“Big Sexy” Nico Horta is nearly 300 lbs with a commanding 6’5″ height, but he moves like a lightweight. He’s slick and quick. He dodges strikes with slick head movement, counters, and pivots with smooth-as-butter footwork. The Cape Verde athlete explains how drilled these habits over time in an exclusive interview with LowKick MMA.
“Big Sexy” Nico Horta
Worldwide heavyweights, whether it’s MMA, boxing, or Kickboxing, have an image of lumbering giants hucking haymakers or laying on each other. But not “Big Sexy” Nico Horta. He floats like a butterfly, then punches, kicks, and knees, like a 300 lb bee.