
AFO announced the match-up in a Feb. 22 press release.
Lentz, who trains under UFC fighter Kurt Pellegrino, lost a decision in his last fight in November 2009 against WEC veteran Anthony Morrison. Prior to that, he won six other bouts during that calendar year, including victories over Dustin Pague (9-4) and Renzo Gracie student Eddie Fyvie (8-4).
On TUF 12, Lentz competed at lightweight and lost via submission to Alex “Bruce Leroy†Caceres.
Almeida, who trains at the Dragons Lair Academy, is also coming off of his first professional loss.
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Tags: American Fighting Organization, featured, Jeff Lentz, Saul Almeida, The Ultimate Fighter 12
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