Nikolas Motta survived some initial growing pains and appears to have settled into a midcard role in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division. He credits the organization for its slow trigger finger in relation to his development.
“My UFC career didn’t have an easy start,” Motta told Sherdog.com. “There were lots of ups and downs. I see that experience and maturity make a big difference. The UFC is a whole new world. It’s the sport’s highest level. About 80% of fighters who join the UFC stick around for a short time before being let go.