K. Gracie (photo) wins at Bellator 225. Photo: Reproduction / BellatorMMA
'Son of fish, little fish is…'. The saying is old, but it fits Khonry Gracie, son of the legend Royce gracie. The black belt finished for the first time in MMA at Bellator 225, held this Saturday (24), in Connecticut (USA).
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The fighter, just 22 years old, cornered Oscar Vero against the bars, took him down, got good control on top and, like his father, managed to land a tight armbar in the first round (see the video below).
The result marked Khonry's second MMA victory in three fights. Before that, he had already beaten Ron Becker in a unanimous decision and debuted in the sport losing to Devon Brock also at the hands of the judges.
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