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This fight is part of the Fight Pass early prelims, but don't let that fool you into thinking the fight won't produce something brutal... These two fighters both posses knockout power, and one of the two will be going to sleep come Saturday night!

UFC Fight Night Mexico

Sam Alvey vs Alex Nicholson

Sam Alvey

'Smiling' Sam Alvey is the lovable and smiling martial artist known for his big left hand and weird, almost sickening smile. Alvey is a one trick pony, but that pony know how to kick! He has become a finisher by trade, but steps up in this competition have exposed him to be a very low volume and a static fighter who freezes up. He has immense power in his sweeping left hand, and if it lands a couple of times on any fighter's head, they will go out. He showed a nice front choke and defensive wrestling game in his last win against Eric Spicely, he also showed the ability to neutralize grapplers like Dan Kelly and Dylan Andrews with nasty elbows and short shots on the inside. Smiling Sam is one of the best at generating power in short distances as well as catching the guy right on the temple. When Alvey catches you, it's good night Irene. He will need to start fast in his upcoming bout, as well as pace himself wisely; in the fight against Tom Watson and Elvis Mutapcic, he did not turn his second gear up until the end of the fight, and he fell to the judge's decision both nights... Sam depends a lot on his opponents sinking into a rhythm; he performs like a God against fighters who are good at one sole aspect of the sport. When guys mix it up on the smiling man, he can freeze up. His style is a fan friendly slugger, but when an opponent mixes it up on Sam...he can fall into his own traps. He will need to focus his ability to mix it up on the feet, and keep his opponent aware of that nuke of a left at all times.

Alex "The Spartan" Nicholson

Alex Nicholson is somewhat new to the UFC as this is only his third fight in the Octagon. He displays the assets of a madman, taking on anyone at anytime and igniting true brawls in each one of his fights. Also, he took a fight against Misha Cirukov on a week's notice, one of the most dangerous men at a weight class above his own. He ended up having his jaw snapped that night, but Cirkunov was forced to take him down for the finish as Nicholson was too much for even that beast on the feet. Alex was almost set up to fail again when put against rising star Devin Clark in Clark's own backyard...he was a 4-1 underdog. Alex showed a weakness to getting taken down, but he was able to actively seek back-doors and find his way back to striking range. Clark had trouble holding down Nicholson, and the hellacious body kicks and straight punches from Alex sent Clark to the floor....he had succumb to blows as the first round bell rung. Nicholson is a terminator of a middleweight, he has finishes over men who now fight at heavyweight, and he has never won a fight on the cards. 7 wins, 7 finishes with 2 losses, one loss being to Cirkunov. Records do not mean much in MMA, but this is a man young to the sport who has shown much promise. Nicholson represents a new breed of fighter that represents the unorthodox nature of mixed martial arts, guys who throw themselves into chaos because they are unafraid. Nicholson will have to use that incredible chin and power to keep the smiling one at bay, whether he can do is a different question entirely.

The Matchup

Both men pack immense power, and both men are unafraid to throw and eat shots all fight. Alvey will be looking to set Nicholson up with the massive left hand, although, that may be hard to line up on the 6"4 Nicholson who has a 5 inch reach advantage. Alvey moves at a molasses pace whereas Nicholson constantly feints and never allows you to see his strikes. He disguises body kicks by leaping in and out, he is long enough to expose fighter's at any angle. Both men will seek the finish, and this may come down to a factor of durability. Alvey has shown a deteriorating chin, as well as the inability to adapt to new styles. His left hand will always be there, but his ability to land it effectively will never be. Nicholson is very strong and agile, he is impossible to keep in the clinch or on the ground. Alvey may turn to his clinch striking which is a very powerful tool in his arsenal, the thing is Alex can take a punch...or a thousand punches. This is going to be a barn burner! May the best man win!

Odds

Sam Alvey (Favorite)	Alex Nicholson
-200	+170
1.50	2.70
1/2	17/10

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Sam Alvey
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