PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 657 p4p, 1127 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 90 p4p, 159 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gerrad Skolz enters the cage!

Ledoux
vs
Skolz

180 cm
30
182
15 - 16 - 0

177 cm
29
178
13 - 8 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 15 - 16 - 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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
Ledoux tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Ledoux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skolz jabs Ledoux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ledoux has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Skolz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux defending well as Skolz loads up on a big left hand.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ledoux rushes Skolz and presses him up against the cage.

Ledoux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skolz regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skolz can't keep his opponent in guard - Ledoux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ledoux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Skolz 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.
Ledoux controlling the action here.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skolz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Skolz is defending the position.
Ledoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skolz avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skolz lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skolz throws out the jab.

Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Ledoux controls the action.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz is working Ledoux over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Skolz.

Skolz decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Skolz is looking to stand up but Ledoux isn't so interested in that idea.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
That's time! Ledoux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Donk. Skolz catches Ledoux right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected.

Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Ledoux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz pushes Ledoux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Ledoux has Skolz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ledoux pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skolz tumbling to the mat - Ledoux dives into Skolz's guard.

Skolz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ledoux has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ledoux.

Ledoux jumps into guard, dragging Skolz to the mat.
Ledoux is looking to sweep but instead, Skolz has passed into half guard.
Ledoux wants to control but Skolz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ledoux tries to get to full guard but Skolz has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Skolz is proving a slippery customer.
Skolz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skolz wanted to stand there but Ledoux had control of the position.

Ledoux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ledoux wants to hit a sweep here but Skolz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ledoux there!
Skolz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux is desperately trying to improve his position but Skolz has a good base and remains in mount.

Skolz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ledoux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Ledoux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.

Ledoux shoots in and gets a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Ledoux throwing strikes but missing.
Ledoux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ledoux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skolz keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Skolz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ledoux is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown.
Ledoux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Ledoux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ledoux.

Ledoux 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.

Skolz wriggles free and stands up.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz lands a head kick. Ledoux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Ledoux is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Skolz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ledoux circles away.
Ledoux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Ledoux's leg. Ledoux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ledoux darts in looking for a takedown but Skolz gets double underhooks and turns Ledoux into the cage.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Skolz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ledoux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Ledoux avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz is working for takedown but Ledoux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ledoux prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz digs a right hand into Ledoux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ledoux's gas tank.
Skolz works on Ledoux's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skolz breaks the clinch.

Skolz has closed the distance and engaged Ledoux in a clinch.

Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ledoux dodges the punch combination from Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ledoux misses the shot to the body.
Skolz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ledoux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a big counter head kick but Ledoux avoids it with no problem.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledoux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ledoux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skolz lands with a shot to the body.
Ledoux ducks right into an uppercut from Skolz.

Skolz cracks Ledoux with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ledoux to stand back up!
Oh Ledoux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Pierre Ledoux's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ledoux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skolz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ledoux out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.