Chris Horodecki

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Chris Horodecki
Born (1987-09-24) September 24, 1987
London, Ontario, Canada
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)
Fighting out of London, Ontario, Canada
Team Team Tompkins
Team Adrenaline
Trainer Shawn Tompkins
Mixed martial arts record
Total 26
Wins 20
By knockout 7
By submission 4
By decision 9
Losses 4
By knockout 3
By submission 1
Draws 1
No contests 1
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, and Palace Fighting Championship.

Background

Horodecki was born in London, Ontario, Canada. At age 6, 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 undiclosed 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.

Independent Promotions

Chris Horodecki was scheduled to take on Kalvin Hackney in Sarnia, Ontario on October 19, in the Score Fighting Series.[11] Prior to the fight Hackney was injured, and Horodecki instead was matched with Brad Cardinal.[12] 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.[13]

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.[14] 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.[15] Unfortunately, Jason Dent pulled out of the fight and Frank Caraballo was named as a replacement.[16] Horodecki won via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting

Chris Horodecki signed with the World Series of Fighting and will appear on the WSOF 7 event in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 7, 2013.[17]

Personal life

Chris was also studying to become a paramedic.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Xcessive Force Fighting Championship
    • XFFC Lightweight Championship (One time; current)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–4–1 (1) Frank Caraballo Decision (unanimous) PFC 1: Unrivaled October 26, 2013 3 5:00 London, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4–1 (1) Tim Smith Submission (arm triangle choke) XFFC 2 July 20, 2013 1 2:56 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Won XFFC Lightweight Championship
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 18–4–1 (1) Brad Cardinal NC (accidental head clash) Score Fighting Series 6 October 19, 2012 1 1:23 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Horodecki was cut by head clashing
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18–4–1 Mike Richman KO (punches) Bellator 64 April 6, 2012 1 1:23 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 18–3–1 Mike Corey Draw (majority) Bellator 57 November 12, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–3 Chris Saunders Decision (unanimous) Bellator 47 July 23, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator Debut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–3 David Castillo Submission (rear naked choke) MMA 1: The Reckoning April 2, 2011 1 4:24 Rama, Ontario, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16–3 Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke) WEC 53 December 16, 2010 2 2:43 Glendale, Arizona, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–2 Ed Ratcliff Decision (split) WEC 51 September 30, 2010 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–2 Danny Downes Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 49 June 20, 2010 3 1:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–2 Anthony Njokuani TKO (head kick and punches) WEC 45 December 19, 2009 1 3:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–1 William Sriyapai Submission (rear naked choke) Ultimate Chaos June 27, 2009 1 4:02 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–1 Nate Lamotte Decision (unanimous) IFL: East Rutherford April 4, 2008 3 5:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–1 Ryan Schultz TKO (punches) IFL: World Grand Prix December 29, 2007 1 2:51 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States For IFL Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0 Shad Lierley Decision (unanimous) IFL: Everett June 1, 2007 3 4:00 Everett, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Josh Odom Decision (unanimous) IFL: Los Angeles March 17, 2007 3 4:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split) IFL: Houston February 2, 2007 3 4:00 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Ryan Schultz TKO (head kick & punches) IFL: World Championship Semi-Finals November 2, 2006 2 0:24 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Ed West Decision (unanimous) IFL: Portland September 9, 2006 3 4:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Erik Owings KO (head kick) IFL: Championship 2006 June 3, 2006 1 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Mike Bell TKO (punches) TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation May 5, 2006 2 2:38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Dave Pariseau TKO (punches) TKO 24: Eruption January 28, 2006 1 2:48 Laval, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Dave Goulet KO (head kick) TKO 23: Extreme November 5, 2005 3 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Stephane Laliberte TKO (punches) TKO 22: Lionheart September 30, 2005 2 2:52 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Matt McDonald TKO (doctor stoppage) UCW 2 - Caged Inferno June 18, 2005 3 1:21 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

References

  1. ↑ "CSAC denies Horodecki his license". MMAMania.com. January 21, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009. 
  2. ↑ http://www.cagepotato.com/shawn-tompkins-says-chris-horodecki-may-be-headed-wec-very-soon
  3. ↑ "Chris Horodecki signs with WEC, likely to meet Anthony Njokuani at WEC 45". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-10-22. Retrieved 2009-10-22. 
  4. ↑ "Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-03-11. 
  5. ↑ "WEC Scrambles for 155er". topmmanews.com. Retrieved 2010-06-15. 
  6. ↑ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday’s WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2010-06-15. 
  7. ↑ "Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September". mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-21. 
  8. ↑ "Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki slotted for WEC 53 in December". mmajunkie.com. October 21, 2010. 
  9. ↑ "Lightweight Chris Horodecki cut from Zuffa roster". mmajunkie.com. December 28, 2010. 
  10. ↑ http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/13/2132851/bellator-47-chris-horodecki-vs-chris-saunders-booked-for-july-23-on
  11. ↑ "Horodecki Looks To Take Out ‘Hot Boy’ In Sarnia". TopMMANews.com. September 20, 2012. 
  12. ↑ "Brad "The Bonesaw" Cardinal To Face Horodecki In New Headline Bout At The Score Fighting Series". TopMMANews.com. October 5, 2012. 
  13. ↑ "Score Fighting Series Play-by-Play – Main Event No Contest". TopMMANews.com. October 19, 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Horodecki, Smith, Laprise, Boyle to Use Xcessive Force in Grande Prairie". TopMMANews.com. April 22, 2013. 
  15. ↑ "PFC 1 fight card - August 27, 2013". TopMMANews.com. August 27, 2013. 
  16. ↑ "Provincial Fighting Championships Announces New Main Event and Co-Main Event". TopMMANews.com. October 22, 2013. 
  17. ↑ "Canadians Horodecki, Starnes, Hill, and More Fill Up WSOF 7 Card". TopMMANews.com. October 17, 2013. 
  18. ↑ "He's called the Crosby of fighting". SLAM! SPORTS. 2007-11-29. Retrieved 2010-06-17. 

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