Chris Horodecki

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Chris Horodecki
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Horodecki at an indy wrestling show in London, ON
Born (1987-09-24) September 24, 1987 (age 36)
London, Ontario, Canada
Other namesThe Polish Hammer
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach69.5 in (177 cm)
Fighting out of London, Ontario, Canada
Team Team Tompkins
Team Adrenaline
Trainer Shawn Tompkins
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins21
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision10
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christopher Horodecki (born September 24, 1987) is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He has competed for the WEC, the IFL, Bellator, TKO Major League MMA, and Palace Fighting Championship.

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Background

Horodecki was born in London, Ontario, Canada. At age 13, he attended a seminar run by Shawn Tompkins in Port Stanley and became "addicted" to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

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. [1] 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. [2]

He made his WEC debut against Anthony Njokuani on December 19, 2009, at WEC 45. [3] 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, [4] but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undisclosed reasons. [5] Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes [6] 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. [7] He won the fight via split decision.

Horodecki faced Donald Cerrone on December 16, 2010, at WEC 53. [8] He lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [9]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Horodecki made his Bellator debut against Chris Saunders at Bellator 47. [10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

On November 12, 2011, Horodecki fought Mike Corey at Bellator 57 the bout ended in a Draw.

On April 6, 2012, Horodecki was defeated by Mike Richman at Bellator 64 in round one by knockout due to punches.

On May 9, 2014, Horodecki fought at Bellator 119 in Ontario, Canada. [11] Horodecki's opponent was announced to be Marlon Sandro. [12] He lost via unanimous decision.

Independent Promotions

Chris Horodecki was scheduled to take on Kalvin Hackney in Sarnia, Ontario on October 19, in the Score Fighting Series. [13] Prior to the fight Hackney was injured, and Horodecki instead was matched with Brad Cardinal. [14] Cardinal and Horodecki clashed heads in the first round, causing a severe cut to Horodecki. The doctor stopped the fight after the first round, and the fight was subsequently declared a no contest. [15]

With a lack of Ontario-based MMA events, Chris Horodecki accepted to fight Tim Smith at XFFC 2 in Grande Prairie, Alberta on July 20, 2013. Horodecki will return to the Lightweight division for a XFFC Lightweight Title fight. [16] Horodecki won via arm triangle choke in round one to win the XFFC Lightweight Championship.

Chris will fight in his hometown of London, Ontario against Jason Dent on October 26, 2013, at Provincial Fighting Championship 1. [17] Unfortunately, Jason Dent pulled out of the fight and Frank Caraballo was named as a replacement. [18] Horodecki won via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting

Chris Horodecki signed with the World Series of Fighting and was supposed to appear on the WSOF 7 event in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 7, 2013. [19] However, Horodecki never appeared on the WSOF 7 event.

Horodecki instead made his debut at WSOF 14 against Luis Huete on October 11, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. [20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his next fight for the promotion, Horodecki faced Lance Palmer for the WSOF Featherweight Championship on June 5, 2015, in the main event at WSOF 21. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Personal life

Horodecki was also studying to become a paramedic. [21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches21 wins7 losses
By knockout74
By submission42
By decision101
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–7–1 (1)Derek GauthierKO (punches)TKO 36: ResurrectionNovember 4, 201610:35 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss21–6–1 (1) Lance Palmer Submission (neck crank) WSOF 21 June 5, 201514:28 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor the WSOF Featherweight Championship
Win21–5–1 (1)Luis HueteDecision (unanimous) WSOF 14 October 11, 201435:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss20–5–1 (1) Marlon Sandro Decision (unanimous) Bellator 119 May 9, 201435:00 Rama, Ontario Canada
Win20–4–1 (1) Frank Caraballo Decision (unanimous) PFC: Unrivaled October 26, 201335:00 London, Ontario, Canada
Win19–4–1 (1)Tim SmithSubmission (arm-triangle choke)XFFC 2July 20, 201312:56 Grande Prairie, Alberta, CanadaWon XFFC Lightweight Championship.
NC18–4–1 (1)Brad CardinalNC (accidental head clash)Score Fighting Series 6October 19, 201211:23 Sarnia, Ontario, CanadaHorodecki was cut by head clashing.
Loss18–4–1 Mike Richman KO (punches) Bellator 64 April 6, 201211:23 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Draw18–3–1 Mike Corey Draw (majority) Bellator 57 November 12, 201135:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win18–3 Chris Saunders Decision (unanimous) Bellator 47 July 23, 201135:00 Rama, Ontario, CanadaBellator Debut.
Win17–3David CastilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)MMA 1: The ReckoningApril 2, 201114:24 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Loss16–3 Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke) WEC 53 December 16, 201022:43 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win16–2 Ed Ratcliff Decision (split) WEC 51 September 30, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win15–2 Danny Downes Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 49 June 20, 201031:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss14–2 Anthony Njokuani TKO (head kick and punches) WEC 45 December 19, 200913:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–1William SriyapaiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate ChaosJune 27, 200914:02 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win13–1Nate LamotteDecision (unanimous)IFL: East RutherfordApril 4, 200835:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Loss12–1 Ryan Schultz TKO (punches)IFL: World Grand PrixDecember 29, 200712:51 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFor the inaugural IFL Lightweight Championship.
Win12–0 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split)IFL: World Grand PrixNovember 3, 200734:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesWorld Grand Prix Semi-Finals.
Win11–0Shad LierleyDecision (unanimous)IFL: EverettJune 1, 200734:00 Everett, Washington, United States
Win10–0Josh OdomDecision (unanimous)IFL: Los AngelesMarch 17, 200734:00Los Angeles, California, United States
Win9–0 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split)IFL: HoustonFebruary 2, 200734:00Houston, Texas, United States
Win8–0 Ryan Schultz TKO (head kick and punches)IFL: World Championship Semi-FinalsNovember 2, 200620:24 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win7–0 Ed West Decision (unanimous)IFL: PortlandSeptember 9, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win6–0Erik OwingsKO (head kick)IFL: Championship 2006June 3, 200614:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–0Mike BellTKO (punches)TKO Major League MMA 25: ConfrontationMay 5, 200622:38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–0Dave PariseauTKO (punches)TKO 24: EruptionJanuary 28, 200612:48 Laval, Quebec, Canada
Win3–0Dave GouletKO (head kick)TKO 23: ExtremeNovember 5, 20053 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0Stephane LaliberteTKO (punches)TKO 22: LionheartSeptember 30, 200522:52 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win1–0Matt McDonaldTKO (doctor stoppage)UCW 2 - Caged InfernoJune 18, 200531:21 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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