Back in Ultimate, M.Nicolau faces Russian in UFC 257. (Photo: Reproduction Facebook Matheus Nicolau
The Brazilian Matheus Nicolau is back in the UFC. The Minas Gerais native, who was dismissed from the organization in 2018, at the imminent end of the flyweight division, is coming off two consecutive victories. He faces the Russian Tagir Ulanbekov No. UFC 257, on January 23, on Luta Island, in Abu Dhabi.
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Since leaving Ultimate, Nicolau has yet to lose. He submitted Alan Gabriel at Future FC 5 and won against Felipe Efrain in a unanimous decision by the judges at BRAVE 25. In his first stint in the UFC, the Brazilian had a record of three wins in four fights, but his contract was not renewed by cutting athletes in their fly category, which was on the verge of being extinct. However, the division gained momentum with the champions Henry Cejudo e Deiveson Figueiredo. In total, they have a record with 15 wins, two defeats and one draw.
Tagir Ulanbekov, two years older than the Brazilian, is on a four-game winning streak. He debuted in UFC Fight Island 5, which took place on October 10th, when he beat Brazilian Bruno 'Bulldoguinho' Silva on points. As a professional, there are 13 positive results and one negative.
In addition to Nicolau, other Brazilians are already confirmed on the card. UFC 257. Antonio Shoe Guy, faces Brad Tavares, While André Sergipano, will face Andrew Sanchez. Finally, the promise Amanda ribas will face the also Brazilian Marina Rodriguez. The main fight of the attraction will be a dispute between the former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor against Dustin poirier.
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