Fighter

Nikolas Motta

"Iron"

15-6-0★ 1bonus Brazil

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Nikolas Motta holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Nikolas Motta has won 16 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Nikolas Motta lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 21, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1993-02-08
Age: 33
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 1% in division

Punch power98

Kick power72

Punch speed97

Kick speed53

Accuracy76

Takedowns54

Ground striking93

Submissions44

Chin73

Body strength81

Cardio73

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 15-6-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.13per min

38% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.28per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed83%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Nikolas Motta has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Nazim Sadykhov · UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.Jun 21, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Nikolas Motta earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Nazim Sadykhov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 10-1-1
TKO
R2 · 4:17
FOTN
WIN
vs Maheshate
UFCUFC Macau: Yan vs Figueiredo· Nov 23, 2024· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tom Nolan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 1:03
NC
vs Trey Ogden
UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Craig· Nov 18, 2023· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 16-6
Overturned
R3 · 3:11
LOSS
vs Manuel Torres
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Cameron VanCamp
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 15-6-1
TKO
R1 · 3:49
LOSS
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 33-16
TKO
R2 · 1:58
WIN
vs Joseph Lowry
Contender Series 2020· Nov 10, 2020· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 9-1
UD
WIN
vs Juan Gonzalez
CFFC 79: Sabatini vs. Chaulet· Nov 16, 2019· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Cesar Balmaceda
CFFC 77: Wells vs. Pierotti· Aug 16, 2019· Catchweight· 9-3 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:54
LOSS
vs Robert Hale
864 Fighting Championship· Nov 30, 2018· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 2:46
WIN
vs Joe Solecki
864 Fighting Championship· Jul 21, 2018· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 5-1
TKO
R3 · 1:08
WIN
vs Paulo Machado
Shooto Brasil 68· Dec 18, 2016· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 8-8
TKO
R2 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Antonio Carlos Ribeiro
Shooto Brasil 63· May 22, 2016· 7-1 vs 12-2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Eliel dos Santos
Shooto Brasil 58· Oct 18, 2015· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 18-16
UD
LOSS
vs Glaico Franca
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 17, 2015· Lightweight· 7-1
SUB
R2 · 2:35
WIN
vs Alexandre Cidade
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 2, 2015· Lightweight· 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Jaciel Lima
Shooto Brasil 50· Oct 3, 2014· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:43
WIN
vs Arlisson de Mendonça
Bitetti Combat 20· Jun 7, 2014· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 4-5
TKO
R1 · 4:02
WIN
vs Rafael Mota
Shooto Brasil 45· Dec 20, 2013· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:28
WIN
vs Peterson Maffort
Shooto Brasil 42· Aug 25, 2013· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 3-3
UD
LOSS
vs Claudio Marcelino
Shooto Brasil 38· Apr 19, 2013· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 1:53
WIN
vs Francisco Moicano
Shooto Brasil 35· Oct 20, 2012· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs TBA
Watch Out Combat Show· May 18, 2012· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1684▼13
Peak: 1697Nov 23, 2024
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nikolas Motta fight next?

Nikolas Motta has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nikolas Motta's record?

Nikolas Motta's professional MMA record is 15-6-0.

Who is Nikolas Motta fighting next?

Nikolas Motta's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nikolas Motta fight last?

Nikolas Motta most recently fought Nazim Sadykhov at UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Nikolas Motta fight in?

Nikolas Motta fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Nikolas Motta have?

Nikolas Motta has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Nikolas Motta won?

Nikolas Motta has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Nikolas Motta?

Nikolas Motta is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Nikolas Motta weigh?

Nikolas Motta weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Nikolas Motta's reach?

Nikolas Motta has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Nikolas Motta?

Nikolas Motta is 33 years old (born Feb 8, 1993).

Where is Nikolas Motta from?

Nikolas Motta is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY