UFC Macau: Maheshate Hayisaer Set to Face Nikolas Motta

Maheshate Hayisaer is preparing to face Nikolas Motta at UFC Macau, scheduled to take place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. As betting odds are currently standing, Hayisaer is favored at -205, while Motta is seen as the underdog with +170.

Hayisaer, a 24-year-old fighter, enters the bout with a record of 10 wins, 3 losses, and no draws. Standing at 6 feet tall and fighting at 155 pounds, Hayisaer has a reach of 71 inches and is known for his orthodox fighting style. During his matches, he lands approximately 3.90 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 28%. However, he absorbs an average of 5.76 significant strikes per minute.

Nikolas Motta, his opponent, hails from Brazil and is making strides in the UFC circuit with a professional record of 14 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no contest. The 31-year-old fighter stands at 5 feet 9 inches, also competing in the lightweight category at 155 pounds with a reach of 70 inches. Motta connects on 3.08 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 33%, absorbing 4.78 strikes per minute.

On the wrestling front, Maheshate exhibits slightly more grappling prowess, with an average of 0.90 takedowns every 15 minutes and successfully completes 15% of his takedown attempts. Motta, defending 82% of the takedowns attempted against him, also showcases his skills with a similar success rate for his takedown attempts.

Maheshate’s recent performance saw him defeating Gabriel Benitez by split decision, marking his latest victory in the octagon. In that confrontation, Hayisaer landed 97 out of 312 strikes, highlighting his competitive striking capabilities.

Conversely, Nikolas Motta achieved a significant win against Tom Nolan via knockout, executed with a punch to the head, enhancing his repute as a formidable fighter. Motta connected with 21 of 40 significant strikes, a striking accuracy of 52% in his recent showing.

This event in Macau presents an intriguing clash of styles and skills, with both fighters looking to leverage their striking and grappling capacities to secure an upper hand. With a bustling arena expected, Motta expresses excitement, noting, «I always like it to fight when the crowd and everything’s against me.»

UFC Macau promises a thrilling lineup, including a bout between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci, adding more action to this anticipated fixture.