Alex Nicholson ready to kick off his PFL Playoff run in rematch with Francimar Barroso

Following a loss in his 2019 Professional Fighters League opener in June, heavyweight Alex Nicholson rebounded with a first round TKO of Zeke Tuinei-Wily in August to earn his way into the post season.

For Nicholson the win was not only important to secure a spot in the PFL post season but it was also a reminder to everyone that he’s got just as good of a chance of taking this season’s heavyweight title as anyone else remaining.

“I went out there patient, composed and ready to go,” Nicholson told MMAWeekly.com. “I picked my shots and I got the W. I was in and out, no injuries, and I’m getting ready for what’s next.

“I’m happy to get the W, but I know it’s just the beginning. I had to prove to the world that I’m still here, just like every fighter does every time we step into the ring, we’re only as good as our last fight.”

For Nicholson, fighting every couple months under the PFL’s format is advantageous, as he’s always been one of the more active fighters out there.

“I’ve been doing this whole career,” said Nicholson. “Even before I got the PFL I had the same amount of fights in a short period of time. It’s something I’ve always done. I’ve always stayed in training mode. I live for this.

“It’s not that hard for me to always be ready. I feel this (format) was built for me because I’ve done this my whole career.”

On Thursday in Las Vegas, Nicholson (14-8) will kick off his playoff run in a rematch of his season opener when he faces Francimar Barroso (24-7-1) in a heavyweight opening round bout at PFL 2019: Playoffs.

This article first appeared at News – MMAWeekly.com

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