Nik Lentz

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This article is about the mixed martial artist. For the professional baseball umpire, see Nic Lentz.
Nik Lentz
File:Nik Lentz at UFC 229.jpg
Nik Lentz post fight interview at UFC 229 on Oct 6, 2018
Born Nik Lentz
(1984-08-13) August 13, 1984 (age 39)
El Paso, Texas, United States
Other names The Carny
Residence Minnesota
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Weight 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach 68 in[1]
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Team Minnesota Martial Arts Academy, American Top Team (2012–2017)
Combat Club (2017–2021)[2]
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[4]
Years active 2005–2021
Mixed martial arts record
Total 45
Wins 30
By knockout 11
By submission 8
By decision 11
Losses 12
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 7
Draws 2
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nik Lentz (born August 13, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. He most notably fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in the lightweight division.

Background

Lentz was born in El Paso, Texas but grew up in Twin Cities area of Minnesota, attending Bloomington Jefferson High School. In high school he wrestled, and was a state champion in Minnesota. After graduating in 2003, he was awarded a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Minnesota. In 2005, he started training in MMA. He trained in Chinese martial arts with Luis Quiroz, switched to Team Bison, and then switched to Minnesota Martial Arts Academy alongside former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, and former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight Paul Bradley.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lentz made his professional debut in 2005 against Anthony White. The fight ended after Lentz knocked out White sometime during the first round. His next fight ended in the same way as the first with Lentz earning himself his second consecutive KO win. His third fight showed off Lentz's power in his hands after he forced his opponent to submit to punches.

Lentz went 4–0 after securing a rear naked choke submission win over Kenneth Allen. His first loss came out the hands of Sherron Leggett from a razor thin split decision. Lentz bounced back with a knock out win over Chris Powers. On a card held by Ultimate Combat Sports, Lentz submitted Jake Hoyer using a rear naked choke.

On August 2006, Lentz took his second loss from Brian Green who submitted him using an armbar in the first round. Lentz won his next three fights, all with first round knockouts; one of the three was against Bellator lightweight, Carey Vanier.

Lentz had a grueling back-and-forth battle with Mark Moreno before the fight ended in disappointment when the cage-side doctors ruled Lentz unable to continue. After the loss to Moreno, Lentz went on to compile a 7–0–1 record in his next 8 fights including a victory over UFC veteran, Drew Fickett. He was then signed by the UFC and entered with a 16–3–1 record.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2009, it was announced Lentz had been signed with the UFC, and he would make his debut at UFC 103. He replaced an injured Dan Lauzon and upset Rafaello Oliveira, winning via unanimous decision with scores of 29–28, 29–28, and 30–27.

Again being the underdog, Lentz faced Thiago Tavares on January 11, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 20, with the fight ending in a rare majority draw.[5]

Lentz moved his UFC record to 2–0–1 by defeating TUF 5 alummus, Rob Emerson on March 21, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 21, via unanimous decision.

In his fourth UFC appearance, Lentz defeated Andre Winner on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118 via unanimous decision (30–27 (twice) and 29–28). The match was shown on Spike TV before the Pay-Per-View event. Lentz scored multiple take-downs throughout the fight but was not able to capitalize on them. The fight was criticized for lack of action.[6][7]

Lentz got a huge victory over Tyson Griffin on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123 via split decision.[8]

At UFC Fight Night 24, Lentz fought and defeated division II national wrestling champion, Waylon Lowe.[9] After Lowe won the first and second rounds convincingly, Lentz came back in the third and scored an impressive come from behind submission win.[10]

Lentz faced Charles Oliveira on June 26, 2011 at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry.[11] The fight ended in the second round after Oliveira hit Lentz with an illegal knee which went unnoticed by the referee and submitted the dazed Lentz via rear naked choke. However, after reviewing the incident, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission overturned the result and declared it a no contest.[12] The back and forth action earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors.[13]

Lentz was defeated by Mark Bocek on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140 via unanimous decision.[14] Lentz was taken down all three rounds and controlled despite threatening Bocek twice with a guillotine choke in rounds 1 and 2.

