UFC Tampa has been nothing but spectacular. From the moment the night has begun, the crowd has been entertained with one after another brilliant matches. But nothing can top the knock out win of Niko Price against James Vick.
You may know Niko price as the guy who knocked out his opponent with hammer fists from the back on the ground. Well, he has done it yet again. When it comes to winning fight in the most inventive ways possible, Niko Price is certainly second to none.
Niko Price took on James Vick in a welterweight fight in the main car of UFC Fight Night 161 at Tampa. This fight marked the welterweight debut of James Vick who decided to move up after a few losses in the light weight division. Well, things just got more tougher from here for James Vick.
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The fight started with Niko price charging towards James Vick with some bad intention. Price was looking to end the fight early as he was throwing some huge bombs. james Vick tried to counter those shots with a few of his own. However, he did not do any significant damage in the early part of the first round.
Price got a takedown on James Vick and it was looking like the beginning of the end for James Vick. However, Vick got back up. Niko Price still had Vick in a clinch before he lost balance and fell on the ground and Vick on top of him. This was a crucial point of the match.
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From the top Vick did land some huge shot. It was looking like James Vick would be able to take the advantage of the position and would implement some good ground and pound. However, while on the ground Niko Price out of nowhere kicked Vick right on the jaw. That kick was so brutal even on of the toughest guy in UFC history, Michael Bisping was concerned was not able to watch it on the replay.
With this win, Niko Price maintains his unbeaten record in Florida and is now has 6 knock out victories. On the other hand, it’s very disappointing for James Vick who had to suffer yet another devastating loss.