Quick Info
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Nick Klein
02/08/2025
Klein lost to Andrey Pulyaev by knockout in the second round at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, his second straight UFC defeat. The result left him at 0-2 in the promotion after his UFC debut loss in February 2025. He was also booked to face Joe Kropschot at a UFC event on 31/10/2026.
22/02/2025
Klein made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night, taking a short-notice opportunity after impressing on Dana White's Contender Series. He lost to Mansur Abdul-Malik by knockout in the second round, after tiring in the middle of the fight.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ring Name | Blue Collar |
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| Given Name | Nicholas James Klein |
| Summary | American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. |
| Training Team | Pura Vida BJJ/MMA |
| Nickname Origin | Describes himself as a blue-collar backwoods boy from Wisconsin |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" (185 cm) |
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| Reach | 77.0" (196 cm) |
| Weight Class | Middleweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Personal Life
| Occupation Outside MMA | Union laborer (Local 113) |
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| Background | Works a full-time job while training |
Family
| Children | Father of three |
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Career
| Promotion | UFC |
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| Division | Middleweight |
| Professional MMA Record | 6-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
| Wins by Knockout | 2 |
| Wins by Submission | 3 |
| Affiliation | Pura Vida BJJ/MMA |
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| Pro Debut | Turned professional in 2021 |
| UFC Debut | 22/02/2025, UFC Fight Night (lost to Mansur Abdul-Malik by KO/TKO) |
| Amateur Background | Reported 7-1 amateur record; former Caged Aggression middleweight champion |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Grappling-focused finisher, with several rear-naked choke submissions |
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| Grappling Rank | Purple belt in BJJ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Competes under the nickname Blue Collar. | |
| 2. Fights out of Wisconsin, United States. | |
| 3. Scheduled to face Joe Kropschot at a UFC event on 31/10/2026. | |
| 4. Former Caged Aggression middleweight champion. | |
| 5. Three of his last wins came by rear-naked choke submission. |
