Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Clay Collard
United StatesClay Collard
“Cassius”
14-7-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Clay Collard def. Yamato Nishikawa (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Yamato Nishikawa
JapanYamato Nishikawa
22-6-6
Friday, April 14, 2023
The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, United States

Clay Collard defeated Yamato Nishikawa by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, April 14, 2023 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

Judges' Scorecards

Sal D'Amato
#CollardNishikawa
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Chris Flores
#CollardNishikawa
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Ron McCarthy
#CollardNishikawa
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

4
Collard
–
0
Nishikawa
●30–27 Collard×3●29–28 Collard
All 4 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Collard
0%
Nishikawa
1 fan scorecard submitted
●30–27 Collard100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Collard
R2
100%
Collard
R3
100%
Collard

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Clay Collard vs Yamato Nishikawa?

Clay Collard defeated Yamato Nishikawa by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, April 14, 2023 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

What were the judges' scorecards for Clay Collard vs Yamato Nishikawa?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Clay Collard won the decision.

Referee
Chris Tognoni
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Clay Collard 53%47% Yamato Nishikawa

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

14-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
22-6-6
1522
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
23
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
—
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

4.22
SLpM
—
32%
Str. Acc.
—
5.00
SApM
—
50%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

2.81
TD Avg.
—
39%
TD Acc.
—
71%
TD Def.
—
0.50
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Clay Collard · 1-4
  • L
    Alfie Davis
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Lightweight
  • L
    Brent Primus
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Mads Burnell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Patricky Freire
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 1:32 · Lightweight
  • L
    A.J. McKee
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:10 · Lightweight
Yamato Nishikawa · 0-3
  • L
    Yoshinori Horie
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 11Sat, Jun 14, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:40 · Lightweight
  • L
    Shane Burgos
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 23, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 14, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 0 fights
62.0
Avg sig. strikes
—
2.75
Avg takedowns
—
2:51
Avg control time
—
84
Career high strikes
—
6
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Clay Collard
Strike target
Yamato Nishikawa
59%
Head
—
21%
Body
—
20%
Leg
—
Clay Collard
Strike position
Yamato Nishikawa
74%
Distance
—
16%
Clinch
—
10%
Ground
—