James Krause, a suspended MMA coach under investigation for suspicious betting activity, has resurfaced on social media, announcing that he is $5 million in debt and has transitioned to a career in real estate.
James Krause, you know him, right? The MMA coach and fighter who’s currently on suspension. Yeah, that guy. He’s under investigation for some shady betting activity. This week, he popped up on social media, bragging about being $5 million in debt. But get this – he’s spinning it as a good thing.
Remember 2022? That’s when Krause got the boot from UFC. There was this whole drama about betting lines shifting right before his fighter, Darrick Minner, lost to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Vegas 64. After that fight, a bunch of sportsbooks dropped UFC events like hot potatoes. Minner got the axe, and Krause became a pariah. UFC even warned fighters not to associate with him.
Krause, Minner, and another UFC fighter, Jeff Molina, are all in the same boat. They’re suspended indefinitely by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Why? That betting scandal.
Despite all this, Krause isn’t just sitting around. He’s cut ties with his Glory MMA and Fitness gym and jumped into real estate. And he’s not just flipping houses – he’s coaching others to do the same. He’s even posted about his new gig on Facebook, explaining why he’s cool with being in debt up to his eyeballs.
Before all this mess, Krause was a big deal in MMA. He was one of the top coaches, working with big names like former UFC flyweight champ Brandon Moreno. Now, he’s all in on real estate.
So, what’s next for Krause? No one knows when the investigation will wrap up. But until then, he’s benched from all combat sports. And depending on how things shake out, he could be looking at financial or even criminal penalties.