Matheus Nicolau (©UFC)

Matheus Nicolau is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He stands 5’6″ and he competes in the flyweight division.

As of March 13, 2021, Nicolau holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw. Here is his complete professional MMA history:

WINS

• Ultimate Fighting Championship

1. On November 7, 2015, he submitted Bruno Rodrigues Mesquita of Brazil via Japanese necktie at “UFC Fight Night 77” in Brazil.
2. On July 8, 2016, he defeated John Moraga of the United States via split decision at “The Ultimate Fighter 23” finale in the United States.
3. On December 30, 2017, he defeated Louis Smolka of the United States via unanimous decision in the United States.
4. On March 13, 2021, he defeated Manel Kape of Angola via split decision at “UFC Fight Night 187” in the United States.

• BRAVE Combat Federation

1. On August 30, 2019, he defeated Felipe Efrain of Brazil via unanimous decision at “BRAVE CF 25” in Brazil.

• Future Fighting Championship

1. On May 24, 2019, he submitted Alan Gabriel dos Santos of Brazil via Japanese necktie at “Future FC 5” in Brazil.

• Shooto Brazil

1. On June 29, 2012, he defeated Gilberto Dias of Brazil via unanimous decision at “Shooto Brazil 31” in Brazil.
2. On December 30, 2013, he defeated Vanderlei Carvalho Leite of Brazil via unanimous decision at “Shooto Brazil 45” in Brazil.
3. On August 24, 2014, he knocked out Derinaldo Guerra da Silva of Brazil via punch to the body at “Shooto Brazil 49: Fight for BOPE 4” in Brazil.

• Brasil Fight

1. On April 9, 2011, he knocked out Fernando Silva of Brazil via cut at “Brasit Fight 4” in Brazil.
2. On September 21, 2012, he knocked out Larry Passos Vargas of Brazil at “Brasil Fight 6: Brazil vs USA” in Brazil.
3. On June 6, 2014, he knocked out Pedro Arruda of Brazil via punch at “Brasil Fight 8” in Brazil.

• Bitetti Combat

1. On December 9, 2012, he defeated Denison Silva of Brazil via unanimous decision at “Bitetti Combat 13” in Brazil via unanimous decision.

• Lions Fighting Championship

1. On October 15, 2011, he submitted Damien Pighiera of France via arm-triangle choke at “Lions Fighting Championship” in Switzerland.
2. On March 10, 2012, he submitted Michael Daboville of France via arm-triangle choke at “Lions Fighting Championship 2” in Switzerland.

• Pedro Leopoldo Extreme Fight

1. On August 7, 2010, he submitted Pedro Alves Chalita of Brazil via rear-naked choke at “PLEF” in Brazil.

LOSSES

• Ultimate Fighting Championship

1. On July 28, 2018, he was knocked out via head kick and punches by Dustin Ortiz of the United States at “UFC on Fox 30” in Canada.

• Bitetti Combat

1. On December 9, 2012, he was knocked out by Pedro Nobre of Brazil via punches at “Bitetti Combat 13” in Brazil.

DRAWS

• Brasil Fight

1. On September 3, 2011, his fight against Larry Passos Vargas of Brazil at “Brasil Fight 5” in Brazil ended in a draw.