The last time we saw Drakkar Klose near a UFC event was during the fighter staredowns for UFC Vegas 24 fight card. Klose made weight for that lightweight fight, which was scheduled as the evening’s co-main event, but he did not make it to fight night because his planned opponent, Jeremy Stephens, injured Klose during their face off. Klose makes his return to the octagon on Saturday. Klose’s appearance at UFC Vegas 51 comes a year to the day that Stephens inexcusably put his hands on Klose prior to their bout.
Klose has not had an easy road back to the octagon.