Nik Lentz
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Nik Lentz is an American
mixed martial artist
. Lentz is currently signed under the Ultimate Fighting Championships promotion, fighting in the lightweight division.
. After graduating in 2003, he attended the University of Minnesota
. He has only one semester left before he graduates with a degree in Pre-Med for biology.
Besides being enrolled in school and fighting MMA, he ran an online store that sold video games and rare collectibles.
. In 2005, Lentz decided he would go ahead and starting training in MMA. He began training at Minnesota Martial Arts alongside former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar
, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk
and former Strikeforce middleweight Paul Bradley.
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.
On 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 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 obtained a 7–0–1 record with a victory over UFC veteran, Drew Fickett
. He was signed by the UFC and entered with a 16–3–1 record.
at UFC 103
. He replaced an injured Dan Lauzon
and fought Rafaello Oliveira
, winning via unanimous decision with scores of 29–28, 29–28, and 30–27.
Again being the underdog, Lentz faced Thiago Tavares
at UFC Fight Night 20, with the fight ending in a rare majority draw.
At UFC Fight Night 21 in North Carolina, Lentz moved his UFC record to 2–0–1 by defeating TUF 5 alumnus, Rob Emerson
via unanimous decision.
In his fourth appearance for the UFC, Lentz defeated Andre Winner
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 defeated 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. Shortly after the fight finished Dana White
posted on his Twitter account, "Lentz vs. Lowe was a SICK fight!!! Seattle is going crazy."
Lentz faced Charles Oliveira
on June 26, 2011 at UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story. 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 is expected to face Mark Bocek
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
.
| NC
|align=center| 21-3-2 (1)
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Charles Oliveira
|NC (illegal knee)
|UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:48
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, United States
|Fight of the Night. Original loss via submission (Rear Naked Choke), result overturned to No Contest.
|-
|Win
|align=center| 21-3-2
|
Waylon Lowe
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:24
|Seattle, Washington
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 20-3-2
| Tyson Griffin
| Decision (split)
|UFC 123
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Auburn Hills, Michigan
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 19-3-2
|
Andre Winner
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 118
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 18-3-2
| Rob Emerson
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Charlotte, North Carolina
, United States
|
|-
| Draw
|align=center| 17-3-2
| Thiago Tavares
|Draw (majority)
|UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Fairfax, Virginia
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17-3-1
| Rafaello Oliveira
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 103
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Dallas, Texas
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16-3-1
| Nick Walker
|TKO (punches)
|EC 127 – Extreme Challenge 127
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:15
|Rochester, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15-3-1
| Drew Fickett
|Decision (unanimous)
|EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|New Town, North Dakota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14-3-1
| Sam Rouch
|Decision (unanimous)
|SNMMA: Beatdown 4 at Bears
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|New Town, North Dakota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13-3-1
| Dan Loman
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Brutaal Fight Night
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:13
|Maplewood, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12-3-1
| Travis Pierzinski
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Brutaal Fight Night
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:45
|Maplewood, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11-3-1
| Scott Bickerstaff
|TKO (punches)
|Xtreme Fighting Organization 22
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:49
|Crystal Lake, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Draw
|align=center| 10-3-1
| Kyle Jensen
|Draw
|CFX 7: Brutal
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Cloud, Minnesota
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 10-3
| Gabe Wallbridge
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|EFX: Myth in Maplewood
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Maplewood, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 9-3
| Mark Moreno
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
| X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9-2
| Duran Barlow
|KO
|EFX: Fury
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8-2
| Vern Jefferson
|TKO
|EFX
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7-2
| Carey Vanier
|TKO
|EFX
|
|align=center|1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 6-2
| Brian Green
|Submission (armbar)
|EFX
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6-1
| Chris Powers
|KO
|EFX: Fury
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Andover, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5-1
| Sherron Leggett
|Decision (split)
|Twin Cities Throwdown
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Burnsville, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5-0
| Kenneth Allen
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|EFX: Fury
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Burnsville, Minnesota
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4-0
| Derek Abram
|Submission (strikes)
|EFX
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 3-0
| Nick Melton
|KO
|XKK: Lamar
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Fort Dodge, Iowa
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 2-0
| Anthony White
|KO
|XKK: Trials
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Des Moines, Iowa
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1-0
| Jake Hoyer
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UCS - Throwdown at the T-Bar
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Ellsworth, Minnesota
, United States
|
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. Lentz is currently signed under the Ultimate Fighting Championships promotion, fighting in the lightweight division.
Background
Lentz was born in Texas but grew up in Minnesota, attending Bloomington Jefferson High SchoolBloomington Jefferson High School
For schools with a similar name, see Jefferson High School.Thomas Jefferson Senior High School is one of the two high schools in Bloomington, MN, USA Independent School District No. 271. It is located on at 102nd Street and France Avenue on the suburb's southwest side. About 1,600 students attend...
. After graduating in 2003, he attended the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
. He has only one semester left before he graduates with a degree in Pre-Med for biology.
Besides being enrolled in school and fighting MMA, he ran an online store that sold video games and rare collectibles.
Training background
He wrestled all throughout his years in high school and after graduating in 2003, he was awarded a scholarship to wrestle for the University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
. In 2005, Lentz decided he would go ahead and starting training in MMA. He began training at Minnesota Martial Arts alongside former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar
Brock Edward Lesnar is an American mixed martial artist, actor and a former professional and amateur wrestler. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and is ranked the No.5 Heavyweight in the world by Sherdog...
, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk
Sean Keith Sherk is an American mixed martial arts fighter currently fighting for the UFC. He currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of thirty-six wins, four losses and one draw. Sherk has fought in both the UFC and Pride FC, and is a former UFC Lightweight Champion...
and former Strikeforce middleweight Paul Bradley.
Early career
Lentz made his professional debut in 2005 against Anthony White. 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.
On 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 against Bellator lightweight, Carey Vanier
Carey Vanier
Carey D. Vanier Sr. is a Guyanese-American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships in the lightweight division. He also took part in the season two tournament held by Bellator.-MMA career:...
.
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 obtained a 7–0–1 record with a victory over UFC veteran, Drew Fickett
Drew Fickett
Drew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....
. He was signed by the UFC and entered with a 16–3–1 record.
UFC career
In August 2009, it was announced Lentz had been signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships, he would be debuting for the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
at UFC 103
UFC 103
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 19, 2009 in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. The event was broadcasted on pay-per-view.-Background :...
. He replaced an injured Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon is an American mixed martial artist from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He is the younger brother of fellow MMA fighter Joe Lauzon.-First stint in Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
and fought Rafaello Oliveira
Rafaello Oliveira
Rafaello Oliveira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He fights at and trains at in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.- Mixed martial arts career :Rafaello started his professional MMA career in 2004, competing in his native Brazil....
, winning via unanimous decision with scores of 29–28, 29–28, and 30–27.
Again being the underdog, Lentz faced Thiago Tavares
Thiago Tavares
Thiago de Mello Tavares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights in the lightweight division in the UFC.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:Thiago Tavares entered the UFC with an undefeated record and was highly regarded...
at UFC Fight Night 20, with the fight ending in a rare majority draw.
At UFC Fight Night 21 in North Carolina, Lentz moved his UFC record to 2–0–1 by defeating TUF 5 alumnus, Rob Emerson
Rob Emerson
Robert Michael Emerson is an American mixed martial artist. Emerson is a former Pancrase and King of the Cage fighter. He was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter 5.-The Ultimate Fighter:...
via unanimous decision.
In his fourth appearance for the UFC, Lentz defeated Andre Winner
Andre Winner
Andre Winner is an English professional mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom, reaching the final. Winner is also a member of Team Rough House. He holds notable wins over Jeff Lawson, Rolando Delgado and Rafaello...
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 defeated Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin
Tyson Lee Griffin is an American mixed martial artist from Albany, California. Griffin currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123
UFC 123
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, Michigan...
via split decision.
At UFC Fight Night 24, Lentz fought and defeated division II national wrestling champion, Waylon Lowe
Waylon Lowe
Michael Waylon Lowe is an American mixed martial artist.-Amateur wrestling career:Lowe was a two time state champion for Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee before wrestling for the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Lowe recorded 112 victories during his collegiate career...
. After Lowe won the first and second rounds convincingly, Lentz came back in the third and scored an impressive come from behind submission win. Shortly after the fight finished Dana White
Dana White
Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
posted on his Twitter account, "Lentz vs. Lowe was a SICK fight!!! Seattle is going crazy."
Lentz faced Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Oliveira has mainly fought in small Brazilian promotions until his move to the UFC.-Early career:...
on June 26, 2011 at UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story. 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 is expected to face Mark Bocek
Mark Bocek
Mark Andrew Bocek is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division.-Background:Bocek is one of Canada's first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and has been studying the art for more than a decade...
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
UFC 140
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| NC
|align=center| 21-3-2 (1)
|
Charles OliveiraCharles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Oliveira has mainly fought in small Brazilian promotions until his move to the UFC.-Early career:...
|NC (illegal knee)
|UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:48
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Fight of the Night. Original loss via submission (Rear Naked Choke), result overturned to No Contest.
|-
|Win
|align=center| 21-3-2
|
Waylon LoweWaylon Lowe
Michael Waylon Lowe is an American mixed martial artist.-Amateur wrestling career:Lowe was a two time state champion for Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee before wrestling for the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Lowe recorded 112 victories during his collegiate career...
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 26, 2011 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:24
|Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 20-3-2
|
Tyson GriffinTyson Griffin
Tyson Lee Griffin is an American mixed martial artist from Albany, California. Griffin currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
| Decision (split)
|UFC 123
UFC 123
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, Michigan...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills is a city in Metro Detroit, Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. The city was formed in 1983 when Pontiac Township became the City of Auburn Hills.-Economy:...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 19-3-2
|
Andre WinnerAndre Winner
Andre Winner is an English professional mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom, reaching the final. Winner is also a member of Team Rough House. He holds notable wins over Jeff Lawson, Rolando Delgado and Rafaello...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 118
UFC 118
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 28, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The third UFC Fan Expo coincided with the event...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 18-3-2
|
Rob EmersonRob Emerson
Robert Michael Emerson is an American mixed martial artist. Emerson is a former Pancrase and King of the Cage fighter. He was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter 5.-The Ultimate Fighter:...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 21 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 31, 2010 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, This was the third time the UFC held an event in Charlotte, but the first since...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Draw
|align=center| 17-3-2
|
Thiago TavaresThiago Tavares
Thiago de Mello Tavares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights in the lightweight division in the UFC.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:Thiago Tavares entered the UFC with an undefeated record and was highly regarded...
|Draw (majority)
|UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City is nevertheless the county seat....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 17-3-1
|
Rafaello OliveiraRafaello Oliveira
Rafaello Oliveira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He fights at and trains at in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.- Mixed martial arts career :Rafaello started his professional MMA career in 2004, competing in his native Brazil....
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 103
UFC 103
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 19, 2009 in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. The event was broadcasted on pay-per-view.-Background :...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 16-3-1
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Nick Walker|TKO (punches)
|EC 127 – Extreme Challenge 127
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:15
|Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 15-3-1
|
Drew FickettDrew Fickett
Drew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....
|Decision (unanimous)
|EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|New Town, North Dakota
New Town, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,367 people, 488 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,031.6 people per square mile . There were 512 housing units at an average density of 760.9 per square mile...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 14-3-1
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Sam Rouch|Decision (unanimous)
|SNMMA: Beatdown 4 at Bears
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|New Town, North Dakota
New Town, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,367 people, 488 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,031.6 people per square mile . There were 512 housing units at an average density of 760.9 per square mile...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 13-3-1
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Dan Loman|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Brutaal Fight Night
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:13
|Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,017.5 people per square mile . There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 808.5 per square mile...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 12-3-1
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Travis Pierzinski|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Brutaal Fight Night
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:45
|Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,017.5 people per square mile . There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 808.5 per square mile...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 11-3-1
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Scott Bickerstaff|TKO (punches)
|Xtreme Fighting Organization 22
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:49
|Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake is a city located in southeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois, in the Chicago suburbs. It is named after Crystal Lake, a lake located west-southwest of downtown. Crystal Lake is also a suburb of the city of Chicago. The population was 38,000 at the 2000 census, but as of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Draw
|align=center| 10-3-1
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Kyle Jensen|Draw
|CFX 7: Brutal
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. The population was 65,842 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stearns County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 10-3
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Gabe Wallbridge|Submission (rear naked choke)
|EFX: Myth in Maplewood
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,017.5 people per square mile . There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 808.5 per square mile...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Loss
|align=center| 9-3
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Mark Moreno|TKO (doctor stoppage)
| X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 9-2
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Duran Barlow|KO
|EFX: Fury
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 8-2
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Vern Jefferson|TKO
|EFX
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 7-2
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Carey VanierCarey Vanier
Carey D. Vanier Sr. is a Guyanese-American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships in the lightweight division. He also took part in the season two tournament held by Bellator.-MMA career:...
|TKO
|EFX
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|align=center|1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Loss
|align=center| 6-2
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Brian Green|Submission (armbar)
|EFX
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 6-1
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Chris Powers|KO
|EFX: Fury
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Andover, Minnesota
Andover, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,588 people, 8,107 households, and 7,150 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.6 people per square mile . There were 8,205 housing units at an average density of 240.6 per square mile...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Loss
|align=center| 5-1
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Sherron Leggett|Decision (split)
|Twin Cities Throwdown
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville is a city south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 5-0
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Kenneth Allen|Submission (rear naked choke)
|EFX: Fury
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville is a city south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 4-0
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Derek Abram|Submission (strikes)
|EFX
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 3-0
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Nick Melton|KO
|XKK: Lamar
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge is a city and county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 25,206 in the 2010 census, an increase from 25,136 in the 2000 census. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 2-0
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Anthony White|KO
|XKK: Trials
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 1-0
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Jake Hoyer|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UCS - Throwdown at the T-Bar
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Ellsworth, Minnesota
Ellsworth, Minnesota
Ellsworth is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 463 at the 2010 census. The local school district is the Ellsworth Public School.-Geography:...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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