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Drakkar Klose ‘lost respect’ for Jorge Masvidal: ‘Money changes people’

It pains Drakkar Klose to see how many fighters are resorting to trash talk to put money in the bank.

Klose (11-1-1) — who fights Beneil Dariush (17-4-1) at UFC 248 — assured he will not compromise on his principles en route to UFC stardom. The fighter told Bloody Elbow how difficult it is to see respectable martial arts blinded by dollar signs.

“It is man. Especially when money starts being involved. Money changes people. That’s one that I will never let change me is money,” Klose shared. “Just always try and be yourself.