PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desormeaux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ça va venir découragez-vous pas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ignatov
vs
Desormeaux

186 cm
27
186 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

165 cm
33
186 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov throws a head kick that Desormeaux semi-blocks.

Ignatov moves into range and clinches up with Desormeaux.
Desormeaux tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Desormeaux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Ignatov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Desormeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desormeaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Desormeaux tries to land a leg kick but Ignatov saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desormeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Desormeaux misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desormeaux is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Desormeaux goes for a double leg but Ignatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatov continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Desormeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignatov smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelard Desormeaux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desormeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Desormeaux moves out of range.
Desormeaux shoots in and drives through. Ignatov sprawls well.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Desormeaux.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Desormeaux. Desormeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Desormeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desormeaux scores with a one two! Ignatov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Desormeaux blocks a leg kick.
Ignatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Desormeaux tries for a takedown but Ignatov manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Desormeaux's defenses.
Desormeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Desormeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Desormeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Desormeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Desormeaux working for a triangle but Ignatov defends it easily.

Desormeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Desormeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Desormeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Desormeaux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatov uses it to pass to side control.
Ignatov happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ignatov trying to control the position but Desormeaux is working away.
Desormeaux is looking for a sweep.
Desormeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Desormeaux prevents Ignatov from moving into mount.
Desormeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Desormeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Desormeaux feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.

Ignatov closes the distance and pushes Desormeaux back into the cage.
Desormeaux trying to stall but Ignatov improves his position.
Ignatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Desormeaux's defenses.
Ignatov avoiding damage.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Desormeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desormeaux stalls.
Ignatov stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desormeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Desormeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desormeaux jumps guard but Ignatov stands there with Desormeaux around his waist. Desormeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatov to keep the fight standing.
Desormeaux misses with a body punch.
Desormeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.

Desormeaux breaks the clinch.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Desormeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Desormeaux catches Ignatov right on the button with a cross.
Desormeaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Desormeaux shoots for a takedown but Ignatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelard Desormeaux.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Ignatov clinches up with Desormeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Desormeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Ignatov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vladimir Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Desormeaux digs a right hand into Ignatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatov's gas tank.
Desormeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ignatov tries to work over Desormeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Desormeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Desormeaux.
Desormeaux has had enough of the clinch but Ignatov keeps him there for the moment.
Desormeaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ignatov.
Desormeaux is trying to pull guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ignatov trying to control the position but instead, Desormeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatov into the cage.
Desormeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desormeaux takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Desormeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Desormeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ignatov prevents it.
Desormeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desormeaux can do to turn this around?
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desormeaux's elbow.
Ignatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Desormeaux jumps guard but Ignatov stands there with Desormeaux around his waist. Desormeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ignatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desormeaux backwards.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Desormeaux blocks an elbow strike from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Desormeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desormeaux throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Ignatov has Desormeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Desormeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Desormeaux improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ignatov throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Desormeauxs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Desormeaux scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Desormeaux misses with a two punch combination.

Ignatov drives through and clinches with Desormeaux against the cage.
Ignatov stalling the fight.
Ignatov missing with knees to the body.
Desormeaux tries to pull guard but Ignatov won't allow it.
Desormeaux fails to pull guard.
Ignatov lands an elbow that stopped Desormeaux in his tracks for a moment.
Ignatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Desormeaux.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Desormeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignatov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelard Desormeaux.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov is stalling here.
Desormeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Desormeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desormeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Desormeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Desormeaux avoiding damage as Ignatov throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Desormeaux tries to circle away but Ignatov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Desormeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ignatov lands with a left to the head.
Desormeaux tries to pull guard but Ignatov won't allow it.
Ignatov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Desormeaux or not.
Desormeaux is trying to pull guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ignatov is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Desormeaux breaks from the clinch.
Desormeaux is looking to land body kicks.

Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desormeaux backwards.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adelard Desormeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov has Desormeaux pressed against the cage.
Ignatov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Desormeaux is trying to pull guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ignatov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Desormeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Desormeaux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ignatov throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desormeaux is looking to control Ignatov's arms but Ignatov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desormeaux has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Desormeaux.
Ignatov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ignatov.
Ignatov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Desormeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Desormeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Desormeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignatov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
An out of breath Vladimir Ignatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.