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Set to face Gantt Klose will take on Tommy Gantt in a lightweight bout at Noche UFC on Sep. 12, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Klose is coming off a win over Edson Barboza in his last fight on Aug. 17 last year, meaning he'll be stepping back into the octagon in more than a year. Even though he didn't fill the hopes he showed as a prospect in his earlier years, he still owns a respectable 16-3-1 record in professional MMA following his latest win.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Outlasts Barboza in scrap Klose defeated Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.

Impact Klose stuck with what worked in this one, as he was able to land his right hand throughout the fight with little resistance. While it seemed to be Klose's strategy to tire his opponent out along the fence, this tactic somewhat backfired, allowing Edson to take Round 3 on every scorecard as the fresher man. Still, Klose showed good composure to bounce back after being brutally knocked out by Joel Alvarez in December. While Klose may never fulfill the promise he showed as an MMA Lab product, he is a good boxer and athlete who can do a bit of everything in the cage. Klose improves to 16-3-1 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 319: Drakkar Klose post-fight interview UFC 319 winner Drakkar Klose spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Edson Barboza.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Chance at redemption vs. Barboza Klose will take on Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout at UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16, per Nolan King of USA Today.

Impact Klose is coming off a brutally lopsided defeat back in December, falling to Joel Alvarez via KO (strikes) early in Round 1. That snapped a four-fight winning streak and dropped his UFC record to 9-3. He'll look to redeem himself against Barboza, an extremely experienced fighter looking for win No. 19.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Kick the crutches, punch him in the face': Mark Madsen hunted for Drakkar Klose at Mayo Clinic after UFC bout cancellation The bad blood is real, so real Mark Madsen went to find Drakkar Klose at the hospital.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

With Drakkar Klose out, Mark Madsen meets Grant Dawson at UFC Fight Night 214 on Nov. 5 After his scrapped bout at UFC Fight Night 213, Mark Madsen has been booked a week later.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

ACL injury forces Drakkar Klose out of UFC Fight Night 213 grudge match vs. Mark Madsen UFC lightweights Drakkar Klose and Mark Madsen won’t settle the score Oct. 29 – or any time in the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC adds Drakkar Klose vs. Mark Madsen to Oct. 29 lineup Drakkar Klose will get his wish when he meets Mark Madsen later this month.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC adds Drakkar Klose vs. Mark Madsen to Oct. 29 lineup Drakkar Klose will get his wish when he meets Mark Madsen later this month.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Drakkar Klose explains callout of Tony Ferguson after UFC 277 win: 'I want to make sure he remembers my name' Tony Ferguson rubbed Drakkar Klose the wrong way, and now he wants to fight him.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Diego Ferreira out of UFC 277; replacement sought for Drakkar Klose With Diego Ferreira out, Drakkar Klose suddenly is in need of a new opponent.

JULY 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Drakkar Klose explains fiery callout of Mark Madsen following TKO win at UFC on ESPN 34 Drakkar Klose might not have a problem with Mark Madsen, but he does with his coach.

APRIL 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

UFC on ESPN 34 video: Drakkar Klose destroys Brandon Jenkins, calls out Mark Madsen Drakkar Klose finally got back in the octagon at UFC on ESPN 34 after his infamous shove from Jeremy Stephens, and he dominated.

APRIL 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC to pay Drakkar Klose show money, promotional compliance after Jeremy Stephens cancellation Drakkar Klose didn’t fight at UFC on ESPN 22 but will be compensated for a portion of his potential fight night earnings.

APRIL 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Vegas 24: Drakkar Klose compares Jeremy Stephens to Scott Coker meme (Video) Ahead of his bout at UFC Vegas 24, Drakkar Klose sat down with members of the media to discuss his opponent Jeremy Stephens. Drakkar Klose h...

APRIL 16, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

With Jai Herbert out, Luis Pena steps in to face Drakkar Klose at UFC Fight Night 185 With Drakkar Klose needing a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 185, Luis Pena has stepped in on a week’s notice to take the challenge.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM