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Nik Lentz Thiago Tavares
Nik Lentz
30-12-2

RD3 5:00

Draw

Majority

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Thiago Tavares
25-11-1

Fight: Lentz vs. Tavares

USAUFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs Diaz
11JANMON'1012:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Carny

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Forms

WWWWW
WLLWL

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1984-08-13) 42

41(1984-11-08)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Gym

American Top Team

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

30

10 KO/TKO - 24%
9 submission - 21%
11 decision - 26%

25

14% - 5 KO/TKO
42% - 15 submission
14% - 5 decision

Losses

12

3 KO/TKO - 7%
2 submission - 5%
7 decision - 17%

11

22% - 8 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
8% - 3 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lentz vs. Tavares

  • Which event are Nik Lentz and Thiago Tavares fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs Diaz.

  • How many rounds is the Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on January 11, 2010