VIDEO: Coach James Krause pulls no punches with brutally honest cornering during UFC Vegas 62 prelims - "You've hurt him 3 times now and you're f***ing around" Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

VIDEO Coach James Krause pulls no punches with brutally honest cornering during UFC Vegas 62 prelims – You ve hurt him three times now and you re f***ing around

James Krause (Left) and Mana Martinez (Right) [Image courtesy: @ufc on Twitter] Renowned MMA coach and UFC veteran held nothing back while cornering his fighter Mana Martinez at the UFC Vegas 62 prelims. Krause's unrestrained pep talk was caught on camera going into the third round of Martinez's closely contested clash against Brandon Davis. Krause reprimanded 'Manaboi' for "f***ing around" despite having seriously hurt his opponent. With just five minutes left before the final bell, the Glory MMA head coach wanted his fighter to follow his instructions. Krause told Martinez: "Do you understand what I'm saying? You're f***ing around too much. This is your fight to win. You've hurt him like 3 times now and you're f***ing around. Let's go. Stay sharp here. You, look at me m*****f***er. Don't you f***ing walk out of here tonight unless you f***ing win this fight. Do you understand me? I don't care, it's five f***ing minutes. When I tell you to press him, you f***ing press him. Do you understand me? Don't you let him walk out of here with this goddamn fight. Do you hear me? Do you understand? Let's f***ing go!" Watch James Krause's fine piece of cornerwork below: No punches pulled by Coach between rounds No punches pulled by Coach between rounds Martinez dropping Davis with a spinning back fist in the closing seconds of round 2 was probably the biggest moment of the fight. Apart from that, both fighters went toe-to-toe over three rounds with 'Manaboi' reeling in a split-decision victory.

James Krause opened his doors to Mana Martinez at a crucial juncture

Mana Martinez earned a split-decision win over Guido Cannetti in his UFC debut in August 2021. It was an emotional victory for Martinez, whose longtime coach had passed away due to COVID-19 complications just 11 days before the bout. “Just very thankful and blessed to have him in my life in the period of time that I did.”

dedicated an emotional victory to his coach Saul Soliz, who died earlier this month.“Just very thankful and blessed to have him in my life in the period of time that I did.” dedicated an emotional victory to his coach Saul Soliz, who died earlier this month. But 'Manaboi' wasn't left without a trainer as former UFC fighter and acclaimed coach James Krause gave him a call. Martinez left behind the comfort of his hometown of Houston and joined the Glory MMA squad in Missouri. Martinez's first outing under James Krause's guidance ended in a at UFC 271, ending his three-fight win streak. However, the 26-year-old is now back in the win column. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found