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 | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| 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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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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]
[edit] Bellator
Chris made his Bellator debut against Chris Saunders at Bellator 47.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
[edit] Personal life
Chris was also studying to become a paramedic.[12]
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 18 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (strikes) | 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 (kick) | IFL: Championship 2006 | June 3, 2006 | 1 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5-0 |  Mike Bell |
TKO | TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation | May 5, 2006 | 2 | 2:38 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 4-0 | Dave Pariseau |
TKO (strikes) | TKO 24: Eruption | January 28, 2006 | 1 | 2:48 | Laval, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 3-0 | Dave Goulet |
KO (kick) | TKO 23: Extreme | November 5, 2005 | 3 | Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Win | 2-0 | Stephane Laliberte |
TKO | 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 |
[edit] 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.
