Gallery Nik Lentz def. Gray Maynard at UFC 229: Best photos view 6 images

Nik Lentzscored a victory Saturday night at UFC 229, defeating former lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard via TKO with a highlight-reel kick.

Afterward, though, he mostly took a loss with fans.

That’s because Lentz, a big supporter of President Trump, used the first moments of his octagon interview to shout out new Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh, who was sworn in earlier in the day in the face of multiple sexual assault allegations against him (via Twitter).

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Nick Lentz is my new favorite UFC fighter!!!

He sends a shout out to Justice Kavanaugh!!! pic.twitter.com/WGPWDdrQGD — Patrick Grattan (@grattan_patrick) October 6, 2018

“First and foremost to my homie, Brett Kavanaugh. Way to go, Special K.”

The nod to Kavanaugh elicited boos from the crowd at T-Mobile Arena and an awkward smile from Joe Rogan. It also threw everyone for a loop on Twitter.

Nik Lentz TKOs Gray Maynard and then gives a shout out to his homie Brett Kavanaugh. Sure, because Lentz is such a big time American jurisprudence head. Right. — Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) October 6, 2018

UFC fighter Nik Lentz gave a shout out to Brett Kavanaugh… please not the UFC too 🙏🏻 — Chad Power (@Chad_Power) October 7, 2018

The good news: Nik Lentz is a StarCraft player.

The bad news: He shouted out Brett Kavanaugh after his win. Big yikes. — Ponza / Gordon (@PonzaLT) October 6, 2018

WTF did Nik Lentz just say… “Shout to my homie Brett Kavanaugh or special K?” Or some shit. The MMA media needs to follow up on that shit and get some clarification. — Brandon Thomas (@brandonthomas56) October 6, 2018

Did Nik Lentz seriously just give a shout-out to Brett Kavanaugh? Get this garbage human out of here. I don't want this #UFC229 content. — Jess Bracy (@ThatWeirdBird) October 6, 2018

Did Nik Lentz just shout out Brett Kavanaugh? Cut that dude already he’s fighting on the untelevised prelims and talking like he’s the main event — Ralph Aguilar (@ihateuralph) October 6, 2018

Nik Lentz gets a win at #UFC229 and dedicates his mic time afterwards to giving Brett Kavanaugh a shout out. Gross. — Matt Turner (@MattTurner4L) October 6, 2018

Nik Lentz just gave a shout out to Brett Kavanaugh. I expected nothing less, sadly. #UFC229 — Alex Scaffidi (@alexscaffidi_) October 6, 2018

Maybe somebody should tell Lentz that the MAGA gimmick already belongs to Colby Covington?

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