Combat Edge Intelligence

Leandro Higo 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

23-8-0Record30-12-2
FeatherweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
69"ReachTBD
145 lbsWeight155 lbs
Pitbull BrothersTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Nik Lentz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Leandro Higo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Leandro HigoNow 1652
If they win+17→ 1669
If they lose-15→ 1637
Nik LentzNow 1670
If they win+11→ 1681
If they lose-13→ 1657

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.

1600 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1697 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.44
TBD
Strike accuracy
48%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.25
TBD
Strike defense
50%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3.30
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
44%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.24

Trajectory

Leandro HigoNik Lentz
1650170020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (13%)
KO/TKO
11 (37%)
13 (57%)
Submission
8 (27%)
7 (30%)
Decision
11 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Leandro Higo62%
Nik Lentz 38%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Leandro Higo a 62% favorite over Nik Lentz in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nik Lentz's way (47%).

Nik Lentz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1670 to 1652, a 18-point edge.

Leandro Higo enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nik Lentz enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Leandro Higo finishes 70% 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.