Nik Lentz has become one of the most feared names in the division with 30 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Wrestling.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: TRAINING:
Q: Philly jiu-jitsu (aka boxing) with Billy PaddenWhen and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I don’t remember the exact reason why I wanted to start fighting, but I had my first MMA fight in August of 2005
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
I have held many smaller show belts in weight classes ranging from 155-185
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
My fatherWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It is something I have wanted to accomplish for a long time and I’m glad it’s about to happen
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
I went to the University of Minnesota
Q: I am one semester away from graduating in Pre-Med (Biology)What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I ran an online store that sold rare collectables and video games
Q: If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
State Champion Wrestler, Wrestled D1 for the University of MinnesotaFavorite grappling technique: GuillotineFavorite striking technique: Head kick
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Evloev
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Allen
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Oliveira
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Holtzman
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Maynard
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Teymur
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Brooks
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Makhachev
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
McBride
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Castillo
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Oliveira
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Mendes
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Dias
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Nunes
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Mitsuoka
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Dunham
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Bocek
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Oliveira
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Lowe
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Griffin
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Winner
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Emerson
LOSS
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Tavares
WIN
Lentz
Lentz
VS
Oliveira
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY47%
STRIKING DEFENSE50%
LANDED/MIN
3.44
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.25
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY32%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE43%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
3.3
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
1.2
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
14 W - 9 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-3 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)3
Submission2
Decision9
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission1
Decision6
FIGHTING STYLE
Wrestling
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Sep. 19, 2009
