Nik Lentz vs Will Brooks Set for UFC 216 Oct 7

[Vulcan]

Lightweights Nik Lentz and Will Brooks have agreed to face off at UFC 216.

Lentz (27-8-2 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC) today tweeted he’s verbally committed to the matchup, and a person close to Brooks (18-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) confirmed the former Bellator champion has done the same. The person requested anonymity because the fight hasn’t been made public.

UFC 216 reportedly takes place Oct. 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/nik-lentz-will-brooks-agree-to-fight-each-other-ufc-216-las-vegas

 

[KazDibiase]

Going for Brooks.

 

[MMA_AZ]

Brooks wishes he woke up and his ufc tenure was just a bad nightmare. Whew, still bellatore champ...

 

[Kumason]

Brooks is better everywhere especially athleticism but at this point he's still questionable when pushed etc.The way he was easily taken down multiple times by Do Bronx is also concerning but imo he was really caught off guard there and Lentz's wrestling stylistically shouldn't be a huge threat to Brooks.Brooks is obviously the smarter pick but him losing a close decision isn't out of the question.If Brooks loses this fight oh boy.

 

[qw3rty]

I'm glad he wasn't cut

 

[steamboat100]

who gives a shit about nik lentz?

 

[Ruhler]

I hope Brooks dismantles and tortures that punk

 

[Xaero]

Win or lose, Nik Lentz should fight BJ next.

 

[Muay Thai #1]

If Brooks loses this fight he needs to go into hiding forever. Tailor made opponent

 

[Gabe]

I got bored just reading that thread title. Will be a snooze fest.

 

[PurpleDrank]

Arent they both att?

 

[Z28MARO]

Does anyone even like lentz? Lol @ those corny poems he used to write.

 

[Big Al's Texas BBQ]

Brooks is better everywhere especially athleticism but at this point he's still questionable when pushed etc.The way he was easily taken down multiple times by Do Bronx is also concerning but imo he was really caught off guard there and Lentz's wrestling stylistically shouldn't be a huge threat to Brooks.Brooks is obviously the smarter pick but him losing a close decision isn't out of the question.If Brooks loses this fight oh boy.

Lentz got outwrestled by Do Bronx, I don't think Brooks will have trouble wrestling Lentz.

 

[VinceArch]

Brooks hasn't been doing as good as I originally thought he would have. Interesting fight though.

 

[blaseblah]

Lentz got outwrestled by Do Bronx,

So did Brooks

 

[rjmbrd]

Win or lose, Nik Lentz should fight BJ next.

As far as I'm aware, Lentz is permanently back at lightweight and Penn is now a featherweight.

They haven't announced cutting Penn, presumably because the UFC would prefer him not head off to Bellator, but I think that is also possible.

 

[rjmbrd]

Brooks is getting cut if he drops this fight. A lot of pressure here.

 

[Xaero]

As far as I'm aware, Lentz is permanently back at lightweight and Penn is now a featherweight.

They haven't announced cutting Penn, presumably because the UFC would prefer him not head off to Bellator, but I think that is also possible.

With the shit that BJ said about Lentz, i'd love to see Lentz beat up BJ. lol

 

[Big Al's Texas BBQ]

So did Brooks

You're stating this why?

 

[blaseblah]

You're stating this why?

It's called a counter argument