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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). Chooooooooon! I think Krause might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Champion. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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151 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Hines lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L Manning Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Hines lands a jab-cross combination.
Hines throws a leg kick
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hines won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Hines is defending well.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hines keeps working.
Hines is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause tries for a kimura but Hines is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause takes a little break here. Hines wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Hines struggling a bit here.
Krause has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krause wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well.
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two 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.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Hines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hines tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause swings around for an armbar but Hines sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.
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!
Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Krause's legs - danger averted.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom.
Hines lying in Krause's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Krause decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hines taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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