FN 84 | Votes | % |
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Michael Bisping | 61 | 26% |
171 | 74% | |
Gegard Mousasi | 206 | 89% |
Thales Leites | 26 | 11% |
Tom Breese | 200 | 86% |
Keita Nakamura | 32 | 14% |
Brad Pickett | 108 | 47% |
124 | 53% | |
Makwan Amirkhani | 185 | 80% |
Mike Wilkinson | 47 | 20% |
Davey Grant | 140 | 60% |
Marlon Vera | 92 | 40% |
Scott Askham | 137 | 59% |
Chris Dempsey | 95 | 41% |
Arnold Allen | 153 | 66% |
Yaotzin Meza | 79 | 34% |
Krysztof Jotko | 124 | 53% |
Bradley Scott | 108 | 47% |
Rustam Khabilov | 173 | 75% |
Norman Parke | 59 | 25% |
Daniel Omielanczuk | 156 | 67% |
Jarjis Danho | 76 | 33% |
Teemu Packalen | 116 | 50% |
Thibault Gouti | 116 | 50% |
David Teymur | 122 | 53% |
Martin Svensson | 110 | 47% |
Weight Class | Champion | Champion Since | Consecutive Title Defenses | Total Title Defenses | Total Picks | Total Wins |
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Pound for Pound | Wehmer | FN 84 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 1 |
Heavyweight | healthyandhappy | FN 83 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
Light Heavyweight | diamondsealtd | FN 83 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
Middleweight | rhino184 | FN 81 | 4 | 4 | 59 | 0 |
Welterweight | thnagall | FN 84 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
Lightweight | its_ananas | FN 84 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
Featherweight | astruggleitself | FN 83 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
Bantamweight | Wehmer | FN 82 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
Flyweight | SuperiorJazzHands | FN 83 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
Women's Bantamweight | sexylion74 | FN 81 | 4 | 4 | 59 | 0 |
Women's Strawweight | plugnickle69 | FOX 18 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 1 |
The Ultimate Fighter | Giraffe_Baker | FN 84 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
Questions | Answers |
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What is your sincere opinion about Cyborg? How do you think Fedor Emelianenko will do in the octagon after all these years of absence? Thanks for the AMA, much love and the best of luck to you in the future. | Sincere opinion about Cyborg: she's just waiting to be offered enough money to get her ass kicked ('cuz she knows she'll get her ass kicked). I know for a fact she can make the weight. She consulted with Mike Dolce (my current nutritionist) before I ever started working with him and after consulting with her he said he could get her in "the best shape of her life" at 135. She then started being represented by Tito Ortiz and all talk stopped. The delay is all about money, not her weight. She made 145 pumped full of steroids. She can healthily make 135 without them. Her shows that she headlines lose thousands of dollars, and the majority of the tickets are given away because no one will buy them. She needs me. So pretty much we're waiting for her to realize that she needs to fight me before I retire or she'll never have enough money to retire. I would like me kicking her ass be my retirement fight but whether she steps up or not I'll walk away undefeated and happily ever after regardless. |
How do you think your fight against Tate and hopefully Cyborg will play out assuming perfect physical and mental condition from both sides? Do you think you would legitimately beat Floyd Mayweather in a ruleless fight? | Do I think I would legit beat Mayweather in a ruleless fight? Floyd is one of the best boxers of all time. He would definitely beat me in a boxing match. I unfortunately don't get into "matches". I fight for a living. In a no rules fight, I believe I can beat anyone on this planet. Boxing is a sweet science with strict rules that I respect very much and aspire every day to improve at. But you said ruleless fight, and that's my honest answer. |
I'm incredibly inspired by your eating disorder recovery through UFC. When I was struggling with anorexia, I felt so weak and powerless, and feel so strong after recovery. How does it feel to conquer something so daunting? I feel like it makes you invincible! | Thanks for the kind words. It feels very liberating to free of the guilt that used to come with every meal. And I feel like I have so much extra space in my brain now that I'm not constantly thinking about the next meal and trying to eat as much as possible every day while still losing weight. I feel amazing. I (think) I look amazing. And I just ate some bomb-ass french toast this morning. I'm so happy to hear about all the progress you've made on yourself and best of luck for the future. |
