Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Alexander Romanov
MoldovaAlexander Romanov
“King Kong”
18-3-0
RESULT

Alexander Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:10
Rodrigo Nascimento
BrazilRodrigo Nascimento
“Ze Colmeia”
11-3-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Alexander Romanov defeated Rodrigo Nascimento by Submission in round 2 (3:10) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee, held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Fight stats

Alexander Romanov
Rodrigo Nascimento
0
Knockdowns
0
68 of 88
Significant strikes
6 of 14
77%
Sig. strike accuracy
43%
74 of 94
Total strikes
7 of 15
3 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
—
6
Submission attempts
0
—
Reversals
—
5:18
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
57 of 77
Head
4 of 12
1 of 1
Body
2 of 2
10 of 10
Leg
0 of 0
0 of 0
Distance
0 of 0
15 of 15
Clinch
1 of 1
54 of 70
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
54 of 70
Sig. str.
3 of 5
60 of 76
Total str.
4 of 6
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
2
Sub. att
0
2:50
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
14 of 18
Sig. str.
3 of 9
14 of 18
Total str.
3 of 9
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
4
Sub. att
0
2:28
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Alexander Romanov vs Rodrigo Nascimento?

Alexander Romanov defeated Rodrigo Nascimento by Submission in round 2 (3:10) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee, held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Referee
Nick Cimmarusti
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Alexander Romanov 63%37% Rodrigo Nascimento

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

18-3-0
Record
11-3-0 (1 NC)
1625
Elo rating
1534
1
Win Streak
0
35
Age
33
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Moldova
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

3.78
SLpM
3.71
51%
Str. Acc.
47%
2.13
SApM
4.34
54%
Str. Def.
44%

Grappling Profile

4.49
TD Avg.
1.02
55%
TD Acc.
37%
28%
TD Def.
60%
0.90
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Alexander Romanov · 3-2
  • W
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKeeSat, Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 3:10 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tim Johnson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:53 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziSat, Nov 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Jailton Almeida
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierSat, Jun 1, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:27 · Heavyweight
Rodrigo Nascimento · 1-4
  • L
    Alexander Romanov
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKeeSat, Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 3:10 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Abraham Bably
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Alexander Romanov
    UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziSat, Nov 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Derrick Lewis
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs NascimentoSat, May 11, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 0:49 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 8 fights
36.0
Avg sig. strikes
33.9
2.64
Avg takedowns
0.75
4:20
Avg control time
2:11
85
Career high strikes
70
6
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Alexander Romanov
Strike target
Rodrigo Nascimento
76%
Head
69%
10%
Body
17%
14%
Leg
14%
Alexander Romanov
Strike position
Rodrigo Nascimento
40%
Distance
80%
11%
Clinch
13%
50%
Ground
7%