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Nik “The Carnie†Lentz (18-3-2) vs. Andre Winner (11-3-1)
Nik Lentz is currently undefeated in UFC competition, defeating both Rafaello Oliveira and Robert Emerson, while fighting Thiago Tavares to a draw. Nik Lentz also fought in the EFX MMA promotion, defeating Derek Abram, Kenneth Allen, Chris Powers, Carey Vanier, Vern Jefferson, Duran Barlow and Gabe Wallbridge, while suffering a defeat to Brian Green. Nik Lentz started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a four fight undefeated streak that had lasted nearly eight months. Prior to entering the UFC in late 2009, Nik Lentz had fought other UFC veteran s in Sherron Leggett, Kyle Jensen and Drew Fickett. Prior to entering the UFC, Nik Lentz fought once in the Extreme Challenge promotion, defeating Nick Walker by TKO. Nik Lentz will be entering the fight riding a nine fight winning streak, which has lasted over three years. Nik Lentz will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission. Andre Winner has had a successful run in the UFC, defeating Roli Delgado and Rafaello Oliveira, while suffering a defeat to Ross Pearson. Andre Winner was a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 9, which was won by both Ross Pearson and James Wilks. Andre Winner also fought in the Cage Warriors Fighting Championships, defeating Paul Cooper, Daniel Thomas and AJ Wenn, while suffering defeats to Greg Loughran and Bendy Casimir. Despite competing in professional MMA for over four years, it wasn’t until the UFC Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale that Andre Winner made his North American MMA debut. Andre Winner started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a five fight undefeated streak that had lasted over nine months. Andre Winner will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted over nine months. Andre Winner will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Nik Lentz
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Joe “J-Lau†Lauzon (18-5-0) vs. Gabe “Godzilla†Ruediger (17-5-0)
Joe Lauzon has had a successful run in the UFC, defeating Jens Pulver, Brandon Melendez, Jason Reinhart, Kyle Bradley and Jeremy Stephens, while suffering defeats to Kenny Florian and Sam Stout. Joe Lauzon was also a contestant on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 5, which was won by Nate Diaz, brother of Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz. Prior to entering the UFC, Joe Lauzon won a one night tournament in the World Fighting League promotion, defeating Adam Comfort, Zane Baker and Douglas Brown. Joe Lauzon is the brother of UFC veteran Dan Lauzon, who is currently winless in his three previous UFC encounters. Joe Lauzon started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with an eight fight undefeated streak that had lasted over a year. Along with the Nogueira Brothers, the Miller Brothers, and other brothers in MMA, Joe Lauzon and his brother Dan Lauzon are another brother combination in the promotion. Joe Lauzon will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with fourteen victories coming by way of submission. Gabe Ruediger is currently winless in UFC competition, having suffered a defeat to Melvin Guillard at UFC 63. Gabe Ruediger has had a near four year break in between UFC fights, with his last UFC appearance at UFC 63 in September 2006. Gabe Ruediger also competed in the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion, defeating Carlos Cordero, Steve Ramirez, Olaf Alfonso, Jason Maxwell and Sam Wells, while suffering defeats to Sam Wells and Hermes Franca. It has been a little over a month since Gabe Ruediger last competed in an MMA fight, so conditioning could play a factor in the fight. Gabe Ruediger will be entering the fight riding a six fight winning streak, which has lasted well over a full year. Gabe Ruediger most recently competed in the Tachi Palace Fights promotion, defeating both Dominique Robinson and Lenny Lovato. Gabe Ruediger will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Joe Lauzon
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