Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Josh Copeland def. Alex Nicholson (Knockout)
Knockout · Round 1 · 1:27
Friday, October 5, 2018
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, United States
Josh Copeland defeated Alex Nicholson by Knockout in round 1 (1:27) in the Heavyweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1, held Friday, October 5, 2018 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Josh Copeland vs Alex Nicholson?
Josh Copeland defeated Alex Nicholson by Knockout in round 1 (1:27) in the Heavyweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1, held Friday, October 5, 2018 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
Referee
Kerry Hatley
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Josh Copeland 51%49% 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
12-4-0
Record
7-4-0
1497
Elo rating
1493
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
36
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
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Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States
Striking Profile
1.03
SLpM
4.12
31%
Str. Acc.
43%
3.01
SApM
4.65
55%
Str. Def.
47%
Grappling Profile
0.00
TD Avg.
0.00
0%
TD Acc.
0%
57%
TD Def.
50%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.50
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Josh Copeland · 2-2-1
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL ChampionshipsMon, Dec 31, 2018TKO · R4 · 0:30 · Heavyweight
- DProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018Draw · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018Knockout · R1 · 1:27 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 19, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 7, 2018TKO · R1 · 4:30 · Heavyweight
Alex Nicholson · 2-3
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3Thu, Oct 31, 2019Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 8, 2019Knockout · R1 · 3:07 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 6, 2019Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018Knockout · R1 · 1:27 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 5, 2018TKO · R1 · 2:03 · Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 2 fights · 4 fights
14.5
Avg sig. strikes
29.3
0.00
Avg takedowns
0.00
0:05
Avg control time
0:00
20
Career high strikes
82
0
Career high TDs
0
Strike Distribution
Josh Copeland
Strike target
Alex Nicholson
69%
Head
57%
28%
Body
20%
3%
Leg
23%
Josh Copeland
Strike position
Alex Nicholson
66%
Distance
93%
34%
Clinch
4%
0%
Ground
3%