Nikolas Motta "Iron"

Nikolas Motta, known as "Iron", is a mixed martial artist from Brazil listed in the Lightweight division. Nikolas Motta holds a professional record of 15-6-0, including 3-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 2 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Nikolas Motta stands 5'9", has a 70.5-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 33 years old. Nikolas Motta is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Nikolas Motta profile

DivisionLightweight
Professional record15-6-0
UFC record3-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryBrazil
Age33
Date of birth1993-02-08
Height5'9"
Reach70.5"
Leg reach37"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in155.5 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time51 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.52
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.77
Striking accuracy41.3%
Striking defense48.3%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.47
Strikes to the head76.2%
Strikes to the body14.7%
Strikes to the legs9.1%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0
Takedown defense82.4%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)17.43

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO2
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision1

Nikolas Motta recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-11-21UFCUFC Fight NightDom Mar FanupcomingUpcoming bout
2025-06-21UFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.Nazim SadykhovlossPunches to Head At Distance
2024-11-23UFCUFC Fight Night: Yan vs. FigueiredoMaheshatewinDecision · Unanimous
2024-01-13UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2Tom NolanwinPunches to Head On Ground
2023-11-18UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs. CraigTrey Ogdenno contestNo Contest (overturned)
2023-06-17UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. CannonierManuel TorreslossElbow to Head At Distance
2022-09-17UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. SongCameron VanCampwinPunch to Head At Distance
2022-02-19UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs. HillJim MillerlossPunch to Head At Distance
2020-11-10DWCSContender Series 2020Joseph LowrywinDecision · Unanimous
2019-11-16CFFCCFFC 79: Sabatini vs. ChauletJuan GonzalezwinDecision · Unanimous
2019-08-16CFFCCFFC 77: Wells vs. PierottiCesar BalmacedawinKO/TKO · 0:54 · R1
2018-11-30864864 Fighting ChampionshipRobert HalelossKO/TKO · 2:46 · R1
2018-07-21864864 Fighting ChampionshipJoe SoleckiwinKnock Out · 1:08 · R3
2016-12-18SBShooto Brasil 68Paulo MachadowinPunches · 2:35 · R2
2016-05-22SBShooto Brasil 63Antônio Carlos RibeirolossPunches · 1:08 · R1
2015-10-18SBShooto Brasil 58Eliel dos SantoswinDecision · Unanimous
2014-10-03SBShooto Brasil 50Jaciel LimawinKO/TKO · 3:43 · R1
2014-06-07BCBitetti Combat 20Arlisson de MendonçawinKO/TKO · 4:02 · R1
2013-12-20SBShooto Brasil 45Rafael MotawinHead Kick & Punches · 1:28 · R1
2013-08-25SBShooto Brasil 42Peterson MaffortwinDecision · Unanimous
2013-04-19SBShooto Brasil 38Claudio MarcelinolossGuillotine Choke · 1:53 · R2
2012-10-20SBShooto Brasil 35Francisco MoicanowinPunch · 2:48 · R1
2012-05-18WOCSwinTKO

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