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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Krause!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burza.
Burza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burza lands a few punches from side control.
Krause is trying to improve his position.
Burza tries for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Krause tries to bench press Burza off him but Burza keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
Burza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza 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.
Burza landing strikes.
Burza staying calm.
Burza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krause knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krause struggling a bit here.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.
Krause tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burza is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burza throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Burza trying to pass the guard but Krause defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burza stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burza wants to clinch.
Burza goes for a double leg but Krause avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krause continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burza wants to take the fight to the mat but Krause manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krause is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burza gets back to full guard.
Burza 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.
Burza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krause manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burza wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Burza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burza shoots in looking for a takedown. Krause tries to sprawl out of it but Burza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krause manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burza wants to clinch up but Krause keeps it at a distance.
Krause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krause lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause throws a series of punches but Burza moves out of range.
Krause throws a head kick but Burza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause stuffs the takedown attempt from Burza. Burza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Burza with a poor takedown
and Krause makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza tries to clinch up
and Krause counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burza shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aron Burza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krause sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burza somewhat.
Burza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
A head kick misses from Krause.
Nice takedown defense from Krause. No joy for Burza on that attempt.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burza rather than just go for the knockout.
Burza tries for a takedown but Krause sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krause bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burza wants to clinch.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burza moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza moves away from the strike by Krause.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Krause lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Burza with a poor takedown
and Krause counters with a nice body kick.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Krause counters with a body kick that stops Burza in his tracks momentarily.
Krause has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krause as he jumps to the side.
Burza shoots in but no luck this time.
Burza closes the distance and clinches up with Krause, looking for a takedown. Burza pushes Krause against the cage but Krause circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krause thuds his shin into the meat of Burza's side.
Krause throws a push kick but Burza slaps the foot to one side.
Burza darts in looking for a takedown but Krause gets double underhooks and turns Burza into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Burza.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krause continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Burza is trying to drag Krause to the mat but Krause just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Burza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Krause - that landed with a thud.
Krause tries to stall but Burza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krause lands an uppercut.
Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krause prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause lands a body punch.
Burza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krause gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Burza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Krause 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krause as he avoids it easily.
Bruno Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burza manages to avoid it.
Burza shoots in for a double leg but Krause sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krause tries to bum rush Burza with a series of wild strikes but Burza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krause sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burza goes for a double leg but Krause avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krause continues to drive forward.
Krause lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burza can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Krause on the inside.
Krause will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burza up against the cage.
Krause gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza wants to take the fight to the mat but Krause manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Burza controls his hands.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burza can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to control Burza's arms but Burza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krause has his back to the cage.
Burza can't get the takedown.
Bruno Krause seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krause gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause has Burza pushed against the cage.
Krause prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Krause on the inside.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Burza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krause lands with a light punch inside.
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Burza backwards.
Burza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krause avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krause avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Burza's ribcage. Burza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to throw a body punch but Burza avoids it by throwing Krause back against the cage.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Burza controls his hands.
Burza letting Krause take a breather here.
Krause is pressed up against the cage. Burza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krause down to the mat. Krause avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Burza.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt.
Burza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krause avoids it really well and circles away.
Krause buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krause. Krause obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burza.
A good leg kick by Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krause manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burza slips a straight right by Krause.
Burza avoids the body shot from Krause.
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Krause counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krause tries to work over Burza's front leg with a kick but Burza checks it.
Burza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krause to the ground. Burza is now in Krause's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
Burza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krause is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burza has his hands clasped together but Krause extends and breaks Burza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Krause.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Krause waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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