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Falls to 0-3 with UFC Nicoll lost to Alessandro Costa via KO (punch) at 4:56 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Nicoll had an 8-0 professional record and was largely viewed as a legitimate prospect upon his August 2024 arrival in the UFC, but it just hasn't worked out for him at the highest level. This was the latest example. Entering as a +350 underdog, Nicoll was game in an attempt to go blow-for-blow against Costa, but he was hopelessly outclassed in terms of fight-altering shots. Toss in the fact Costa landed both takedown attempts and Nicoll came up short for a third straight time with the company. Perhaps the UFC will keep him around so the Aussie can compete on an upcoming card in his home country, but the odds are against it.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Facing Costa in April Nicoll will take on Alessandro Costa in a flyweight matchup at UFC Vegas 114 on April 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Nicoll could be fighting for his roster spot, as he's came up empty in both trips to the Octagon so far, losing to Jesus Aguilar by submission in 2024 and Lucas Rocha by decision last October. He now draws Costa, who has alternated wiins and losses since earning his UFC shot all the way back in 2022. Nicoll has a one-inch edge in height and reach, plus brings more offensive wrestling to the table.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still looking for first UFC win Nicoll lost to Lucas Rocha via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Impact Nicoll joined the UFC with some hype and an undefeated professional record back in August 2024. He's now fought twice for the company and has looked absolutely awful in both appearances. He was submitted by Jesus Aguilar in under three minutes in his debut and showed just as little here against Rocha despite seeing the final bell. Nicoll picked up a couple takedowns, but they came on a whopping 20 attempts. He did nothing with his positional advantage and was battered on the feet by Rocha throughout the course of the fight. Set to turn 31 years of age in early November, Nicoll would appear to be far from guaranteed to get another shot with the company.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocha bout up next Nicoll will face Lucas Rocha in a flyweight bout at UFC Rio De Janeiro on Oct.11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Just like his opponent, Nicoll is coming off a loss in his debut UFC bout, falling to Jesus Aguilar in August of 2024. Both fighters won't have fought in almost a year, and both will look to even their record in the promotion. Nicoll has two inches of height and one inch of reach on his opponent Rocha.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE