Nikolas Motta is a Brazilian professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) under the lightweight division. Earlier, he competed at Contender Series, CFFC, 864 Fighting Championship, Shooto Brasil, and The Ultimate Fighter Brazil.
Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais native, Nikolas Araujo Motta was born on 8th Feburary 1993, under the star sign Aquarius. The twenty-eight years old holds Brazilian nationality. He stands 5'8" / 172.72 CM tall and weighs 154 LBS / 69.85 KG.
On 18th May 2012, Motta made his professional debut at WOCS - Watch Out Combat Show 19 against Caiubi Ajala da Silva. He won the fight via TKO. He next defeated Francisco Moicano at Shooto Brazil - Shooto Brazil 35 via KO. on 18th May 2012.
The following year, he had three fights: lost to Claudio Marcelino at Shooto Brazil 38 and won to Peterson Maffort at Shooto Brazil 42 and Rafael Santana Mota at Shooto Brazil 45.
On 7th June 2014, he challenged Arlisson Leandro Tavares de Mendonca at BC - Bitetti Combat 20. He won the fight via KO. On 3rd October 2014, he faced Jaciel de Souza Lima at Shooto Brazil - Shooto Brazil 50 and won the bout via TKO.
The following season, he had only a fight and that was against Eliel dos Santos e Santos. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
On 22nd May 2016, Motta had his career 3rd lost against Antonio Carlos Ribeiro at Shooto Brazil - Shooto Brazil 63. Rebounding from loss, he made his comeback on 18th December 2016 at Shooto Brazil 68. He defetaed Paulo Machado via TKO.
Nikolas Motta SOURCE: Instagram @nikolasmotta In 2017, Motta did not have any bout.
On 21st July 2018, Motta faced Joe Solecki at 864 Fighting Championship - Fight 5and knocked him out in round three. Nevertheless, he lost the following bout at 864 Fighting Championship - Fight 9 against Robert Hale on 30th November 2018.
On 16th August 2019, Motta Faced Cesar Balmaceda at CFFC 77 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 77. He won the bout via KO in round one. On 16th November 2019, Motta won over Juan Gonzalez at CFFC 79 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 79 via unanimous decision.
On 10th November 2020, Motta faced Joseph Lowry at Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2020: Week 9. He won the bout via unanimous decision in round three.
He is scheduled to face Jim Miller on 19th February 2022 at UFC APEX, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES.
Ranked #128 Current Best MMA Lightweight Fighter, Nikolas Motta is currently signed with the UFC. However, his UFC debut is scheduled for February 2022.
Professional since 2012, he has compiled a record of 12-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw). Though there is no exact information on Motta's career earning, his net worth is approximately $0.1 million.
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There is no report on Nikolas Motta's love life, not even his relationship status. He has always kept his personal side away from the media. He is active on Instagram with 11.4k followers where he only posts his professional stuff. Since there is no confirmation, Nikolas Motta is believed to be single.
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