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Tale of the Tape
Age
33
Height
5' 9"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
71%
Win Rate
67%
Finish Rate
10
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
21
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Career
Win Methods
"Iron". That's what they call Nikolas Motta, and is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 21 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 10 KO/TKO wins, 4.13 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The last fight went to Nazim Sadykhov (KO/TKO (Punches) R2) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Nazim Sadykhov
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Jun 21, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Maheshate
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 23, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
Tom Nolan
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Jan 13, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
Trey Ogden
No Contest R3 · Nov 18, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig
Manuel Torres
KO/TKO (Elbow) R1 · Jun 18, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier