Darrell Horcher

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Darrell Horcher
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Horcher in 2016
BornDarrell Joseph Horcher [1]
(1987-07-28) July 28, 1987 (age 36)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesThe Saint
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TeamBulldog MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [2]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins14
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Darrell Joseph Horcher (born July 28, 1987) [1] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2010, he formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator and the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where he was the Lightweight Champion.

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Early life and education

Born in Chicago and raised in Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, Horcher began wrestling during his freshman year at West Perry High School, where he graduated in 2005. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Horcher compiled an amateur record of 4–1 before turning professional in September 2010, Horcher fought all of his earlier fights in Pennsylvania-based promotions. With a record of 5–0, he signed with Bellator in 2012.

Bellator MMA

Horcher made his Bellator debut against then-undefeated E. J. Brooks in a Bellator season seven lightweight tournament reserve bout on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77. Despite coming in as an underdog, Horcher won the fight via knockout in just 21 seconds into first round. [3]

Horcher then faced Chris Liguori at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012. Horcher won the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

Horcher was handed his first professional loss via unanimous decision to former TUF 8 contestant Phillipe Nover at Bellator 95. [5]

Cage Fury Fighting Championships

After his stint in Bellator, Horcher was expected to face Mike Bannon at CFFC 25 on June 22, 2013. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. [6]

Horcher faced Mike Medrano at CFFC 30: Sterling vs. Roberts on November 2, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [7]

Horcher faced Gabriel Miglioli at CFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili on April 26, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Horcher was expected to face Gil de Freitas at CES 25 on August 8, 2014. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons. [9]

Horcher faced Alex Ricci at CFFC 40: Horcher vs. Ricci on August 23, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Horcher faced Jordan Stiner for the vacant CFFC lightweight championship at CFFC 45: Stiner vs. Horcher on February 7, 2015. [11] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Horcher was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. The contest took place at a catchweight of 160 lbs. [12] He lost the fight via second-round TKO. [13]

Horcher faced Devin Powell on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. [14] He won the fight via split decision. [15]

Horcher faced Scott Holtzman on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 123. [16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [17]

Horcher faced promotional newcomer Roosevelt Roberts on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. [18] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one. [19]

Horcher was released by UFC in December 2019. [20]

Post UFC

After the release, Horcher returned to CFFC and was expected to face Vadim Ogar at CFFC 88 on November 18, 2020. [21] However, the bout was rescheduled to CFFC 90 on December 17, 2020. [22] In turn, the bout was postponed to take place a day later on December 18, 2020 at CFFC 91. Horcher won the fight via first-minute knockout. [23]

Horcher, as a replacement for Natan Schulte, faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on August 13, 2021 at PFL 7. [24] At weigh-ins, Horcher weighed in at 159.25 pounds, missing weight by 3.25 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Aubin-Mercier. [25] Horcher lost the bout via unanimous decision. [26]

Horcher was scheduled to face Akhmed Aliev at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022. [27] The day of the event, the bout was postponed to Eagle FC 47 set for May 20. Horcher lost the fight via first-minute knockout. [28]

Horcher faced Akhmed Aliev on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47. [29] He lost the bout via knockout 30 seconds into the bout. [30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches14 wins7 losses
By knockout73
By submission11
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–7 Shane Campbell KO (head kick and knee)Unified MMA 54December 15, 202322:19 Enoch, Alberta, CanadaFor the Unified MMA Super Lightweight Championship.
Loss14–6Akhmed AlievKO (punches) Eagle FC 47 May 20, 202210:30 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss14–5 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 August 13, 202135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (159.25 lb) bout; Horcher missed weight.
Win14–4Vadim OgarTKO (punches)CFFC 91December 18, 202010:29 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss13–4 Roosevelt Roberts Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 201814:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–3 Scott Holtzman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 201735:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win13–2 Devin Powell Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 201735:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss12–2 Khabib Nurmagomedov TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans April 16, 201623:38 Tampa, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win12–1Stephen RegmanTKO (punches)CFFC 52: Horcher vs. RegmanOctober 31, 201533:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Lightweight Championship.
Win11–1Jordan StinerTKO (head kick and punches)CFFC 45: Stiner vs. HorcherFebruary 7, 201533:45 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the vacant CFFC Lightweight Championship.
Win10–1Alex RicciDecision (unanimous)CFFC 40: Horcher vs. RicciAugust 23, 201435:00 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win9–1Gabriel MiglioliDecision (unanimous)CFFC 35: Heckman vs. MakashviliApril 26, 201435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–1Mike MedranoDecision (unanimous)CFFC 30: Sterling vs. RobertsNovember 2, 201335:00 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss7–1 Phillipe Nover Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–0Chris LiguoriDecision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win6–0 E. J. Brooks KO (punch) Bellator 77 October 19, 201210:21 Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesBellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament reserve bout.
Win5–0George SheppardKO (punches)CDMMA: Complete Devastation 5July 14, 201222:36 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United StatesWon the Complete Devastation Lightweight Championship.
Win4–0Jon WashingtonDecision (unanimous)Pennsylvania Fighting Championship 6November 19, 201135:00 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3–0Terrell HobbsSubmission (kimura)Pennsylvania Fighting Championship 5March 25, 201123:34 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0William MettsTKO (punches)PFC: PA Fighting Championships 4November 20, 201014:40 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Steve FranklinTKO (punches)Fight Night in the Cage 1September 10, 201010:48 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

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