Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Shane Burgos
United StatesShane Burgos
“Hurricane”
15-3-0
RESULT

Shane Burgos def. Yamato Nishikawa (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Yamato Nishikawa
JapanYamato Nishikawa
22-6-6
Friday, June 23, 2023
Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, United States

Shane Burgos defeated Yamato Nishikawa by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, June 23, 2023 at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

Judges' Scorecards

Will Fisher
#BurgosNishikawa
1109
2109
3108
Total3026
Jon Marigliano
#BurgosNishikawa
1109
2109
3108
Total3026
Monika Ridgeway
#BurgosNishikawa
1109
2109
3108
Total3026

Media Scores

4
Burgos
–
0
Nishikawa
●30–27 Burgos×4
All 4 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Burgos
0%
Nishikawa
1 fan scorecard submitted
●30–26 Burgos100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Burgos
R2
100%
Burgos
R3
100%
Burgos

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Shane Burgos vs Yamato Nishikawa?

Shane Burgos defeated Yamato Nishikawa by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, June 23, 2023 at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

What were the judges' scorecards for Shane Burgos vs Yamato Nishikawa?

The judges scored it 30–26, 30–26, 30–26 — Shane Burgos won the decision.

Referee
Brent McKeehan
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Shane Burgos 67%33% 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

15-3-0
Record
22-6-6
1592
Elo rating
1470
0
Win Streak
0
35
Age
23
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
—
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

7.40
SLpM
—
52%
Str. Acc.
—
6.78
SApM
—
56%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.43
TD Avg.
—
44%
TD Acc.
—
91%
TD Def.
—
0.40
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Shane Burgos · 3-2
  • L
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2023 PlayoffsWed, Aug 23, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Yamato Nishikawa
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 23, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Olivier Aubin-Mercier
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 14, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Charles Jourdain
    UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs RodriguezSat, Jul 16, 2022
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Billy Quarantillo
    UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2Sat, Nov 6, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
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 11 fights · 0 fights
94.5
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.36
Avg takedowns
—
1:22
Avg control time
—
193
Career high strikes
—
2
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Shane Burgos
Strike target
Yamato Nishikawa
64%
Head
—
19%
Body
—
17%
Leg
—
Shane Burgos
Strike position
Yamato Nishikawa
82%
Distance
—
10%
Clinch
—
8%
Ground
—