Motta vs Torres

When is Motta vs Torres?

Nikolas Motta will square off against Manuel Torres during the main card of UFC Fight Night – Vettori vs. Cannonier, on Saturday 17th June 2023 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The fight will take place over 3 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit will be 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).

Motta vs Torres stats

Nikolas Motta steps into the octagon with a record of 13 wins, 4 loses and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Manuel Torres will make his way to the cage with a record of 13 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws, with 6 of those wins by knock out and 6 by submission.

The stats suggest Motta has a large advantage in power over Torres, boasting at 69% knock out percentage over Torres' 46%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Torres will have a massive advantage over Motta, boosting at 46% submission rate over Motta's 0%.

Nikolas Motta is the older man by 2 years, at 30 years old.

Torres has a height advantage of 1 inch over Motta. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Motta is arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 11 year later than Torres, whose first professional fight was in . He has fought 14 more professional rounds, 31 to Torres' 17.

Activity check

Motta's last 2 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 3 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 1.5 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Motta vs Torres?

Manuel Torres is currently 3/5 (-170) to win the bout outright, while you can get 13/10 (+130) on Nikolas Motta if you fancy the small upset.

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