On October 31, 2026, Joe Kropschot secured an armbar submission victory over Nick Klein in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was part of a Halloween-themed card that featured several Octagon newcomers.
The result was highlighted in a rookie report card assessing the performances of new UFC fighters. Kropschot's finish marked a notable debut for the middleweight prospect.
