Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFF 73: Nti vs. Hill 2
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Ackerman staying out of range there.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from King as Ackerman shoots in.
Ackerman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Ackerman gets a clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ackerman has King pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ackerman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
King gets through Ackerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ackerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakkes Ackerman.
A big left from King misses.
King misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ackerman scores with a takedown into King's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ackerman missing with punches from the bottom.
King trying to control from half guard but Ackerman is working away.
Ackerman trying to control but King postures up. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Ackerman is defending well.
Ackerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ackerman keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ackerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ackerman working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ackerman wants to control the position but King says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Ackerman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ackerman sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
King is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Ackerman defends the submission attempt.
Ackerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ackerman actively working from the bottom here.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ackerman wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Ackerman tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ackerman is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ackerman avoid being mounted?
Ackerman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ackerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King being controlled here momentarily.
Ackerman wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ackerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Ackerman in his guard.#REVB##T5#
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Ackerman defends easily.
Ackerman wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ackerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Ackerman stays in close to King's body and controls the position. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ackerman stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ackerman is one step ahead there.
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King misses with an uppercut. Ackerman saw that one coming.
Ackerman shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ackerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ackerman lands a body shot.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ackerman was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A low kick from King is predictable there #TD2#
and Ackerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King is looking for a sweep.
Ackerman is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Ackerman wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ackerman's best efforts.
Ackerman prevents King from improving his position.
King has a hand on Ackerman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ackerman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King taking shots to the head. #T9#
Ackerman prevents King from getting the reversal.
Ackerman controlling the pace for now.
King is squirming around, avoiding Ackerman's attempts to control the action.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ackerman prevents King from improving his position.
King wants to get back to full guard but Ackerman has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ackerman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Ackerman lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bakkes Ackerman will probably get the nod.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
King misses with a wild body shot.
Ackerman tries to clinch up.
King is looking to slow Ackerman down with leg kicks.
Ackerman throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ackerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King struggling a bit here.
King tries to improve position but can't.
Bakkes Ackerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ackerman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for King!
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Ackerman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to reverse the position but Ackerman maintains control.
Ackerman looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
King is trying to escape the mount.
Ackerman looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ackerman wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King wants to improve his position but Ackerman is controlling well.
Ackerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to control but Ackerman is keeping busy.
Ackerman wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ackerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ackerman. #T3#
King trying to control here.
Ackerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King!
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Ackerman wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Ackerman prevents King from getting the reversal.
Ackerman looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ackerman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ackerman tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Ackerman controlling the pace for now.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Ackerman controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Ackerman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ackerman trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to improve his position but Ackerman isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
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.
King tries to lock up and control but Ackerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ackerman with the ground and pound from mount.
Ackerman wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Ackerman has a good base and remains in mount.
Ackerman trying to control but King is having none of it.
Ackerman with the ground and pound from mount.
Ackerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T7#
King is looking to get to half guard.
Well,King is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ackerman trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to improve his position but Ackerman isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Ackerman looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well. #T8#
King is looking to get to half guard.
Ackerman tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is looking to improve his position but Ackerman isn't that keen on the idea.
King regains half guard.#T9#
Ackerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #SUB2#
Ackerman wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ackerman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King!
Bakkes Ackerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ackerman tries to control but King wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is trying to escape the mount.
King's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bakkes Ackerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ackerman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Bakkes Ackerman!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bakkes Ackerman!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bakkes Ackerman!

Bakkes Ackerman wins by unanimous decision!
Bakkes Ackerman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1##CL#
Viktorov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Viktorov gets control of Ackerman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viktorov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ackerman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ackerman connects with a couple of short punches.
Ackerman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ackerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Viktorov has wrist control.#SUB#
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ackerman working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Ackerman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Ackerman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ackerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viktorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ackerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viktorov's head.
Viktorov moves into full guard.
Viktorov is trying to control the position but Ackerman postures up. #SUB#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Ackerman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Viktorov working for a triangle but Ackerman defends it easily.
Ackerman trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Ackerman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viktorov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Ackerman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viktorov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Ackerman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Ackerman pushes his legs off easily.
Ackerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viktorov is keeping the position for now.
Viktorov controlling Ackerman's posture.
Viktorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Ackerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving. #SUB#
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ackerman controlling from the top position.
Ackerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ackerman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving. #T5#
Ackerman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ackerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viktorov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Viktorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ackerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Viktorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ackerman defends it easily.#SUB#
Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ackerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ackerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
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.#SUB#
Viktorov working for submissions but it's allowed Ackerman to get to half guard.
Ackerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viktorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ackerman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viktorov trying to control here.
Ackerman trying to control from half guard but Viktorov is working away.
Viktorov tries to roll over but Ackerman keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Ackerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ackerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viktorov keeps working.
Viktorov wants to control but Ackerman is keeping busy.
Viktorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ackerman slips nicely into half guard.
Viktorov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ackerman manages to pass to mount!
Ackerman landing strikes from the mount and Viktorov is in trouble! #T8##SUB2#
Ackerman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Viktorov tries to lock up and control but Ackerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ackerman wants to control the pace but Viktorov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ackerman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Viktorov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ackerman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ackerman avoids the attempt from Viktorov to control.
Ackerman controlling from the full mount.
Viktorov is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Ackerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ackerman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ackerman has hold of Viktorov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Viktorov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viktorov wants to control but Ackerman is having none of it.
Ackerman content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bakkes Ackerman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ackerman throws a push kick but Viktorov slaps the foot to one side.
Viktorov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Viktorov moves out of range easily.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Ackerman moves out of range.
Ackerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktorov staying out of range there.
Aleksey Viktorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ackerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Viktorov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ackerman is trying to trip Viktorov. He has hold of a leg but Viktorov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ackerman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving.
Bakkes Ackerman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Viktorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ackerman defends it easily.#SUB#
Viktorov has his feet on Ackerman's thighs here. He's pushed Ackerman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ackerman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Viktorov!
Aleksey Viktorov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bakkes Ackerman had this to say: 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

Event: BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Ackerman dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on Ackerman's head and hops out.
Vega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ackerman throws a push kick but Vega slaps the foot to one side.
Ackerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.#CL2#
Vega clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ackerman wants a takedown.
Ackerman blocks an uppercut.
Vega lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Ackerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Ackerman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ackerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ackerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards. #T1#
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Ackerman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vega.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ackerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega lands a body punch.
A short right from Vega.
Vega lands with a light punch inside.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Ackerman.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ackerman looking for a takedown.
Ackerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Ackerman wants to take the fight to the mat but Vega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ackerman is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Ackerman tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Ackerman.
Ackerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackerman is breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Ackerman in a clinch.
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!
Vega lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vega.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ackerman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Ackerman wants a takedown.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Vega is working Ackerman over against the ropes.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Ackerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Vega on the inside.
Vega lands a right hand.
Ackerman is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the ropes.
Vega lands a right hand.
Vega lands a right hand.
Ackerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ackerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Ackerman moves away from the strike by Vega.
Ackerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ackerman.
Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Ackerman saw that one coming.
Ackerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vega throws a head kick but Ackerman moves out of range.
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vega misses with a looping left.
Ackerman throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Ackerman throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Ackerman throws a hook to the side of Vega's head but Vega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ackerman circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Vega is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vega's corner calls for a 1-2. Vega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Ackerman slips the punch.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ackerman tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ackerman.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Ackerman is out of range.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Ackerman moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Ackerman throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega. #T5#
Ackerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega moves out of range as Ackerman strikes.
Ackerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Ackerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ackerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vega thinking.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from Vega.
Ackerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ackerman throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Ackerman throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Ackerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vega checks the leg kick.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vega throws a series of punches but Ackerman moves out of range.
Ackerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vega sprawls and moves away.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackerman.
Ackerman slips under a jab.
Ackerman blocks a jab.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Ackerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ackerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ackerman. #CL2#
Ackerman gets tackled into the ropes by Vega. Vega maintains the clinch.
Vega pushes Ackerman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ackerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vega scores with a nice head shot.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Ackerman moves away and avoids it.
Ackerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega wants to counter the offense by Ackerman and move into the clinch position.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Ackerman moves away and avoids it.
Luis Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T7#
Ackerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Ackerman moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vega.
Ackerman tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega misses with a hook. Ackerman ducked under it nicely.
Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ackerman in his tracks.
Vega swings for the body but Ackerman moves out of range.
Vega leaves Ackerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ackerman ducks right into an uppercut from Vega.
Ackerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Vega does no damage.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Ackerman with an uppercut!
Ackerman tries a head kick but it misses. #T8#
Nice shot by Vega.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ackerman - the referee stops the clock and Vega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ackerman. Vega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ackerman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vega's head.
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ackerman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
Vega misses with a hook. Ackerman ducked under it nicely.
Ackerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Ackerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ackerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vega blocks the body kick.
Ackerman slips under a jab from Vega.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Ackerman saw that one coming.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses.
Ackerman blocks a jab.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ackerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head. #T9#
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ackerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega blocks the body kick.
Ackerman is looking to chop away at Vega's legs. #CL2#
Vega clinches up against the ropes.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Vega on the inside.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman can't get the takedown.
Ackerman tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ackerman drops back down to his feet.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Vega misses with a looping right.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Vega avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Ackerman misses.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ackerman blocks a jab.
Luis Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Ackerman ducks down to avoid it.
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Ackerman's shoulder, as Ackerman tries to avoid the shot.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Vega avoids it well and moves away.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Vega misses.
Vega moves out of range as Ackerman throws a body kick.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ackerman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ackerman moves away.
Ackerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Ackerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ackerman moves away from the strike by Vega. #T1#
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ackerman slips under a jab.
Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Ackerman. #CL2#
Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ackerman.
Ackerman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
A short right from Vega.
Ackerman is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ackerman is looking for a takedown.
Ackerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega gets through Ackerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ackerman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Ackerman wants a takedown but no success here.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Vega pushes Ackerman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vega stalls.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Vega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ackerman.
Ackerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ackerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ackerman ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Vega connects with a right hand. Ackerman shakes it off.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Ackerman is just out of range.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ackerman shoots in and bounces Vega off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. #T3#
Ackerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System inform us that Vega has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vega 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.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Ackerman throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vega pulls Ackerman in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ackerman trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Ackerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from Vega.
Ackerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
Vega throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ackerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ackerman thinking. #T5#
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ackerman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Ackerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ackerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vega.
Ackerman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Ackerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vega.
Vega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega cracks Ackerman with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Vega.
Ackerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ackerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ackerman wants a takedown.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Ackerman's head.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ackerman tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Ackerman tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
A right hand to the body from Vega.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Ackerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vega lands a shoulder strike. #T7#
Vega pushes Ackerman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vega.
A short uppercut from Vega.
Ackerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega cracks Ackerman with a nice body shot.
Ackerman tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ackerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vega lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Ackerman wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Ackerman is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vega lands a shoulder strike.
Luis Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T8#
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Ackerman.
Vega lands a shoulder strike.
Ackerman is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Ackerman can't get the takedown.
Vega lands a body punch.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega. #ROC2#
Ackerman is rocked!
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ackerman backwards.
Oh Ackerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Vega on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vega.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ackerman with a big uppercut! Ackerman tries to clinch up but Vega pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Ackerman to the mat! Ackerman covers up and Vega unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Vega!
In his post fight interview, Luis Vega started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Bakkes Ackerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

Event: BFF 62: Lesnar vs. Kawamata
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Umali lands a body shot.
Umali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ackerman. That did some damage!
Ackerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown but Umali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ackerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ackerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ackerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umali throws out the jab.
Umali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ackerman is out of range and Umali settles back down.
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Umali cracks Ackerman with an open hand slap.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali wants to slow Ackerman down by chopping away at his legs.
Ackerman lands a front kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ackerman blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Umali misses with a kick to the body.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Umali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ackerman throws the left hand but Umali avoids the punch easily.
Ackerman lands with a hook. Umali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umali looks to land a right hand but Ackerman moved out of range.
Ackerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umali.
Umali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umali misses with a series of wild punches.
Ackerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umali blocks a leg kick.
Umali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ackerman checks a leg kick.
Umali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Umali scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umali avoids the body shot from Ackerman.
Umali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ackerman on the side of the head.
Ackerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ackerman misses with a body shot
and Umali counters with a nice leg kick.
Ackerman tries to clinch up but Umali circles away and keeps his distance.
Umali walks into a stiff left hand from Ackerman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ackerman. Umali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umali lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Umali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ackerman takes a swing at Umali's ribcage but misses.
Umali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ackerman is out of range.
Umali throws a front kick aimed at Ackerman's knee but Ackerman avoids it well.
Ackerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umali feints and then cracks Ackerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ackerman down.
Ackerman blocks a low kick nicely.
Umali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ackerman checks it well.
Ackerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umali sprawls and moves away.
Umali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ackerman. Umali shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Umali cracks a nice hook into Ackerman's ribs.
Marcelo Umali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ackerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umali is fending him off so far but Ackerman persists. Nope, Umali circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Ackerman. #T4#
Umali just misses with a punch to the body.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umali is fending him off so far but Ackerman persists. Nope, Umali circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umali lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman throws a body punch but Umali moves out of range.
Umali feints and then cracks Ackerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ackerman down.
Ackerman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ackerman misses with a wild body shot.
Umali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ackerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umali scrambles back to his feet.
Ackerman is looking to wear down Umali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ackerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umali scores with a kick to the body.
Umali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Ackerman. #T5#
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Ackerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umali lands an overhand right.
Ackerman connects with a body shot.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Ackerman off balance momentarily.
Ackerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umali has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Umali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umali wants it to stay on the feet.
Umali moves out of range as Ackerman throws a body kick.
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ackerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Good work by Ackerman as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Umali.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ackerman. #T6#
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman is looking to land body kicks.
Umali throws an overhand right that lands on Ackerman's shoulder, as Ackerman tries to avoid the shot.
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umali.
Ackerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ackerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umali manages to avoid it.
Ackerman dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Ackerman's head and hops out.
Umali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ackerman throws a nice head kick!
Umali connects with a body shot that sends Ackerman's belly button to the back.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umali! But no joy.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Ackerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T7#
Umali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umali as he jumps to the side.
Umali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umali throws a chopping leg kick but Ackerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ackerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Umali misses.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackerman throws a lazy right hand but Umali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Umali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umali misses the jab.
Ackerman throws a body shot but no joy. #T8#
Ackerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Umali misses with a hook. Ackerman ducked under it nicely.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Ackerman throws a right hand that misses
and Umali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Umali is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umali misses with a body kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick
and Umali counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Umali tenderised Ackerman's leg. Ackerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ackerman throws a leg kick but Umali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ackerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umali.
Ackerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Umali is just out of range.
Ackerman throws the kick towards the body but Umali avoids it.#T9#
Ackerman slips a straight right by Umali.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman lands a jab to Umali's midsection.
Umali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ackerman throws a solid leg kick but Umali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ackerman.
Umali misses with a low kick.
Ackerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ackerman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ackerman somewhat.
Umali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ackerman.
Umali digs a good hook to Ackerman's body.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses.
Ackerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Umali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Umali blocks the low kick.
Umali is looking to slow Ackerman down with leg kicks.
Ackerman goes for a double leg but Umali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Umali continues to drive forward.
Ackerman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Umali counters with an outside leg kick.
Umali avoids the body shot from Ackerman.
Nice body kick from Umali.
Umali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Ackerman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Umali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
Ackerman looks to land a left hand but Umali moved out of range nicely.
Umali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ackerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Umali thuds a left hand into Ackerman's body.
Ackerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackerman misses the shot to the body.
Ackerman moves to clinch but Umali breaks away
