Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Dunham vs Nik Lentz

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Nik Lentz

“The Carny”

30-12-2LightweightUFC

1670Good

Tale of the tape

18-9-1Record30-12-2
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
70,0"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Evan DunhamNow 1670
If they win+12→ 1682
If they lose-12→ 1658
Nik LentzNow 1670
If they win+12→ 1682
If they lose-12→ 1658

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1667 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1697 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.33
Sig. strikes / min
3.44
39%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.25
62%
Strike defense
50%
1.82
Takedown avg.
3.30
33%
Takedown accuracy
33%
80%
Takedown defense
44%
0.98
Submission avg.
1.24

Trajectory

Evan DunhamNik Lentz
165017002018201920202021

Win method breakdown

3 (17%)
KO/TKO
11 (37%)
6 (33%)
Submission
8 (27%)
9 (50%)
Decision
11 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Nik Lentz56%
Evan Dunham 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nik Lentz a 56% favorite over Evan Dunham in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Evan Dunham's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1670 vs 1670), separated by just 0 points.

Evan Dunham enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Nik Lentz enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Evan Dunham finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Nik Lentz 63%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.