Nik Lentz
UFC 2011–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 77.0
Scouting report
Nik "The Carny" Lentz tallied fourteen UFC victories across a decade in the promotion, known for top control and a guillotine choke. Born in Rockford, Illinois, and a wrestler for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Lentz has wins over Danny Castillo, Manny Gamburyan, and Will Chope, backed by an 88 Cardio rating and 79 Wrestling.
Peak ratings
By edition
Moving down from lightweight in 2012, Lentz compiled three consecutive wins over Eiji Mitsuoka, Diego Nunes, and Hacran Dias before dropping a decision to Chad Mendes at UFC on Fox 9 in Sacramento. His grinding wrestling control, cage pressure, and top rides are reflected in a 82 Wrestling and 88 Cardio rating across this run.
Between 2014 and 2015, Lentz scored a decision win over Manny Gamburyan and a split-decision win over Danny Castillo upon returning to lightweight at UFC on Fox 17, while dropping a guillotine submission to Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC Fight Night 67 in Goiania, Brazil. His clinch work, takedown persistence, and grappling grit are captured in a 84 Wrestling and 76 Boxing.
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