Best fights of James Krause
Over 13 years as a professional, James Krause has compiled a 28-8 (22) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Krause submits Sam Stout
On June 15, 2013 James Krause faced Sam Stout in a welterweight bout. Krause was 27 years old with a record of 19-4, and Stout was 29 with a record of 19-8-1. Krause was on a 7-fight winning streak and Stout was coming off a win. Krause submitted Sam Stout via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
2. James Krause loses to Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision
On September 27, 2014 James Krause faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Krause was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Masvidal was 29 with a record of 27-8. Krause was coming off a win and Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krause lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
3. James Krause KOs Warlley Alves
On August 25, 2018 James Krause faced Warlley Alves in a welterweight bout. Krause was 32 years old with a record of 25-7, and Alves was 27 with a record of 12-2. Krause was on a 4-fight winning streak and Alves was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krause stopped Warlley Alves via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. James Krause defeats Cláudio Silva
On October 18, 2020 James Krause faced Cláudio Silva in a welterweight bout. Krause was 34 years old with a record of 27-8, and Silva was 38 with a record of 14-1. Krause was coming off a loss, while Silva was on a 14-fight winning streak. Krause won via unanimous decision.
5. James Krause defeats Shane Campbell
On February 21, 2016 James Krause faced Shane Campbell in a welterweight bout. Krause was 29 years old with a record of 22-7, and Campbell was 29 with a record of 12-3. Both Krause and Campbell were coming off a win. Krause won via unanimous decision.
6. James Krause submits Daron Cruickshank
On July 25, 2015 James Krause faced Daron Cruickshank in a lightweight bout. Krause was 29 years old with a record of 21-7, and Cruickshank was 30 with a record of 16-6. Krause was on a 2-fight losing streak and Cruickshank was coming off a loss. Krause submitted Daron Cruickshank via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. James Krause defeats Toby Imada in their 2nd fight
On January 18, 2013 James Krause faced Toby Imada in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Krause was 26 years old with a record of 18-4, and Imada was 34 with a record of 30-17. Krause was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Imada was coming off a loss. Krause won via unanimous decision.
8. James Krause defeats Alex White
On January 14, 2018 James Krause faced Alex White in a lightweight bout. Krause was 31 years old with a record of 24-7, and White was 29 with a record of 12-3. Krause was on a 3-fight winning streak and White was coming off a win. Krause won via unanimous decision.
9. James Krause loses to Trevin Giles via split decision
On February 8, 2020 James Krause faced Trevin Giles in a middleweight bout. Krause was 33 years old with a record of 27-7, and Giles was 27 with a record of 11-2. Krause was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Giles was on a 2-fight losing streak. Krause lost via split decision. Went the distance with Giles.
10. James Krause KOs Mark Korzenowski in 26 seconds
On December 16, 2011 James Krause faced Mark Korzenowski in a welterweight bout. Krause was 25 years old with a record of 14-4, and Korzenowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krause was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krause stopped Mark Korzenowski via KO in the 1st round.