Lentz faced Evan Dunham on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2, where he replaced an injured Paul Sass.[15] Lentz lost via TKO, due to doctor stoppage because of a large cut under his left eye. The fight earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[16]

Lentz made his featherweight debut against Eiji Mitsuoka on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[17] Lentz controlled the entirety of the fight and won the fight via TKO in the first round.[18]

In his second fight at featherweight, Lentz faced Diego Nunes on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision in what is arguably the biggest victory of his career.[20]

Lentz went back to Brazil for the second fight in a row and faced Hacran Dias on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8, replacing an injured Manvel Gamburyan[21] He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Lentz was briefly linked to a bout with Dennis Bermudez on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31.[23] However, Lentz was pulled from the pairing with Bermudez and instead faced Chad Mendes on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9.[24] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Lentz faced Manvel Gamburyan on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Lentz was expected to face Charles Oliveira in a rematch on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[26] At the event weigh in, Oliveira came in over the 146 pound featherweight limit at 150 pounds. Subsequently, he was initially forced to surrender 20 percent of his purse to Lentz and the bout was changed to a catchweight affair.[27] Subsequently, Oliveira pulled out of the bout entirely after falling ill the day of the event.[28]

Lentz was expected to face Thiago Tavares in a rematch on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.[29] However, Tavares pulled out of the bout citing injury in late January and was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili.[30] Subsequently, for the second fight in a row, Lentz had a fight cancelled at the weigh ins as the pairing was scrapped as Lentz was stricken with flu-like symptoms.[31]

Lentz finally faced Charles Oliveira in a rematch on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[32] Following a back-and-forth first two rounds, Lentz lost the fight via guillotine submission in the third round.[33] Despite the loss, Lentz was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus award.[34]

Lentz faced Danny Castillo in a lightweight bout on December 19, 2015 at UFC on Fox 17.[35] He won the fight by split decision.[36]

Lentz was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on September 10, 2016 at UFC 203.[37] However, Taisumov was removed from the event during the week before the event for alleged visa issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Michael McBride.[38] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[39]

Lentz faced Islam Makhachev on February 11, 2017 at UFC 208.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]

Lentz faced Will Brooks on October 7, 2017 at UFC 216.[42] However the pairing was scrapped during the weigh-ins for the event, as Lentz was stricken with "medical issues" and deemed unfit to compete.[43] The pairing with Brooks was rescheduled and took place on November 19, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 121.[44] Lentz won the fight via submission in the second round.[45] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[46]

Lentz was expected to face Leonardo Santos on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[47] However, it was reported on April 28, 2018 that Santos was pulled from the event due to a hand injury.[48] He was replaced by David Teymur.[49] Lentz lost the fight via unanimous decision.[50]

Lentz faced former title challenger Gray Maynard on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229.[51] He won the fight via TKO in the second round after dropping Maynard with a head kick and following up with punches.[52]

Lentz faced Scott Holtzman on February 17, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 1.[53] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[54]

A third fight with Charles Oliveira took place on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152.[55] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[56]

Lentz was expected to face Nad Narimani at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020.[57] However, that fight was scrapped due to injury; instead, Lentz then faced Arnold Allen, another featherweight whose original opponent for the event dropped out. [58] Lentz lost the fight via unanimous decision.[59]

Lentz was expected to face Mike Grundy on January 16, 2021 at UFC on ABC 1.[60]However, a member of Grundy's team tested positive for COVID-19, hence Lentz was given a new opponent off Movsar Evloev who he faced at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021. [61]Lentz lost the fight via split decision.[62]

After the loss, the next day Lentz announced his retirement, saying that it was due to him losing 40% of his vision after his fight with Arnold Allen, which required surgery.[63]

Personal life

Lentz and his wife have two daughters, Lysanna (born December 9, 2016) and Lavinia (born May 21, 2018).[64] Outside of UFC, Lentz works as a futures trader.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 30–12–2 (1) Movsar Evloev Decision (split) UFC 257 January 24, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss 30–11–2 (1) Arnold Allen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 2020 3 5:00 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 30–10–2 (1) Charles Oliveira TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 2 2:11 Rochester, New York, United States
Win 30–9–2 (1) Scott Holtzman Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez February 17, 2019 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 29–9–2 (1) Gray Maynard TKO (head kick and punches) UFC 229 October 6, 2018 2 1:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 28–9–2 (1) David Teymur Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 2018 3 5:00 Utica, New York, United States
Win 28–8–2 (1) Will Brooks Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 2017 2 2:05 Sydney, Australia Performance of the Night.
Loss 27–8–2 (1) Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 2017 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win 27–7–2 (1) Michael McBride TKO (punches) UFC 203 September 10, 2016 2 4:17 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (158 lb) bout; McBride missed weight.
Win 26–7–2 (1) Danny Castillo Decision (split) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 December 19, 2015 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 25–7–2 (1) Charles Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves May 30, 2015 3 1:10 Goiânia, Brazil Fight of the Night.
Win 25–6–2 (1) Manvel Gamburyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 3 5:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss 24–6–2 (1) Chad Mendes Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 24–5–2 (1) Hacran Dias Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013 3 5:00 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Win 23–5–2 (1) Diego Nunes Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 2013 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 22–5–2 (1) Eiji Mitsuoka TKO (punches) UFC 150 August 11, 2012 1 3:45 Denver, Colorado, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 21–5–2 (1) Evan Dunham TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 2012 2 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 21–4–2 (1) Mark Bocek Decision (unanimous) UFC 140 December 10, 2011 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NC 21–3–2 (1) Charles Oliveira NC (overturned) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 2011 2 1:48 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Fight of the Night. Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Oliveira; overturned due to an illegal knee landed by Oliveira.
Win 21–3–2 Waylon Lowe Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 2011 3 2:24 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win 20–3–2 Tyson Griffin Decision (split) UFC 123 November 20, 2010 3 5:00 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win 19–3–2 Andre Winner Decision (unanimous) UFC 118 August 28, 2010 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 18–3–2 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi March 31, 2010 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Draw 17–3–2 Thiago Tavares Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 2010 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States Tavares was deducted 1 point due to a groin kick.
Win 17–3–1 Rafaello Oliveira Decision (unanimous) UFC 103 September 19, 2009 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 16–3–1 Nick Walker TKO (punches) EC 127: Extreme Challenge 127 May 30, 2009 1 2:15 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win 15–3–1 Drew Fickett Decision (unanimous) EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears March 21, 2009 3 5:00 New Town, North Dakota, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 14–3–1 Sam Rouch Decision (unanimous) SNMMA: Beatdown 4 at Bears October 11, 2008 3 5:00 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Win 13–3–1 Dan Loman Submission (guillotine choke) Brutaal Fight Night September 5, 2008 1 4:13 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win 12–3–1 Travis Pierzinski Submission (rear-naked choke) Brutaal Fight Night May 21, 2008 2 3:45 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win 11–3–1 Scott Bickerstaff TKO (punches) Xtreme Fighting Organization 22 February 23, 2008 1 3:49 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Draw 10–3–1 Kyle Jensen Draw CFX 7: Brutal November 29, 2007 3 5:00 St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Win 10–3 Gabe Wallbridge Submission (rear-naked choke) EFX: Myth in Maplewood September 19, 2007 1 N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Loss 9–3 Mark Moreno TKO (doctor stoppage) X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 March 17, 2007 1 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 9–2 Duran Barlow Submission (punches) EFX: Fury December 7, 2006 1 N/A Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 8–2 Vern Jefferson TKO (punches) EFX September 6, 2006 1 N/A Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 7–2 Carey Vanier TKO (punches) EFX September 6, 2006 1 N/A Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss 6–2 Brian Green Submission (armbar) EFX August 2, 2006 1 N/A Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 6–1 Chris Powers Submission (rear-naked choke) EFX: Fury July 24, 2006 1 1:44 Andover, Minnesota, United States
Loss 5–1 Sherron Leggett Decision (split) Twin Cities Throwdown April 8, 2006 3 5:00 Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–0 Kenneth Allen Submission (rear-naked choke) EFX: Fury February 1, 2006 2 N/A Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Win 4–0 Derek Abram Submission (punches) EFX December 5, 2005 1 N/A Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 3–0 Nick Melton TKO (punches) XKK: Lamar October 10, 2005 1 N/A Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Anthony White Submission (punches) XKK: Trials August 27, 2005 1 N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Jake Hoyer Submission (rear-naked choke) UCS - Throwdown at the T-Bar July 30, 2005 1 N/A Ellsworth, Minnesota, United States

See also

References

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