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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 2584 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Cuervo Oquendo (ranked 327 p4p, 340 weight class). Cuervo Oquendo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cuervo Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux tries for a takedown but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oquendo takes a swing at Ledoux's ribcage but misses.
Ledoux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ledoux ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
Ledoux throws a poor cross that misses
and Oquendo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oquendo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oquendo defending well as Ledoux loads up on a big left hand.
Ledoux darts in trying to clinch
and Oquendo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ledoux staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ledoux.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
Ledoux is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oquendo looks to land a combination but Ledoux avoids it well.
Oquendo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ledoux has closed the distance and engaged Oquendo in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo stops a takedown attempt from Ledoux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo gets underhooks to prevent Ledoux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oquendo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ledoux is trying to drag Oquendo to the mat but Oquendo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oquendo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oquendo is pressed up against the cage. Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oquendo down to the mat. Oquendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oquendo but Oquendo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ledoux.
Ledoux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oquendo scores with a head kick.
Oquendo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ledoux off the cage and back into range.
Oquendo scores with a hook to the body. Ledoux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oquendo scores with a nice strike.
Oquendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ledoux.
Ledoux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux shoots for a takedown but Oquendo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ledoux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oquendo is trying to defend but Ledoux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ledoux seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Ledoux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ledoux prevents Oquendo from improving his position.
Oquendo trying to hold on to Ledoux's head to control him but Ledoux postures up.
Oquendo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oquendo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ledoux postures up and lands a big shot to Oquendo's brow.
Oquendo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oquendo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oquendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oquendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ledoux trying to control but Oquendo is working from the bottom.
Oquendo has momentary wrist control but Ledoux slips an elbow through the middle.
Oquendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ledoux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oquendo wants to control but Ledoux is keeping busy.
Oquendo is positioning himself well to prevent Ledoux advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux stalling.
Ledoux is trying to control. Oquendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oquendo trying to control but Ledoux postures up.
Oquendo keeping control of the position.
Ledoux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oquendo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oquendo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ledoux working over Oquendo with some ground and pound. Oquendo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuervo Oquendo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ledoux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oquendo.
Ledoux cracks Oquendo with a good jab.
Ledoux shoots in looking for a takedown but Oquendo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ledoux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oquendo feints a counter leg kick.
Oquendo lands a jab to the nose.
Oquendo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oquendo keeps Ledoux at a distance using the push kick.
Jab by Oquendo.
Oquendo lands with a nice body punch.
Oquendo gets caught napping as Ledoux dives in and scores a takedown. Oquendo manages to retain guard.
Oquendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oquendo holds on and takes a little breather.
Oquendo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ledoux won't allow Oquendo to sweep him here.
Ledoux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oquendo is keeping the position for now.
Ledoux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ledoux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ledoux landing with the ground and pound.
Ledoux is fighting to break Oquendo's control of his arms but Oquendo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ledoux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oquendo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ledoux is one step ahead there.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is keeping the position.
Ledoux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ledoux throws a big right hand that misses.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ledoux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ledoux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ledoux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oquendo wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ledoux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oquendo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux landing some decent shots from guard.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Oquendo keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ledoux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oquendo tries to get to full guard but Ledoux has control of the leg.
Ledoux tries to pass to full mount but Oquendo defends it.
Oquendo is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Oquendo to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
Ledoux tries to advance to mount but Oquendo denies him.
Ledoux has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oquendo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ledoux yanks on the arm and Oquendo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ledoux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ledoux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ledoux made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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