Mendes vs. Lentz booked for UFC on FOX 9
Chad Mendes has won four straight fights since his title bout loss to champion Jose Aldo, and will be looking…
Chad Mendes has won four straight fights since his title bout loss to champion Jose Aldo, and will be looking for his fifth this December in a bout with Nik Lentz:
Former title challenger Chad Mendes (15-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) and surging contender Nik Lentz (24-5-2 MMA, 8-2-1 UFC) will meet at the event. UFC officials confirmed the bout after an initial report from Bleacher Report.
UFC on FOX 9 takes place Dec. 14 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif. The main card, including a recently announced headliner between lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Josh Thomson, airs on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and Facebook.
Mendes vs. Lentz will be part of the main card.