Favourite male fighter to watch in the UFC? | Demetrious Johnson. I think he's the most well-rounded and I feel like I'm watching one of the later episodes of Dragon Ball Z when you only see one second of action going on between them disappearing 'cuz they're going so damn fast. I wouldn't be surprised if rocks start levitating around the ring because of all the energy emanating from it. Might Mouse vs. Dominick Cruz was one of my favorite (and most under-appreciated) fights ever. |
Ronda I know you love DragonBall Z. Who would you rather train with in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber? Goku or Vegeta? | Vegeta. For sure. Goku is such a fucking goodygoody that he'd be fun to be friends with but I'd get annoyed hanging out with him after 2 weeks, let alone after a whole year. I'd imagine that Vegeta and I would have many an interesting debate. Probably not about politics but maybe like societal shit. |
Who is your favorite Mortal Kombat character? | I would always play as Princess Katana 'cuz in the Sega version you could press down and punch up vs the computer and get to the fifth guy from the top with all flawless victories because the computer wouldn't learn to throw you from the floor until it was almost the end. |
If you could fight any historical figure, who would it be? | Buffalo Bill. Him destroying the buffalo population of America also destroyed the Native American culture and coming from Jamestown ND, which boasts having the largest statue of a buffalo in the world, the plight of the buffalo is quite near and dear to my heart. |
If you were a gym master in Pokemon, what special type of Pokemon would you have to fight trainers? | Ooooh. Since I've been playing from the beginning I have a certain affinity for the psychic type. But that being said, fairies seem pretty badass these days but I gotta go with the original 151 types and psychic was my fave because Mew is my jam. |
What achievement in your life are you the most proud of? | Winning my Olympic medal. |
What is your idea of a great date? | Doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. If a guy is lame, he'll have to come up with activities to distract you from his lameness. If he's all kinds of awesome, doing nothing with him with be all kinds of awesome. |
What's your go-to hype music before a fight? | I have complete silence before I walk out before a fight. No talking in the locker room, no music, cellphones on silent. If I hear a ding from you taking a video you're gonna get your own private Rowdy Glare. |
I don't want a lot of things in life but a Rowdy Glare just entered my top 5. | Good to know, but they're expensive. |
"Speak softly...and knock a bitch out"-Ronda Rousey. | I didn't say that but it sounds like a good idea <3. |
With your exponential increase recently in exposure and recognition, do you worry about the amount of control that the media has over your image? And have you run into circumstances where you felt you were misrepresented or portrayed inaccurately by the media? | I accept that I have NO control over my image already. So, I try not to let the state of my perception have any effect on my happiness. You can never truly know anyone through only media anyway. If anything I just try to keep in mind that I'm an entertainer and not a politician or Miss America. |
What's up Ronda! | I always get super stoked when I see it's a Daenarys (the ANTI D.N.B.) chapter, and would get really bummed when I saw it was a Catlyn chapter. But for some reason my heart is always Team Stark. |
Who is your favorite Game of Thrones character from the books, and what would your sigil be if you were a character? | My sigil would be a Mew with Vegeta hair. |
Would you ever consider entering WWE after you retire ? | Definitely. I loved being in Wrestlemania and will find a way to get back in the squared circle I just have no clue when. And any real wrestling fan would want to be surprised anyway. |
What race is your mage? | TaiChi Panda doesn't have races. I have a night elf hunter on WoW. (Yeah I know everyone starts with that but I also have a blood elf rogue that I'm working on). |
Can you please tell reporters to stop asking you and Dana about Cyborg? It's getting old. I'd be like Marshawn Lynch and just say the same thing over and over, perhaps "Let me know when she's 135." | Having the same conversation over and over reminds me of bar-tending, and I'm thankful for the training I received having to deal with stupid questions from repetitive drunks. I only do it because I know I'll receive tips at the end ;) |
Do you sometimes wish your fights would last a little longer than just a few seconds? | No because the shorter my fights are, the more fights I can have. I only have a finite amount of fight time, and I'd like to fight as long as possible. |
