Combat Edge Intelligence

David Dvořák vs Matheus Nicolau

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

20-6-0Record19-5-1
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'6"
68"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
All Sports AcademyTeamNova Uniao

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

David DvořákNow 1659
If they win+16→ 1675
If they lose-16→ 1643
Matheus NicolauNow 1663
If they win+16→ 1679
If they lose-16→ 1647

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1592 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1646 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.48
Sig. strikes / min
3.31
43%
Strike accuracy
52%
3.29
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.98
60%
Strike defense
66%
0.58
Takedown avg.
1.22
30%
Takedown accuracy
43%
70%
Takedown defense
90%
0.19
Submission avg.
0.85

Trajectory

David DvořákMatheus Nicolau
16501700202320242025

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
5 (26%)
8 (40%)
Submission
5 (26%)
4 (20%)
Decision
9 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

David Dvořák56%
Matheus Nicolau 44%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes David Dvořák a 56% favorite over Matheus Nicolau in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Matheus Nicolau's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1663), separated by just 4 points.

David Dvořák enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Matheus Nicolau enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

David Dvořák finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Matheus Nicolau 53%.

David Dvořák and Matheus Nicolau share 1 common opponent: Manel Kape.

David Dvořák carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Manel Kape
WinDecision (split) · 2021