Four fights and nearly two years into his UFC career, Drakkar Klose has carved out a solid place for himself in the notoriously tough lightweight division. Some fighters take longer to be able to make such a statement, but the South Haven, Michigan native had his answer the first time he stepped into the Octagon against Devin Powell in January 2017.
“In my debut, I knew I belonged here,” he said. “As an amateur, I was sparring and training with Benson Henderson. I was giving him all his rounds, so that was just preparing me for my time.