Completed MMA Bout

Islam Makhachev vs. Nik Lentz

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA

Islam Makhachev defeats Nik Lentz via 3 Round Decision

Islam Makhachev
Nik "The Carny" Lentz

Makhachev
Decision
Round 3

13-1-0   Pro Record At Fight   27-7-2
Climbed to 14-1   Record After Fight   Fell to 27-8
-335 (Moderate Favorite)   Betting Odds   +265 (Moderate Underdog)
Russia   Nationality   United States
Makhachkala, Russia   Fighting out of   Coconut Creek, Florida
25 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 1 day   Age at Fight   32 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, 1 day
155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)
5'10" (178cm)   Height   5'8" (173cm)
70.5" (179cm)   Reach   68.0" (173cm)
Fightspirit Team (Primary)
KHK MMA Team (Other)
  Gym   American Top Team
UFC 208
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
  • Date: Saturday 02.11.2017 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kevin MacDonald
  • Venue: Barclays Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 3 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Makhachev Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Lentz Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Makhachev vs. Lentz Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 1490  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Lentz
40%
Makhachev
60%
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