Drakkar Klose
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Drakkar Klose (born March 9, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Infobox
Born
(1988-03-09) March 9, 1988 (age 37)Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
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, U.S.
Team
X1 Sports & Fitness (2011–2012) The MMA Lab (2013–2019, 2021–present) Fight Ready (2019–2020)
Rank
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sadiq Daniels
Years active
2014–present
Total
20
Wins
16
By knockout
2
By decision
1
Losses
3
Draws
1
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
20 matches
By knockout
16 wins
6
3 losses
2
By decision
By decision
20 matches
By decision
16 wins
10
3 losses
1
Draws
Draws
20 matches
Draws
16 wins
1
| 20 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 10 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–3–1
Opponent
Edson Barboza
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 319
Date
August 16, 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
15–3–1
Opponent
Joel Álvarez
Method
KO (flying knee and punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley
Date
December 14, 2024
Round
1
Time
2:48
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–2–1
Opponent
Joaquim Silva
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 301
Date
May 4, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–2–1
Opponent
Joe Solecki
Method
KO (slam)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
Date
December 2, 2023
Round
1
Time
1:41
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2–1
Opponent
Rafa García
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 277
Date
July 30, 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–2–1
Opponent
Brandon Jenkins
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2
Date
April 16, 2022
Round
2
Time
0:33
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–2–1
Opponent
Beneil Dariush
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 248
Date
March 7, 2020
Round
2
Time
1:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1–1
Opponent
Christos Giagos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 241
Date
August 17, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1–1
Opponent
Bobby Green
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
Date
December 15, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1–1
Opponent
Lando Vannata
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 226
Date
July 7, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
8–1–1
Opponent
David Teymur
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 218
Date
December 2, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0–1
Opponent
Marc Diakiese
Method
Decision (split)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Date
July 7, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0–1
Opponent
Devin Powell
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn
Date
January 15, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0–1
Opponent
Hugh Pulley
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
RFA 44
Date
September 30, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Draw
Draw
Res.
Draw
Record
5–0–1
Opponent
Joshua Avales
Method
Draw (split)
Event
Tachi Palace Fights 26
Date
February 18, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Lemoore, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Alejandro Garcia
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
World Fighting Federation 23
Date
August 22, 2015
Round
2
Time
4:08
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Gabe Rodriguez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Rage in the Cage 178
Date
June 6, 2015
Round
1
Time
0:31
Location
Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
Notes
Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Rodriguez missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Preston Harris
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Rage in the Cage 176
Date
March 7, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Won the Rage in the Cage Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Jeff Fletcher
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
World Fighting Federation 17
Date
November 22, 2014
Round
2
Time
3:43
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Nolan McLaughlin
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Duel for Domination 7
Date
April 5, 2014
Round
1
Time
3:10
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 16–3–1 | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 319 | August 16, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 15–3–1 | Joel Álvarez | KO (flying knee and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley | December 14, 2024 | 1 | 2:48 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| 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
- "RFA 44's Drakkar Klose "This fight ends by 2nd round TKO""https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJrqyC5mDeg
- "MMA Fight Radio Guests Fri Sept 27"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tbWFmaWdodHJhZGlvLnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly9tbWFmaWdodHJhZGlvLnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vZW50cnkvMjAxMy0xMC0wM1QxMF8yNl8yNS0wN18wMA
- Drakkar Klose out until early 2022, talks rejoining The MMA Labhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwm2i-ig3o
- "Drakkar Klose Explains Transition in Camps from MMA Lab to Fight Ready"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Drakkar-Klose-Explains-Transition-in-Camps-from-MMA-Lab-to-Fight-Ready-157915
- Drakkar Klose on the realities of chasing the UFC title: "This system's rigged"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgLWkjKcRmQ
- UFC.comhttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/drakkar-klose
- "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"https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqeanCpOgK/
- Lindenwood Lionshttps://lindenwoodlions.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drakkar-klose/2272
- "Former SH wrestler signs with UFC"http://www.heraldpalladium.com/sports/local/former-sh-wrestler-signs-with-ufc/article_59c9c6ac-6a7f-5899-9967-29da1197b0e3.html
- Quarantinecast Episode #56 - Drakkar Klosehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOoxIh0la3s
- www.mma-core.comhttps://www.mma-core.com/fights/Drakkar_Klose_vs_Jeff_Fletcher/1314683
- "Drakkar Klose to Face Devin Powell at UFC Fight Night 103"http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Source-Drakkar-Klose-to-Face-Devin-Powell-at-UFC-Fight-Night-103-115491
