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Lightweight Division

"Mr. Highlight"

Ludovit Klein

Lightweight Division

22-4-1 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Knockout

8

Wins by Submission

10

First Round Finishes

Ludovit Klein

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Ludovit Klein's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Slovakia
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
29
Height
67.00
Weight
169.70
Octagon Debut
Sep. 26, 2020
Reach
72.50
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Nine wins by KO, eight by submission (2 RNC, triangle, 3 guillotine, 2 armbar)
     
  • Has won 13 of his last 16 (13-2-1)
     
  • Last pre-UFC bout was February 2020 win (TKO1) over UFC vet Lukasz Sajewski
     
  • Nine first round finishes

UFC on ESPN (6/8/24) Klein won a three round unanimous decision on Thiago Moisés

UFC Fight Night (3/2/24) Klein stopped AJ Cunningham via strikes at 4:36 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Klein won a three round unanimous decision over Ignacio Bahamondes 

UFC 286 (3/18/23) Klein fought to a three-round draw with Jai Herbert

UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Klein won a three round unanimous decision over Mason Jones

UFC 272 (3/5/22) Klein won a three round split decision over Devonte Smith

UFC Fight Night (10/16/21) Klein was submitted by Nate Landwehr via anaconda choke at 2:22 of the third round

UFC on ESPN (5/8/21) Klein lost a three-round unanimous decision to Michael Trizano

UFC 253 (9/26/20) Klein knocked out Shane Young at 1:16 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 12, I started with boxing because I always had a passion for fighting sports.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m No. 1 in Czech-Slovak rankings. I’m also No. 2 of Eastern Europe. I have no titles yet.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? My biggest dream came true, and I’m proud to be the first Slovakian in the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I just went to elementary and high school.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was working on the doors at the clubs.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Slovak National Champion in boxing and MMA

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: Head kick