Tim Elliott vs. Matheus Nicolau in the works for UFC Fight Night on Oct. 9

Tim Elliott will look to string together three consecutive victories for the first time in his UFC career when he meets a rising Brazilian.

Elliott (17-11-1 MMA, 6-9 UFC) takes on Matheus Nicolau (16-2-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on Oct. 9 at a location and venue to be announced.

MMA Junkie verified the booking with a person close to the matchup following an initial report from MMA Fighting. The person requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an official announcement.

Glory MMA’s Elliott was able to snap a three-fight skid with back-to-back wins over Ryan Benoit and, most recently, Jordan Espinosa at UFC 259 in March. Elliott was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 190 on June 26, but Mudaerji was forced out due to a knee injury and the fight was scrapped.

Season 4 “Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” semifinalist Nicolau rejoined the UFC roster in 2021 after a surprise departure from the promotion in February 2019. He went 3-1 before getting released. In his return to the octagon at 125 pounds, Nicolau edged out former RIZIN bantamweight champion Manel Kape at UFC Fight Night 187 in March.

With the addition, the Oct. 9 lineup includes:

• Marina Rodriguez vs. Mackenzie Dern
• Jamie Pickett vs. Laureano Staropoli
• Lupita Godinez vs. Sam Hughes
• Felipe Colares vs. Chris Gutierrez
• Mariya Agapova vs. Sabina Mazo
• Alexandr Romanov vs. Jared Vanderaa
• Phil Hawes vs. Deron Winn
• Tim Elliott vs. Matheus Nicolau