Drakkar Klose
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Born | Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States | March 9, 1988
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
Team | X1 Sports & Fitness (2011–2012)[1] The MMA Lab (2013–2019, 2021–present)[2][3] Fight Ready (2019–2020)[4][5] |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6] under Sadiq Daniels[7] |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 18 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 6 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Drakkar Klose (born March 9, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
[edit]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 transferring to Lindenwood University for his junior year.[8] After being kicked out of college, he relocated to Arizona in hopes of enhancing his mixed martial arts career.[9][10]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Klose begun his career as an amateur racking a 7–0 record.[1] Prior to joining the UFC, Klose amassed a record of 7–0–1 in organizations such as Resurrection Fighting Alliance and World Fighting Federation.[11]
Klose signed with the UFC in late 2016.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Klose made his promotional debut on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103 against fellow newcomer Devin Powell.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Klose faced Marc Diakiese on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[14] He won the fight by split decision, after dropping his opponent with leg kicks in both the first and second round.[15]
Klose faced David Teymur on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218.[16] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[17]
Klose faced Lando Vannata on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Klose faced Bobby Green on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]
Klose was expected to face Beneil Dariush on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[22] However, on July 7, Dariush pulled out of the fight with an injury.[23] As a result, UFC officials opted to remove Klose from the card and he is expected to be scheduled for a future event instead.[24]
Klose faced Christos Giagos on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[25] He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[26]
Klose next faced Beneil Dariush on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July 2019.[27] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[28]
Klose was scheduled to face Jai Herbert on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.[29] However, Herbert pulled out in the weeks leading up to the event and was replaced by Luis Peña.[30] However, the bout was cancelled after Klose's corner tested positive for COVID-19.[31]
Klose was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at UFC on ESPN 22 on April 17, 2021.[32] However, day of the event, it was announced that the bout was scrapped due to Klose sustaining a spinal injury as a result of being shoved by Stephens at the weigh-ins.[33] Despite the fight not happening, it was reported that Klose would receive his show money and compliance pay.[34]
After two-year absence from the octagon, Klose was scheduled to face Nikolas Motta on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 34.[35] However, Motta was removed from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Brandon Jenkins.[36] Klose won the fight via technical knockout in round two after knocking Jenkins down multiple times.[37] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[38]
Klose was scheduled to face Carlos Diego Ferreira on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277.[39] However, Ferreira was forced out the event due an injury[40] and he was replaced by Rafa García.[41] Klose won the fight by unanimous decision.[42]
Klose was scheduled to face Mark Madsen on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.[43] However, Klose pulled out in mid-October due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.[44]
Klose faced Joe Solecki on December 2, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 52.[45] Klose won the fight via knockout in round one after slamming Solecki on his head during an armbar attempt.[46] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[47]
Klose faced Joaquim Silva on May 3, 2024, at UFC 301.[48] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[49]
Personal life
[edit]Klose has a son, Kingston (born 2018).[50] He is married to fellow UFC athlete Cortney Casey.[51][5]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Brandon Jenkins and Joe Solecki[38][47]
- Rage in the Cage
- RITC Lightweight Championship (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]18 matches | 15 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 15–2–1 | Joaquim Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 14–2–1 | Joe Solecki | KO (slam) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 1:41 | Austin, Texas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 13–2–1 | Rafa García | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Win | 12–2–1 | Brandon Jenkins | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | April 16, 2022 | 2 | 0:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 11–2–1 | Beneil Dariush | KO (punch) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 2 | 1:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 11–1–1 | Christos Giagos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 241 | August 17, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
Win | 10–1–1 | Bobby Green | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 9–1–1 | Lando Vannata | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 226 | July 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 8–1–1 | David Teymur | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 218 | December 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
Win | 8–0–1 | Marc Diakiese | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale | July 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–0–1 | Devin Powell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | January 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 6–0–1 | Hugh Pulley | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 44 | September 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
Draw | 5–0–1 | Joshua Avales | Draw (split) | Tachi Palace Fights 26 | February 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Alejandro Garcia | TKO (punches) | World Fighting Federation 23 | August 22, 2015 | 2 | 4:08 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Gabe Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | Rage in the Cage 178 | June 6, 2015 | 1 | 0:31 | Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Rodriguez missed weight. |
Win | 3–0 | Preston Harris | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage 176 | March 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Won the Rage in the Cage Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 2–0 | Jeff Fletcher | TKO (punches) | World Fighting Federation 17 | November 22, 2014 | 2 | 3:43 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Nolan McLaughlin | TKO (punches) | Duel for Domination 7 | April 5, 2014 | 1 | 3:10 | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
References
[edit]- ^ a b James Lynch (22 September 2016). "RFA 44's Drakkar Klose "This fight ends by 2nd round TKO"" – via YouTube.
- ^ Penny Buffington (October 3, 2013). "MMA Fight Radio Guests Fri Sept 27" (Podcast).
- ^ LowKick MMA (October 1, 2021). Drakkar Klose out until early 2022, talks rejoining The MMA Lab – via YouTube.
- ^ Cole Shelton (July 8, 2019). "Drakkar Klose Explains Transition in Camps from MMA Lab to Fight Ready". sherdog.com.
- ^ a b John Hyon Ko (February 17, 2021). Drakkar Klose on the realities of chasing the UFC title: "This system's rigged" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Drakkar Klose | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Drakkar Klose [@drakkar_klose] (October 23, 2020). "Today I received my purple belt in bjj from @professore_sadiq. I want to thank you for being such a great friend/coach/mentor to me" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Drakkar Klose – Wrestling – Lindenwood University Athletics". Lindenwood Lions. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Aaron Crider (2017-01-01). "Former SH wrestler signs with UFC". heraldpalladium.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
- ^ Sergio Pineiro (July 7, 2020). Quarantinecast Episode #56 - Drakkar Klose – via YouTube.
