Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Lance Palmer
The Party
23-8-0
RESULT

Lance Palmer def. Alex Gilpin (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Alex Gilpin
Iron Man
11-1-0
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Lance Palmer defeated Alex Gilpin by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2, held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Lance Palmer won the decision.

Judges' Scorecards

#PalmerGilpin
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#PalmerGilpin
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#PalmerGilpin
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Lance Palmer vs Alex Gilpin?

Lance Palmer defeated Alex Gilpin by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2, held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Lance Palmer won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Lance Palmer vs Alex Gilpin?

The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Lance Palmer won the decision.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Lance Palmer 55%45% Alex Gilpin

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
11-1-0
1860
Power Index rating
1826
0
Win Streak
0
39
Age
34
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
-
-
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
6.80
-
Str. Acc.
54%
-
SApM
12.29
-
Str. Def.
42%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.17
-
TD Acc.
25%
-
TD Def.
0%
-
Sub. Avg.
2.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Lance Palmer · 1-4
  • W
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    Decision
  • L
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • L
    RAF 1: Hendrickson vs. Gabr · Aug 30, 2025
    Decision
  • L
    Karate Combat 52 · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 175: Gordeev vs Damkoskiy · May 17, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 1:55 · Welterweight
Alex Gilpin · 2-3
  • W
    Chosen Few FC 24 · Feb 3, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 0:47 · Featherweight
  • L
    CES 73: Knight vs. Barros · May 12, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 2:59 · Featherweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - 2019 Season PFL Championships · Dec 31, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2 · Oct 17, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2 · Oct 17, 2019
    Submission · R2 · 1:49 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 10 fights · 2 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
47.0
1.80
Avg takedowns
1.00
-
Career high strikes
47
6
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Lance Palmer
Strike target
Alex Gilpin
-
Head
96%
-
Body
2%
-
Leg
2%
Lance Palmer
Strike position
Alex Gilpin
0%
Distance
73%
0%
Clinch
2%
100%
Ground
26%