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Combat Edge Intelligence

Nick Klein vs Nikola Dipchikov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Nick Klein

“Blue Collar”

6-3-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1567Solid

Tale of the tape

6-3-0Record24-13-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77"Reach74"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Nick KleinNow 1567
If they win+24→ 1591
If they lose-24→ 1543
Nikola DipchikovNow 1569
If they win+16→ 1585
If they lose-16→ 1553

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1542 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1614 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.51
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
57%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
40%
Strike defense
Not available
5.79
Takedown avg.
Not available
6%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
67%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.93
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Nick KleinNikola Dipchikov
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (33%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
3 (50%)
Submission
1 (4%)
1 (17%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikola Dipchikov59%
Nick Klein 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikola Dipchikov a 59% favorite over Nick Klein in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1567 vs 1569), separated by just 2 points.

Nick Klein enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nick Klein finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Nikola Dipchikov 88%.

Nick Klein carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.