Drakkar Klose scored a powerful knockout against Joe Solecki in a UFC Austin undercard bout, marking his third consecutive win and sixth in his last seven UFC appearances since 2018.
So, Drakkar Klose just made a big splash on the Knockout of the Year shortlist. No kidding.
He’s been out of the ring for 17 months, but boy did he make a comeback. On Saturday night at UFC Austin, Klose took down Joe Solecki in a way that can only be described as monstrous. He power-bombed Solecki straight into oblivion, less than two minutes into his undercard bout.
Klose is on a roll, winning three straight bouts and six of his past seven UFC appearances since 2018. On the flip side, Solecki’s two-fight win streak got brutally snapped.
The MMA community had a lot to say about Klose’s slam knockout.
Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) tweeted, “Drakkar just inspired dozens of fighters to go train power slamming to get out of an arm bar lol.”
Jamie Mullarkey (@jamie_mullarkey) chimed in with, “Best armbar defence I’ve seen.”
Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) advised, “Gotta let go of that arm and anticipate slam.”
Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) drew parallels, tweeting, “Bisping references the Rampage vs Arona slam KO from the Pride days and Drakkar delivers with a slam KO of his own. What a finish! #UFCAustin.”
Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) humorously tweeted, “I want the easiest guy in the ufc baby.”
Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) appreciated Klose’s honesty, tweeting, “The easiest guy in the UFC. I’m trynna make money baby!” – Drakkar Klose. Love the honesty! #UFCAustin.”