PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 3428 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Pierre Ledoux (ranked 421 p4p, 254 weight class). Omer Demirci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Demirci
vs
Ledoux

175 cm
29
185
14 - 10 - 1

180 cm
27
182
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ledoux instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ledoux as Demirci tries to tie him up.

Ledoux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demirci uses from the top position.
Ledoux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirci is one step ahead there.
Ledoux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ledoux is controlling Demirci's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux working a defensive guard here.
Ledoux trying to control the position here.
Ledoux wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux pulls Demirci in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Demirci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Demirci is having none of it.

Demirci gets tackled into the cage by Ledoux. Ledoux maintains the clinch.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ledoux is keeping busy.

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.

Demirci has clasped his hands together around Ledoux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ledoux is trying to improve his position.
Demirci wants to control but Ledoux is keeping him busy.
Ledoux tries to improve position but can't.
Ledoux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demirci won't allow Ledoux to pass to mount.

Ledoux is trying to work for a kimura but Demirci is defending well.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demirci trying to control here.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ledoux is looking to pass Demirci's guard but actually Demirci recovers to full guard.
Demirci controlling Ledoux's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ledoux pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ledoux being controlled here momentarily.
Ledoux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Demirci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.

Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ledoux after a bit of a struggle.

Ledoux jumps guard and drags Demirci to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ledoux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ledoux is keeping the position for now.
Ledoux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ledoux is pulling down on Demirci's head. It's preventing any offense from Demirci, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Demirci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ledoux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demirci has managed to get both his arms back between Ledoux's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ledoux looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily.

Ledoux is looking for a triangle here but Demirci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ledoux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ledoux is not content to let Demirci control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demirci wants to stand but Ledoux has his arm trapped.
Ledoux is trying to get back to half guard.
Ledoux is trying to control Demirci's posture but Demirci avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Ledoux prevents Demirci from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ledoux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pierre Ledoux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ledoux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demirci's best efforts.
Ledoux is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard.
Ledoux trying to control here.
Ledoux wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledoux.

Ledoux drives through and clinches with Demirci against the cage.

Ledoux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Demirci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ledoux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Demirci.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ledoux.
Ledoux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Demirci covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Demirci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledoux throwing strikes and Demirci squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DF Fitnesscentrum, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ledoux goes for an armbar but Demirci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Demirci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Demirci throws a jab when Ledoux was well out of range.
Ledoux ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ledoux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demirci cracks Ledoux with an open hand slap.
Ledoux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Demirci misses.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Ledoux moves away and avoids it.

Demirci feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ledoux sprawling to the canvas! Ledoux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Demirci finish him?!

Ledoux is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demirci throws a hook but Ledoux blocks it.
Ledoux is still on wobbly legs! Can Demirci finish him?
Demirci measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ledoux! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Omer Demirci!
During a confident post fight interview, Omer Demirci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.