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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause's entrance music is Heart of a Champion. A fine choice. James Krause has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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157 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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151 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hines.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hines's waist but Hines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hines is trying to control Krause's posture but Krause avoids it.
Hines is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause happy to just control the position for now.
Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hines rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Hines!
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hines drops back looking for a leg! Krause is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krause manages to kick Hines off! Hines jumps back into Krause's guard.
Hines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krause looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krause looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krause!
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hines has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Hines.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Krause slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krause will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Krause's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hines has gone for a leg lock! Krause slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hines's guard.
Hines trying to control the position.
Hines 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.
Hines trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Krause will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krause is out of range and Hines settles back down.
Hines throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Hines clobbers Krause with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krause looking to score a takedown here. Hines is defending well but Krause drives through and ends up in Hines's guard.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
Krause trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines working a defensive guard here.
Krause is looking to advance position but Hines has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hines jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krause is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krause and Hines has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Krause stops Hines from passing to mount.
Hines tries for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause moves into full guard.
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom.
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hines defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hines is one step ahead there.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hines manages to get himself to full guard.
Krause postures up.
Krause wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hines pulls Krause in close to prevent any damage.
Krause is pushing down on Hines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hines is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hines defends it well.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Krause dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hines throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hines lands with a shot to the body.
Hines works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hines jabs Krause to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines lands a really nice looking cross but Krause seems unphased.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab.
Hines throws a front kick aimed at Krause's knee but Krause avoids it well.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hines counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
L Manning Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hines avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hines as he connects with a hook.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hines lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Hines slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hines. That snapped Krause's head back.
L Manning Hines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krause is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause with a poor takedown
and Hines counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). L Manning Hines!
After the big win, L Manning Hines made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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