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Nikolas Motta: Cyst made 'my jaw weaker' for KO, fractures in double bonus UFC loss Nikolas Motta will be on a liquid diet for almost two months after multiple jaw fractures in his Fight of the Year contender loss at UFC Bak...

JULY 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Drops war to Nazim Sadykhov Motta lost to Nazim Sadykhov via TKO (punches) at 4:17 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Impact Motta has made it a habit of pulling upsets of late and he almost got another here over Sadykhov. He had his opponent pinned along the fence late in Round 1 and was unloading countless unanswered blows. Referee Lukasz Bosacki appeared to be on the verge of stepping in, but he allowed Sadykhov to work through it. A wild back-and-forth brawl continued, with Motta eventually getting knocked out late in Round 2. The result snaps a brief two-fight winning streak for the Brazilian, although he can take solace in the fact he will almost certainly be walking away with a well-deserved $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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UFC Baku: Nazim Sadykhov on what it means to have 'banger' fight at home vs. Nikolas Motta Nazim Sadykhov is excited to put on a show for his home country of Azerbaijan.

MAY 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nazim Sadykhov previews UFC Baku clash vs. Nikolas Motta | Interview from Syndicate MMA Nazim Sadykhov catches up with media at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas to discuss his upcoming fight against Nikolas Motta at UFC on ABC 8.

MAY 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Slated to face Sadykhov Motta will take on Nazim Sadykhov in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku on June 21, per Nolan King of USA Today.

Impact Motta is coming off two straight victories, a mini run that's pushed his UFC record to 3-2 with a no contest in there as well. Most recently, he disposed of Maheshate Hayisaer via unanimous decision back in November. He now has to face an opponent in Sadykhov who has yet to lose in the UFC and is seeking an unbeaten 4-0-1 start in the promotion.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Motta beat the odds against trash-talking Tom Nolan with 63-second upset at UFC Fight Night 234 Nikolas Motta picked up the event’s fastest finish, but was left without a post-fight performance bonus at UFC Fight Night 234.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Nikolas Motta beat the odds against trash-talking Tom Nolan with 63-second upset at UFC Fight Night 234 Nikolas Motta picked up the event’s fastest finish, but was left without a post-fight performance bonus at UFC Fight Night 234.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC on ESPN 46 video: Manuel Torres' perfect elbow takes out Nikolas Motta Manuel Torres landed an elbow knockout that will live on the highlight reels for years to come against Nikolas Motta at UFC on ESPN 46.

JUNE 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nikolas Motta sees good shot at Performance of the Night vs. Manuel Torres at UFC on ESPN 46 Nikolas Motta thinks he has a promising opportunity to leave Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 46 event with an extra $50,000 in his pocket.

JUNE 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nikolas Motta sees good shot at Performance of the Night vs. Manuel Torres at UFC on ESPN 46 Nikolas Motta thinks he has a promising opportunity to leave Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 46 event with an extra $50,000 in his pocket.

JUNE 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

With Nikolas Motta out, Ignacio Bahamondes now will face Trey Ogden at UFC 287 Ignacio Bahamondes will remain on UFC 287.

MARCH 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nikolas Motta shows off nasty facial gash that has forced UFC 287 withdrawal A gaping wound has forced Nikolas Motta out of his UFC 287 bout vs. Ignacio Bahamondes that was scheduled for Miami.

MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Nikolas Motta on tap for UFC 287 in April Rising lightweights Ignacio Bahamondes and Nikolas Motta have been booked for UFC 287.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM