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Destroyed by Joel Alvarez
Klose lost to Joel Alvarez via KO (strikes) at 2:48 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Tampa, Florida.
ANALYSIS
That's the end of Klose's four-fight winning streak, and it came in overwhelming fashion. This was a tough spot for Drakkar against a stone-cold killer, but it would have been nice to see him last at least three minutes. One big combination landed, followed by a jumping knee, and this one was over. The UFC has been very careful regarding they level of competition it has matched Klose up against in recent years, and that is definitely reflective in his record. There's nothing to suggest the 36-year-old is any sort of legitimate contender.
That's the end of Klose's four-fight winning streak, and it came in overwhelming fashion. This was a tough spot for Drakkar against a stone-cold killer, but it would have been nice to see him last at least three minutes. One big combination landed, followed by a jumping knee, and this one was over. The UFC has been very careful regarding they level of competition it has matched Klose up against in recent years, and that is definitely reflective in his record. There's nothing to suggest the 36-year-old is any sort of legitimate contender.
Next fight scheduled
Klose is scheduled to compete against Joel Alvarez in a lightweight fight at UFC Tampa on Dec. 14, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Klose will look to finish his 2024 with a 2-0 record and improve his winning streak to five by defeating Alvarez. Klose's first win in 2024 was a decision victory over Joaquim Silva. Alvarez has been no slouch either, considering he holds a 6-1 record since 2019.
Klose will look to finish his 2024 with a 2-0 record and improve his winning streak to five by defeating Alvarez. Klose's first win in 2024 was a decision victory over Joaquim Silva. Alvarez has been no slouch either, considering he holds a 6-1 record since 2019.
Runs winning streak to four
Klose defeated Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Klose did just enough to win this fight and nearly blew it in Round 3. Entering as a -200 favorite, Drakkar used his strength and athleticism to pull ahead on the feet over the course of the first ten minutes. He led the dance and thrived as a result. Yet he was clearly exhausted entering the final frame, as he told his corner in between rounds, and that allowed Silva to threaten with a very deep guillotine choke that nearly closed the show before Klose popped his head out. Klose hasn't been matched up against high-end competition quite often, but he's now won four straight and seven of his last eight dating back to July 2018. His lone loss in that stretch came against Beneil Dariush, who is also the best opponent he faced during that time.
Klose did just enough to win this fight and nearly blew it in Round 3. Entering as a -200 favorite, Drakkar used his strength and athleticism to pull ahead on the feet over the course of the first ten minutes. He led the dance and thrived as a result. Yet he was clearly exhausted entering the final frame, as he told his corner in between rounds, and that allowed Silva to threaten with a very deep guillotine choke that nearly closed the show before Klose popped his head out. Klose hasn't been matched up against high-end competition quite often, but he's now won four straight and seven of his last eight dating back to July 2018. His lone loss in that stretch came against Beneil Dariush, who is also the best opponent he faced during that time.
Set to fight Silva
Klose will fight Joaquim Silva at UFC 301 on May 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
In his first fight in over a year, Klose took down Joe Solecki in December to extend his winning streak to three. He'll carry the momentum advantage against Silva, who has alternated wins and losses across his last four fights.
In his first fight in over a year, Klose took down Joe Solecki in December to extend his winning streak to three. He'll carry the momentum advantage against Silva, who has alternated wins and losses across his last four fights.
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.