Lentz (right) is out of UFC 216 (Photo: Facebook Reproduction Nik “The Carny” Lentz)
the american Nik lentz It's another casualty for UFC 216. This Friday morning (6), the day before the event, he felt ill and was forced to withdraw from the lightweight duel he would have against Will Brooks, former Bellator champion. The fight would be between former teammates, as the two trained at American Top Team – Lentz recently left ATT to train with Henri Hooft at Combat Club.
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The UFC announced that there will be no substitute for the duel and Will Brooks, who reached the lightweight weight limit, will receive his salary normally, but without the victory bonus. Lentz, who recently returned to lightweight after having serious problems reaching the featherweight limit, is coming off a loss to Islam makhachev at UFC 208, by decision. Before that, he had beaten Michael McBride and Danny Castillo in his first two fights after returning to lightweight.
Will Brooks was looking to win just his second victory in the UFC. Since switching from Bellator to Ultimate, the lightweight has had problems adapting. After debuting with a victory over Ross Pearson, “Ill Will” lost to two Brazilians in a row: Alex Cowboy and Charles Oliveira. In the confrontation against Cowboy, however, Brooks had a size disadvantage, as the Brazilian didn't make weight by almost three kilos.
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