James Krause Returning to Lightweight at UFC Fight Night 124

According to MMA Junkie, James Krause returning to lightweight at UFC Fight Night 124…

On Moving back to Lightweight: “It’ll be about two years since I’ve made the weight; 23 months on weigh-in (day) for when I made (lightweight) last,” Krause told MMAjunkie. “I had that staph infection after the show, and I lost a lot of weight. I really just haven’t put on the weight that I once had. I’m walking a little bit lighter than I used to. Normally I would be walking at 190, 195. I’m between 180 and 185 now. We’ll see what that looks like. That’s what I’m trying to do is just get to where I need to be. If I do decide to go back to welterweight, I’m going to need to take some time off and put on some lean muscle and get a little bit stronger.”

On Doing The Ultimate Fighter Again: “The phenomenal thing about ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ is a feel like there’s multiple ways to win that show,” Krause said. “Although I didn’t win that competition, I do feel like I won the show, if that makes any sense at all. I set goals, multiple goals for when I went on there. I know I didn’t win the competition, but I definitely feel like I made the most of the show. I used the time to make myself presentable, make myself likable, and I’ve gained a much bigger following because of it. I’m not happy I didn’t win, but I think that’s what’s great about that show. There’s so many variables.”