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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
| Total Fights: | 9 |
| Record: | 23-5-2, 1NC |
| Summary: | Good takedown defense, strong kicks |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Carny |
| From: | El Paso, TX USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Eden Prairie, Minnesota USA |
| Age: | 27 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
| College: | University of Minnesota |
Media
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Jan 30, 2012 -
Jan 28, 2012 -
Jan 28, 2012 -
Jan 28, 2012
Striking
Grappling
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Evan Dunham |
Jan 28, 2012
|
68 | 2 | 1 | 1 | R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mark Bocek |
Dec 10, 2011
|
46 | 5 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Nik Lentz |
Jun 26, 2011
|
14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | R2 Overturned |
Ways To Watch
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|
| Charles Oliveira | 31 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||
|
Win
|
Waylon Lowe |
Mar 26, 2011
|
46 | 4 | 1 | 2 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Tyson Griffin |
Nov 20, 2010
|
31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 34 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Andre Winner |
Aug 28, 2010
|
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Rob Emerson |
Mar 31, 2010
|
24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 46 | 4 | 1 | 10 | ||||
|
Draw
|
Thiago Tavares |
Jan 11, 2010
|
55 | 1 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Majority |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 71 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Nik Lentz |
Sep 19, 2009
|
67 | 4 | 4 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rafaello Oliveira | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Biography
Training: I wake up, eat some food, go in to grapple for about 1 hour, hit pads for 30 mins, then go home, eat....maybe take a nap, then go to the gym and spar or do some conditioning
When and why did you start training for fighting? I don’t remember the exact reason why I wanted to start fighting, but I had my first MMA fight in August of 2005.
What ranks and titles have you held? I have held many smaller show belts in weight classes ranging from 155-185.
Do you have any heroes? My father
What 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.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to the University of Minnesota. I am one semester away from graduating in Pre-Med (Biology)
What was your job before you started fighting? I ran an online store that sold rare collectables and video games.
If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? State Champion Wrestler, Wrestled D1 for the University of Minnesota
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Head Kick
Career
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- Flyweight
- Bantamweight
- Featherweight
- Lightweight
- Welterweight
- Middleweight
- Light Heavyweight
- Heavyweight
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Benson Henderson
15-2-0 ( W-L-D ) -
Mark Bocek
11-4-0 ( W-L-D ) -
Gleison Tibau
34-7-0 ( W-L-D ) -
TJ O'Brien
16-5-0 ( W-L-D ) -
Tommy Hayden
8-1-0 ( W-L-D )
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