Nikolas Motta thinks he has a promising opportunity to leave Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 46 event with an extra $50,000 in his pocket.
Motta (13-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is set to meet Manuel Torres (13-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a lightweight bout on the card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+. When assessing the matchup, he sees the potential for a definitive end that could secure a bonus from the promotion.
“I think Manual is a good fight for me and for him,” Motta told reporters at Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 46 media day. “I think we can get Performance of the Night. I’m in my best shape ever. I improved my grappling a lot working with Jake Shields. I improve my striking a lot working with Ray Sefo. I have so many good training partners at Xtreme Couture, and I’m ready.”
