Matheus Nicolau Pereira was born on January 6,1993 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
25 Facts About Matheus Nicolau
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Matheus Nicolau has competed in the Brave Combat Federation and the Future FC.
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In March 2015, it was announced that Matheus Nicolau was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.
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Matheus Nicolau won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Matheus Nicolau won the fight via unanimous decision after three rounds.
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Matheus Nicolau made his official debut for the promotion on November 7,2015 at UFC Fight Night 77 where he faced fellow castmate Bruno Rodrigues.
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Matheus Nicolau won the fight submission in the third round.
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Matheus Nicolau next faced John Moraga on July 8,2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.
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Matheus Nicolau was expected to face Ulka Sasaki on November 19,2016 at UFC Fight Night 100.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Louis Smolka on December 30,2017 at UFC 219.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Dustin Ortiz on July 28,2018 at UFC on Fox 30.
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Matheus Nicolau lost the fight via knockout due to a head kick and follow-up punches in the first round.
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In February 2019, news surfaced that Matheus Nicolau had been released from the UFC.
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In February 2020, news surfaced that Matheus Nicolau would be participating in Brave CF Flyweight tournament.
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Matheus Nicolau was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on January 24,2021 at UFC 257.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Tim Elliott on October 9,2021 at UFC Fight Night 194.
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Matheus Nicolau faced David Dvorak on March 26,2022 at UFC on ESPN 33.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Matt Schnell on December 3,2022 at UFC on ESPN 42.
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Matheus Nicolau won the bout via knockout in the second round.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Brandon Royval on April 15,2023 at UFC on ESPN 44.
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Matheus Nicolau lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Matheus Nicolau was scheduled for a rematch against Manel Kape on January 13,2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.
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Matheus Nicolau lost the fight to Perez by knockout in the second round.
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Matheus Nicolau faced Asu Almabayev on October 19,2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.
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On October 29,2024, it was announced that Matheus Nicolau was released from the UFC.