Would you like to go on an actual date with me? Indy Pro Wrestler\ Military soldier, Kyle Hawk. | Sounds tempting... but I prefer a man to have the balls to ask me through a medium other than the Internet. Good try though- you sound like a catch. ;) |
Would you rather fight 100 Mewtwo sized mews or 1 Mew sized Mewtwo? | 1 Mew sized Mewtwo, 'cuz everyone knows that even though Mewtwo has better stats than Mew, 100 Mews totally overcome that. |
Hey Ronda! Important question here. How many chicken wings can you eat? | At least 60 in one sitting. But there were no bets on the table. I think I could've done more if it really came down to it. |
Do you ever think 'Finish Her!' in a Mortal Kombat announcer voice when you're taking down an opponent? | Only in post. |
In all seriousness, what's your top piece of advice for young (and not so young) women looking to get into MMA or other competitive fighting oriented sports? | The advice: for any woman trying to break into a male-dominated career, I'd say the greatest thing you can do is always keep in mind that you always have the right to be there. |
Hey Ronda any chance of you going on the Joe Rogan Experience again? | Yes. Very soon. It's just my life is crazy sauce, so it's hard to do just fun stuff. Apart from reddit :) |
Hey Ronda! Big fan! Are you going to train with this guy for Tate? I swear to God you should. Link to www.youtube.com. | Yes. It's already set in motion. He's going to teach me the art of the full body boner via hemp rope training. |
What do you think about the pornstar calling herself "Ronda ArouseMe"? Edit: The name was just for the one video. | It's funny I used to hear that in high school sometimes! At least some girl somewhere is paying her bills with it now. |
What's your favorite cheat meal? | Buffalo wings naked with chunky blue cheese and extra hot sauce on the side. |
How big is Batista's dick? | I don't know but I'd imagine that Bluetista has a lot of patience. ;) |
As a guy, how do I keep from becoming a DNB? | Well... try to be more self-sufficient and less cabana boy. ;) |
If you were to be in a superhero movie, which hero would you play? | Well... a lot of the good ones have been taken, but I'd like to vie for Miss Marvel. |
Questions | Answers |
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I've always wondered this. Has anyone ever picked a fight with you at a bar or somewhere else since you have started fighting? How would you react if they did? | It happens all the time. I'm not the biggest guy, but I do like the ladies. I bring my wife when I go out, but that does not mean I dont try to get girls for my friends or just in general like having nice things to look at. This pisses a lot of guys off. I usually talk my way out of fights and my wife is amazing at calming me down. But there have been a few big buff dudes that got KO'ed by me, but I walk away almost all the time. |
I'm surprised that your wife is ok with you "having nice things to look at" lol.. | She is awesome. |
Can you tell us about the time/times you didn't walk away? | Not really. |
Yeah, people tend to get pissed off if you flirt with their wife or girlfriend. | If they dont saying anything how the hell am I supposed to know? People hit on my wife all the time and she just shuts them down. |
One too many punches to the head? | Probably |
Nik: "On most IQ tests I score between 135 and 141. I score extremely high on spatial-temporal reasoning, as well as math and logic, but on language ability I score just above a mentally handicap." Lol. | The truth hurts.......lol. |
Thoughts on UFC 151 getting cancelled? In particular, how do you feel about Jon Jones now? | I don’t understand his feelings on not taking the fight. He had every advantage. Sonnen just lost, had no time to train, is a 185 lb guy, and talks a lot of shit about Jones. It is just the perfect opportunity to shut him up…..I don’t know if he knew that the entire card would be cancelled or not. Taking a fight on short notice is very hard to do, not for the fighter who had the full camp, but for the guy stepping up. Sonnen was never my favorite fighter, but this shows that he really backs up what he says. Well played by Sonnen……Jones confused me and I think he made a horrible decision |
Do you think that Dana could have saved the card some other way? Did he really have to cancel the event? It's the UFC's fault for not putting together a better card in-case the main event fell through. They should have had Nik Lentz on the card ;) | Lol, I don't know how it works. I was surprised as anyone that it got canceled.....Dana is a smart guy, so I'm sure he tried everything. |
I weigh about 100 pounds, how many times do you think you could punch me before I would die? | Hmmmm I would hope I could do it in 30. |
