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Drakkar Klose

16-4-1★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 7-0

Last fight: Loss vs Thomas Gantt · Submission · Sep 12, 2026

16-4-1 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Thomas GanttSUB · R3 2:46
UFCNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado·September 12, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Drakkar Klose holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-1. Klose has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Klose lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 1.37 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 9, 1988
Age
38
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
South Haven, Michigan, United States

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Thomas Gantt
    Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026· Lightweight· 16-4-1 vs 13-0
    SUB
    R3 · 2:46
  2. WIN
    vs Edson Barboza
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Lightweight· 16-3-1 vs 24-13
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Joel Álvarez
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 22-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:48
  4. WIN
    vs Joaquim Silva
    UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg· May 4, 2024· Lightweight· 15-2-1 vs 13-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Joe Solecki
    UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 14-2-1 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Rafa Garcia
    UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Lightweight· 13-2-1 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Brandon Jenkins
    UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2· Apr 16, 2022· Lightweight· 12-2-1 vs 15-9
    TKO
    R2 · 0:33
    POTN
  8. LOSS
    vs Beneil Dariush
    UFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero· Mar 7, 2020· Lightweight· 11-2-1 vs 18-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:00
  9. WIN
    vs Christos Giagos
    UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Lightweight· 11-1-1 vs 17-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs King Green
    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2· Dec 15, 2018· Lightweight· 10-1-1 vs 24-9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Lando Vannata
    UFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Lightweight· 9-1-1 vs 9-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs David Teymur
    UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 8-1-1 vs 7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Marc Diakiese
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Gaethje· Jul 7, 2017· Lightweight· 8-0-1 vs 12-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Devin Powell
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Lightweight· 7-0-1 vs 8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Hugh Pulley
    RFA 44: Moisés vs. Freeman· Sep 30, 2016· Lightweight· 6-0-1 vs 6-3
    UD
  16. DRAW
    vs Joshua Aveles
    Tachi PF 26· Feb 18, 2016· Lightweight· 5-0-1 vs 22-11-2
    DEC
  17. WIN
    vs Alejandro Garcia
    WFF 23: Wild Horse Pass Casino Fights· Aug 22, 2015· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 14-9
    TKO
    R2 · 4:08
  18. WIN
    vs Gabe Rodriguez
    RITC 178· Jun 6, 2015· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:31
  19. WIN
    vs Preston Harris×1Title bout · Title win #1
    RITC 176· Mar 7, 2015· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-3
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Jeff Fletcher
    WFF 17· Nov 22, 2014· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 12-9
    TKO
    R2 · 3:43
  21. WIN
    vs Nolan McLaughlin
    Duel For Domination MMA· Apr 5, 2014· 1-0 vs 1-2
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling
  • 2020Purple belt · BJJ · Sadiq Daniels
  • 2015RITC Lightweight Championship · Rage in the Cage
  • 2005Champion · State HS · 160 lb, MHSAA Division 3 (Michigan)
  • Qualifier · State HS · youth
  • North Idaho College · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2007-2009
  • Lindenwood University · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2009-2010

Camp

  • The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, United States
  • Red Hawk Academy · Peoria, Arizona, United States Instructor
  • Fight Ready · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Former
  • X1 Sports & Fitness · Tucson, Arizona, United States Former

Coaches

  • John Crouch · Head coach
  • Sadiq Daniels · Grappling coach
  • Eddie Cha · Striking coach

Training partners

  • Benson Henderson
  • Bryan Barberena
  • David Michaud
  • Sean O'Malley
  • Cortney Casey

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power64
Kick power92
Punch speed86
Kick speed91
Accuracy88
Takedowns93
Ground striking93
Submissions58
Chin92
Body strength92
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-4-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.01per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.71per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.37per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed70%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 10-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.01per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.71per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.37per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed70%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Drakkar Klose sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Drakkar Klose has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Joe Solecki · UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs TsarukyanDec 2, 2023
  2. ★ POTNvs Brandon Jenkins · UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2Apr 16, 2022

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1726▼14
Peak
1774Aug 18, 2019
Rated fights
20
150016001700201520172019202120232025Apr 5, 2014 · 1541Nov 22, 2014 · 1579Mar 7, 2015 · 1607Jun 6, 2015 · 1636Aug 22, 2015 · 1668Sep 30, 2016 · 1691Jan 16, 2017 · 1712Jul 8, 2017 · 1728Dec 2, 2017 · 1705Jul 8, 2018 · 1729Dec 16, 2018 · 1754Aug 18, 2019 · 1774Mar 8, 2020 · 1744Apr 17, 2022 · 1695Jul 31, 2022 · 1725Dec 3, 2023 · 1746May 5, 2024 · 1764Dec 15, 2024 · 1732Aug 17, 2025 · 1745Sep 12, 2026 · 17261726

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Frequently asked questions

When does Drakkar Klose fight next?

Drakkar Klose has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Drakkar Klose's record?

Drakkar Klose's professional MMA record is 16-4-1.

Who is Drakkar Klose fighting next?

Drakkar Klose's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Drakkar Klose fight last?

Drakkar Klose most recently fought Thomas Gantt at Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado on Saturday, September 12, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Drakkar Klose fight in?

Drakkar Klose fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Drakkar Klose have?

Drakkar Klose has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Drakkar Klose won?

Drakkar Klose has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Drakkar Klose?

Drakkar Klose is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Drakkar Klose weigh?

Drakkar Klose weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Drakkar Klose's reach?

Drakkar Klose has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Drakkar Klose?

Drakkar Klose is 38 years old (born Mar 9, 1988).

Where is Drakkar Klose from?

Drakkar Klose is from the United States.

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