Matheus Nicolau
Matheus Nicolau is a mixed martial artist from Brazil listed in the Flyweight division. Matheus Nicolau holds a professional record of 19-5-1, including 7-4-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 5 by decision. Matheus Nicolau stands 5'6", has a 66-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 33 years old. Matheus Nicolau is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Matheus Nicolau profile
| Division | Flyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 19-5-1 |
| UFC record | 7-4-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | Brazil |
| Age | 33 |
| Date of birth | 1993-01-06 |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Reach | 66" |
| Leg reach | 38" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 125.5 lbs |
| Current streak | L3 |
| Total octagon time | 2h 3m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.31 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.98 |
| Striking accuracy | 51.9% |
| Striking defense | 65.8% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.97 |
| Strikes to the head | 52.5% |
| Strikes to the body | 33.6% |
| Strikes to the legs | 14% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.22 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 90.5% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.85 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 97.55 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 5 |
Matheus Nicolau recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-19 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira | Asu Almabayev | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2024-04-27 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez | Alex Perez | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2023-04-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen | Brandon Royval | loss | Knee to Head At Distance |
| 2022-12-03 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland | Matt Schnell | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2022-03-26 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus | David Dvorak | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2021-10-09 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez | Tim Elliott | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2021-03-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | Manel Kape | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2019-08-30 | Brave CF 25 | Brave CF 25 - Santiago vs. Silva | Felipe Efrain | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2019-05-24 | Future FC 5 | Future FC 5 - Alves vs. Ramos | Alan Gabriel | win | Submission (Japanese Necktie) |
| 2018-07-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | Dustin Ortiz | loss | Kick to Head At Distance |
| 2017-12-30 | UFC | UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm | Louis Smolka | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-07-08 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale | John Moraga | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2015-11-07 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3 | Bruno Mesquita | win | Guillotine Choke From Half Guard |
| 2014-08-24 | Shooto Brazil 49 | Shooto Brazil 49 - Fight For BOPE 4 | Derinaldo Guerra da Silva | win | KO (Punch to the Body) |
| 2014-06-06 | Brasil Fight 8 | Brasil Fight 8 - 360 | Pedro Arruda | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2013-12-20 | Shooto Brazil 45 | Shooto Brazil 45 - Sa vs. Pantoja | Vanderlei Carvalho Leite | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-12-09 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 13 | Denison Silva | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-12-09 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 13 | Pedro Nobre | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2012-09-21 | Brasil Fight 6 | Brasil Fight 6 - Brazil vs. USA | Larry Passos Vargas | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2012-06-29 | Shooto Brazil 31 | Shooto Brazil 31 - Formiga vs. Junior Abedi | Gilberto Dias | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-03-10 | Lions FC 2 | Lions FC 2 - Lions Fighting Championship 2 | Michael Daboville | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2011-10-15 | Lions FC | Lions FC - Lions Fighting Championship | Damien Pighiera | win | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
| 2011-09-03 | Brasil Fight 5 | Brasil Fight 5 - Back to Fight | Larry Passos Vargas | draw | Draw |
| 2011-04-09 | Brasil Fight 4 | Brasil Fight 4 - The VIP Night | Fernando Silva | win | TKO (Cut) |
| 2010-08-07 | PLEF | PLEF - Pedro Leopoldo Extreme Fight | Pedro Alves Chalita | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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Sources and methodology
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