No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Matheus Nicolau holds a professional MMA record of 19-5-1. Matheus Nicolau has won 19 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Matheus Nicolau lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 1.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 19, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 66"168 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1993-01-06
- Age
- 33
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Nova Uniao · Brazil
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Matheus Nicolau sits in the top 25.
- #3 Most knockdowns in a round, Flyweight3
- #3 Best significant strike defence, Flyweight65.8%
- #6 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight3
- #9 Most knockdowns, Flyweight6
- #11 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight0.8
- #14 Most decision wins, Flyweight5
- #14 Best significant strike accuracy, Flyweight51.1%
- #19 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight2
- #3 Most knockdowns in a round, Flyweight3
- #3 Best significant strike defence, Flyweight65.8%
- #6 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight3
- #8 Most knockdowns, Flyweight6
- #10 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight0.8
- #13 Most decision wins, Flyweight5
- #14 Best significant strike accuracy, Flyweight51.1%
- #16 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight2
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Matheus Nicolau earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira· Oct 19, 2024· Flyweight· 19-5-1 vs 21-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Alex PerezUFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Flyweight· 19-4-1 vs 25-8TKOR2 · 2:16
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Flyweight· 19-3-1 vs 15-6TKOR1 · 2:09
- WINvs Matt SchnellUFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Flyweight· 19-2-1 vs 16-7TKOR2 · 1:44
- WINvs David DvorakUFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022· Flyweight· 18-2-1 vs 20-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tim ElliottUFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Flyweight· 17-2-1 vs 17-12-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Manel KapeUFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Flyweight· 16-2-1 vs 15-6SDR3 · 5:00
- WINBRAVE CFBrave CF 25· Aug 30, 2019· Catchweight· 15-2-1 vs 14-5UDR3
- WINvs Alan GabrielFuture FC 5· May 24, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-2-1 vs 10-4SUBR1 · 1:18
- LOSSvs Dustin OrtizUFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Flyweight· 13-2-1 vs 19-7TKOR1 · 3:49
- WINvs Louis SmolkaUFCUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Flyweight· 13-1-1 vs 11-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs John MoragaUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Flyweight· 12-1-1 vs 16-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Bruno KoreaUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Bantamweight· 11-1-1 vs 4-1SUBR3 · 3:27
- WINvs Derinaldo GuerraShooto Brasil 49· Aug 24, 2014· Flyweight· 10-1-1 vs 18-2TKOR2 · 4:35
- WINvs Pedro ArrudaBrasil Fight 8· Jun 6, 2014· Flyweight· 9-1-1 vs 6-5TKOR1 · 2:17
- WINvs Vanderlei LeiteShooto Brasil 45· Dec 20, 2013· Flyweight· 8-1-1 vs 3-3UD
- LOSSvs Pedro NobreBitetti Combat 13· Dec 9, 2012· Flyweight· 7-1-1 vs 14-1-2TKOR1 · 3:11
- WINvs Denison SilvaBitetti Combat 13· Dec 9, 2012· Flyweight· 7-0-1 vs 2-4UD
- WINvs TBABrasil Fight· Sep 21, 2012· 6-0-1TKO
- WINvs Gilberto DiasShooto Brasil· Jun 29, 2012· 5-0-1 vs 7-2DEC
- WINvs Michael DabovilleLions FC· Mar 10, 2012· 4-0-1 vs 4-6SUB
- WINvs Damien PighieraLions FC· Oct 15, 2011· 3-0-1 vs 0-1SUB
- DRAWvs TBABrasil Fight· Sep 3, 2011· 2-0-1DRAW
- WINvs TBABrasil Fight· Apr 8, 2011· 2-0TKO
- WINvs Pedro ChalitaMinas Gerais Regional· Aug 7, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSvs Dileno LopesThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Mar 6, 2015· Bantamweight· 12-2-1UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 9, 2015· Bantamweight· 12-1-1UD
- WINvs Mateus VascoThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 2, 2015· Bantamweight· 11-1-1SUBR1 · 3:46
Official UFC Ranking
Matheus Nicolau's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #5 Flyweight
- First ranked
- Jul 11, 2016
- Times ranked
- 196
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1713▼9
- Peak
- 1761Dec 4, 2022
- Rated fights
- 22
Frequently asked questions
When does Matheus Nicolau fight next?
Matheus Nicolau has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Matheus Nicolau's record?
Matheus Nicolau's professional MMA record is 19-5-1.
Who is Matheus Nicolau fighting next?
Matheus Nicolau's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Matheus Nicolau fight last?
Matheus Nicolau most recently fought Asu Almabayev at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira on Saturday, October 19, 2024, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Matheus Nicolau fight in?
Matheus Nicolau fights at Flyweight.
How many knockouts does Matheus Nicolau have?
Matheus Nicolau has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How tall is Matheus Nicolau?
Matheus Nicolau is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.
How much does Matheus Nicolau weigh?
Matheus Nicolau weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Matheus Nicolau's reach?
Matheus Nicolau has a reach of 66" (168 cm).
How old is Matheus Nicolau?
Matheus Nicolau is 33 years old (born Jan 6, 1993).
Where is Matheus Nicolau from?
Matheus Nicolau is from Brazil.