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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 354 p4p, 57 weight class) and Asmund Sykk (ranked 1192 p4p, 176 weight class). Nicolas comes into the arena with I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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17 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asmund Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Sykk misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Sykk.
We've been informed that Sykk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sykk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolas throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Nicolas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
A short left from Sykk.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas prevents Sykk from breaking the clinch.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykk breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
Sykk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Nicolas checks it
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Nicolas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Nicolas defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolas. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Sykk pushes Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmund Sykk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Nicolas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmund Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Sykk misses the jab.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykk's head.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolas.
Sykk scores with a jab.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Sykk tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Sykk takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a low kick nicely.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicolas.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nicolas misses.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Nicolas misses
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicolas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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