Former UFC and PFL fighter Alex Nicholson acquired 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 evening 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 combat then broke out with the 2 swinging fists earlier than safety broke them up. As Nicholson was being led away, he could be heard screaming, “I can’t f*cking see.” Take a look at all the chaotic scene beneath:
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
Also referred to as ‘The Spartan,’ Nicholoson has confronted notable names all through his combined martial arts profession, together with Chris Barnett, Chase Sherman, Ricco Rodriguez, Zac Pauga, and Valter Walker.
Nicholson briefly competed beneath the UFC banner, going 1-4 within the course of with losses towards Misha Cirkunov, Sam Alvey, and Jack Hermansson. A 12 months later, he was signed by the PFL, although he didn’t fare significantly better contained in the Sensible 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 % of his combat evening purse, which was reportedly $15,000.
