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"The James Krause"

James Krause

Welterweight Division

28-9-0 (W-L-D)

8

Wins by Knockout

14

Wins by Submission

5

Wins by Decision

James Krause
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UFC Spotlight

An emotional Tim Elliott talks with teammate James Krause in the Octagon after his victory over Mark De La Rosa during the UFC 219 event inside T-Mobile Arena on December 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Elliott's head coach Robert Follis passed away unexpectedly on December 15. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC)
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The Growing Greatness of Glory MMA

ames Krause prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Ramsey Nijem during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption at the UFC TUF Gym on February 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC)

The Ultimate Fighter Flashback: James Krause

James Krause battles Trevin Giles during the UFC 247 event at Toyota Center on February 08, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
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The Underrated Moments Of 2020

Brian Ortega poses for a portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Fight Island 6 Scorecard

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James Krause Post Fight Interview | UFC Fight Island 6

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James Krause Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Island 6

James Krause Seeking Opportunities

James Krause Relishes "Ultimate" Human Challenge

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25: (L-R) James Krause kicks Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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The Ultimate Fighter Redemption: James Krause - I'm Here to Win this Tournament

Stats & Records

8

Wins by Knockout

14

Wins by Submission

5

Wins by Decision

Striking accuracy 50% 50%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
821
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1653
Takedown Accuracy 18% 18%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
7
Takedowns Attempted
60
4.79
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.11
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.96
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.87
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
60
%
Takedown Defense
0.26
Knockdown Avg
11:26
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
745 (91%)
Clinch
49 (6%)
Ground
27 (3%)

Sig. Str. by target

73% 596 Head 15% 121 Body 13% 104 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
8 (30%)
DEC
5 (19%)
SUB
14 (52%)

athlete record

Info

When and why did you start training for fighting? Thirteen years ago. It was something fun to do in the summer while I was out of college. I showed up at the gym one day and never left.

What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ black belt

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the top of the top. I can test my skills against the best in the world here.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Five credits shy of a degree. I quit to pursue fighting.

What was your job before you started fighting? I ran GrindHouse MMA

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 18-1 with 2 titles

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Jab

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Newport News, United States
Trains at
Glory MMA & Fitness
Age
37
Height
74.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 15, 2013
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
40.50