Ludovit Klein vs. Nikolas Motta – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. In this matchup on the fight card, Ludovit “Mr. Highlight” Klein will take on Nikolas “Iron” Motta in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Klein brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Motta, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Klein has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.93 per minute. On the other hand, Motta boasts a 33% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ludovit Klein vs. Nikolas Motta matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Ludovit Klein is coming in with a 22-4-1 record. Klein will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov in June.

Motta, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Ludovit Klein on June 8, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 and holds a 14-5-0 (1 NC) record.

Ludovit Klein has a southpaw fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 31-year-old Nikolas Motta is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ludovit Klein stats

→ Klein’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Klein lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Klein’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Klein’s takedown average is 1.66 per 15 minutes.
→ Klein’s takedown defense is 90%.

Klein comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.93 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Motta fires at 33% accuracy, landing about 3.08 significant strikes per minute. Ludovit Klein also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.66 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Motta’s 0 takedowns and 82% takedown accuracy.

Nikolas Motta stats

→ Motta’s striking accuracy is 33%.
→ Motta lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Motta’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Motta’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Motta’s takedown defense is 82%.

Nikolas spent, on average, 6:59 minutes in the Octagon, and Ludovit has an average fight time of 12:02 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ludovit or Nikolas? Sound off in the comments.

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