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Matheus Nicolau
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter

Matheus Nicolau

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Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
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Place of birth
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Age
31 years
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Matheus Nicolau Pereira, better known as Matheus Nicolau, (born January 6, 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who is currently signed to Future FC and Brave CF. He has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the bantamweight division.

Background

Nicolau began training in various forms of martial arts as a youngster. He then jiu-jitsu as a teenager before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2010.

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.

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

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

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

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. He won the fight submission in the third round.

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

Nicolau was expected to face Ulka Sasaki on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100. 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.

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

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

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

Post-UFC career

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

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. Nicolau won the fight via unanimous decision.

In February 2020, news surfaced that Nicolau will 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. However, the event has been postponed until a to-be-determined date due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches15 wins2 losses
By knockout42
By submission50
By decision60
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–2–1Felipe EfrainDecision (unanimous)Brave CF 25August 30, 201935:00Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win14–2–1Alan GabrielSubmission (anaconda choke)Future FC 5: Alves vs. RamosMay 24, 201911:18São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilReturn to Bantamweight.
Loss13–2–1Dustin OrtizKO (head kick and punches)UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2July 28, 201813:49Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win13–1–1Louis SmolkaDecision (unanimous)UFC 219December 30, 201735:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–1–1John MoragaDecision (split)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia FinaleJuly 8, 201635:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–1–1Bruno MesquitaSubmission (Japanese necktie)UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3November 7, 201533:27São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight bout.
Win10–1–1Derinaldo Guerra da SilvaKO (punch)Shooto Brazil 49August 24, 201424:35Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win9–1–1Pedro ArrudaKO (punch)Brazil Fight 8June 6, 201412:49Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win8–1–1Vanderlei Carvalho LeiteDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 45December 20, 201335:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss7–1–1Pedro NobreTKO (punches)Bitetti Combat 13December 9, 201213:11Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBitetti Combat Flyweight Tournament Final.
Win7–0–1Denison SilvaDecision (unanimous)Bitetti Combat 13December 9, 201225:00Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBitetti Combat Flyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win6–0–1Larry Passos VargasKO (punches)Brasil Fight 6September 21, 201234:09Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win5–0–1Gilberto DiasDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 31June 29, 201235:00Brasília, Brazil
Win4–0–1Michael DabovilleSubmission (triangle choke)Lions FC 2March 12, 20121N/ANeuchatel, Switzerland
Win3–0–1Damien PighieraSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Lions FCOctober 15, 201124:26Neuchatel, Switzerland
Draw2–0–1Larry Passos VargasDecision (unanimous)Brazil Fight 5September 3, 201135:00Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win2–0Fernando SilvaTKO (doctor stoppage)Brazil Fight 4April 9, 20112N/ANova Lima, Brazil
Win1–0Pedro Alves ChalitaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pedro Leopoldo Extreme FightAugust 7, 201011:35Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches2 wins1 loss
By knockout00
By submission10
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–1Dileno LopesDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4June 14, 2015 (airdate)35:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Semifinals round
Win2–0Reginaldo VieiraDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4April 21, 2015 (airdate)35:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Quarterfinals round
Win1–0Mateus VascoSubmission (rear-naked choke)The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4April 14, 2015 (airdate)13:46Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Entry round
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