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John Moraga vs Matheus Nicolau

John Moraga is 19-7-0; Matheus Nicolau is 19-6-1. John Moraga is 9 years older than Matheus Nicolau. They have met once: John Moraga 0, Matheus Nicolau 1.

John Moraga
United States
John Moraga
“Chicano” · 19-7-0
TKOUDTKO
FlyweightMet once
Matheus Nicolau
Brazil
Matheus Nicolau
19-6-1
UDTKOTKO
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Style & credentials

John Moraga

No background on record

Camp · MMA LAB · United States
Matheus Nicolau

No background on record

Camp · Nova Uniao · Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

56%
Head
52%
25%
Body
34%
19%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

John Moragalast 14 fights
59%19%22%
Matheus Nicolaulast 11 fights
87%12%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

John Moraga· from fights outside the UFC Matheus Nicolau· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.573.31
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.552.98
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Good · better than 78% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Good · better than 65% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.621.22
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
23%43%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Good · better than 61% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
45%90%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.100.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Moraga · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersMatheus Nicolau · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.57
Strikes landed / min
3.31
2.55
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.98
0.62 / 2.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.22 / 2.8
23%
Takedown accuracy
43%
45%
Takedown defence
90%
1:45
Control time / fight
1:38
1.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.90

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

John Moraga13 UFC fights · 402 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%112/477
14%55/101
14%56/78
Clinch
6%26/47
10%41/51
4%15/15
Ground
21%85/100
3%11/12
0%1/1
Matheus Nicolau10 UFC fights · 367 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
43%158/411
31%114/158
11%41/55
Clinch
1%2/3
1%2/2
0%0/0
Ground
11%41/63
2%9/9
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

John MoragaMatheus Nicolau

Frequently asked questions

Have John Moraga and Matheus Nicolau ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale (Fri, Jul 8, 2016), where Matheus Nicolau won by Split Decision.

What are the records of John Moraga and Matheus Nicolau?

John Moraga is 19-7-0 and Matheus Nicolau is 19-6-1.

Who has the longer reach, John Moraga or Matheus Nicolau?

Neither. Both have a 66" · 168 cm reach.

Who is taller, John Moraga or Matheus Nicolau?

Neither. Both stand 5'6" · 168 cm.

Who is older, John Moraga or Matheus Nicolau?

John Moraga is 42 and Matheus Nicolau is 33.

Who has more finishes, John Moraga or Matheus Nicolau?

John Moraga has 11 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Matheus Nicolau has 10 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).