Drakkar Klose: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

55%

512 landed · 928 attempted

Takedown accuracy

30%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-12-02 to 2026-09-12

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Thomas Gantt
Sep 12, 2026
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 2:46
Edson Barboza
Aug 17, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Joel Alvarez
Dec 15, 2024
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:48
Joaquim Silva
May 4, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Joe Solecki
Dec 2, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:41
Rafa Garcia
Jul 30, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Brandon Jenkins
Apr 16, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:33
Bobby Green
Dec 15, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Lando Vannata
Jul 7, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
David Teymur
Dec 2, 2017
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 4:53
Marc Diakiese
Jul 7, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Devin Powell
Jan 15, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Drakkar Klose Bio

Drakkar Klose is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. Born March 9, 1988, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Klose is listed at 5 feet 9 inches and trains at The MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona. He wrestled at Lindenwood University before turning his focus to professional mixed martial arts in 2014. UFC coverage has identified South Haven, Michigan, as his hometown and described his move to Arizona as an important step in his development.

Klose made his UFC debut on January 15, 2017, defeating Devin Powell by unanimous decision. His UFC career has included wins over Marc Diakiese, Bobby Green, Christos Giagos, Brandon Jenkins, Rafa Garcia, Joe Solecki, Joaquim Silva and Edson Barboza. His victory over Solecki on December 2, 2023, came by first-round knockout, while his most recent victory listed by UFC was a unanimous-decision win over Barboza at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025. Klose’s style is built around pressure, orthodox boxing and wrestling-informed grappling; his UFC profile specifically identifies the right hand as a favored striking technique and heel hooks as a preferred grappling technique.

Record: 16-4-1
Division: Lightweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 39.00
Gym / team: X1 Sports & Fitness (2011–2012)
Nationality: Kalamazoo, United States
Birth date: Mar 9, 1988 (age 38)
Age: 38
Birthplace: Michigan
Country: United States

Drakkar Klose Questions & Answers

What division does Drakkar Klose compete in?

Drakkar Klose competes in the UFC lightweight division.

When did Drakkar Klose make his UFC debut?

Drakkar Klose made his UFC debut in January 2017 against Devin Powell and won by unanimous decision.

What are Drakkar Klose’s height and birth date?

Drakkar Klose is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, and his birth date is March 9, 1988.

Where did Drakkar Klose wrestle in college?

Drakkar Klose wrestled at Lindenwood University. His UFC profile says he attended college but did not earn a degree.

What is Drakkar Klose’s fighting style?

Drakkar Klose is an orthodox lightweight whose approach combines striking with wrestling-informed grappling. UFC lists his right hand as a favorite striking technique and heel hooks as a favorite grappling technique.

Where does Drakkar Klose currently train according to his UFC profile?

As of the UFC profile retrieved for October 13, 2026, Drakkar Klose is listed as training at Red Hawk Academy.

Who did Drakkar Klose defeat most recently before September 2026?

On August 16, 2025, Drakkar Klose defeated Edson Barboza by unanimous decision at UFC 319. His UFC profile also records a later September 12, 2026 bout against Tommy Gantt.