Nik Lentz

Nik Lentz
Born	(1984-08-13) August 13, 1984 El Paso, Texas
Other names	The Carny
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Style	Wrestling
Fighting out of	St. Paul, Minnesota
Team	Minnesota Martial Arts Academy
Years active	2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	21
Wins	17
By knockout	8
By submission	7
Losses	3
By knockout	2
By decision	1
Draws	1
No contests	0

Nik Lentz (born August 13, 1984 in El Paso, Texas) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Lentz is currently signed under the Ultimate Fighting Championships promotion, fighting in its lightweight division.

Biography

Lentz was born in Texas but grew up in Minnesota, attending Jefferson Senior High School. He wrestled all through school and after graduating in 2003, he was awarded a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Minnesota. Nik has only one semester left before he graduates with a degree in Pre-Med for biology. Besides being enrolled in school and fighting MMA, Nik ran an online store that sold video games and rare collectibles.

Mixed martial arts

Lentz started his professional MMA career in 2005, competing primarily in Minnesota for various promotions. He currently has a record of 17 wins, 3 losses, 1 Draw.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2009, it was announced Lentz would be debuting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 103. He replaced an injured Dan Lauzon and fought Rafaello Oliveira. Lentz won via unanimous decision with the judges scoring the bout (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Lentz faced Thiago Tavares at UFC Fight Night 20, with the fight ending in a draw (majority).

MMA record

Professional record breakdown

21 matches	17 wins	3 losses
By knockout	8	1
By submission	7	1
By decision	4	1
Draws	1

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
zDraw	Thiago Tavares	Draw (Majority)	UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz	1/11/2010	3	5:00	Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Win	Rafaello Oliveira	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort	9/19/2009	3	5:00	Dallas, Texas, USA
Win	Nick Walker	TKO (Punches)	EC 127 - Extreme Challenge 127	5/30/2009	1	2:15	Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Win	Drew Fickett	Decision (Unanimous)	SNMMA - Beatdown at 4 Bears	3/21/2009	3	5:00	New Town, North Dakota, USA
Win	Sam Rouch	Decision (Unanimous)	Beatdown - 4 Bears Casino	10/11/2008	3	5:00	New Town, North Dakota, USA
Win	Dan Loman	Submission	Brutaal Fight Night	9/5/2008	1	4:13	Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
Win	Travis Pierzinski	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	Brutaal Fight Night	5/21/2008	2	3:45	Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
Win	Scott Bickerstaff	TKO (Punches)	XFO 22 - Xtreme Fighting Organization	2/23/2008	1	3:49	Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Win	Kyle Jensen	Decision (Unanimous)	CFX 7 - Brutal	11/29/2007	3	5:00	St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Win	Gabe Wallbridge	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	EFX - Myth in Maplewood	9/19/2007	N/A	N/A	Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
Loss	Mark Moreno	TKO (Doctor Stoppage)	X-1 - Extreme Fighting 2	3/17/2007	1	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Win	Duran Barlow	KO	EFX - Fury	12/7/2006	N/A	N/A	Minnesota, USA
Win	Vern Jefferson	TKO	EFX - EFX	9/6/2006	1	N/A	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Win	Carey Vanier	TKO	EFX - EFX	9/6/2006	1	N/A	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Loss	Brian Green	Submission (Arm Bar)	EFX - EFX	8/2/2006	1	N/A	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Win	Jake Hoyer	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	UCS - Throwdown at the T-Bar	7/30/2006	N/A	N/A	Ellsworth, Minnesota, USA
Win	Chris Powers	KO	EFX - Fury	7/24/2006	N/A	N/A	Andover, Minnesota, USA
Loss	Sherron Leggett	Decision (Split)	TCT - Twin Cities Throwdown	4/8/2006			Burnsville, Minnesota, USA
Win	Kenneth Allen	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	EFX - Fury	2/1/2006			Minnesota, USA
Win	Derek Abram	Submission (Strikes)	EFX - EFX	12/5/2005			Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Win	Nick Melton	KO	XKK - Lamar	10/10/2005			Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA
Win	Anthony White	KO	XKK - Trials	8/27/2005	1		Des Moines, Iowa, USA

External links

• Lentz Professional MMA record for Nik Lentz from Sherdog