James Krause ruled out of UFC Belfast co-main event bout with Ross Pearson

UFC Belfast will soon get a new co-main event following the news of James Krause’s unfortunate injury withdrawal from the event.

American lightweight Krause was all set to take on Britain’s Ross ‘The Real Deal’ Pearson in the co-main attraction at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

But an Instagram post from Krause explained how he’s suffered another untimely injury, ruling him out of the November 19 event in Northern Ireland.

“It’s with great disappointment and frustration that I make this post announcing that I’m forced to withdraw from my #UFCBelfast bout with Ross Pearson…again,” he wrote.

“Monday morning during wrestling practice I tore my hamstring for what the doctor says is a “high grade”, substantial tear in 3 different spots to my hamstring.

“This is 2 camps in a row, and against Ross that I’ve had to withdraw from so my greatest apologies to him.

“This is not my norm and I pride myself on fighting any opposition that’s been offered to me.

“That being said during these training camps I’ve made a lot of progress and am very excited to show my improvements whoever and whenever that time comes.

“Once again, my deepest apologies to @rosstherealdeal and the @ufc. I’ll be back soon enough.”

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Update…

US outlet MMA Fighting are reporting Scottish lightweight Stevie Ray could be set to step in to replace the injured Krause against Pearson at the event.

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Ready to step in? Scotland’s Stevie Ray has been linked with a short-notice call-up at UFC Belfast[/caption]

Ray, who won his first three fights in the UFC after joining the promotion last April, lost for the first time under the UFC banner in his last outing, dropping a decision to Brazil’s Alan Patrick in Brasilia.

And the popular Scot could be set to step in to face Pearson in an England v Scotland clash in Belfast on November 19.

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