Lightweights Nik Lentz and Will Brooks have agreed to face off at UFC 216.
Lentz (27-8-2 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC) today tweeted he’s verbally committed to the matchup, and a person close to Brooks (18-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) confirmed the former Bellator champion has done the same. The person requested anonymity because the fight hasn’t been made public.
UFC 216 reportedly takes place Oct. 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Lentz and Brooks both seek redemption after recent setbacks.
In February, Lentz suffered a decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 208, bringing his first loss since returning to the lightweight division from featherweight. Brooks, meanwhile, is in dire need of a turnaround after back-to-back losses. In April, he was submitted by Charles Oliveira at UFC 210, which followed a TKO loss to Alex Oliveira.
Prior to his octagon setbacks, Brooks had won nine straight fights, with all but one served under Bellator, where he won the interim lightweight title and then unified the belt, defending it twice before joining the UFC.
Lentz was recently called out by Chris Wade (12-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC), who picked up a unanimous-decision victory at this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 25. But it appears Brooks’ dance card is full.
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