Lightweight

Drakkar

Klose

W UD
Klose
VS
OPPONENT
Edson Barboza
U-DEC
August 16, 2025
L KO
Klose
VS
OPPONENT
Joel Alvarez
KO/TKO Knee
December 14, 2024
W UD
Klose
VS
OPPONENT
Joaquim Silva
U-DEC
May 04, 2024
W KO
Klose
VS
OPPONENT
Joe Solecki
KO/TKO Slam
December 02, 2023
W UD
Klose
VS
OPPONENT
Rafa Garcia
U-DEC
July 30, 2022
16
WINS
3
LOSSES
1
DRAWS
AGE
38
HEIGHT
175 cm
WEIGHT
70.3 kg
REACH
178 cm
LEG REACH
39 cm
COUNTRY
United States

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 319(8/16/25) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Edson Barboza
• UFC on ESPN(12/14/24) Klose was knocked out by Joel Álvarez at 2:48 of the first round
• UFC 301(5/4/24) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Joaquim Silva
• UFC on ESPN(12/2/23) Klose knocked out Joe Solecki at 1:41 of the first round
• UFC 277(7/30/22) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Rafa Garcia
• UFC on ESPN(4/16/22) Klose stopped Brandon Jenkins via strikes at :33 of the second round
• UFC 248(3/7/20) Klose was knocked out by Beneil Dariush at 1:00 of the second round
• UFC 241(8/17/19) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Christos Giagos
• UFC on FOX(12/15/18) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Bobby Green
• UFC 226(7/6/18) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Lando Vannata
• UFC 218(12/2/17) Klose lost a three round unanimous decision to David Teymur
• TUF 25 Finale(7/7/17) Klose won a three round split decision over Marc Diakiese
• UFC Fight Night(1/15/17) Klose won a three round unanimous decision over Devin Powell

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2014
Six wins by KO
Has won eight of his last 10
Three first round finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER: I started fighting after college wrestling. I just love to compete.
Q: Training
ANSWER: BJJ at 9am, strength and conditioning after BJJ. MMA team practice in the afternoon. Then privates at night.What ranks and titles have you held?Ranked #1 in Arizona. Rage in the Cage lightweight champion.Do you have any heroes?My mother and my coaches and my teammates.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?The opportunity to show the world my talents.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?Went to college, but didn't get a degree.What was your job before you started fighting?Security.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?7-0 record.Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ.Favorite grappling technique: Heel hooksFavorite Striking technique: Right hand

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY55%
STRIKING DEFENSE49%
LANDED/MIN
4.25
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
3.65
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY26%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE69%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.49
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
9 W - 3 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission0
Decision7
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission0
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE Mixed Martial Arts
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Jan. 16, 2017