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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 2301 p4p, 4514 weight class) and Sam Diego (ranked 304 p4p, 498 weight class). Sam Diego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 10 - 14 - 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 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux avoids the body shot from Diego.
Ledoux forces Diego back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ledoux has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ledoux.
Ledoux pulls Diego into guard.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux managing to control the position.
Ledoux trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to stand and escape but instead Ledoux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Diego is looking to stand back up but Ledoux counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux prevents Diego from standing back up.
Ledoux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diego looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ledoux connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego tries to kick Ledoux off but Ledoux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ledoux drops an elbow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego pushes Ledoux off looking to stand but Ledoux dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Ledoux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diego is trying to stand up here but Ledoux is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diego wants to stand back up but Ledoux manages to pass into side control.
Diego is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego is trying to get back to his feet.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego taking a bit of punishment here - Ledoux scoring with strikes.
Ledoux trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Diego is trying to buck Ledoux off.
Ledoux taking a breather here.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Ledoux is dominant here and he's now got Diego's back!
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Ledoux has Diego flattened out and is raining down punches.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ledoux. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Ledoux lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diego's head.
Diego is rocked!
It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Ledoux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diego is still in real trouble! Can Ledoux finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diego is doing well to defend. Ledoux seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diego is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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