Introduction
Drakkar Don Klose (born March 9, 1988) 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 Kalamazoo, 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 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.
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 is expected to face Beneil Dariush on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July of 2019.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6, 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 | |
| Win | 3–0 | Preston Harris | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage 176 | March 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 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 |