Nikolas Motta vs. Tom Nolan – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Nikolas “Iron” Motta will take on Tom “Big Train” Nolan in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Motta brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Nolan, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 30% striking accuracy, Motta has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.65 per minute. On the other hand, Nolan boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 9.4 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 31-year-old, Nikolas Motta is coming in with a 13-5-0 (1 NC) record. Motta will be fighting for the first time since a nc via Overturned against Trey Ogden at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig in November.

Nolan, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Nikolas Motta on November 18, 2023, at DWCS 7.1 and holds a 6-0-0 record.

Nikolas Motta has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 24-year-old Tom Nolan is an southpaw fighter with a 73″ 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.

Nikolas Motta stats

→ Motta’s striking accuracy is 30%.
→ Motta lands 2.65 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%.

Motta comes in with 30% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.65 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Nolan fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 9.4 significant strikes per minute. Nikolas Motta also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Nolan’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Tom Nolan stats

→ Nolan’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Nolan lands 9.4 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nolan’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Nolan’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Nolan’s takedown defense is 0%.

Tom spent, on average, 1:23 minutes in the Octagon, and Nikolas has an average fight time of 8:10 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, Nikolas or Tom? Sound off in the comments.

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