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Umali avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umali.
A head kick misses from Umali.
A big right from Ackerman misses.
Ackerman checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Umali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ackerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ackerman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Ackerman throws a push kick but Umali slaps the foot to one side.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ackerman throws out a loose jab but Umali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman slips under a jab from Umali.
Ackerman misses with a kick to the body.
Ackerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umali. Umali obviously looking to wear him down.
Umali takes a swing at Ackerman's ribcage but misses.
Ackerman moves out of range of the body kick from Umali.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umali.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Umali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ackerman tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umali tries to work over Ackerman's front leg with a kick but Ackerman checks it.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ackerman throws a body kick that misses.
Ackerman looks to throw a body kick
and Umali counters with a nice uppercut.
Umali throws a leg kick but Ackerman moved away.
Ackerman thows a leg kick but Umali checks it
and Umali counters with an inside leg kick.
Ackerman swings widly with a right hand
and Umali counters with a good low kick that Ackerman was not able to check.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Umali lands with a nice body kick.
Ackerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Umali scores with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Umali there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ackerman. That snapped Umali's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman lands an overhand right.
Umali cracks Ackerman with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Ackerman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umali scores with a jab to the body.
Ackerman takes a swing at Umali's ribcage but misses.
Umali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ackerman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ackerman throws out a loose jab but Umali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umali misses with a two punch combination.
Umali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ackerman.
Umali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Umali tenderised Ackerman's leg. Ackerman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T5#
Ackerman dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Ackerman's head and hops out.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ackerman moves away.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umali keeps Ackerman at a distance using the push kick.
Umali looks to land a right hand but Ackerman moved out of range.
Ackerman moves forwards but Umali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ackerman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Umali connects with the punch.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Umali throws the left hand but Ackerman avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ackerman checks a leg kick.
Umali digs a good body shot into Ackerman's ribs.
Umali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ackerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umali throws a low kick but Ackerman avoids it.
Ackerman closes the distance and clinches up with Umali, looking for a takedown. Ackerman pushes Umali against the ropes but Umali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T6#
Umali misses with a two punch combination.
Ackerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Umali flicks out a counter leg kick but Ackerman steps away.
Nice body punch from Umali.
Ackerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Umali.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Umali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umali misses with an uppercut. Ackerman saw that one coming.
Umali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Umali lands a jab to the head.
Ackerman misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umali! But no joy.
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umali misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ackerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umali's guard.
Umali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ackerman dives into side control. #T7##REVB#
Ackerman is looking to take a break and control but Umali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Umali has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ackerman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Umali's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ackerman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Umali gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Ackerman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Umali to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Umali shrugs it off. #T8#
Ackerman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umali is squirming around, avoiding Ackerman's attempts to control the action.
Ackerman controlling from the full mount.
Bakkes Ackerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Umali tries to buck Ackerman off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Ackerman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Umali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Umali and Ackerman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ackerman slows the pace down.
Ackerman is looking to take a break and control but Umali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umali can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ackerman has hold of Umali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Umali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ackerman cranks the arm and Umali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Umali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bakkes Ackerman!
Bakkes Ackerman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Ackerman lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Ackerman gets caught napping as Aray dives in and scores a takedown. Ackerman manages to retain guard.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ackerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aray defends it easily.
Aray preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ackerman working for a triangle but Aray defends it easily. #T1#
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman looking to control.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Ackerman.
Ackerman keeping full guard, as Aray tries to pass.
Aray postures up.
Aray tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackerman is retaining full guard.
Aray is still trying to improve position.
Ackerman has control of Aray's left arm, preventing Aray from doing any damage.
Ackerman trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aray pushes down on Ackerman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Aray trying to pass the guard but Ackerman defending well. #SUB2#
Aray is working for a submission of some sort.
Ackerman trying to control here.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman is staying active underneath Aray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Aray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ackerman sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Aray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ackerman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Aray seems to be looking for submissions.
Ackerman trying to control here.
Aray is looking to take a break and control but Ackerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ackerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ackerman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.
Ackerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ackerman controls Aray momentarily but Aray frees himself. #SUB#
Ackerman has his foot on Aray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aray works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.
Aray wants to control from the top but Ackerman keeps moving.
Ackerman is trying to keep Aray in close.
Aray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ackerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aray passes into half guard.
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman trying to hold on to Aray's head to control him but Aray postures up.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Aray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ackerman defending well though.
Ackerman tries to roll over but Aray keeps him under control.
Aray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is having none of it.
Ackerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Aray looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ackerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ackerman wants to get back to full guard.
Aray is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.
Ackerman won't allow Aray to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Aray is working for a submission of some sort.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Aray wants to take a breather but Ackerman is having none of it.
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aray trying to pass the guard but Ackerman defending well.
Aray is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.
Ackerman is holding on to half guard well.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Aray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray.
Ackerman is trying to control but can't.
Aray thows a huge punch but Ackerman dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ackerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ackerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ackerman throwing strikes from guard but Aray blocks nicely. #T8#
Aray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ackerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aray is aware though and is defending well.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Ackerman is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ackerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aray looking to pass the guard.
Aray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aray preventing the sweep.
Aray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aray wants to take a breather but Ackerman is having none of it.
Aray prevents Ackerman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Aray seems to be working for a kimura but Ackerman defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Ackerman is controlling Aray's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ackerman is staying active underneath Aray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aray is trying to control the action in half guard but Ackerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ackerman trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ackerman sees it coming and defends easily.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ackerman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ackerman is trying to maintain the position but Aray is very close to passing his half guard.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Aray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Aray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ackerman's guard.
Aray slips nicely into half guard.
Ackerman is holding on to half guard well.
Ackerman is looking to control Aray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ackerman avoid being mounted?
Aray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ackerman keeps working.
Aray thows a huge punch but Ackerman dodges it nicely.
Ackerman gets full guard.
Ackerman controlling Aray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman 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.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Ackerman.
Aray postures up in Ackerman's guard and throws a big left but Ackerman blocks it.
Aray wants to control from the top but Ackerman keeps moving.
Aray forces his way into half guard.
Mustafa Aray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Ackerman is refusing to be controlled, as Aray sits in half guard.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Ackerman looking to control.
Aray won't allow Ackerman to sweep him here.
Ackerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Ackerman controls Aray momentarily but Aray frees himself.
Ackerman trying to control the position here.
Aray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aray defends well.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ackerman 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.
Ackerman controlling Aray's posture.
Ackerman is trying to control the position but Aray postures up.
Ackerman is really struggling to control Aray but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman has control of Aray's left arm, preventing Aray from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ackerman lands a head kick! #TD2#
Aray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aray wants to work for an arm triangle but Ackerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aray is looking to take a break and control but Ackerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it.
Ackerman is trying to control but can't.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aray is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ackerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Aray.
Ackerman trying to control but Aray postures up.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Aray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackerman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a triangle but Aray pushes his legs off easily.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray passes into half guard.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Ackerman wants to improve his position but Aray is controlling well.
Ackerman trying to control here. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ackerman wants to get back to full guard.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aray defends well.#T7#
Aray won't allow Ackerman to sweep him here.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aray is looking to advance position but Ackerman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Aray is looking to get to half guard.
Aray keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ackerman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aray is looking to improve his position but Ackerman isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ackerman lands a couple of good shots and Aray has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Ackerman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aray looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ackerman is riding his opponent, not letting Aray buck him off. #SUB#
Aray is trying to roll into a better position but Ackerman has get a rear naked choke and Aray is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bakkes Ackerman!
Bakkes Ackerman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Ackerman slips a jab from Fiso.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fiso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ackerman. Ackerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ackerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ackerman looks for the body kick but Fiso saw that one coming.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from Fiso.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ackerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Ackerman looks to land a combination but Fiso avoids it well.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackerman is defended easily by Fiso.
Fiso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ackerman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fiso scores with a decent looking hook.
Ackerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Ackerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ackerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
As Fiso looks to move away, Ackerman throws a big counter combo but Fiso just gets out of the way.
Ackerman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ackerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ackerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Ackerman ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
Fiso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ackerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fiso.
Fiso lands a right hook to the body.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Ackerman moved out of range nicely.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Fiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Ackerman should have avoided that one.
Ackerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fiso scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman with a poor takedown
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ackerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ackerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ackerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Ackerman slips the punch.
Ackerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ackerman.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Ackerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Fiso avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Ackerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiso.#ROC2#
Ackerman is rocked!
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Ackerman falls to his knees and Fiso doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Fiso!
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bakkes Ackerman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

Event: BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Ackerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicker throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ackerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ackerman checks the leg kick.
Kicker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker misses with a low kick.
Ackerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ackerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ackerman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kicker throws a body punch but Ackerman moves out of range.
Real Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ackerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Kicker stuffs the takedown.
Ackerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ackerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicker misses with a body shot.
Kicker looks to throw the jab but Ackerman is out of range.
Ackerman checks a low kick from Kicker.
Kicker swings for the body but Ackerman moves out of range.
Ackerman ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Kicker thows a leg kick but Ackerman checks it #TD2#
and Ackerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ackerman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kicker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bakkes Ackerman!
After the fight, Bakkes Ackerman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bakkes Ackerman (ranked 24896 p4p, 466 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 20769 p4p, 467 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ackerman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da' Vat Hy!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

175 cm
19 yrs
153 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
151 lbs

Ackerman

Long

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bakkes Ackerman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ackerman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Long clinches.

Long manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long looking to control.
Ackerman looking to pass the guard.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ackerman is one step ahead there.
Ackerman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackerman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ackerman looking to pass the guard.
Long trying to control the position.
Ackerman 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.
Ackerman postures up.
Ackerman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long has Ackerman pulled in close to control his posture.

Ackerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ackerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ackerman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ackerman is really struggling to control Long but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Ackerman drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Ackerman off! Ackerman jumps back into Long's guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Ackerman from controlling successfully.
Ackerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ackerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ackerman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Ackerman content to stall in guard here.
Ackerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ackerman wants to pass to mount but Long is defending the position.
Ackerman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Long keeping hold of Ackerman's head, controlling as best he can.
Long trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is staying active underneath Ackerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long trying to control but Ackerman postures up.
Ackerman is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ackerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Long has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ackerman is stalling here. Long is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ackerman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Long has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (0) vs (4) Long
Ackerman is looking to regain half guard here but Long keeps moving and retains side control.
Ackerman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Long's best efforts.
Ackerman gets back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long stands and throws Ackerman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ackerman (0) vs (7) Long
Ackerman is not content to let Long control the position.
Ackerman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ackerman is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Long tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Long has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Long trying to control the action but Ackerman is working from the bottom.

Long tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Long has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ackerman is trying to control Long's posture but Long avoids it.
Ackerman manages to get back to half guard.
Ackerman gets full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there.
Ackerman pulls Long in to control the position.
Ackerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (2) vs (7) Long
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ackerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (2) vs (11) Long
Ackerman sneaks back into half guard.

Ackerman actively working from the bottom here.

Long is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Long seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ackerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ackerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ackerman controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Ackerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ackerman has his foot on Long's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Long works his way back into a safe position though.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now.

Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Long drops back looking for a leg! Ackerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ackerman manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into Ackerman's guard.
Ackerman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Long puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.

Ackerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.

Long is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ackerman wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Ackerman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (4) vs (11) Long
Long controls Ackerman momentarily but Ackerman frees himself.

Ackerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Long keeping full guard, as Ackerman tries to pass.

Ackerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (4) vs (15) Long
Ackerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Long taking a breather here.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep.
Ackerman regains half guard.
Long stalling.
Ackerman trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.

Ackerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Long.
Long trying to control the pace.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ackerman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (6) vs (15) Long
Ackerman won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Long keeping moving, preventing Ackerman from controlling successfully.

Ackerman drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Ackerman off! Ackerman jumps back into Long's guard.
Long looking to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (6) vs (17) Long
Ackerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ackerman looking to control.
Long forces his way into half guard.

Ackerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long wins on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Brandon Long, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bakkes Ackerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

Event: MMA: Giving
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ackerman swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr feints the counter takedown.
White Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakkes Ackerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
White Jr feints and as Ackerman raises his hands in defense, White Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ackerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White Jr passes into half guard.
White Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White Jr slips a nice elbow through Ackerman's hands, connecting with Ackerman's forehead.
Ackerman wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy.
White Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White Jr thows a huge punch but Ackerman dodges it nicely.
White Jr works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Ackerman working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr landing strikes from the mount and Ackerman is in trouble!
The referee warns Ackerman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ackerman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ackerman regains half guard.
White Jr lands strikes from half guard.
White Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ackerman controlling the position for now.
Ackerman is looking to improve his position.
White Jr is nestled in close to Ackerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
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. White Jr connects with a nice short shot to Ackerman's temple.
White Jr is looking to advance position but Ackerman won't allow it.
White Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr wants to advance to full mount but Ackerman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ackerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ackerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White Jr advances position into side control!
Ackerman is trying to work for a sweep but White Jr has mounted him!#T3#
White Jr blocks Ackerman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
White Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ackerman regains half guard.
White Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ackerman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White Jr lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Ackerman looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr drops an elbow to the side of Ackerman's head.
Ackerman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
White Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by White Jr.
White Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Ackerman is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ackerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ackerman is working hard here to advance position.
Ackerman tries to lock up and control but White Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ackerman is desperately trying to improve his position but White Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ackerman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
White Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Ackerman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White Jr moves nicely into side control.
Ackerman seems to have got his legs back now.
Ackerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ackerman taking some punishment here, with White Jr in his half guard.
Ackerman taking some punishment here, with White Jr in his half guard.
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. White Jr connects with a nice short shot to Ackerman's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Ackerman misses #TD2#
and White Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ackerman actively working from the bottom here.
Ackerman has hold of White Jr's hands but White Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ackerman won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
White Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ackerman won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
White Jr lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman is looking to control White Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ackerman avoid being mounted?
Ackerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ackerman wants to improve his position but White Jr is controlling well. #SUB#
Ackerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. White Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White Jr passes to full mount!
Ackerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ackerman is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
White Jr lands a heavy elbow.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ackerman tries to reverse the position but White Jr maintains control.
Ackerman regains half guard.
Ackerman is trying to maintain the position but White Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
White Jr working over Ackerman with some ground and pound. Ackerman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ackerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
White Jr lands strikes from half guard.
White Jr slips a nice elbow through Ackerman's hands, connecting with Ackerman's forehead.
White Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White Jr is looking to advance position but Ackerman won't allow it.
Bruce White Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but White Jr has control of the leg.
White Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ackerman taking some punishment here, with White Jr in his half guard.
Ackerman moves into full guard.
Ackerman trying to keep a closed guard but White Jr is proving a slippery customer.
White Jr passes Ackerman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ackerman is trying to get back to full guard.
White Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ackerman connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Ackerman won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
White Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White Jr wants to pass to mount but Ackerman is defending the position.
Ground and pound from White Jr.
White Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Ackerman looking for subs from the bottom but White Jr mounts him!
Ackerman is working to get back to half guard.
White Jr avoids the attempt from Ackerman to control.
White Jr postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ackerman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of White Jr around the waist but White Jr pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! White Jr is the winner by TKO! White Jr jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
A very excited looking Bruce White Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bakkes Ackerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

