Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Francimar Barroso
BrazilFrancimar Barroso
“Bodao”
19-7-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Francimar Barroso def. Alex Nicholson (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Alex Nicholson
United StatesAlex Nicholson
“The Spartan”
7-4-0
Thursday, June 6, 2019
NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, United States

Francimar Barroso defeated Alex Nicholson by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 6, 2019 at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale.

Judges' Scorecards

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The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Francimar Barroso vs Alex Nicholson?

Francimar Barroso defeated Alex Nicholson by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 6, 2019 at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale.

What were the judges' scorecards for Francimar Barroso vs Alex Nicholson?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 28–29 — Francimar Barroso won the decision.

Referee
Kevin MacDonald
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Francimar Barroso 61%39% Alex Nicholson

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

19-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
7-4-0
1550
Elo rating
1472
3
Win Streak
0
46
Age
36
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.77
SLpM
4.12
52%
Str. Acc.
43%
3.07
SApM
4.65
59%
Str. Def.
47%

Grappling Profile

2.22
TD Avg.
0.00
24%
TD Acc.
0%
83%
TD Def.
50%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Francimar Barroso · 4-0-1
  • W
    Alex Nicholson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Ben Edwards
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 8, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Alex Nicholson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 6, 2019
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • D
    Josh Copeland
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018
    Draw · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Jack May
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 19, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 1:36 · Heavyweight
Alex Nicholson · 2-3
  • L
    Francimar Barroso
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Ezekiel Wily
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 8, 2019
    Knockout · R1 · 3:07 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Francimar Barroso
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 6, 2019
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Josh Copeland
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018
    Knockout · R1 · 1:27 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Jack May
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 2:03 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 4 fights
39.8
Avg sig. strikes
29.3
2.13
Avg takedowns
0.00
2:48
Avg control time
0:00
74
Career high strikes
82
7
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Francimar Barroso
Strike target
Alex Nicholson
47%
Head
57%
19%
Body
20%
34%
Leg
23%
Francimar Barroso
Strike position
Alex Nicholson
71%
Distance
93%
24%
Clinch
4%
5%
Ground
3%