In search of the top-5 flyweight division, Matheus Nicolau faces Matt Schnell on December 03rd

M. Nicolau is a Brazilian standout in the UFC flyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Having an excellent moment since his return to the UFC, the flyweight (up to 56,7kg) Matheus Nicolau The organization already has a new challenge lined up. The Brazilian fighter will face the North American Matt schnell at an Ultimate event scheduled for December 03rd. The information was released by the website 'MMA Junkie'. The card has not yet had its location defined.

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Since his return to Ultimate, in March 2021, Nicolau has enjoyed a great moment with three consecutive victories in the flyweight division, over Manel kape, Tim Elliott e David Dvorak. The Brazilian is currently seventh in the weight range led by his compatriot Deiveson Figueiredo. Revealed in the fourth season of the reality show 'The Ultimate Fighter Brasil', Matheus has a record of 18 triumphs, two setbacks and one draw in the sport.

One position below Matheus in the rankings, Schnell is experiencing an irregular moment in his career with two wins and two losses in his last four fights. In his last fight, the North American submitted the Tibetan Sumudaerji, in the second round, at an event held in April. The 32-year-old fighter has a record of 16 positive results and seven negative results in the sport.

On the same card, the also Brazilian Amanda ribas tries to recover from the defeat suffered by Katlyn chookagian and will face the North American Tracy Cortez. The fight will be based on the division of flies.