Nik Lentz is calling it a career after 45 professional bouts.
The 36-year-old Minnesota native announced his retirement via Instagram on Sunday, pointing to ongoing vision issues as the reason behind his decision. Lentz, who dropped a split decision to Movsar Evloev at UFC 257 on Saturday, had to undergo a risky corrective procedure after being poked in the eye in a loss to Arnold Allen last year.
“They say don’t make rash decisions after a loss, but this one is not rash or even quick for that matter.