Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nikolas Motta
15-6
Age
32
Height
5'9"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
70.5"
Avg Fight Time
08:16
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
3-3-1(7 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 5
WLLLD
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
2
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Governador Valadares, Brazil
Last Fight2025-06-21
NS
L - Nazim Sadykhov
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Fares ZiamSubmissionR2 1:07· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
WIN
M
vs Maheshate
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MT
vs Manuel Torres
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head At Distance
R1 1:50
KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R1 1:50
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:58
LOSS
NS
vs Nazim Sadykhov
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:17
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:17
NC
TO
vs Trey Ogden
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Overturned
Arm Triangle win for Ogden overturned
R3 3:11
OverturnedArm Triangle win for Ogden overturned·R3 3:11
WIN
TN
vs Tom Nolan
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:03
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:03
WIN
CV
vs Cameron VanCamp
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:49
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Nikolas adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
69%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
46%
⭐Other
Damage Events
38%
Counters
38%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (69%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (123%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 261% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#55 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#31 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc81%
Clinch
34% acc6%
Ground
77% acc13%
Striking Differential-1.15/min
4.13 landed/min5.28 absorbed/min
4.13
Landed/Min
5.28
Absorbed/Min
1.13
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed273
Sig. Strikes Attempted712
Key Insights
Nikolas is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 79% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.13/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 35% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
Division Rank#13 of 57
0%100%
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
0
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (83%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
546
0.93
Ratio
Absorbed
590
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
10/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
19.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
104%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.93x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (19.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:04
R2 Control
0:04
R3 Control
0:40
R1 to Final
-24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.5pp
Body
-6.1pp
Leg
-4.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+15.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#35
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#48
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#55
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#31
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#52
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2911
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights