K. Gracie (right) is the son of Royce (left) (Photo: Bellator MMA Reproduction)
After being announced as Bellator's new signing, Khonry Gracie already has a date and opponents for his debut at the event, which will also mark his first fight as an MMA professional, after having won a victory as an amateur. The Brazilian-American will face Devon Brock at Bellator 192, which takes place on January 20, in Los Angeles, United States. The information is from the Combate channel website.
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Khonry, who will be another Gracie in action for Bellator, following in the footsteps of his own father, Neiman, Rolls and Ralek Gracie, won his first fight as an amateur by decision, after nine minutes of combat (amateur fight time). The 20-year-old fighter is excited and will debut as a professional in January.
In addition to being another Gracie testing his skills in MMA and Bellator, Khonry is also another son of a famous fighter fighting for the promotion. He joins Kevin Ferguson Jr., son of the late Kimbo Slice, and A. J. McKee, whose father is Antonio McKee, who previously fought for the UFC.
Bellator 192 will feature another title defense from the Brazilian as its main event Douglas lima. The welterweight champion will face the former UFC Rory McDonald. Also scheduled for the event is the first round of the heavyweight GP that will define the next champion of the category. Chael Sonnen faces Rampage Jackson eyes a spot in the tournament semifinals.
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