Matheus Nicolau

19-6-1

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/Age 33/Orthodox/5' 6"/66″ reach/125 lbs

Win %

76%

SLpM

3.3

Str Acc

51%

Str Def

65%

TD Avg

1.2

TD Def

90%

Sub Avg

0.8

Finish

52%

At a Glance

3.3

SLpM

51%

Str Acc

1.2

TD Avg

52%

Finish %

65%

Str Def

Matheus Nicolau is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 19-6-1, the fighter carries a 73% win rate across 26 pro contests, finishing 52% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite 90% takedown defense and exceptional 65% strike defense.

Career Arc

26 fightspeak +20 · current +17

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

3.31-0.11 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

2.98-0.20 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.22-0.30 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.80+0.40 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.98)Landed (3.31)

+0.33

Wins by Method

52%Finish

KO/TKO524%

Submission629%

Decision1048%

19 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (19)

5 KO

6 SUB

10 DEC

Losses (6)

3 KO

1 DEC

2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

8/20(40%)

11/29(38%)

7/11(64%)

Landed

Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position

90%

Distance: 47Clinch: 1Ground: 4

Target

37%

31%

33%

Head: 19Body: 16Leg: 17

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight

0.0

Avg Control / Fight

0:12

TD Success Rate

17%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

11 of 26

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.1 rounds

Post-Loss Record

1-2

Fight History11 UFC + 15 pre-UFC

26 fights21W4L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Asu Almabayev	UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira	Oct 19, 2024	DU-DEC	3	5:00
LOSS Method U-DEC Round 3 of 3 Time 5:00 Division Flyweight UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira 2024-10-19 Compare fighters →
L	Alex Perez	UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez	Apr 27, 2024	KKO/TKO Punch	2	2:16
L	Brandon Royval	UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen	Apr 15, 2023	KKO/TKO Knee	1	2:09
W	Matt Schnell	UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland	Dec 3, 2022	KKO/TKO Punch	2	1:44
W	David Dvorak	UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus	Mar 26, 2022	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Tim Elliott	UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez	Oct 9, 2021	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Manel Kape	UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad	Mar 13, 2021	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Felipe Efrain	Brave CFBrave CF 25	Aug 30, 2019	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Alan Gabriel	Future FCFuture FC 5	May 24, 2019	SSUB	1	1:18
L	Dustin Ortiz	UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2	Jul 28, 2018	KKO/TKO Kick	1	3:49
W	Louis Smolka	UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm	Dec 30, 2017	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	John Moraga	The Ultimate FighterThe Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale	Jul 8, 2016	DDEC		Split
W	John Moraga	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale	Jul 8, 2016	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Bruno Korea	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3	Nov 7, 2015	SSUB Guillotine Choke	3	3:27
?	Dileno Lopes	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4	Mar 6, 2015	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Mateus Vasco	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4	Feb 2, 2015	SSUB	1	3:46
W	Derinaldo Guerra	Shooto BrasilShooto Brasil 49	Aug 24, 2014	KTKO	2	4:35
W	Pedro Arruda	Brasil FightBrasil Fight 8	Jun 6, 2014	KTKO	1	2:17
W	Vanderlei Leite	Shooto BrasilShooto Brasil 45	Dec 20, 2013	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Denison Silva	Bitetti CombatBitetti Combat 13	Dec 9, 2012	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Unknown		Sep 21, 2012	KTKO
W	Gilberto Dias		Jun 29, 2012	DDEC
W	Michael Daboville		Mar 10, 2012	SSUB
W	Damien Pighiera		Oct 15, 2011	SSUB
W	Unknown		Apr 8, 2011	KTKO
W	Pedro Chalita		Aug 7, 2010	SSUB