Drakkar Klose


Drakkar Don Klose is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Born and raised alongside six other siblings in South Haven, Michigan, Klose had a standout wrestling career at South Haven High School, winning a state championship in 2005. He continued his career at North Idaho College, before later relocating to Arizona in hopes of enhancing his mixed martial arts career.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Prior to joining the UFC, Klose amassed a record of 7-0-1 in organizations such as Resurrection Fighting Alliance, as well as boasting a 7-0 amateur record. and World Fighting Federation.
Klose signed with the UFC in late 2016.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Klose made his promotional debut on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103 against fellow newcomer Devin Powell. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Klose faced Marc Diakiese on July 7, 2017 at. He won the fight by split decision, after dropping his opponent with leg kicks in both the first and second round.
Klose faced David Teymur on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Klose faced Lando Vannata on July 7, 2018 at UFC 226. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Klose faced Bobby Green on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox 31 He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Klose was expected to face Beneil Dariush on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155. However, on July 7, Dariush pulled out of the fight with an injury. As a result, UFC officials opted to remove Klose from the card and he is expected to be scheduled for a future event instead.
Klose faced Christos Giagos on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
Klose next faced Beneil Dariush on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July of 2019. He lost the fight via devastating highlight-reel knockout in the second round. This marked the first time that Klose was finished in MMA competition.

Personal life

Klose has a son, Kingston. He is in a relationship with fellow UFC athlete Cortney Casey.

Mixed martial arts record