Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexandre Franca Nogueira vs Nikolas Motta

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

18-6-3Record15-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'8"
TBDReach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Pequeno TeamTeamNova Uniao

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Alexandre Franca NogueiraNow 1641
If they win+12→ 1653
If they lose-12→ 1629
Nikolas MottaNow 1642
If they win+16→ 1658
If they lose-16→ 1626

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1525 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1599 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.64
TBD
Strike accuracy
37%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.50
TBD
Strike defense
56%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
82%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexandre Franca NogueiraNikolas Motta
160016502013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
12 (67%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (22%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikolas Motta67%
Alexandre Franca Nogueira 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikolas Motta a 67% favorite over Alexandre Franca Nogueira in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1641 vs 1642), separated by just 1 points.

Alexandre Franca Nogueira enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Alexandre Franca Nogueira finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Nikolas Motta 67%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.