What do you do immediately before the fight to prepare yourself mentally? | Nothing to special. The one thing I don’t like is people touching me. A hand shake or a hug is fine, but I really don’t like anyone in my space. I pace a little, remind myself I’m the man and am going to win, think about my family and how much I love them, and go out and try to hurt the guy trying to take my dreams from me. |
Who is your favorite SC2 player and team? | DRG, I like FXO because they have a great story and have worked hard to get where they are. |
Aaaaaaaand Nerd cred has been officially established :) | Link to www.youtube.com |
Thought on League of Legends? (Random question) | Cool game, has the potential to be the biggest thing Esports has ever seen. I think SC is a much higher skill based game, but LOL is free and the learning curve is lower so it will always have a much larger audience. |
I just watched the entire video... I'm so stoned. | Link to www.youtube.com |
How about Dota 2? | I have played DOTA 2, but I dont play regularly |
Who would win in a game of FootLoL, you or chirs kluwe (of the seattle seahawks)? | I don't know what that is, so I guess him. |
How do you feel about weight cutting in MMA in general? It seems crazy to me that two guys that weigh 170 cut down to 145 for one day, and then fight at 170. Why not just not cut weight at all? | I think its good. It adds strategy to the game. Now that I have my weight and preparation planned out on such a high level, I will always have an advantage at 145. I have be in weight related sports for a long time now. I guess it just the norm for me. |
Who is the craziest person you've ever trained with? | Volkmann, dude is one of my best fighting friends, but he is an odd dude. He is also freaky strong……..He is probably the strongest human pound for pound. Never lifted a weight in his life, just killed pigs with his hands when he was a kid….lol. |
Never lifted a weight in his life, just killed pigs with his hands when he was a kid. In your face, /Fitness | Lolololol. |
Who needs a gym when you have a farm. | Farmers are always strong as hell. |
What was the deciding factor in you moving down a weightclass? And how do you plan on separating yourself from other contenders in a pretty wide open division!? | Some of the guys are 155 are bigger than me in every way. Height, reach, weight, etc…….I just did not want to deal with that anymore. I felt like I could be a great 155 lb guy, but a champion at 145. I will separate myself by my skills and strength. I did well at 155, I’m now one weight class down, stronger, faster, and am training right. |
How much of the story to disclosed fighter payouts tell? How does sponsorship money compare to UFC salary? Not trying to ask your exact financial breakdown but there is so much mystery about this. | Fighters don’t make very much money. You really do not make too much money until you get up to begging a main guy on the PPV’s. If you are one of the last 5 or 6 fights you are living well and if you are one of the last 2 you pay goes up by 5 to 10 times and main event probably 20-30 times…..if not more….Its feast or famine in the MMA world and most people are starving. I personally live a modest, but good life. Im far from rich, but I make more than the average person in the US. The mystery is because a lot of people do not want the world to know how little a lot of the guys make. |
Hey Nik, cool for you to do this AMA. I would have never expected it... Joe Lauzon is usually around reddit and he did one a couple of years ago. Will this mean you'll keep using reddit from now on? ;) Also, I read a couple of days ago you invested your last * of the night bonus in changing training camps... how much money do fighters spend on average for their preparation? How fucked are the guys who were supposed to fight at UFC 151? Do you think there's any of them who might not be able to do a full training camp for their re-scheduled bout (do to the economic impact of not having fought on Sept.)? | I'm on reddit everyday, I just use a different account. I figured I would make a new on for this....so everyone was not talking to CrypticG3n0cide. A lot of those guy are going to struggle and not be able to train as easily. I spent around 15k for my last fight camp. I dont really know what other guys are spending. |
Fighter pay has been a big issue in the news recently. I know only part of a fighter's total pay is ever reported publicly. I'm wondering how much, or at least what percentage of pay, a fighter typically (or you specifically) gets for your show pay, win bonus, discretionary UFC performance bonus, sponsorship pay, and any other miscellaneous income? | I kind of answered this question already, but in general most fighters do not make very much money. The top guys are making big bucks, but the lower guys are just getting by... |
Which fighter influenced you the most to get into MMA? | Not really one person. I take moves from people. For example GSP has the best double in the game. So I have watched every GSP fight and just watched his doubles over and over. I do this for every fighter. |
Who are some of your favorite fighters to watch right now? | Anderson. |
How do you handle crowd pressure and Octagon jitters? | It was only hard for my first fight. I got really tired 30 seconds into the fight. After that it was back to the norm. I have over 40 fights, so I don’t get too nervous about the crowd or the octagon |
What was your proudest moment, what was least proud moment? | My proudest moment is getting married to my wife. The least proud moment is fighting with my father at one point where we almost got to actually fighting. |
What's your favorite kind of salad dressing? | Blue Cheese and when I'm in fight camp two TBSP of Olive Oil and one TBSP of aged Balsamic Vinegar. |
Prolly been asked before but any advice for people trying to lose weight? any ufc sex stories? any advice with the ladies? any life advice in general? You should go visit the dominican republic. | The Dolce Diet will help you lose weight. I also post diet advice all the time on twitter and FB. I have no good UFC sex stories. The key to getting ladies is confidence and self respect. Dont case girls, make them pass a quality test as well. Are they funny? Smart? If they are not go find a different one. If you have respect in yourself, so will the ladies. |
Touching off this, and this isn't taking away from your performance in any way, why do you think Japanese guys tend to have such poor results in the UFC? I heard that the flight puts their body out of whack but I wonder how much of that is true. | I think the UFC is just a different level. Fighting in any other organization is nothing like fighting in the UFC. I think some of it has to do with travel, but people travel from EU, South America and every where else. It really has to do with the skill level in the UFC. The skill level in the UFC can not be reproduced anywhere. |
Can you give me some specifics on your weight cut diet? I train MMA 2/3 times a week. Definitely a rookie as I've only been at it a little over a year. I eat mostly a paleo diet and hear the diets for cutting weight are similar. I'm sure you know what the paleo diet consists of... but just in case, it's organic meats/fish. Organic fruits & veggies, eggs, nuts, water. Nothing processed or un-natural, no carbs or starches. And... when you're not cutting weight what's your diet like? Just a free for all? Thanks. | I don’t like the Paleo diet. First, I think their ideas on what and how people ate are wrong. They did eat the stuff in the diet back then, but the proportions are wrong. I would buy Dolce’s books and go from there. If you get high enough in the game you could hire him! Good luck man, keep me updated on your career on twitter @NikLentz |
I'll help you with your pvz. Add me. Salgoud.419. 1400 masters zerg. I also do mma at Ivan's. Will trade lessons for advice on how to get better. | Ok. |
Do you think you're as good at MMA as MMA is at starcraft 2? :D. | I'm way better ;) |
Thanks for always giving us an Exciting! fights. We hear alot about TRT and guys who are just good at timing their cycles, but are their other things like blood doping or viagra going on behind the scenes? | I dont take any kind of supplements. I think an all natural diet is way better and will lead to a long, fulfilled life. I hate TRT, I think its the biggest load of crap in the world. Its just legal cheating. I would love more testing and would be patient zero for any type of random testing. TRT is cheating to me and steroids are in all sports, but because I dont take them, Im not part of that social circle. So I probably dont know to much about it. As far as the other methods...I dont really know. |
Sup bro, so what's your take on your new division? who do you think is at the top, and who do you want to fight next? | I don’t really care who I fight next. The only thing that I want is to be able to have a full camp for it. It is harder to take shorter notice fights now because I will be training in Florida at ATT. I think the Franky is going to take the division over and will be the Champ. He will be the guy I have to beat to get the title. The weight class is stacked. I think 155 is the hardest weight class in the world ATM, but I think 145 is moving up the rankings. |
Hypothetically speaking, if your life was on the line if you loose. Would rather face Jose Aldo in the Octagon or on 1vs1 on Starcraft 2? | Aldo man, I would love to fight someone to the death….could you think of a better way to test yourself? Besides, even if I died (Which I would not ;) I would have some serious street cred in the after life! |