- ^ "Drakkar Klose vs Jeff Fletcher Fight Result WFF - World Fighting Fe..." www.mma-core.com.
- ^ Mike Sloan (2016-12-28). "Drakkar Klose to Face Devin Powell at UFC Fight Night 103". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 103 results: Drakkar Klose cruises past Devin Powell for decision sweep". 16 January 2017.
- ^ Staff (2017-04-26). "Marc Diakiese vs. Drakkar Klose added to TUF 25 Finale". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
- ^ "TUF 25 Finale results: Drakkar Klose beats Marc Diakiese, holds grudge after split-decision win". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (2017-10-02). "David Teymur vs. Drakkar Klose slated for UFC 218". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2017-12-02). "UFC 218 Results: David Teymur Beats Drakkar Klose In a Weird One". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
- ^ "Lando Vannata vs. Drakkar Klose slated for UFC 226". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "UFC 226 results: Drakkar Klose shuts down Lando Vannata for unanimous decision". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-08. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ^ "Bobby Green vs. Drakkar Klose, Gerald Meerschaert vs. Jack Hermansson set for UFC on FOX 31". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ^ Doyle, Dave (2018-12-15). "UFC on FOX 31 results: Drakkar Klose earns unanimous decision over Bobby Green". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ Jay Pettry. "UFC returns to Sacramento in July". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ^ Morgan, John (7 July 2019). "Beneil Dariush injured, Drakkar Klose needs new opponent for Saturday's UFC on ESPN+ 13". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ Cole Shelton (2019-07-09). "With no replacement foe found, Drakkar Klose pulled from UFC Sacramento card". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (23 July 2019). "Drakkar Klose treft Christos Giagos tijdens UFC 241 in Anaheim" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2019-08-17). "UFC 241 Results: Drakkar Klose Outlasts Christos Giagos in Back-and-Forth Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-08-18.
- ^ Marrocco, Steven (2019-12-21). "Drakkar Klose vs. Beneil Dariush rebooked for UFC 248". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ "UFC 248 results: Beneil Dariush knocks out Drakkar Klose in spectacular fashion". MMA Junkie. 2020-03-08. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- ^ "Jai Herbert vs. Drakkar Klose added to UFC Fight Night card for Feb. 20". MMA Junkie. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ Mike Heck (2021-02-10). "With Jai Herbert out, Drakkar Klose now expected to meet Luis Pena at UFC Vegas 19". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ Youngs, Jose (2021-02-20). "Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Peña pulled from UFC Vegas 19 due to positive COVID-19 test". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
- ^ MMA Fighting Newswire, Damon Martin (February 25, 2021). "Drakkar Klose vs. Jeremy Stephens added to April 17 UFC event". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Marc Raimondi (April 17, 2021). "Drakkar Klose's camp says he suffered cervical sprain, concussion as a result of Jeremy Stephens push; UFC co-main event off". ESPN. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Mike Heck (April 21, 2021). "Drakkar Klose to receive show money, promotional compliance pay following UFC Vegas 24 scratch". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Drakkar Klose booked for first UFC fight since Jeremy Stephens's shove, meets Nikolas Motta". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "Drakkar Klose terug in de Octagon na twee jaar afwezigheid". Eurosport (in Dutch). 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2022-04-16). "UFC Vegas 51: Drakkar Klose Gets First UFC Finish, Stops Brandon Jenkins In Second Round". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ a b Dan Hiergesell (2022-04-17). "UFC Vegas 51 bonuses: Drakkar Klose banks $50K after two-year layoff". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ Matthew Wells and Nolan King (2022-05-12). "Drakkar Klose vs. Diego Ferreira in the works for UFC 277". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Heck, Mike (2022-07-13). "Diego Ferreira out, UFC needs replacement for Drakkar Klose at UFC 277". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Nolan King (2022-07-18). "UFC 277 hit with multitude of withdrawals. Here's where the card stands less than two weeks away". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ Theodosi, Jamie (2022-07-30). "UFC 277: After Impressive Display Against Rafa Garcia, Drakkar Klose Calls Out "El Cucuy"". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ "UFC adds Drakkar Klose vs. Mark Madsen to Oct. 29 lineup". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Nolan King (2022-10-16). "ACL injury forces Drakkar Klose out of UFC Fight Night 213 grudge match vs. Mark Madsen". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Nag, Sayan (2023-09-26). "Joe Solecki to Meet Drakkar Klose at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 2". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2023-12-02). "UFC Austin video: Drakkar Klose slams Joe Solecki on side of head for nasty knockout". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (2023-12-02). "UFC Austin Bonus Report: 10 fighters take home $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ Desk, ITN News (2024-01-24). "Joaquim Silva and Drakkar Klose Announced for UFC 301 PPV". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-05-05). "UFC 301: Drakkar Klose Claims Decision Over Joaquim Silva in Hostile Territory". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Thomas Gerbasi (August 17, 2019). "Drakkar Klose Is A Different Breed". ufc.com.
- ^ Eddie Mercado (March 3, 2020). "I would beat Dan Hooker worse than Edson Barboza did, says UFC 248's Drakkar Klose". mmamania.com.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Drakkar Klose MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- 1988 births
- Lightweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Sportspeople from Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Mixed martial artists from Michigan
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- American male sport wrestlers
- College wrestlers in the United States
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu