MMA Match Preview: Donte Johnson (6-0) vs. Nick Klein (6-3)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV

Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)

Weight Class: Middleweight (185 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Injury Report

Donte Johnson: No reported injuries; enters with a full training camp.

Nick Klein: No reported injuries; cleared for competition.

Fighter Matchups

Donte Johnson:

Style: Striking-heavy, orthodox stance.

Strengths: Explosive knockout power, 4 of 6 wins by KO, strong leg kicks.

Weakness: Still untested in deep waters; no UFC fights have gone past Round 2.

Nick Klein:

Style: Wrestling-first with submission ability.

Strengths: Strong top control, 3 submission wins, durable chin.

Weakness: Striking defense inconsistent; 2 KO losses in last 3 fights.

Recent Form

Donte Johnson:

Win – Regional debut (KO, R1, 2025)

Win – Multiple regional finishes, all inside 2 rounds

Undefeated, making UFC debut

Nick Klein:

Loss – Andrey Pulyaev (KO, R2, Mar 2025)

Loss – Mansur Abdul-Malik (KO, R2, Feb 2025)

Win – Submission victory (2024)

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a classic striker vs. grappler matchup:

Johnson thrives on early pressure and knockout power, with a perfect record built on finishes.

Klein relies on wrestling and submissions, but his recent KO losses raise concerns against a power striker.

If Klein can drag Johnson into later rounds, his experience could be decisive.

Betting Trends

Johnson: 100% finish rate; all wins inside 2 rounds.

Klein: 2 straight KO losses; 5 of 9 career fights ended inside the distance.

Totals: Johnson’s fights almost always go Under 2.5 rounds.

Line Movement: Johnson opened -160, bet up to -175 as money favored the undefeated prospect.

FIGHT ODDS

Donte Johnson                 – 175

Nick Klein                           + 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025