- "UFC Fight Night 103 results: Drakkar Klose cruises past Devin Powell for decision sweep"http://mmajunkie.com/2017/01/ufc-fight-night-103-results-drakkar-klose-cruises-past-devin-powell-for-decision-sweep
- "Marc Diakiese vs. Drakkar Klose added to TUF 25 Finale"http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/marc-diakiese-vs-drakkar-klose-added-to-tuf-25-finale
- MMAjunkiehttp://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/tuf-25-finale-results-drakkar-klose-beats-marc-diakiese-goes-after-him-in-cage
- "David Teymur vs. Drakkar Klose slated for UFC 218"https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/10/2/16406490/david-teymur-vs-drakkar-klose-slated-for-ufc-218-fight-card
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2017/12/02/ufc-218-results-david-teymur-drakkar-klose/
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/30/17410956/lando-vannata-vs-drakkar-klose-slated-for-ufc-226
- MMAjunkiehttps://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-226-results-drakkar-klose-shuts-down-lando-vannata-down-unanimous-decision-win
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2018/9/3/17815848/bobby-green-vs-drakkar-klose-gerald-meerschaert-vs-jack-hermansson-set-for-ufc-on-fox-31
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2018/12/15/18142667/ufc-on-fox-31-results-drakkar-klose-earns-unanimous-decision-over-bobby-green
- "UFC returns to Sacramento in July"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Returns-to-Sacramento-in-July-153431
- "Beneil Dariush injured, Drakkar Klose needs new opponent for Saturday's UFC on ESPN+ 13"https://mmajunkie.com/2019/07/beneil-dariush-injured-drakkar-klose-needs-opponent-ufc-sacramento
- sherdog.comhttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/With-No-Replacement-Foe-Found-Drakkar-Klose-Pulled-from-UFC-Sacramento-Card-157999
- "Drakkar Klose treft Christos Giagos tijdens UFC 241 in Anaheim"https://mmadna.nl/drakkar-klose-treft-christos-giagos-tijdens-ufc-241-in-anaheim/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/17/ufc-241-results-drakkar-klose/
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2019/12/21/21033094/drakkar-klose-vs-beneil-dariush-rebooked-for-ufc-248
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-248-results-beneil-dariush-knocks-out-drakkar-klose-wild-brawl
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/ufc-news-jai-herbert-drakkar-klose-ufc-fight-night-feb-20
- "With Jai Herbert out, Drakkar Klose now expected to meet Luis Pena at UFC Vegas 19"https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/10/22276860/with-jai-herbert-out-drakkar-klose-now-expected-to-meet-luis-pena-at-ufc-vegas-19
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/20/22293090/drakkar-klose-vs-luis-pena-pulled-from-ufc-vegas-19-due-to-positive-covid-19-test
- MMAFighting.comhttps://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/25/22302146/drakkar-klose-vs-jeremy-stephens-added-to-april-17-ufc-event
- ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31277807/drakkar-klose-injury-forces-cancellation-ufc-fight-night-co-main-event-vs-jeremy-stephens
- "Drakkar Klose to receive show money, promotional compliance pay following UFC Vegas 24 scratch"https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/21/22395935/drakkar-klose-to-receive-show-money-promotional-compliance-pay-following-ufc-vegas-24-scratch
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/01/ufc-news-drakkar-klose-vs-nikolas-motta-jeremy-stephens-shove
- Eurosporthttps://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/drakkar-klose-terug-in-de-octagon-na-twee-jaar-afwezigheid_sto8713251/story.shtml
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/16/ufc-vegas-51-drakkar-klose-gets-first-ufc-finish-stops-brandon-jenkins-second/
- "UFC Vegas 51 bonuses: Drakkar Klose banks $50K after two-year layoff"https://www.mmamania.com/2022/4/17/23028120/ufc-vegas-51-official-bonus-winners-luque-muhammad-espn-results-mma-klose-fialho
- "Drakkar Klose vs. Diego Ferreira in the works for UFC 277"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-277-news-drakkar-klose-vs-diego-ferreira-in-the-works-for-lightweight-bout-in-dallas
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/13/23208438/diego-ferreira-out-ufc-needs-replacement-for-drakkar-klose-at-ufc-277
- "UFC 277 hit with multitude of withdrawals. Here's where the card stands less than two weeks away"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-277-multiple-withdrawals-card-update
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/30/ufc-277-drakkar-klose-makes-it-3-in-a-row-after-impressive-display-over-rafa-garcia/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-books-drakkar-klose-vs-mark-madsen-oct-29-lineup
- "ACL injury forces Drakkar Klose out of UFC Fight Night 213 grudge match vs. Mark Madsen"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-fight-night-213-news-drakkar-klose-acl-injury-mark-madsen
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joe-Solecki-to-Meet-Drakkar-Klose-at-UFC-Fight-Night-on-Dec-2-191188
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/2/23985743/ufc-austin-video-drakkar-klose-slams-joe-solecki-on-side-of-head-for-nasty-knockout
- "UFC Austin Bonus Report: 10 fighters take home $50k"https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-austin/ufc-austin-bonus-report-10-fighters-take-home-50k/
- www.itnwwe.comhttps://www.itnwwe.com/mma/joaquim-silva-and-drakkar-klose-announced-for-ufc-301-ppv/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2024/05/04/ufc-301-drakkar-klose-claims-decision-over-joaquim-silva-in-hostile-territory/
- "Joel Álvarez se enfrentará a Drakkar Klose en el UFC Tampa el 14 de diciembre"https://abc.es/deportes/mma/joel-alvarez-enfrentara-drakkar-klose-ufc-tampa-20241024104636-nt.html
- "Joel Alvarez Flying Knee Puts Klose Out, Hopes For UFC Spain"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/14/joel-alvarez-flying-knee-puts-klose-out-hopes-for-ufc-spain/
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Multiple-New-Bouts-Confirmed-for-UFC-319-in-Chicago-197352
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2025/08/16/ufc-319-drakkar-klose-battles-edson-barboza-to-unanimous-decision/
- ufc.comhttps://www.ufc.com/news/drakkar-klose-different-breed
- "I would beat Dan Hooker worse than Edson Barboza did, says UFC 248's Drakkar Klose"https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/3/3/21160917/ufc-248-drakkar-klose-hoping-to-face-dan-hooker-with-win-over-beneil-dariush-mma-interview-news
- Sherdoghttp://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Drakkar-Klose-84568