Nik “The Carny” Lentz is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 30-12-2 pro MMA record. Lentz most recently fought Movsar Evloev at UFC 257 on Saturday January 23, 2021. Nik Lentz lost to Movsar Evloev by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in a 150 lbs catchweight bout.
Nik Lentz has 30 wins with a 64% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 9 by submission, 11 by decision.
Nik Lentz is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30-11-2 | Movsar Evloev |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 257 | 2021-01-23 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Loss | 30-10-2 | Arnold Allen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 24 | 2020-01-25 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 30-9-2 | Charles Oliveira |
KO/TKO
R2 2:11
|
UFC on ESPN+ 10 | 2019-05-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 29-9-2 | Scott Holtzman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN 1 | 2019-02-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 28-9-2 | Gray Maynard |
KO/TKO
R2 1:19
|
UFC 229 | 2018-10-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-8-2 | David Teymur |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 131 | 2018-06-01 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-8-2 | Will Brooks |
SUB
R2 2:05
|
UFC Fight Night 121 | 2017-11-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 27-7-2 | Islam Makhachev |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 208 | 2017-02-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-7-2 | Michael McBride |
KO/TKO
R2 4:17
|
UFC 203 | 2016-09-10 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-7-2 | Danny Castillo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 17 | 2015-12-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-6-2 | Charles Oliveira |
SUB
R3 1:10
|
UFC Fight Night 67 | 2015-05-30 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-6-2 | Manny Gamburyan |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 40 | 2014-05-10 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 24-5-2 | Chad Mendes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 9 | 2013-12-14 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-5-2 | Hacran Dias |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-5-2 | Diego Nunes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 7 | 2013-01-19 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-5-2 | Eiji Mitsuoka |
KO/TKO
R1 3:45
|
UFC 150 | 2012-08-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-4-2 | Evan Dunham |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 2 | 2012-01-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-3-2 | Mark Bocek |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 140 | 2011-12-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| No Contest | 21-3-2 | Charles Oliveira |
R2 1:48
|
UFC on Versus 4 | 2011-06-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-3-2 | Waylon Lowe |
SUB
R3 2:24
|
UFC Fight Night 24 | 2011-03-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-3-2 | Tyson Griffin |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 123 | 2010-11-20 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-2 | Andre Winner |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 118 | 2010-08-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-2 | Rob Emerson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 21 | 2010-03-31 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Draw | 17-3-1 | Thiago Tavares |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 20 | 2010-01-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-1 | Rafaello Oliveira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 103 | 2009-09-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-1 | Nick Walker |
KO/TKO
R1 2:15
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-30 | EC | |
| Win | 14-3-1 | Drew Fickett |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-21 | EB | |
| Win | 13-3-1 | Sam Rauch |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-10-11 | EB | |
| Win | 12-3-1 | Dan Loman |
SUB
R1 4:13
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-05 | BG | |
| Win | 11-3-1 | Travis Perzynski |
SUB
R2 3:45
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-02 | BG | |
| Win | 10-3-1 | Scott Bickerstaff |
KO/TKO
R1 3:49
|
Regional circuit | 2008-02-23 | XFO | |
| Draw | 10-3-0 | Kyle Jensen |
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-11-29 | CFX | |
| Win | 9-3-0 | Gabe Wallbridge |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-08-02 | EFX | |
| Loss | 9-2-0 | Mark Moreno |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
X-1 World Events 9 | 2007-03-17 | Welterweight | X1 |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Duran Barlow |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-12-07 | EFX | |
| Win | 6-2-0 | Vern Jefferson |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-09-06 | EFX | |
| Win | 6-2-0 | Carey Vanier |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-09-06 | EFX | |
| Loss | 6-1-0 | Brian Green |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-08-02 | EFX | |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Chris Powers |
KO/TKO
R1 1:44
|
Regional circuit | 2006-07-24 | EFX | |
| Loss | 5-0-0 | Sherron Leggett |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2006-04-08 | ||
| Win | 4-0-0 | Kenneth Allen |
SUB
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2006-02-01 | EFX | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Derek Abram |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-12-05 | EFX | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Nick Melton |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-10-10 | XKK | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Anthony White |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-08-27 | XKK | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jake Hoyer |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-07-30 | UCS |
Lentz made his professional debut against Jake Hoyer on July 30, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jake Hoyer who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Nik Lentz beat Jake Hoyer by Submission at of Round 1.
Lentz made his debut in the UFC against Rafaello Oliveira on September 19, 2009, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort having compiled a 16-3-1 professional MMA record.
Nik Lentz beat Rafaello Oliveira by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Lentz has gone on to fight a total of 25 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-9-1 with 1 no contest.
Lentz's last win came against Scott Holtzman at UFC on ESPN 1 on Sunday February 17, 2019. Nik Lentz beat Scott Holtzman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Lentz is not currently booked for any fights.
Lentz's last loss came against Movsar Evloev at UFC 257 on Saturday January 23, 2021. Nik Lentz lost to Movsar Evloev by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Lentz has fought 25 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-9-1 with 1 no contest.
Lentz has knocked out 10 opponents.
Lentz has submitted 9 opponents.
Lentz has been knocked out 3 times.
Lentz has been submitted 2 times.
