Claudio Ledesma (born April 2, 1983) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

currently competing as a

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. A professional competitor since 2009, Ledesma has previously competed for

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Making his professional debut in 2009, Ledesma compiled a record of 4 wins and 2 losses before signing with Bellator.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Ledesma made his Bellator debut on October 15, 2011 against Brian Kelleher at

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. Ledesma won the fight via unanimous decision. In his next bout for Bellator, Ledesma faced future Bellator bantamweight title challenger Anthony Leone at

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on May 11, 2012. Ledesma lost the fight via split decision. Ledesma faced

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on September 28, 2012 at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Ledesma was expected to face Nick Kirk at

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on December 7, 2012. However, the fight was cancelled prior to the event. Ledesma instead faced David Harris and won via unanimous decision.

Cage Fury Fighting Championships

After his Bellator stint, Ledesma faced former

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at CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker. Ledemsa was defeated via unanimous decision. Ledesma then faced Marcio Bittencourt at CFFC 34: Santella vs. Honstein on April 19, 2014. Ledesma won the fight via TKO in the third round. Ledesma faced Darren Mima at CFFC 36: Secor vs. Good on June 21, 2014. He lost via unanimous decision. Ledesma faced Dave Morgan on December 13, 2014 at CFFC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Ledesma faced Evan Velez at CFFC 48: Good vs. Burrell on May 9, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Ledesma faced

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veteran

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in the main event of CFFC 51 on September 12, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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