Drakkar Klose

Klose begun his career as an amateur racking a 7–0 record.[2] Prior to joining the UFC, Klose amassed a record of 7–0–1 in organizations such as Resurrection Fighting Alliance and World Fighting Federation.[12]

Klose signed with the UFC in late 2016.[10]

Klose made his promotional debut on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103 against fellow newcomer Devin Powell.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Klose faced Marc Diakiese on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[15] He won the fight by split decision, after dropping his opponent with leg kicks in both the first and second round.[16]

Klose faced David Teymur on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218.[17] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[18]

Klose faced Lando Vannata on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Klose faced Bobby Green on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]

Klose was expected to face Beneil Dariush on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[23] However, on July 7, Dariush pulled out of the fight with an injury.[24] As a result, UFC officials opted to remove Klose from the card and he is expected to be scheduled for a future event instead.[25]

Klose faced Christos Giagos on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[26] He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[27]

Klose next faced Beneil Dariush on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July 2019.[28] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[29]

Klose was scheduled to face Jai Herbert on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.[30] However, Herbert pulled out in the weeks leading up to the event and was replaced by Luis Peña.[31] However, the bout was cancelled after Klose's corner tested positive for COVID-19.[32]

Klose was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at UFC on ESPN 22 on April 17, 2021.[33] However, day of the event, it was announced that the bout was scrapped due to Klose sustaining a spinal injury as a result of being shoved by Stephens at the weigh-ins.[34] Despite the fight not happening, it was reported that Klose would receive his show money and compliance pay.[35]

After two-year absence from the octagon, Klose was scheduled to face Nikolas Motta on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 34.[36] However, Motta was removed from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Brandon Jenkins.[37] Klose won the fight via technical knockout in round two after knocking Jenkins down multiple times.[38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[39]

Klose was scheduled to face Carlos Diego Ferreira on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277.[40] However, Ferreira was forced out the event due an injury[41] and he was replaced by Rafa García.[42] Klose won the fight by unanimous decision.[43]

Klose was scheduled to face Mark Madsen on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.[44] However, Klose pulled out in mid-October due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.[45]

Klose is scheduled to face Joe Solecki on December 2, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 233.[46]