Former UFC and PFL fighter Alex Nicholson obtained into two fights throughout final month’s XFC 52 occasion in Iowa Metropolis.
Nicholson, a 13-year veteran of the game, stepped into the cage on March 28 for a conflict with Darion Abbey inside Xtream Area, simply two miles away from the College of Iowa.
Sadly for Nicholson, it was a brief night time as Abbey completed him simply previous the one-minute mark of the opening spherical.
As Nicholson made his approach to the again, a fan approached him searching for a handshake earlier than calling the fighter a “p*ssy” and admonishing him for quitting. Initially, Nicholson began to stroll away, however rapidly turned again round and ended up throwing a proper hand.
A full-on struggle then broke out with the 2 swinging fists earlier than safety broke them up. As Nicholson was being led away, he might be heard screaming, “I can’t f*cking see.” Take a look at your complete chaotic scene under:
The loss dropped Nicholson to 17-11 general and 2-3 in his final 5.
Nicholson Briefly Competed in each the UFC and PFL, going a mixed 4-7
Often known as ‘The Spartan,’ Nicholoson has confronted notable names all through his blended martial arts profession, together with Chris Barnett, Chase Sherman, Ricco Rodriguez, Zac Pauga, and Valter Walker.
Nicholson briefly competed underneath the UFC banner, going 1-4 within the course of with losses towards Misha Cirkunov, Sam Alvey, and Jack Hermansson. A yr later, he was signed by the PFL, although he didn’t fare significantly better contained in the Good Cage.
Throughout one other transient promotional stint, ‘The Spartan’ went 3-4 earlier than exiting the PFL after testing constructive for a number of anabolic steroids stemming from his Oct. 31 loss towards Francimar Barroso at PFL 2019, Playoffs 3. Nicholson was suspended for 4 years by the Nevada State Athletic Fee and fined 60 p.c of his struggle night time purse, which was reportedly $15,000.
