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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stein (ranked 285 p4p, 35 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 633 p4p, 88 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Falling Sky. Nicolas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Frank Stein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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222 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
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187 cm
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214 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stein working aggressively here.
Nicolas's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nicolas's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Stein works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein stalls.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein is pressed up against the cage. Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stein down to the mat. Stein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Stein.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stein misses with a body kick.
And Nicolas tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses the jab.
Nicolas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses.
That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
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 is the final round!
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throws a shot to the body.
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein has managed to clinch.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Stein.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Nicolas feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Nicolas in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Nicolas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stein is trying to get back to full guard.
Stein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas being controlled here momentarily.
Stein has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nicolas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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