UFC"The James Krause"James Krause Record: 28-8-0
WelterweightRecord28-8-0
Age40
DivisionWelterweight
Combat Edge Elo1713
Last fight2022.07.03
James Krause has a 28-8-0 professional record and is 40 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Glory MMA & Fitness. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
James Krause bio
Personal background
James Krause is an American welterweight and lightweight veteran turned renowned MMA coach, a 6'2" submission specialist who spent more than a decade competing in the UFC and other top promotions. Born June 4, 1986, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, Krause built his career and reputation in his home state, where he founded and ran the influential Glory MMA & Fitness gym. Long, rangy and technically sharp, he became one of the more respected fighter-coaches in the sport, guiding the careers of multiple UFC contenders even while still competing himself. His own game blended a deep, opportunistic submission arsenal with crafty striking, the product of a true mixed-martial-arts skill set rather than a single base.
Path to the UFC
Krause turned professional in 2007 and grinded through the regional scene for years, picking up early experience and the occasional setback. He fought in the WEC, where he was submitted by Donald Cerrone in 2009 and lost a decision to Ricardo Lamas, and appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 15, where he was knocked out by Justin Lawrence in an exhibition bout. He kept building on the regional circuit, including a 2011 guillotine finish of veteran Sean Wilson and a 2012 third-round guillotine of the well-traveled Joe Jordan, before earning his proper UFC opportunity.
UFC career
Krause announced himself in the UFC with a memorable debut at UFC 161 in 2013, submitting Sam Stout with a third-round guillotine. His octagon tenure was a rollercoaster of competitive results: he beat Jamie Varner in 2014, then dropped decisions to Jorge Masvidal and Valmir Lázaro. He steadied himself with a 2015 first-round rear-naked choke of Daron Cruickshank and a decision over Shane Campbell, then returned for a second run on The Ultimate Fighter Season 25, beating Ramsey Nijem before falling to Jesse Taylor. The best stretch of his career came after a move up to welterweight: he decisioned Tom Gallicchio and Alex White, scored a 2018 knee-and-punches finish of Warlley Alves, and closed out his competitive career with a 2020 decision over the previously dominant Claudio Silva, after which he retired to focus on coaching.
Fighting style
Krause was first and foremost a submission artist: 14 of his 28 wins came by submission — the guillotine and rear-naked choke especially — anchoring a finishing rate near 80 percent. His height and length for the weight classes he fought helped both his striking range and his ability to attack chokes off scrambles and from his back. He paired that grappling with steadily improving boxing, making him a dangerous, well-rounded out for opponents who underestimated his fight IQ. The honest limitation was a ceiling against the division's elite, where stronger wrestlers and sharper strikers like Masvidal got the better of him on the cards.
Career highlights
- Memorable UFC debut — submitted Sam Stout with a third-round guillotine at UFC 161 to announce himself in the octagon.
- Submission specialist — 14 of his 28 career wins came by submission, with a finishing rate near 80 percent built on chokes and scramble grappling.
- Respected fighter-coach — founded Glory MMA & Fitness in Missouri and developed multiple UFC contenders while still competing at the top level.
Career snapshot
James Krause career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1713Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1713 Elo after defeating Claudio Silva (2020-10-18)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Welterweight
James Krause quick answers
What is James Krause's record?
James Krause's professional MMA record is 28-8-0.
How old is James Krause?
James Krause is 40 years old.
What weight class is James Krause?
James Krause fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is James Krause?
James Krause is 6'2" tall with a 73,5" reach.
How much does James Krause weigh?
James Krause competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is James Krause's Combat Edge Elo?
James Krause's Combat Edge Elo is 1713, with a peak Elo of 1713.
How strong is James Krause's recent opposition?
James Krause's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1666 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was James Krause's last fight?
James Krause's latest tracked pro fight was against Daniel Manasoiu at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 2 on 2022.07.03.
What is James Krause's recent form?
James Krause's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does James Krause usually win?
James Krause's 28 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 14 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 79% ending before the final bell.
8Wins by knockout
14Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
James Krause stats
Record : 28 / 8 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.79Fighter2.98Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.11Fighter3.83Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
62%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.96Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
18%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
60%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.87Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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