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Carlos Mota

"Tizil"
8-3-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-0Kickboxing 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Yuki Ito · Knockout · Mar 7, 2026

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Yuki ItoKO · R1 2:27
RIZINRIZIN 52·March 7, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Carlos Mota holds a professional MMA record of 8-3-0. Mota has won 8 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Mota also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Mota also has 3 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: March 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'4"163 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Apr 15, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Medicilandia, Para, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Yuki Ito
    RIZIN 52· Mar 7, 2026· 130 lb Catchweight· 8-3 vs 20-7
    KO
    R1 · 2:27
  2. LOSS
    vs Cody Durden
    UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 14-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Rizvan Abuev
    LFA 140: Mota vs. Abuev· Aug 26, 2022· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 12-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:14
  4. WIN
    vs Steven Merrill×1Title bout · Title win #1
    North Iowa Fights· May 21, 2022· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 5-9
    TKO
    R1 · 1:38
  5. LOSS
    vs Charles Johnson
    LFA 122: Johnson vs. Mota· Jan 21, 2022· Flyweight· 6-1 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R5 · 0:45
  6. WIN
    vs Jeferson Ferreira
    LFA 112: Welterweight Grand Prix· Jul 18, 2021· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 6-2
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs George Martinez
    LFA 79: Royval vs. Williams· Nov 22, 2019· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:36
  8. WIN
    vs Cláudio Coutinho
    Shooto Brasil 76· Oct 22, 2017· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Elves Oliveira
    Shooto Brasil 73· May 28, 2017· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 3-3
    TKO
    R2 · 4:35
  10. WIN
    vs Samir Faiddine
    Shock n' Awe 24· Mar 11, 2017· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 9-4
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Ronaico Marinho
    Shooto Brasil 65· Jul 31, 2016· 1-0 vs 2-1
    UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseCapoeiraTaekwondoBJJMuay Thai
  • 2025KNOCK OUT-UNLIMITED Featherweight Championship · KNOCK OUT
  • 2022RMF Championship · RMF
  • 2022LFA Flyweight Championship · LFA
  • Champion · State Championships
  • Champion · National Team Trials
  • Champion · Rio de Janeiro State Championships
  • AGE 8Started in Capoeira
  • AGE 17Started in MMA

Camp

  • Pr1mera Fight

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed0.80per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.13per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed0.80per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.13per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1552▼20
Peak
1668Aug 26, 2022
Rated fights
11
1500160020172019202120232025Jul 31, 2016 · 1540Mar 11, 2017 · 1571May 28, 2017 · 1609Oct 22, 2017 · 1640Nov 22, 2019 · 1656Jul 18, 2021 · 1658Jan 21, 2022 · 1619May 21, 2022 · 1634Aug 26, 2022 · 1668Oct 29, 2022 · 1645Mar 7, 2026 · 15521552

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Frequently asked questions

When does Carlos Mota fight next?

Carlos Mota has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Carlos Mota's record?

Carlos Mota's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.

Who is Carlos Mota fighting next?

Carlos Mota's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Carlos Mota fight last?

Carlos Mota most recently fought Yuki Ito at RIZIN 52 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Carlos Mota fight in?

Carlos Mota fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Carlos Mota have?

Carlos Mota has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Carlos Mota?

Carlos Mota is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Carlos Mota weigh?

Carlos Mota weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Carlos Mota's reach?

Carlos Mota has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Carlos Mota?

Carlos Mota is 31 years old (born Apr 15, 1995).

Where is Carlos Mota from?

Carlos Mota is from Brazil.

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