PHOTO: UFC fighter proposes to girlfriend at weigh-in
Alex Nicholson made sure his first UFC weigh-in was one to remember.
Just before stepping onto the scale, Nicholson revealed a red ring box and turned to his girlfriend on bended knee for a surprise wedding proposal.
She said yes.
Alex Nicholson just proposed to his girlfriend. #UFC pic.twitter.com/jmukJrjMiU
— Jed I. Goodman (@jedigoodman) February 6, 2016
" RT WOAH!!! @UFC fighter Alex Nicholson just proposed to his… https://t.co/eUM88vL8XF " #SportsRoadhouse pic.twitter.com/bpT4dtXEQa
— Sports Roadhouse® (@SportsRoadhouse) February 6, 2016
#UFCVegas Alex Nicholson le acaba de proponer casamiento a su novia / entrenadora en pleno pesaje de @UFCEspanol. pic.twitter.com/6ZOeZAKMR8
— Federico Nogueira (@fedenogueira25) February 6, 2016
Melhor da pesagem! Alex Nicholson pediu a mulher em casamento em cima do palco! pic.twitter.com/5iccQ4vizQ
— Ana Hissa (@AnaHissa) February 6, 2016
Nicholson is an 8-1 long shot to defeat hulking Misha Cirkunov at UFC Fight Night 82 on Saturday, but no matter what, he'll always have this moment to look back on.
See video of the proposal below:
HEADLINES
- Maple Leafs eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Sharks
- Oilers win season-high 5th straight, end Blackhawks' playoff hopes
- Luka exits lopsided loss to Thunder with hamstring injury
- Kaprizov, Boldy each hit 40-goal mark as Wild clinch playoff spot
- Ant ineligible for NBA postseason awards after missing game vs. Pistons