No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Nikolas Motta holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Nikolas Motta has won 15 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 1 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · United States
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Nikolas Motta sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Nikolas Motta has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Nikolas Motta earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 11-1-1FOTNTKOR2 · 4:17
- WINvs MaheshateUFCUFC Macau: Yan vs Figueiredo· Nov 23, 2024· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 10-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tom NolanUFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 6-1TKOR1 · 1:03
- NCvs Trey OgdenUFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Craig· Nov 18, 2023· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 16-6OverturnedR3 · 3:11
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 14-2TKOR1 · 1:50
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 15-7-1TKOR1 · 3:49
- LOSSvs Jim MillerUFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 34-16TKOR2 · 1:58
- WINvs Joseph LowryUFCDana White's Contender Series 35· Nov 10, 2020· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 9-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Juan GonzalezCFFC 79: Sabatini vs. Chaulet· Nov 16, 2019· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 6-2UD
- WINvs Cesar BalmacedaCFFC 77: Wells vs. Pierotti· Aug 16, 2019· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 6-2TKOR1 · 0:54
- LOSSvs Robert Hale864 Fighting Championship· Nov 30, 2018· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 2:46
- WINvs Joe Solecki864 Fighting Championship· Jul 21, 2018· Catchweight· 9-2 vs 5-2TKOR3 · 1:08
- WINvs Paulo MachadoShooto Brasil 68· Dec 18, 2016· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 8-9TKOR2 · 2:35
- LOSSvs Antonio Carlos RibeiroShooto Brasil 63· May 22, 2016· 7-2 vs 13-2-1TKOR1 · 1:08
- WINvs Eliel dos SantosShooto Brasil 58· Oct 18, 2015· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 18-17UD
- WINvs Jaciel LimaShooto Brasil 50· Oct 3, 2014· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 3:43
- WINvs Arlisson de MendonçaBitetti Combat 20· Jun 7, 2014· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 4-6TKOR1 · 4:02
- WINvs Rafael MotaShooto Brasil 45· Dec 20, 2013· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:28
- WINvs Peterson MaffortShooto Brasil 42· Aug 25, 2013· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 3-4UD
- LOSSvs Claudio MarcelinoShooto Brasil 38· Apr 19, 2013· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 8-2SUBR2 · 1:53
- WINvs Francisco MoicanoShooto Brasil 35· Oct 20, 2012· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:48
- WINvs TBAWatch Out Combat Show· May 18, 2012· 1-0TKO
- LOSSThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 17, 2015· Lightweight· 7-2SUBR2 · 2:35
- WINvs Alexandre CidadeThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 2, 2015· Lightweight· 7-1UD
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1699▼14
- Peak
- 1713Nov 23, 2024
- Rated fights
- 20
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.