WelterweightACTIVE
James Krause
28-9
Age
37
Height
6'2"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:26
Gym
Glory MMA & Fitness
Wins By
8 KO · 14 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 6
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
81%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Newport News, United States
Fight History
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R1 3:50
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 3:50
WIN
CS
vs Claudio Silva
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SM
vs Sergio Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:19
WIN
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R2 2:28
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 2:28
WIN
AW
vs Alex White
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SC
vs Shane Campbell
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TG
vs Trevin Giles
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
VL
vs Valmir Lazaro
UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· 2015-02-28
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JV
vs Jamie Varner
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· 2014-05-24
KO/TKO
to Ankle Injury
R1 5:00
KO/TKOto Ankle Injury·R1 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Sam Stout
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· 2013-06-15
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:47
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:47
WIN
TG
vs Tom Gallicchio
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:27
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
0.96 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️James adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
6 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Knees
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (133%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 249% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Flying Knee Head
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
to
Ankle Injury
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Flying Knee Head leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strikes/Min (4.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 14 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (131% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc92%
Clinch
67% acc5%
Ground
56% acc3%
Striking Differential+0.68/min
4.79 landed/min4.11 absorbed/min
4.79
Landed/Min
4.11
Absorbed/Min
0.26
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed821
Sig. Strikes Attempted1653
Key Insights
James is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
12%
Landed
7
Defended
53
Total
60
0.96
TD / 15min
0.87
Sub / 15min
7
TD Landed
60
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
52
Attempted
15%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
30%
R3
20%
Key Insights
14 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
782
1.87
Ratio
Absorbed
419
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
3/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.8
High
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
131%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.87x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 131% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
1:16
R2 Control
0:58
R3 Control
0:41
R1 to Final
+31%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.0pp
Body
-10.0pp
Leg
-2.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2887
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights