“Bobby has been around the sport for a while and he’s fought some of the best people, so if I go out there and put on a good performance and beat him, I think that will open up eyes and get me a push,” said Klose, who is aiming to cap off a big 2018 that includes the birth of his son and a July win over Lando Vannata by vanquishing the “King.”
It won’t be easy, as Green remains one of the craftiest veterans in the division, but will those outside of the hardcore fan base appreciate a win by Klose, considering that injuries and inconsistency have plagued Green over the last four years?
“I think Bobby still has a big name in the UFC because every time he goes out there he puts on a good fight,” he said. “And he fought some of the best and was almost making a run for the title until he lost and then all the injuries occurred. So I still think it’s a big win.”
Truth be told, in the lightweight division, every win is a big one, and Klose knows it, having earned this upcoming bout with his victories over Powell, Marc Diakiese and Vannata. It puts him in a nice spot after hitting the big 3-0 in March, and the importance of that birthday isn’t lost on him.
