Matheus Nicolau

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Matheus Nicolau
BornMatheus Nicolau Pereira [1]
(1993-01-06) January 6, 1993 (age 31)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (2010 – 2019, 2021 – present)
Bantamweight (2015, 2019 – 2021)
Reach66 [2]  in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Jackson's MMA
Yee MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [2]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins19
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision9
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Matheus Nicolau Pereira (born January 6, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has also competed in the Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) and the Future FC.

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Mixed martial arts career

Nicolau made his professional mixed martial arts debut in August 2010 at the age of 17. He compiled a record of 10-1-1, competing primarily for various regional promotions in Brazil before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in early 2015.

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2015, it was announced that Nicolau was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 . [3]

In his first fight on the show, Nicolau faced Mateus Vasco. He won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round. [4]

In the quarterfinals, Nicolau faced off against Reginaldo Vieira. He won the fight via unanimous decision after three rounds. [5]

In the semifinals, Nicolau faced Dileno Lopes. He lost via unanimous decision. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nicolau made his official debut for the promotion on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77 where he faced fellow castmate Bruno Rodrigues. [7] He won the fight submission in the third round. [8]

Nicolau next faced John Moraga on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. [9] He won the fight via split decision. [10]

Nicolau was expected to face Ulka Sasaki on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100. [11] However Nicolau was pulled from the bout on November 3 after the USADA revealed a potential anti-doping violation from a sample that was taken October 13. [12]

Nicolau faced Louis Smolka on December 30, 2017 at UFC 219. [13] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Nicolau faced Dustin Ortiz on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30. [15] He lost the fight via knockout due to a head kick and follow-up punches in the first round. [16]

In February 2019, news surfaced that Nicolau had been released from the UFC. [17]

Future FC

After being released from the UFC, Nicolau signed with Brazilian mixed martial arts promotion Future FC where he fought in the bantamweight division. [18] In his promotional debut he faced Alan Gabriel at Future FC 5 on May 24, 2019. He won the fight via anaconda choke. [19]

In August 2019, it was also announced that Nicolau had signed with Brave CF, making his promotional debut against Felipe Efrain at Brave CF 25 on August 31, 2019. [20] Nicolau won the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

In February 2020, news surfaced that Nicolau would be participating in Brave CF Flyweight tournament. In the initial round, Nicolau was expected to face Jose Torres at Brave CF 35 on March 28, 2020. [22] However, the event was postponed until a to-be-determined date due to the COVID-19 pandemic [23]

Return to UFC

Nicolau was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257. [24] However, Ulanbekov withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. [25] The pairing was eventually rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 187. [26] However, Ulanbekov withdrew from the bout the second time for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Manel Kape. [27] He won the fight via controversial split decision. [28] 21 out of 21 media members scored the fight for his opponent Kape. [29]

Nicolau faced Tim Elliott on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 194. [30] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [31]

Nicolau faced David Dvořák on March 26, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 33. [32] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [33]

Nicolau faced Matt Schnell on December 3, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 42. [34] He won the bout via knockout in the second round. [35]

Nicolau faced Brandon Royval on April 15, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 44. [36] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [37]

Nicolau was scheduled for a rematch against Manel Kape on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. [38] At the weigh-ins, Kape weighed in at 129.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit, [39] and the bout was cancelled. [40] The pair was rescheduled for April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. [41] However, Kape withdrew for unknown reasons and he was replaced by Alex Perez. [42] Nicolau lost the fight to Perez by knockout in the second round. [43]

Nicolau faced Asu Almabayev on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245. [44] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [45]

On October 29, 2024, it was announced that Nicolau was released from the UFC. [46]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches19 wins5 losses
By knockout54
By submission50
By decision91
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–5–1 Asu Almabayev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira October 19, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss19–4–1 Alex Perez KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 202422:16 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss19–3–1 Brandon Royval KO (knee and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 202312:09 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win19–2–1 Matt Schnell KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland December 3, 202221:44 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win18–2–1 David Dvořák Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus March 26, 202235:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win17–2–1 Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez October 8, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–2–1 Manel Kape Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad March 13, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Flyweight.
Win15–2–1Felipe EfrainDecision (unanimous)Brave CF 25August 30, 201935:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win14–2–1Alan GabrielSubmission (Japanese necktie)Future FC 5May 24, 201911:18 São Paulo, BrazilReturn to Bantamweight.
Loss13–2–1 Dustin Ortiz KO (head kick and punches) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 201813:49 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win13–1–1 Louis Smolka Decision (unanimous) UFC 219 December 30, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–1–1 John Moraga Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–1–1Bruno MesquitaSubmission (Japanese necktie) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 201533:27 São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight bout.
Win10–1–1Derinaldo Guerra da SilvaKO (punch)Shooto Brazil 49August 24, 201424:35 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win9–1–1Pedro ArrudaKO (punch)Brazil Fight 8June 6, 201412:49 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win8–1–1Vanderlei Carvalho LeiteDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 45December 20, 201335:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss7–1–1Pedro NobreTKO (punches)Bitetti Combat 13December 9, 201213:11 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBitetti Combat Flyweight Tournament Final.
Win7–0–1Denison SilvaDecision (unanimous)Bitetti Combat 13December 9, 201225:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBitetti Combat Flyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win6–0–1Larry Passos VargasKO (punches)Brazil Fight 6September 21, 201234:09 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win5–0–1Gilberto DiasDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 31June 29, 201235:00 Brasília, Brazil
Win4–0–1Michael DabovilleSubmission (triangle choke)Lions FC 2March 12, 20121N/A Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Win3–0–1Damien PighieraSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Lions FC 1October 15, 201124:26 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Draw2–0–1Larry Passos VargasDraw (unanimous)Brazil Fight 5September 3, 201135:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win2–0Fernando SilvaTKO (doctor stoppage)Brazil Fight 4April 9, 20112N/A Nova Lima, Brazil
Win1–0Pedro Alves ChalitaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pedro Leopoldo Extreme FightAugust 7, 201011:35 Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches2 wins1 loss
By submission10
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–1Dileno LopesDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 June 14, 2015 (airdate)35:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Semifinals round
Win2–0Reginaldo VieiraDecision (unanimous)April 21, 2015 (airdate)35:00 The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Quarterfinals round
Win1–0Mateus VascoSubmission (rear-naked choke)April 14, 2015 (airdate)13:46 The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Entry round

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