Hey Nik, my goal is to make it into the UFC and was just wondering, when did you have your first ammy MMA fight, how long did it take you to go pro, and then how long was it to get in the UFC. Did you ever worry that you wouldnt make it in because there wasnt enough time to get all the fights that you wanted? | I have been fighting for around 7 years. I never had an amateur fight. There is this horrible place that many fighters get stuck in. You have not beat a guy that’s good enough to get you recognized, yet no one that would be a great win on your record will fight you. It’s too dangerous for them to lose to you, and they gain nothing if they beat you. I was stuck in the situation for about a year and a half. I had no money, no one would fight me and the UFC didn’t want me. That was one of the hardest times of my life. On my 25th birthday I felt like the biggest loser in the world………Good luck and work hard! I wish you all the best! Keep me updated on twitter @NikLentz. |
Any general clues as to the kind of person you don't want to be up against? | At 145, I dont really care. If someone is taller than me, I will have the strength advantage. That was not the case at 155 and I had to fight lots of guys that were taller and weighed more. So at 145 I feel like there are no physical advantages that will not equal out. |
Who are your favorite fighters to watch as a fan currently and all time? | Who are your favorite fighters to watch as a fan currently and all time? |
How is ATT working out for you so far? | How is ATT working out for you so far? |
What country that you haven't fought in yet would you like to? | What country that you haven't fought in yet would you like to? |
What other fighters are big gamers aside from Jens and Joe? | What other fighters are big gamers aside from Jens and Joe? |
JoLau says he spensd ~40K (maybe it was 20K) in training before a fight. What kind of money is there in MMA being spent on training/traveling/etc. Are you reimbursed by UFC for anything? Also UFC bonus. What is handed out besides the 3 they announce? | Training camps are very expensive. My last training camp cost about as much as all the other ones combined. The UFC does not reimburse training camps. They give performance based bonuses. So if you fight hard you will get a little extra on the side. If you help promote and have a great main event, you could get a million dollar check. Most guys are getting very small bonuses, but every bit helps |
Why is your nickname "The Carny"? | Link to www.startribune.com |
Hay Nik! I was wondering, what is Dana White like in person? I've always wanted to know what he's like away from the cameras :3. Also, I saw your featherweight debut live, great fight :D. | He is just like he is on TV. Dana has been super cool with me. I think he is one of the coolest guys to work for. Although if you get on his bad side......I dont even want to know...... |
Toilet Paper - over or under? | I had no idea that this was even an option when I was younger. It was always under and then randomly someone asked me like this......since then, I'm kind of a hybrid |
So... you put the roll on its side? | No I just switch back and forth. |
Since Chess-Boxing is a thing, do you think you would dominate SC2-MMA, if it existed? | It would not even be fun to watch, I would be that good. |
How much pressure does the UFC give you to put on entertaining fights and take risks? | A lot of pressure, sometimes so much guys crack and have horrible fights. |
How much did you weigh in the ring in your last fight? I'd like to see a fighters weight the day of a fight. | 165. |
I read a post on the UG that said you tapped out Brock Lesnar in training. Can you confirm this? | He was not going to hard, but I jumped on a guillotine and held on for the ride. He had to tap! It was awesome, but they he picked me up when we started again and threw me across the room. |
Wow i had no idea there were any sc2 players in pro mma. Pretty cool. Congrats on your last fight! Any idea when you are fighting next? | I do not know, but I want to fight in Dec. |
Apparently I posted in the wrong thread but anyways is 145 the right division for you weight wise compared to 155? | Definitely, I was undersized at 155. It did not matter before because I could make up for it with strength and technique. Once I was fighting top guys in the UFC the size was hard to deal with. I am also in way better shape and changed my training, so I would do better at 155 as well. |
What's worse in your opinion, getting knocked out, chocked out, or submitted? | They all suck....I'm the worst loser in the world.. |
