Drakkar Klose | |
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Born |
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
March 9, 1988
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
Fighting out of | Glendale, Arizona, U.S. |
Team | MMA Lab |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 4 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Drakkar Don Klose (born March 9, 1988) is an American MMA fighter. He competes in the Lightweight division and is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Born and raised in West 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.
Prior to joining the UFC, Klose amassed a record of 7 wins and 1 draw in organizations such as Resurrection Fighting Alliance and World Fighting Federation.
Klose signed with the UFC in late 2016.
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 The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. 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, resulting in the Klose's first professional loss.