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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andi Ackles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JA James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andi Ackles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JA James's chin.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andi Ackles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, JA James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch
and Ackles counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ackles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ackles with a nice head shot there.
James is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ackles tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James is still in real trouble! Can Ackles finish him?
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Ackles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ackles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ackles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ackles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ackles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ackles defends well.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ackles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James fails with the takedown
and Ackles counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James looks gassed!
Ackles landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to keep Ackles in close.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ackles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ackles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ackles trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ackles scoring with some ground and pound.
Ackles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Ackles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ackles is aware though and is defending well.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ackles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ackles is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ackles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ackles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Ackles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ackles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ackles working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ackles wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
Ackles sitting in guard here, content to control.
James is looking for a triangle but Ackles pushes his legs off easily.
Ackles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ackles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ackles wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ackles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ackles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ackles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ackles scoring with some ground and pound.
Ackles wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ackles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ackles is aware though and is defending well.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ackles trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Ackles wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ackles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ackles wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andi Ackles dominated that round.
That's time! Ackles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ackles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ackles showed some decent athleticism there.
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. Ackles connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James trying to control but Ackles postures up.
Ackles trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Ackles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Ackles connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James is looking to improve his position.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
Ackles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James is breathing heavily.
James is looking to control Ackles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Ackles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andi Ackles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ackles is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ackles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ackles wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ackles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James trying to control but Ackles postures up.
James taking some punishment here, with Ackles in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ackles is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ackles to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James manages to get to full guard.
Ackles is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ackles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ackles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ackles is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James has his foot on Ackles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ackles works his way back into a safe position though.
James is looking for a triangle but Ackles pushes his legs off easily.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ackles defends well.
Ackles landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ackles trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ackles is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ackles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ackles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ackles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ackles connects with a couple of short punches.
Ackles looking to pass the guard.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ackles landing with the ground and pound.
Ackles trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ackles tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is trying to keep Ackles in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ackles is aware though and is defending well.
Ackles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ackles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ackles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ackles is defending well. James quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ackles has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! James celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JA James!
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energy
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hype
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