Age, Biography and Wiki
Nik Lentz was born on 13 August, 1984 in El Paso, Texas, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Nik Lentz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Nik Lentz |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
13 August, 1984 |
| Birthday |
13 August |
| Birthplace |
El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 39 years old group.
Nik Lentz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Nik Lentz height is 5ft 8in and Weight 70 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 8in |
| Weight |
70 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Nik Lentz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nik Lentz worth at the age of 39 years old? Nik Lentz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Nik Lentz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Nik Lentz Social Network
Timeline
Nik Lentz (born August 13, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist.
He most notably fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in the lightweight division.
Lentz was born in El Paso, Texas but grew up in Twin Cities area of Minnesota, attending Bloomington Jefferson High School.
In high school he wrestled, and was a state champion in Minnesota.
After graduating in 2003, he was awarded a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Minnesota.
In 2005, he started training in MMA.
He trained in Chinese martial arts with Luis Quiroz, switched to Team Bison, and then switched to Minnesota Martial Arts Academy alongside former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, and former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight Paul Bradley.
The fight ended after Lentz knocked out White sometime during the first round.
His next fight ended in the same way as the first with Lentz earning himself his second consecutive KO win.
His third fight showed off Lentz's power in his hands after he forced his opponent to submit to punches.
Lentz went 4–0 after securing a rear naked choke submission win over Kenneth Allen.
His first loss came out the hands of Sherron Leggett from a razor thin split decision.
Lentz bounced back with a knock out win over Chris Powers.
On a card held by Ultimate Combat Sports, Lentz submitted Jake Hoyer using a rear naked choke.
In August 2006, Lentz took his second loss from Brian Green who submitted him using an armbar in the first round.
Lentz won his next three fights, all with first-round knockouts; one of the three was against Bellator lightweight, Carey Vanier.
Lentz had a grueling back-and-forth battle with Mark Moreno before the fight ended in disappointment when the cage-side doctors ruled Lentz unable to continue.
After the loss to Moreno, Lentz went on to compile a 7–0–1 record in his next 8 fights including a victory over UFC veteran, Drew Fickett.
He was then signed by the UFC and entered with a 16–3–1 record.
In August 2009, it was announced Lentz had been signed with the UFC, and he would make his debut at UFC 103.
Again being the underdog, Lentz faced Thiago Tavares on January 11, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 20, with the fight ending in a rare majority draw.
Lentz moved his UFC record to 2–0–1 by defeating TUF 5 alum Rob Emerson on March 21, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 21, via unanimous decision.
In his fourth UFC appearance, Lentz defeated Andre Winner on August 28, 2010, at UFC 118 via unanimous decision (30–27 (twice) and 29–28).
The match was shown on Spike TV before the Pay-Per-View event.
Lentz scored multiple take-downs throughout the fight but was not able to capitalize on them.
The fight was criticized for lack of action.
Lentz got a huge victory over Tyson Griffin on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123 via split decision.
At UFC Fight Night 24, Lentz fought and defeated division II national wrestling champion, Waylon Lowe.
After Lowe won the first and second rounds convincingly, Lentz came back in the third and scored an impressive come from behind submission win.
The fight ended in the second round after Oliveira hit Lentz with an illegal knee which went unnoticed by the referee and submitted the dazed Lentz via rear naked choke.
However, after reviewing the incident, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission overturned the result and declared it a no contest.
The back and forth action earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors.
Lentz was defeated by Mark Bocek on December 10, 2011, at UFC 140 via unanimous decision.
Lentz was taken down all three rounds and controlled despite threatening Bocek twice with a guillotine choke in rounds 1 and 2.
Lentz faced Evan Dunham on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox 2, where he replaced an injured Paul Sass.
Lentz lost via TKO, due to doctor stoppage because of a large cut under his left eye.
The fight earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.
