James Leo Krause is an American professional mixed martial artist and entrepreneur. He is currently competing in the welterweight division of the UFC. Krause has also competed for organizations such as Bellator, WEC, the RFA, and Titan FC. He was selected as one of 32 fighters to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Live.
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James Leo Krause is an American professional mixed martial artist and entrepreneur. He is currently competing in the welterweight division of the UFC. Krause has also competed for organizations such as Bellator, WEC, the RFA, and Titan FC. He was selected as one of 32 fighters to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Live which aired in March, 2012. He currently teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts out of his own gym, Glory MMA & Fitness in Lees Summit, Missouri. He also owns part of Kansas City Fighting Alliance, KCFA and Metro PCS stores in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 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. He has fought all over the Midwest, mostly in Missouri, collecting a 10-0 record with all of his wins coming from stoppages.
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. He then signed with Bellator Fighting Championships in April 2010, replacing Ferrid Kheder in the Bellator Season Two Lightweight Tournament. His return came at Titan Fighting Championships 17 on March 25, 2011 against Nathan Schut. At Titan Fighting. Championships 19 on July 29, 2011 Krause fought Pride FC and Sengoku veteran, Clay French, in the main-event. Krause lost the fight via split decision. He next fought at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 4 which took place on November 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He fought Brazilian prospect Guilherme Trindade, a fellow TUF castaway. After three back and forth rounds Krause was announced the winner via a split decision and ending his time on the Ultimate Fighter.
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