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Combat Edge Intelligence

Matheus Nicolau vs Tim Elliott

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

19-5-1Record22-14-1
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
66"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight135 lbs

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.

Matheus NicolauNow 1663
If they win+16→ 1679
If they lose-16→ 1647
Tim ElliottNow 1657
If they win+12→ 1669
If they lose-12→ 1645

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.

1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1676 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
3.51
52%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
66%
Strike defense
56%
1.22
Takedown avg.
3.61
43%
Takedown accuracy
25%
90%
Takedown defense
59%
0.85
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

Matheus NicolauTim Elliott
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (26%)
KO/TKO
3 (14%)
5 (26%)
Submission
8 (36%)
9 (47%)
Decision
11 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Matheus Nicolau53%
Tim Elliott 47%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Matheus Nicolau a 53% favorite over Tim Elliott in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1663 vs 1657), separated by just 6 points.

Matheus Nicolau enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Matheus Nicolau finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Tim Elliott 50%.

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