Nik Lentz
| Nik Lentz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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 | 20 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 7 |
| Losses | 3 |
| 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 16 wins, 3 losses, 1 Draw.
Ultimate Fighting Championships
In August 2009, it was announced he would be debuting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 103. He will replace an injured Dan Lauzon who was scheduled to face Rafaello Oliveira.[1]
MMA Record
| 20 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rafaello Oliveira
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UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort | 9/19/2009 | 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 | |
| Draw | 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
|
N/A | 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
|
N/A | 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
|
N/A | EFX - Fury | 7/24/2006 | N/A | N/A | Andover, Minnesota, USA | |
| Loss | Sherron Leggett
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Decision (Split) | TCT - Twin Cities Throwdown | 4/8/2006 | N/A | N/A | Burnsville, Minnesota, USA | |
| Win | Kenneth Allen
|
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | EFX - Fury | 2/1/2006 | N/A | N/A | Minnesota, USA | |
| Win | Derek Abram
|
Submission (Strikes) | EFX - EFX | 12/5/2005 | N/A | N/A | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
| Win | Nick Melton
|
N/A | XKK - Lamar | 10/10/2005 | N/A | N/A | Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA | |
| Win | Anthony White
|
N/A | XKK - Trials | 8/27/2005 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
References
- ^ Morgan, John (August 26, 2009). "UFC newcomer Nik Lentz replaces Dan Lauzon, meets Rafaello Oliveira at UFC 103". MMAJunkie. Retrieved August 26, 2009.