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Chris Horodecki
| Chris Horodecki | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1987 Poland |
| Other names | The Polish Hammer |
| Nationality | Polish Canadian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 69.5 in (177 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Team | Team Tompkins Team Adrenaline |
| Trainer | Shawn Tompkins |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Christopher Horodecki (born September 24, 1987) is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He is best known for his fights in the WEC and the IFL.
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Mixed martial arts career
Horodecki was born in Poland and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. At age 6, he attended a seminar run by Shawn Tompkins in Port Stanley and was “addicted “.[1]
He developed his skills quickly, particularly his striking.
International Fight League
Chris made his debut knocking out Erik Owings at IFL: Championship 2006. He then scored victories over Ed West, Ryan Schultz, Bart Palaszewski, Josh Odom and Shad Lierley. Chris then defeated Bart Palaszewski again that earned him a spot in the finals for the lightweight title.
Horodecki was then defeated by Ryan Schultz in the finals of the 2007 IFL Grand Prix.
Affliction
Chris was originally scheduled to fight Dan Lauzon at Affliction: Day of Reckoning but was denied his license for failing his physical.[2] Chris then suffered from a bulging disc in his neck and has lost about 80% of his strength in his right arm. The fight was rescheduled to the next event, Affliction: Trilogy but the event was canceled.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Horodecki’s coach Shawn Tompkins announced on October 19, 2009 that Chris had agreed on a contract with World Extreme Cagefighting.[3]
He made his WEC debut against Anthony Njokuani on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45.[4] Horodecki lost via first round TKO, after Chris´ attempt to create distance by turning his back and running away, his opponent Njokuani caught him with a high kick to the head and followed up with punches on the ground.
Horodecki was expected to face Ed Ratcliff on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49,[5] but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undiclosed reasons.[6] Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes[7] and won the fight via submission in the third round.
The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.[8] He won the fight via split decision.
Horodecki faced Donald Cerrone on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.[9] He lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[10]
Bellator
Chris made his Bellator debut against Chris Saunders at Bellator 47.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Chris was also studying to become a paramedic.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 23 matches | 18 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18-4-1 |  Mike Richman |
KO (punches) | Bellator 64 | April 6, 2012 | 1 | 1:23 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| Draw | 18-3-1 | Mike Corey |
Draw (majority) | Bellator 57 | November 12, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 18-3 | Chris Saunders |
Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 47 | July 23, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | Bellator Debut. |
| Win | 17-3 | David Castillo |
Submission (rear naked choke) | MMA 1: The Reckoning | April 2, 2011 | 1 | 4:24 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | 16-3 | Donald Cerrone |
Submission (triangle choke) | WEC 53 | December 16, 2010 | 2 | 2:43 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 16-2 | Ed Ratcliff |
Decision (split) | WEC 51 | September 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 15-2 | Danny Downes |
Submission (rear naked choke) | WEC 49 | June 20, 2010 | 3 | 1:09 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 14-2 |  Anthony Njokuani |
TKO (head kick and punches) | WEC 45 | December 19, 2009 | 1 | 3:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | WEC Debut |
| Win | 14-1 | William Sriyapai |
Submission (rear naked choke) | Ultimate Chaos | June 27, 2009 | 1 | 4:02 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 13-1 | Nate Lamotte |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: East Rutherford | April 4, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 12-1 | Ryan Schultz |
TKO (punches) | IFL: World Grand Prix | December 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:51 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | World Grand Prix finals |
| Win | 12-0 |  Bart Palaszewski |
Decision (split) | IFL: World Grand Prix | November 3, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | World Grand Prix semi-finals |
| Win | 11-0 | Shad Lierley |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Everett | June 1, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Everett, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 10-0 | Josh Odom |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Los Angeles | March 17, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 9-0 | Bart Palaszewski |
Decision (split) | IFL: Houston | February 2, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8-0 | Ryan Schultz |
TKO (head kick & punches) | IFL: World Championship Semi-finals | November 2, 2006 | 2 | 0:24 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 7-0 | Ed West |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Portland | September 9, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 6-0 | Erik Owings |
KO (head kick) | IFL: Championship 2006 | June 3, 2006 | 1 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5-0 |  Mike Bell |
TKO (punches) | TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation | May 5, 2006 | 2 | 2:38 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 4-0 | Dave Pariseau |
TKO (punches) | TKO 24: Eruption | January 28, 2006 | 1 | 2:48 | Laval, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 3-0 | Dave Goulet |
KO (head kick) | TKO 23: Extreme | November 5, 2005 | 3 | Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Win | 2-0 | Stephane Laliberte |
TKO (punches) | TKO 22: Lionheart | September 30, 2005 | 2 | 2:52 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 1-0 | Matt McDonald |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | UCW 2 – Caged Inferno | June 18, 2005 | 3 | 1:21 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
References
- ^ IFL Bio
- ^ “CSAC denies Horodecki his license”. MMAMania.com. January 21, 2009. http://mmamania.com/2009/01/21/csac-denies-chris-horodecki-license-to-fight-dan-lauzon-at-affliction-jan-24-because-of-injury/. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
- ^ http://www.cagepotato.com/shawn-tompkins-says-chris-horodecki-may-be-headed-wec-very-soon
- ^ “Chris Horodecki signs with WEC, likely to meet Anthony Njokuani at WEC 45″. MMAjunkie.com. 2009-10-22. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16582/chris-horodecki-signs-with-wec-likely-to-meet-anthony-njokuani-at-wec-45.mma. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ^ “Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18269/lightweights-chris-horodecki-vs-ed-ratcliff-targeted-for-wec-49-in-june.mma. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- ^ “WEC Scrambles for 155er”. topmmanews.com. http://topmmanews.com/2010/06/15/wec-scrambles-for-155er/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ “WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday’s WEC 49″. mmafrenzy.com. http://mmafrenzy.com/14845/wec-signs-danny-downes-to-fight-chris-horodecki-at-sundays-wec-49/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ “Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September”. mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-21. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20005/chris-horodecki-meets-ed-ratcliff-at-wec-51-in-september.mma.
- ^ “Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki slotted for WEC 53 in December”. mmajunkie.com. October 21, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21096/donald-cerrone-vs-chris-horodecki-slotted-for-wec-53-in-december.mma.
- ^ “Lightweight Chris Horodecki cut from Zuffa roster”. mmajunkie.com. December 28, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21869/lightweight-chris-horodecki-cut-from-zuffa-roster.mma.
- ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/13/2132851/bellator-47-chris-horodecki-vs-chris-saunders-booked-for-july-23-on
- ^ “He’s called the Crosby of fighting”. SLAM! SPORTS. 2007-11-29. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Fighting/MixedMartialArts/2007/11/29/4695008-sun.html. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
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