Islam Makhachev vs Nik Lentz
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They have met once
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Charles Oliveira2L-1NC
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Islam Makhachev vs Nik Lentz: Matchup Breakdown
Islam Makhachev is 18-1 in the Welterweight division with a 94.7% win rate. Nik Lentz is 14-9-1 (1 NC) at Lightweight, winning 56.0% of the time. Islam Makhachev is listed as active. Nik Lentz is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Islam Makhachev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie on Feb 11, 2017, won by Islam Makhachev by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Islam Makhachev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,770 to 911. Career peaks are 1,770 for Islam Makhachev and 1,105 for Nik Lentz. Islam Makhachev has 3 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins from 18 victories, a 61.1% finish rate. Nik Lentz has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 35.7% of the time.
Islam Makhachev stands 5' 10" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Nik Lentz is 5' 8" with a reach of 68", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Islam Makhachev. Islam Makhachev is 35, Nik Lentz is 42.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Islam Makhachev has landed 507 significant strikes at 58.0% accuracy with 48 takedowns and 1h 53m of control time. Nik Lentz has landed 1,079 at 47.6% with 69 takedowns and 1h 38m of control.
Islam Makhachev has 7 title fights (7 won) against 0 (0 won) for Nik Lentz. They share 1 common opponent: Charles Oliveira.
Have Islam Makhachev and Nik Lentz fought before?
Yes. Islam Makhachev and Nik Lentz have fought once in the UFC. Islam Makhachev won by unanimous decision at UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie on February 11, 2017.
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Who has more UFC wins, Islam Makhachev or Nik Lentz?
Islam Makhachev has more UFC wins: 18 to 14. Islam Makhachev's UFC record is 18-1; Nik Lentz's is 14-9-1 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Islam Makhachev 3, Nik Lentz 3. Submission wins: Islam Makhachev 8, Nik Lentz 2.
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Who is taller, Islam Makhachev or Nik Lentz?
Islam Makhachev is taller at 5'10", to Nik Lentz's 5'8" (2 inches). Islam Makhachev has the longer reach: 70 inches to 68.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.