The first edition of ADXC is taking shape and anticipation for the event is growing. This Saturday, the Abu Dhabi organization announced the main card fight. Neiman Gracie and Ben Henderson will fight a grappling match in the most eagerly awaited bout of the event. The fight is for middleweight and the stars promise to electrify the Mubadala Arena.
Neiman is a Bellator athlete and has a successful MMA career. At 34, he has a record of 12 wins and only four losses. Gracie made a remarkable transition from Jiu-Jitsu to MMA and has nine wins by submission.
The Brazilian is an aggressive fighter and has rear-naked chokes as the most dangerous primer of his game. Neiman has focused on MMA over the last decade, but has proven that his BJJ is still sharp.
At the age of 39, Ben Henderson put an end to his MMA career around six months ago, after almost two decades of dedication to the sport. The American with Korean roots boasts a golden CV in MMA. He was UFC lightweight champion and had a successful career in Bellator. He is also a seasoned grappler, with appearances in the ADCC and other renowned tournaments.
The ADXC 1 will be held at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 20. The event will bring together legends from Jiu-Jitsu, the UFC and other MMA events and promises a bombastic card. In all, the organization will promote 14 bouts in the gi and no-gi disciplines at the highest level of the sport.
