James Krause (fighter)
| James Krause | |
|---|---|
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| 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) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight, Lightweight |
| Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Blue Springs, Missouri, United States |
| Team | Grindhouse MMA |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
James Leo Krause (born June 4, 1986 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Krause has made a name for himself fighting all over the United States, competing mainly the Midwest region. Krause has also competed for top organizations such as Bellator Fighting Championships and the World Extreme Cagefighting.
Early life
Krause was born in Newport News, Virginia but moved to Odessa, Missouri after his parents got divorced when he was two years old.[1][2] Krause began attending Odessa High School in 2001, graduating in 2004. Krause opted out of attending college, and instead began working full-time before finding MMA.
Mixed martial arts 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.[1] 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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]
Titan Fighting Championships
After being released from Bellator, Krause resigned 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.[7] 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.[8] 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,".[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Krause faced Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161, replacing an injured Isaac Vallie-Flagg.[10] 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.[11] 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 to just below 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.
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 | ||
| 25 matches | 20 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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 | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 20–4 | Sam Stout | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 161 | June 15, 2013 | 3 | 4:47 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Fight of the Night; Submission of the Night |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19–4 | Toby Imada | Decision (unanimous) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 6 | January 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18–4 | Joe Jordan | Submission (guillotine choke) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 0:19 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17–4 | Guilherme Trindade | KO (punches) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 4 | November 2, 2012 | 1 | 0:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16–4 | Amir Khillah | Decision (split) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 3 | June 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–4 | Mark Korzenowski | KO (head kick) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 1 | December 16, 2011 | 1 | 0:26 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–4 | Sean Wilson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Titan Fighting Championships 20 | September 23, 2011 | 1 | 2:39 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | 165 lb. Catchweight |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–4 | Steve Schneider | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shark Fights 19 | September 10, 2011 | 2 | 2:46 | Independence, Missouri, United States | Welterweight bout |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 12–4 | Clay French | Decision (split) | Titan Fighting Championships 19 | July 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | 160 lb. Catchweight |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–3 | Nathan Schut | TKO (head kick and strikes) | Titan Fighting Championships 17 | March 25, 2011 | 1 | 0:41 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 11–3 | Toby Imada | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 14 | April 15, 2010 | 2 | 2:44 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | LW Opening Tournament Bout |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–2 | Kalel Robinson | Submission (triangle choke) | Titan Fighting Championships 15 | December 18, 2009 | 2 | 2:28 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 10–2 | Ricardo Lamas | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 44 | November 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 10–1 | Donald Cerrone | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 | 1 | 4:38 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–0 | Matt Williamson | KO (head kick) | Close Quarters Combat | March 21, 2009 | 1 | 1:15 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | Steve Schnieder | Submission (triangle choke) | Titan Fighting Championship 12 | December 19, 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Michael Johnson | Submission (triangle choke) | FM: Productions | November 22, 2008 | 1 | 2:55 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Tim Bazer | Submission (triangle choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 4:30 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Ran Weathers | Submission (triangle choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Dan Copp | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IFC: Sturgis 2008 | August 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:55 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Douglas Edwards | Submission | World Cage FC 2 | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Shane Hutchison | TKO (punches) | World Cage FC 1 | April 5, 2008 | 1 | 0:34 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Anthony Smith | Submission | True Fight Fans 1 | December 7, 2007 | 1 | 2:30 | Grain Valley, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Kevin Hengler | Technical Submission | Titan Fighting Championship 10 | November 28, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TheJamesKrause - Myspace".
- ↑ Darrick Patrick (November 12, 2009). "10 Questions with James Krause".
- ↑ "Ten bouts now official for "WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber II" in June". MMAJunkie.com. April 27, 2009.
- ↑ "WEC 44 card set with Alex Karalexis vs. Kamal Shalorus, James Krause vs. Ricardo Lamas". MMAJunkie.com. October 12, 2009.
- ↑ "Tourney shakeup: James Krause replaces Ferrid Kheder, meets Toby Imada at Bellator 14". MMAJunkie.com. April 12, 2010.
- ↑ "James Krause scratched, Bellator 16 card complete with eight bouts". MMAJunkie.com. April 27, 2010.
- ↑ "Lashley scratched from Titan FC 19; French vs. Krause, Evinger vs. McMann headline". MMAJunkie.com. July 22, 2011.
- ↑ "'The Ultimate Fighter 15' cast unveiled with 32 lightweight fighters". MMAJunkie.com. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5 results: Downing outworks Rinaldi for belt". MMAJunkie.com. December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ Staff (2013-05-29). "James Krause replaces Isaac Vallie-Flagg, meets Sam Stout at UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ Staff (2013-09-06). "James Krause vs. Bobby Green booked for UFC Fight Night 31's 'Troops' event". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
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