PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 5778 p4p, 383 weight class) and Bakkes Ackerman (ranked 2147 p4p, 211 weight class). Viktorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lyube - Davay Za. Ackerman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Da' Vat Hy! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bakkes Ackerman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Viktorov
vs
Ackerman

168 cm
27
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
153 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bakkes Ackerman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viktorov closes the distance and clinches.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Ackerman pushes his legs off easily.

Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Ackerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Viktorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ackerman defends it easily.

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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ackerman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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!

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.

Viktorov instigates a clinch.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Viktorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ackerman defends it easily.

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!'.