Event: LFF : 5
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Ballbag throws a head kick that misses.
Ackerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballbag swivels and escapes.
Ballbag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ballbag wants it to stay on the feet.
Ballbag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Ackerman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackerman takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman walks into a stiff left hand from Ballbag.
Ballbag misses with a body shot.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballbag as he avoids it easily.
Ballbag unleashes a big counter combination but Ackerman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ackerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballbag sprawls well. He's pushed Ackerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Ballbag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ackerman moves forwards but Ballbag connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ballbag throws the left hand but Ackerman avoids the punch easily.
Ackerman goes for a double leg but Ballbag avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballbag continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Ballbag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ackerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ballbag has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackerman is defended easily by Ballbag.
Ballbag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Ballbag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballbag stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Ballbag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Ballbag misses.
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Ballbag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ackerman blocks a head kick by Ballbag.
Ballbag blocks a low kick nicely.
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ackerman misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballbag! But no joy.#T3#
Ackerman slips a jab from Ballbag.
Ackerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ackerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballbag.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ballbag misses with a lunging right hand
and Ackerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ackerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballbag defends well and Ackerman ends up having to push Ballbag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ballbag appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ballbag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ballbag throws a series of punches but Ackerman moves out of range.
Ballbag connects with a nice looking jab.
Ackerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ackerman slips under a jab.#T4#
Ballbag moves out of range of the leg kick from Ackerman.
Ballbag is looking to slow Ackerman down with leg kicks.
Ballbag throws a big shot that misses.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballbag as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballbag! But no joy.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballbag as he avoids it easily.
Ballbag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ackerman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballbag throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Ackerman with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Ballbag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ackerman tries for a takedown but Ballbag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballbag was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ackerman walks into a stiff left hand from Ballbag.
Ballbag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballbag throws a lazy right hand but Ackerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballbag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ballbag stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ballbag drives through and clinches with Ackerman against the cage.
Ballbag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Ballbag breaks the clinch.
Ballbag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Ackerman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ballbag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballbag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ballbag lands a nice looking body shot.
Billy Ballbag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballbag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Ballbag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ackerman shoots in and drives through. Ballbag sprawls well.
Ackerman dodges the punch combination from Ballbag.
Ackerman tries to counter by clinching up but Ballbag breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Ballbag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ackerman under the eye.
Ballbag scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ackerman in his tracks.
Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballbag.
Ballbag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ackerman.
A little jabbing left from Ballbag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ackerman.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Ballbag avoids it well and moves away.
Ackerman fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Ballbag throws a jab but it's blocked by Ackerman.
Ackerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ackerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Ballbag misses its intended target.
Ackerman tries to clinch but Ballbag moves out of range.
Ballbag slips a jab and a cross from Ackerman.
Ballbag throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ballbag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ackerman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ackerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballbag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ackerman just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ballbag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ackerman misses with a takedown attempt - Ballbag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ballbag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ackerman defending well as Ballbag loads up on a big left hand.
Ballbag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ackerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ballbag tries to avoid it but Ackerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ballbag to the ground. Ballbag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Ballbag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ballbag takes a swing at Ackerman's ribcage but misses.
Ballbag misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballbag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ackerman.
Ackerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Ballbag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ackerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballbag stuffs the takedown attempt from Ackerman. Ackerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballbag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ackerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ballbag connects with a right hand. Ackerman shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballbag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ackerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballbag misses the target.
Ballbag slaps away a takedown attempt from Ackerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ballbag throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballbag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Ballbag avoids it well and moves away.
Ackerman slips under a jab.
Ackerman walks into a stiff left hand from Ballbag.
Ackerman closes the distance and clinches up with Ballbag, looking for a takedown. Ackerman pushes Ballbag against the cage but Ballbag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ackerman slips a jab and a cross from Ballbag.
Ballbag scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ackerman in his tracks.
Ballbag scores with the left hand. Ackerman knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ackerman has his takedown stuffed
and Ballbag counters with a thumping low kick.
Ballbag connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ackerman. Ackerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Ballbag.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballbag but Ballbag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Ballbag as Ackerman shoots in.
Ackerman slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ballbag. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Ballbag.
Ballbag lands with a hook. Ackerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Billy Ballbag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ackerman goes for a double leg but Ballbag avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballbag continues to drive forward.
Ackerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ballbag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Ackerman with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Ballbag.#T4#
Ballbag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ackerman.
Ballbag connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ballbag. Those never looked like landing.
Ackerman walks into a straight right hand from Ballbag.
Bakkes Ackerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballbag with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballbag jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ballbag darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ackerman takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Ballbag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ballbag has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ballbag!
A very excited looking Billy Ballbag made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bakkes Ackerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.

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