Matheus Nicolau
Record 19-5-1BrazilNova União
The style
Well-Rounded Veteran
BJJ black belt · Balanced attack · Durable veteran
GrapplingStriking
Nicolau is a Rio de Janeiro-based flyweight and Nova União black belt who has spent more than a decade cycling in and out of the UFC's 125-pound division. He has dropped three straight, all to ranked or formerly ranked opposition — knockout losses to Brandon Royval and Alex Perez sandwiched around a decision loss to Asu Almabayev in October 2024 — and has not fought since, leaving his roster status entering a fourth fight without a clear next booking.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 19-5-1 |
| Age | 33 |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Reach | 66" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
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| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
5 KO/TKO5 SUB9 DEC
How they lose
4 KO/TKO0 SUB1 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Nicolau lands on a covered card.