Fighter

Matheus Nicolau

19-5-1

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Matheus Nicolau holds a professional MMA record of 19-5-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 28 bouts on record. Matheus Nicolau has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Matheus Nicolau lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 19, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

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

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

97 · top 4% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power94

Kick power98

Punch speed98

Kick speed98

Accuracy97

Takedowns92

Ground striking85

Submissions93

Chin64

Body strength88

Cardio86

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-6-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.31per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

65% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.22per 15 min

43% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Matheus Nicolau earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Asu Almabayev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira· Oct 19, 2024· Flyweight· 19-4-1 vs 20-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alex Perez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Flyweight· 19-3-1 vs 24-8
TKO
R2 · 2:16
LOSS
vs Brandon Royval
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Flyweight· 19-2-1 vs 14-6
TKO
R1 · 2:09
WIN
vs Matt Schnell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 4, 2022· Flyweight· 18-2-1 vs 16-6
TKO
R2 · 1:44
WIN
vs David Dvorak
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022· Flyweight· 17-2-1 vs 20-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tim Elliott
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Flyweight· 16-2-1 vs 17-11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manel Kape
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Flyweight· 15-2-1 vs 15-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Felipe Efrain
Brave CF 25· Aug 30, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-2-1 vs 14-4
UD
WIN
vs Alan Gabriel
Future FC 5· May 24, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-2-1 vs 10-3
SUB
R1 · 1:18
LOSS
vs Dustin Ortiz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Flyweight· 13-1-1 vs 18-7
TKO
R1 · 3:49
WIN
vs Louis Smolka
UFCUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Flyweight· 12-1-1 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Moraga
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Flyweight· 11-1-1 vs 16-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bruno Korea
UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-1-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R3 · 3:27
LOSS
vs Dileno Lopes
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Mar 6, 2015· Bantamweight· 12-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Reginaldo Vieira
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 9, 2015· Bantamweight· 11-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Mateus Vasco
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 2, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:46
WIN
vs Derinaldo Guerra
Shooto Brasil 49· Aug 24, 2014· Flyweight· 9-1-1 vs 18-1
TKO
R2 · 4:35
WIN
vs Pedro Arruda
Brasil Fight 8· Jun 6, 2014· Flyweight· 8-1-1 vs 6-4
TKO
R1 · 2:17
WIN
vs Vanderlei Leite
Shooto Brasil 45· Dec 20, 2013· Flyweight· 7-1-1 vs 3-2
UD
LOSS
vs Pedro Nobre
Bitetti Combat 13· Dec 9, 2012· Flyweight· 7-0-1 vs 13-1-2
TKO
R1 · 3:11
WIN
vs Denison Silva
Bitetti Combat 13· Dec 9, 2012· Flyweight· 6-0-1 vs 2-3
UD
WIN
vs TBA
Brasil Fight· Sep 21, 2012· 5-0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Gilberto Dias
Shooto Brasil· Jun 29, 2012· 4-0-1 vs 7-1
DEC
WIN
vs Michael Daboville
Lions FC· Mar 10, 2012· 3-0-1 vs 4-5
SUB
WIN
vs Damien Pighiera
Lions FC· Oct 15, 2011· 2-0-1 vs 0-0
SUB
DRAW
vs TBA
Brasil Fight· Sep 3, 2011· 2-0
DRAW
WIN
vs TBA
Brasil Fight· Apr 8, 2011· 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Pedro Chalita
Minas Gerais Regional· Aug 7, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1700▼8
Peak: 1750Jul 8, 2016
Rated fights: 25

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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 6 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.

CAREER SUMMARY