Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nick Klein
6-3
Age
29
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
05:11
Gym
Pura Vida BJJ & MMA
UFC Record
0-2(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
83%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Plymouth, United States
Last Fight2025-08-02
AP
L - Andrey Pulyaev
KO/TKOR2 3:24
Punches to Head In Clinch
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ateba GautierDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
MA
vs Mansur Abdul-Malik
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 3:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 3:24
LOSS
AP
vs Andrey Pulyaev
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R2 1:31
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R2 1:31
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
5.79 TD
Defense
40%
⚖️Nick adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
⭐Other
Body Locks
50%
Rear Naked Choke
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.8) and Sub/15min (1.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (30/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 3 subs).🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (57%) than defense (40%). Risk-taker.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#45 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc76%
Clinch
78% acc24%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-0.90/min
2.51 landed/min3.41 absorbed/min
2.51
Landed/Min
3.41
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed39
Sig. Strikes Attempted69
Key Insights
Nick is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (54%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 3.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
Division Rank#29 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#26 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
1
Defended
16
Total
17
5.79
TD / 15min
1.93
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
17
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
34
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.79 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.93/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
78
0.75
Ratio
Absorbed
104
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.1
High
Strikes/Min
3.5
Standing %
61%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.75x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (41.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#42
of 46
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#22
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#45
of 46
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#37
of 46
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#3
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#3
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#44
of 46
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2702
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights