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

19-5-1Record21-14-1
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
66"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight135 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamNext Generation Mixed Martial Arts

What's at stake

Matheus Nicolau is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Tim Elliott carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matheus NicolauNow 1663
If they win+15→ 1678
If they lose-17→ 1646
Tim ElliottNow 1644
If they win+13→ 1657
If they lose-11→ 1633

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.

1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
52%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.65
66%
Strike defense
58%
1.22
Takedown avg.
3.71
43%
Takedown accuracy
48%
90%
Takedown defense
59%
0.85
Submission avg.
1.12

Trajectory

Matheus NicolauTim Elliott
1600165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (26%)
KO/TKO
3 (14%)
5 (26%)
Submission
8 (38%)
9 (47%)
Decision
10 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Tim Elliott52%
Matheus Nicolau 48%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Tim Elliott a 52% favorite over Matheus Nicolau in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Matheus Nicolau's way (47%).

Matheus Nicolau holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1663 to 1644, a 19-point edge.

Matheus Nicolau enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Matheus Nicolau finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Tim Elliott 52%.

Matheus Nicolau and Tim Elliott share 1 common opponent: Brandon Royval.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO/TKO · 2023
Brandon Royval
LossSubmission · 2020