Ok trying to think of something I haven't seen asked yet. First off, heard your interview on sherdog last week, you sound like a really nice dude. Do you ever listen to interviews back or anything to see how you came across? And to see what the interviewers said about you afterwards? What do you think of the MMA media and some people's criticisms that it has become a soap opera? With people accusing Ariel Helwani of instigating all the time between fighters, is all this over sensationalising good for the future of the sport? Or is this what all sport has evolved to because of the internet, twitter and blogs etc? | I listen to every interview after I have one. I think its important to make sure you make sure you said the things you wanted to. Also some guys are nice when they talk to you and then are rude once your gone. Gives you an idea of who to turn down if you have a scheduling conflict. I don't know what to think. Whatever the most fans want is what the UFC does. I don't agree with everything, but I also didn't invest and create on of the biggest growing sports franchises in the world......so I can think what I want, but it doesn't mean I'm right |
Just a follow up, any memorably bad interviews. And Cheers dude for doing the IAMA. | Hmmm not really. |
Three questions, first, who do you want to fight most in the UFC that you haven't yet? Second, the good old fightclub classic: if you could fight anyone, living or past, who would it be? Third: What's your favorite thing to eat when you're not in a training camp? | I dont have any special person I want to fight. Jimmy Carter, and Pho. |
Hey Nick...tons of respect to you...i am from India and i want to join the UFC...what are the chances that i can get through? There has been no MMA fighter from India yet...but do you think there could be any scope? And would you be kind enough to tell me the procedure? | Its different for every person. I would say that if you are not training with high level guys at a good gym....Your chances are slim to none. If you want to me in the UFC you will have to move or find good training partners and coaches. Good Luck! |
Since you trained with Brock do you think he was 100% in his last fight? What are your thoughts on Jones? And which fighter past or present would you like to fight against? | Brock is his own dude, I have no idea about his plans or his future. We did not talk really and we only trained at the same time a hand full of times. |
Will you ever rage quit an MMA fight? What is one positive and one negative thing about Dana White? | No....I dont know Dana well enough to answer that question. |
Hey, Nik, thank you for AMA, will be your fan from now on. My answers: What are your favourite MMA mathes? How did you start your MMA training? Which sports are you watching apart from esports? | I answered a few of these. I love watching Football and Starcraft. Vikings are my team. |
what about rugby or soccer? Sorry if you've already answered it also. You're awesome! | They are not really on to much and I'm a noob at both. I like soccer, but the constant flopping kills it for me. Rugby seems cool, but its not on. |
Hey Nik Lentz! I want to be a UFC fighter just like you one day, but I would like to know some things so I can prepare for them as I get older! I was wondering what is the camp process like mentally and physically? My other question was what is it like the week before the fight? | It is very hard mentally. Especially if you have to travel and get away from your family. Physically it is hard on the body, but you should be smart and train around any kind of injury. Way to many people are getting hurt from over training and bad nutrition. Fight week is all media, mix with a few workouts for making weight. |
Do you want to ever fight anderson silva? if so what would your strategy be going into the fight? that guy doesn't seem to really have any weaknesses :/ | Jump for a leg lock. Its the only way I have seen him get beat. He is the best fighter in the world atm. I would not want to fight him. |
What conditioning do you recommend ? Ie Shins, Jaw, Neck ? | I would say just hit thai pads for the shins. Dont get in the head too much for your jaw. Thai pads will condition everything right. |
What's your nickname in SC2?? Bonus if we can have your profile page. You're awesome. | I dont share my main accounts. I dont want to deal with people spamming me. I just want to play games and forget about fighting. |
Hey Nik*, first off congrats on your win against Mitsuoka! That was sick. Second, if you were the champion and your originally scheduled opponent got injured, would you accept a new opponent with 8 days notice? *oops, sorry. Spelled your name wrong. Bet you get that alot, huh? | If I was the one who had the full training camp...I would fight a guy on one day notice. |
Seems like a lot of people want to talk shit to you from behind the safety of the Internet. Do you play any of the UFC games? If so who do you use? | I do not...sorry. I'm not a big fan of sports games. I play things like SF and Tekken. |
