Maheshate vs. Nikolas Motta – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Maheshate will take on Nikolas “Iron” Motta in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ 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 28% striking accuracy, has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.9 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 Maheshate vs. Nikolas Motta matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 25-year-old, Maheshate is coming in with a 10-3-0 record. will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Motta, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Maheshate on April 27, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 and holds a 14-5-0 (1 NC) record.

Maheshate has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ 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.

Maheshate stats

→ ‘s striking accuracy is 28%.
→ lands 3.9 significant strikes per minute.
→ ‘s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ ‘s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ ‘s takedown defense is 45%.

comes in with 28% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.9 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Motta fires at 33% accuracy, landing about 3.08 significant strikes per minute. Maheshate also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 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 Maheshate has an average fight time of 10:46 minutes.

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

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