James Krause (fighter)
| James Krause | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Leo Krause June 4, 1986 Newport News, Virginia, United States |
| Other names | The James Krause |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States |
| Team | Grindhouse MMA |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 14 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
James Leo Krause (born June 4, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Krause has made a name for himself fighting all over the United States, competing mainly in the Midwest region. Krause has also competed for organizations such as Bellator, WEC, the RFA, and Titan FC.
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Background
Krause was born in Newport News, Virginia but moved to Odessa, Missouri after his parents got divorced when he was two years old. At the age of seven, Krause began training in karate.[3][4] Krause began attending Odessa High School in 2001 where he competed in wrestling and graduated in 2004. Krause opted out of attending college, and instead began working full-time before finding MMA at the age of 19
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Before turning professional in 2007, Krause had an astonishing amateur career with a record of 18-1, holding two championships, and for six consecutive months was ranked as the number one amateur in the country.[3] On November 28, 2007 Krause made his long awaited professional debut for Kansas', Titan Fighting Championships, defeating Kevin Hengler via technical submission in the first round. Throughout 2008 and 2009, Krause fought all over the Midwest, mostly in Missouri, collecting a 10-0 record with all of his wins coming from stoppages.
World Extreme Cagefighting
In April 2009 Krause signed on with the World Extreme Cagefighting. He made his debut for the promotion on June 7, 2009 at WEC 41 against Donald Cerrone. Krause was a late-replacement for Rich Crunkilton.[5] Krause lost the fight via first round submission (rear-naked choke).
Krause then fought Ricardo Lamas on the preliminary card of WEC 44 on November 18, 2009.[6] After being controlled on the ground for three rounds, Krause lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Krause was released from his contract after going 0-2 for the promotion.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Krause signed with Bellator Fighting Championships in April 2010, replacing Ferrid Kheder in the Bellator Season Two Lightweight Tournament. His first bout of the tournament was originally slated for Bellator 15 but was instead moved to a week earlier and held on the Bellator 14 card.[7] Krause fought Season One's runner-up, Toby Imada, losing via submission (armbar). The loss took Krause out of the tournament.
Krause was expected to compete on the Bellator 16 card against an unnamed opponent but was forced off the card due to an injury.[8]
Titan Fighting Championships
After being released from Bellator, Krause re-signed with Titan Fighting Championships. His return came at Titan Fighting Championships 17 on March 25, 2011 against Nathan Schut. Krause won the fight via TKO after connecting with a head kick.
At Titan Fighting Championships 19 on July 29, 2011 Krause fought Pride FC and Sengoku veteran, Clay French, in the main-event.[9] Krause lost the fight via split decision.
Two months after his loss to French, Krause fought Steve Schneider at Shark Fights 19, winning via second round submission (rear-naked choke). He fought Sean Wilson at Titan ighting Championships 20 on September 23, 2011, winning via first round submission.
Krause was scheduled to fight UFC veteran, Chad Reiner, at the inaugural event for Resurrection Fighting Alliance on Friday, December 16, 2011. However, a few days before the fight, Reiner was forced off the card due to an injury. After going through five different opponents, Krause fought Mark Korzenowski. Krause won the fight via KO (head kick) only seconds into the first round.
The Ultimate Fighter
Krause was selected as one of 32 fighters to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Live which aired in March, 2012.[10] In order to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member, the fighters had to win an exhibition bout with another potential contestant. Krause was matched up against the relative unknown Team Black House fighter Justin Lawrence. Krause was upset by Lawrence, losing the fight via first round TKO, and ending Krause's time on The Ultimate Fighter.
Resurrection Fighting Alliance
After being eliminated from the Ultimate Fighter, Krause returned to his contract with Resurrection Fighting Alliance. His second fight with the promotion took place at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 3 on June 30, 2012. Krause fought a fellow TUF castaway in Amir Khillah. After three entertaining back and forth rounds, Krause was announced the winner via split decision.
Krause next fought at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 4 which took place on November 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He fought undefeated Brazilian prospect, Guilherme Trindade. Only 31 seconds into the first round Krause won the fight via KO. With the fight ending so quickly, Resurrection Fighting Alliance offered Krause a spot on the Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5 card set to take place November 30, only a month after his latest win. Krause fought journeyman Joe Jordan on the RFA 5 card, winning the fight via submission in the third round. During the post fight interview, Krause called out to UFC matchmaker, Joe Silva, proclaiming, "Joe Silva, give me a call sometime, buddy,".[11]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Krause faced Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161, replacing an injured Isaac Vallie-Flagg.[12] Krause won the back and forth bout, submitting Stout with a guillotine choke in the third round. His debut also earned Krause both Submission of the Night and Fight of the Night bonus awards.
Krause faced Bobby Green on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31.[13] The fight ended in unusual fashion as Green had previously kicked Krause in the groin area twice, resulting in a one point deduction. Green then landed a blow on Krause's belt line, which resulted in Krause falling to the canvas. Referee John McCarthy declared it a legal blow and awarded Green a TKO victory.[14]
Krause faced Jamie Varner on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173.[15] Krause won the fight via TKO due to injury as Varner broke his ankle in the first round and was unable to continue into the second round.[16]
Krause faced Jorge Masvidal on September 24, 2014 at UFC 178.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Krause faced Valmir Lázaro on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184.[18] He lost the bout by split decision.
Krause faced Daron Cruickshank on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16.[19] Krause won the fight by submission in the first round.[20]
Krause is expected to face Shane Campbell on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 82.[21]
Championships and awards
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 29 matches | 22 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 14 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 22–7 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 1 | 1:27 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 21–7 | Valmir Lázaro | Decision (split) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 21–6 | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 178 | September 27, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 21–5 | Jamie Varner | TKO (ankle injury) | UFC 173 | May 24, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 20–5 | Bobby Green | TKO (body kick) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 20–4 | Sam Stout | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 161 | June 15, 2013 | 3 | 4:47 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 19–4 | Toby Imada | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 6 | January 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 18–4 | Joe Jordan | Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA 5 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 0:19 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 17–4 | Guilherme Trindade | KO (punches) | RFA 4 | November 2, 2012 | 1 | 0:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Amir Khillah | Decision (split) | RFA 3 | June 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 15–4 | Mark Korzenowski | KO (head kick) | RFA 1 | December 16, 2011 | 1 | 0:26 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 14–4 | Sean Wilson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Titan FC 20 | September 23, 2011 | 1 | 2:39 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 13–4 | Steve Schneider | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shark Fights 19 | September 10, 2011 | 2 | 2:46 | Independence, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (164 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Clay French | Decision (split) | Titan FC 19 | July 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 12–3 | Nathan Schut | TKO (head kick and punches) | Titan FC 17 | March 25, 2011 | 1 | 0:41 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 11–3 | Toby Imada | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 14 | April 15, 2010 | 2 | 2:44 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Lightweight Opening Tournament bout. |
| Win | 11–2 | Kalel Robinson | Submission (triangle choke) | Titan FC 15 | December 18, 2009 | 2 | 2:28 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Ricardo Lamas | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 44 | November 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Donald Cerrone | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 | 1 | 4:38 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Matt Williamson | KO (head kick) | Close Quarters Combat | March 21, 2009 | 1 | 1:15 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Steve Schnieder | Submission (triangle choke) | Titan FC 12 | December 19, 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Michael Johnson | Submission (triangle choke) | FM: Productions | November 22, 2008 | 1 | 2:55 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Tim Bazer | Submission (triangle choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 4:30 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Ran Weathers | Submission (triangle choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Dan Copp | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:55 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Douglas Edwards | Submission | World Cage FC 2 | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Shane Hutchison | TKO (punches) | World Cage FC 1 | April 5, 2008 | 1 | 0:34 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Anthony Smith | Submission | True Fight Fans 1 | December 7, 2007 | 1 | 2:30 | Grain Valley, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kevin Hengler | Technical Submission | Titan FC 10 | November 28, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0-1 | Justin Lawrence | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Live | March 9, 2012 (airdate) | 1 | 1:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Live Elimination round |
See also
References
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External links
- Professional MMA record for James Krause from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
