicely.
Ledesma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sommers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ledesma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ledesma tries to clinch but Sommers moves out of range.
Ledesma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sommers.
Ledesma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledesma moves away.
Ledesma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sommers can't find room to land a body shot as Ledesma controls the action.
Ledesma pushes Sommers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ledesma is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sommers can't fight it off and eventually Ledesma manages to take the fight to the floor. Sommers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sommers keeping moving, preventing Ledesma from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ledesma wants to pass the guard but Sommers is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vic Sommers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ledesma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sommers is fending him off so far but Ledesma persists. Nope, Sommers circles away and we're back to standing.
Sommers misses with a low kick as Ledesma jumps back.
Ledesma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ledesma trying to control the position but Sommers is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sommers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sommers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sommers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ledesma wants to control but Sommers is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Ledesma.
Sommers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sommers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sommers keeping moving, preventing Ledesma from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledesma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ledesma trying to control but Sommers is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sommers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ledesma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ledesma trying to control the position from guard on top but Sommers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Estevan Ledesma wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ledesma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sommers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ledesma.
Sommers misses the shot to the body.
Sommers throws a leg kick but Ledesma sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ledesma ducks under a wild hook from Sommers.
Ledesma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vic Sommers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sommers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ledesma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sommers.
Ledesma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sommers. Sommers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ledesma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sommers under the eye.
Sommers lands a jab to Ledesma's midsection.
Ledesma moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledesma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Estevan Ledesma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sommers.
Ledesma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sommers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ledesma trying to control the position from guard on top but Sommers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sommers has Ledesma pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sommers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ledesma!
Sommers wants to control the pace but Ledesma is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ledesma is desperately trying to improve his position but Sommers has a good base and remains in mount.
Sommers scoring with strikes but Ledesma is staying in there.
Ledesma tries to reverse the position but Sommers maintains control.
Sommers with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sommers with shots to the head and body - Ledesma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vic Sommers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sommers lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Sommers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sommers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Sommers!
After the big win, Vic Sommers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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