You
know you’re at an MMA fight when a woman in the crowd is catcalling a
fighter who is writhing in pain on the ground. Nik Lentz was on the
receiving end of two vicious boots to the groin but there wasn’t much
mercy from the angry woman or Thiago Tavares. The Brazilian was super
aggressive down the stretch blasting away at Lentz. It was all for
naught because he had a point taken away on the second low blow. It
costs him the fight, scored a majority draw, 28-28, 28-28 and 27-29.
Lentz
said in the cage he thought Tavares kicked him in the groin on purpose.
The second low blow left Lentz prone on the ground for three minutes at
the start of the third round. That’s when the lovely lady seated just
behind the media section began ripping Lentz.
"The second time it was a full blown thai kick right to the nuts. It wouldn’t have been that bad but if you can break a steel cup?" said
Lentz. "I have a crack down the middle of it. He did it on purpose. It was ridiculous. I would fight him
again but I know he wouldn’t do it."
Lentz also mentioned some first round numbness in his hand, saying he might have fractured the hand.
STORY DOWNS LENNOX IN FIGHT OF THE NIGHT CANDIDATE
Jesse Lennox is one tough dude. He took a beating at the hands Rick Story.
Story was the crisper striker throughout and worked effectively on the
ground in the second nearly locking on a kimura. Lennox was competitive
throughout but judge Eric Colon saw a different fight giving him "The Ox"
the nod 29-28. The other two judges had it 30-27, awarding Story a split
decision victory.
"I was surprised. I was expecting him to go for more takedowns. I was a little bit taller than him and I had a little bit more reach. It’s the way I wanted it to go."
Story (9-3, 2-1 UFC) was effective throughout with body kicks.