Would you do a "David and Goliath" style match? If so who would you like to fight? | Sure, if I got paid enough I would fight anyone. |
Nik: What's your favorite submission or go to submission in a fight??? | Guillotine |
Yeah, one more question, No-gi, you or Rousey ? | No Gi and Me of course, although I might prolong the event ;) |
Hey Nik, thanks for this AMA! I'm a recently built guy in good shape, but i know nothing of fighting. Can you give me some basic tips and techniques incase i need to defend myself? | Eddie Bravo beginning videos and Greg Nelson clinch series |
What's the secret to quickly and effectively dropping 20-30 pounds? | Earth grown food in its natural non GMO state. |
What color shorts do you wear? What sponsors? | Different every fight. |
Hey Nik. I'm 15 and started doing MMA at the start of the year. I'm really enjoying it and hope to enter a fight soon. So I am just wondering, any tips on how I could get better and what I should be doing to help out? | Take your time. You are really young and do not need to be getting hurt. Dont hurt yourself or mess up your growth into a man. Have fun, Relax, and you will be fine. |
How do you feel about your height? How has it affected your career; either positively or negatively. | Reach is the more important factor. Reach is a big deal in MMA and I have been at a disadvantage for a long time. One of the main reasons I went down to 145. |
Would you ever play in an MLG or IPL in the open bracket if your schedule allowed you to practice? That would be really exciting. | Maybe, but I would have to be in really good playing shape and hope I didn't hit any real pros for a while. |
What's the hardest you've ever been kicked in the nuts? | Watch my fight with Tavares. Broke my steel nut cup and I had stomach problems for a month. |
I've been training hard for about 6 months though. I got 2 teachers that help me get to my first fight/tournament in China. Is there any advice you can give me? | Try your best, thats all we can do. If you prepared right, everything will turn out well! |
Do you have a favourite martial art? | I like Eddie bravo's stuff, but thats not really a Martial Art in itself. |
Do you think MMA would be better off having fighters fight at their natural weight? For example weighing in the day of the fight. | No, It would make it way worse. I think it killed college wrestling. |
What do you think about Mvp? Do you think Taeja will live up to the hype? | MVP is awesome! I don't know about Taeja. I don't think he has a huge hype. I mean he is a good Korean player on TL which makes him in the spotlight anytime he does anything good. I think he has the talent to do very well. |
Favourite mma forum - sherdog or the ug? | UG I guess, but I have not been on either in years. |
What's your opinion about Fedor? Have you ever competed with Russian guys and how is it for you to fight against sambo wrestler? | He is a legend in the sport. Very small for HW, could be a 205 lb fighter or even lighter. I have competed against Russians. I have done fine vs sambo. |
Either I'm too lazy to scroll all the way down, or I can't believe someone hasn't asked this, but what league are you in sc2? | Lol its in the main post........ |
Maybe you can settle an argument I had with a friend. Are the less conventional submissions like peruvian necktie, d'arce choke,japanese necktie ect. are used less because they aren't as effective as triangles and armbars or because less guys have trained them enough to attack with them comfortably? Also mayonnaise or miracle whip? | At a high level the chokes are used a lot more. I eat veganiese, but organic mayo would be my choice. |
Not sure if its too late to ask, but I'll go ahead and do it anyways. Whats the best advice you can give me when it comes to fighting? I started training 4 months ago, and my gym is amazing. I am considering competing in a year. With that said, any advice? | Have fun and don't over think it. |
If you can take one move from a video game character and incorporate it into your fighting style what move would it be? | Blanka Ball |
What type of cake do you enjoy the most? | Carrot |
Does it still hurt when you get punched in the face? | Yes. |
What are some reasons why I should and shouldn't do MMA? | If you have fun doing it.......do it, if not dont. |
Calisthenics or weights? Thanks! | Both. |
Do you think you could take on Aldo? | I'm going to a some point and yes. |
What is your shoe size? | 10.5. |
Wow so since its ama i will ask anything, can i come train with you at your next camp? seriously though. | No. |
Whats the most weight you had to cut for a fight? | 30. |
Get sponsored by Blizzard! Forget Tapout. | Tell them to sponsor me :)))))))) |
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