1. Drakkar Klose was born on March 9,1988 and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
25 Facts About Drakkar Klose
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Drakkar Klose continued his career at North Idaho College before transferring to Lindenwood University for his junior year.
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Drakkar Klose made his promotional debut on January 15,2017, at UFC Fight Night 103 against fellow newcomer Devin Powell.
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Drakkar Klose faced Marc Diakiese on July 7,2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.
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Drakkar Klose won the fight by split decision, after dropping his opponent with leg kicks in both the first and second round.
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Drakkar Klose faced David Teymur on December 2,2017, at UFC 218.
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Drakkar Klose faced Lando Vannata on July 7,2018, at UFC 226.
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Drakkar Klose faced Bobby Green on December 15,2018, at UFC on Fox 31 He won the fight by unanimous decision.
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Drakkar Klose was expected to face Beneil Dariush on July 13,2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.
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Drakkar Klose faced Christos Giagos on August 17,2019, at UFC 241.
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Drakkar Klose next faced Beneil Dariush on March 7,2020, at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July 2019.
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Drakkar Klose lost the fight via knockout in the second round.
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Drakkar Klose was scheduled to face Jai Herbert on February 20,2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.
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However, the bout was cancelled after Drakkar Klose's corner tested positive for COVID-19.
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Drakkar Klose was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at UFC on ESPN 22 on April 17,2021.
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However, day of the event, it was announced that the bout was scrapped due to Drakkar Klose sustaining a spinal injury as a result of being shoved by Stephens at the weigh-ins.
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Drakkar Klose won the fight via technical knockout in round two after knocking Jenkins down multiple times.
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Drakkar Klose was scheduled to face Carlos Diego Ferreira on July 30,2022, at UFC 277.
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Drakkar Klose was scheduled to face Mark Madsen on October 29,2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.
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Drakkar Klose faced Joe Solecki on December 2,2023 at UFC on ESPN 52.
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Drakkar Klose won the fight via knockout in round one after slamming Solecki on his head during an armbar attempt.
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Drakkar Klose faced Joaquim Silva on May 3,2024, at UFC 301.
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Drakkar Klose faced Joel Alvarez on December 14,2024 at UFC on ESPN 63.
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Drakkar Klose lost the fight by knockout via a flying knee and punches in the first round.
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Drakkar Klose is married to fellow UFC athlete Cortney Casey.