James Krause will make his return to the octagon and he’ll be looking to take out another Brazilian.
Krause (26-7 MMA, 7-3 MMA) will face Sergio Moraes (14-5 MMA, 8-4 UFC) at UFC on ESPN+ 22 in a welterweight bout, a person with knowledge of the booking told MMA Junkie. The person requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. The news first was reported by Combate.
UFC on ESPN+ 22 takes place Nov. 16 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. The card streams on ESPN+.
Krause made a successful return to welterweight when he took out Warlley Alves in the second round at UFC Fight Night 135. He is on a five-fight winning streak and looks to keep his momentum going when he takes on Brazil’s Moraes.
Moraes is coming off a knockout loss to Warlley Alves at UFC 237, who happens to be the most recent opponent Krause fought and beat. Moraes has lost two staight, but looks to rebound against the surging Krause in his home country of Brazil.
With the addition, the latest UFC on ESPN+ 22 lineup includes:
