James Krause Calls UFC 247 Judge’s Alleged Conflict of Interest a “Disgrace to the Sport”
By FCF Staff
Following the news that one of the judges at UFC 247 used to train with Trevin Giles’ head coach, James Krause turned to social media to blast the situation.
Krause opted to step on just 24 hours notice at UFC 247 and fight Giles. The latter ended up winning the tightly contested fight via scores of 28-29, 29-28, 29-28. One of the judges who scored the fight for Giles was Joe Soliz. The judge was the only one to score the first round for Giles, however, as the other two had it for Krause. The veteran controlled much of the round on the floor and the consensus is Krause won the frame.
More recently, however, it’s been revealed that Soliz received his BJJ black belt from Eric Williams in 2008. Williams is the head coach for Giles. Soliz told TSN that he hasn’t been associated with Williams’ gym in over eight years and that he hasn’t spoke with the coach in some time.
Krause, however, posted the images and statement below: