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Strong run continues
Klose defeated Joe Solecki via KO (slam) at 1:41 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Known much more for his striking than grappling, Klose found himself in immediate trouble after allowing a Solecki takedown just seconds after the opening bell rang. He was able to reverse the position, at which point Solecki attempted an arm bar, and Klose responded by picking him up and slamming him to the mat, knocking Joe out in the process and earning Drakkar an immediate victory. Credit Klose for figuring out a way to get the job done. The 35-year-old Michigan native hasn't fought much over the years, but when Klose has stepped into the Octagon, he's been terrific. Drakkar is 6-1 in his past seven bouts dating back to July 2018. This effort would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, which was awarded to all finishers on the card.
Known much more for his striking than grappling, Klose found himself in immediate trouble after allowing a Solecki takedown just seconds after the opening bell rang. He was able to reverse the position, at which point Solecki attempted an arm bar, and Klose responded by picking him up and slamming him to the mat, knocking Joe out in the process and earning Drakkar an immediate victory. Credit Klose for figuring out a way to get the job done. The 35-year-old Michigan native hasn't fought much over the years, but when Klose has stepped into the Octagon, he's been terrific. Drakkar is 6-1 in his past seven bouts dating back to July 2018. This effort would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, which was awarded to all finishers on the card.
Books new bout
Klose (undisclosed) will take on Joe Solecki at a UFC event on Dec. 2 at an undisclosed location, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Klose was forced to back out of his previous fight scheduled against Mark Madsen last October due to an undisclosed injury. This new bout indicates his health is finally back up to par. Prior to that, he had won back-to-back fight, bringing his UFC record up to 7-2. His opponent, Solecki, is coming off a victory over Carl Deaton.
Klose was forced to back out of his previous fight scheduled against Mark Madsen last October due to an undisclosed injury. This new bout indicates his health is finally back up to par. Prior to that, he had won back-to-back fight, bringing his UFC record up to 7-2. His opponent, Solecki, is coming off a victory over Carl Deaton.
Out of Madsen fight
Klose (undisclosed) is out of his scheduled Oct. 29 lightweight matchup against Mark Madsen, Raphael Marinho of Combate.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what forced Klose's withdrawal at this time, but the UFC has already booked a replacement fighter, lining up Grant Dawson to take his place. Klose had been ready for a step up on competition after winning five of his last six fights, but he'll now have to wait a bit to continue building that momentum.
It's unclear what forced Klose's withdrawal at this time, but the UFC has already booked a replacement fighter, lining up Grant Dawson to take his place. Klose had been ready for a step up on competition after winning five of his last six fights, but he'll now have to wait a bit to continue building that momentum.
Set to face Madsen on Oct. 29
Klose will fight Mark Madsen at the UFC event on Oct. 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Coming off his most recent victory against Rafa Garcia in July, Klose has now won five of his last six fights and will seek his third straight victory when he faces Madsen at UFC Vegas 63. At 34 years of age, Klose is four years younger than the 38-year-old Madsen, but Madsen will have a two-inch reach advantage and is currently undefeated (12-0) in his professional career.
Coming off his most recent victory against Rafa Garcia in July, Klose has now won five of his last six fights and will seek his third straight victory when he faces Madsen at UFC Vegas 63. At 34 years of age, Klose is four years younger than the 38-year-old Madsen, but Madsen will have a two-inch reach advantage and is currently undefeated (12-0) in his professional career.
Facing Madsen in Las Vegas
Klose (13-2-1) is scheduled to face Mark Madsen (12-0-0) in a lightweight fight set for Oct. 29 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Farah Hannoun of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Klose will get the chance to face the unbeaten Madsen after most recently claiming an unanimous-decision victory over Rafa Garcia in Dallas in late July. Since debuting with the promotion in January 2017, Garcia owns a 7-2 record at the UFC level.
Klose will get the chance to face the unbeaten Madsen after most recently claiming an unanimous-decision victory over Rafa Garcia in Dallas in late July. Since debuting with the promotion in January 2017, Garcia owns a 7-2 record at the UFC level.