Tommy Guntt defeated Drakkar Klose by reverse triangle choke submission in the third round, remaining undefeated at 13-0 in MMA and 2-0 in the UFC. Guntt controlled the fight throughout before locking in the reverse triangle and finishing with elbows to force the tap. Klose has now lost two of his last three fights, falling to 10-4 in the UFC.
Tommy Guntt extended his perfect record to 13-0 in MMA and moved to 2-0 in the UFC on September 12, 2026, submitting Drakkar Klose with a rare reverse triangle choke in the third round.
Guntt controlled the bout from start to finish before securing the reverse triangle and punctuating the finish with elbows until Klose was forced to tap. The victory underscores the undefeated prospect's finishing ability and his quick adjustment to UFC-level competition.
Klose, a 38-year-old lightweight from the United States who trains out of Fight Ready, entered the contest with a professional record of 16-3-1 and a 10-4 mark inside the Octagon. He is a technically sound striker who lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 55 percent, and he also contributes on the ground with 1.49 takedowns per 15 minutes. The submission loss is a notable blemish given that Klose registers zero submission attempts per 15 minutes, reflecting a wrestling-oriented rather than submission-oriented grappling style — one that may have left him vulnerable when Guntt worked from bottom position to secure the unorthodox choke. At five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Klose has the physical profile of a durable veteran, but the finish snapped a run in which he has now dropped two of his last three fights, sliding to 10-4 in the promotion.
Why it matters
- Guntt remains undefeated and has now finished opponents in back-to-back UFC appearances, establishing himself as a genuine lightweight threat.
- The reverse triangle choke finish is an uncommon submission at the highest level, signaling advanced grappling versatility.
- Klose, one of the longer-tenured lightweights in the organization, faces increased pressure to stop his recent slide before further ranking erosion occurs.
