N. Lentz (right) attacks H. Dias at UFC in Combate 2. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The participation, and especially the pressure, of the Brazilian public is internationally recognized in Ultimate and has become a trademark of the organization's events in the country. The somewhat hostile atmosphere created by the fans in Brazil bothers and intimidates some foreign athletes. Contrary to this logic, the North American Nik lentz He declared, after beating Hacran Dias in the UFC in Combate 2, that he likes this adverse atmosphere when he enters the Octagon.
“This is my second victory in Brazil and this fight demanded a lot from me. But I love coming to Brazil and hearing the crowd saying I'm going to die. When he went for the submission, I had to be very careful and patient and wait for an opportunity”, said Lentz, also commenting on his behavior in the fight.
Nik lentz beat Brazilian Hacran Dias by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-27 and 29-28) in the fight that closed the UFC preliminary card at Combate 2, last Saturday (18), in Jaraguá do Sul (SC) . In the main clash of the night, Vitor belfort knocked out the former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold with a spectacular kick in the first round.
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