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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bakkes Ackerman (ranked 1733 p4p, 189 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 959 p4p, 112 weight class). Ackerman comes to the ring accompanied by Da' Vat Hy!. Vega comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Truth - Atomic thunder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bakkes Ackerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!'.
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