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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 81 p4p, 15 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 246 p4p, 32 weight class). Nicolas comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Slater has chosen Stop What Ya Doin as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater misses with a double jab.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
Slater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater shoots in but Nicolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Nicolas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Nicolas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Slater.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is keen to just control but Nicolas is a slippery customer.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicolas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicolas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Slater cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Slater blocks the low kick.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Nicolas's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Nicolas slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicolas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas rushes Slater and presses him up against the cage.
Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slater is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicolas to the mat. Nicolas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Slater prevents Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicolas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater is working Nicolas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
AC Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Nicolas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicolas motions for Slater to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Nicolas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicolas prevents it.
Nicolas works on Slater's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Nicolas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicolas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater blocking some punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicolas is trying to defend but Slater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slater thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Nicolas's hands, connecting with Nicolas's forehead.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater winds up and cracks Nicolas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the action but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas cracks Slater with a good jab.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Nicolas wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas slips a jab from Slater.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it.
Slater feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nicolas is looking to escape.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Slater there.
Nicolas is rocked!
Slater is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nicolas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Slater fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nicolas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Slater! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.
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