Darrell Horcher

Darrell Horcher
Born July 28, 1987
United States
Other names The Saint
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, United States
Team Unrivaled Athletics
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 11
By knockout 5
By submission 1
By decision 5
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Darrell Horcher (born July 28, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2010, Horcher is perhaps best known for his stint in Bellator.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Turning professional in September 2010, Horcher fought all of his earlier fights in Pennsylvania-based promotions. With a record of 5 wins and no losses, he signed with Bellator.

Bellator

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.[1]

Horcher then faced Chris Liguori at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012. Horcher won the fight via unanimous decision.[2]

Horcher was handed his first professional loss via unanimous decision to Ultimate Fighter 8 contestant Phillipe Nover at Bellator 95.[3]

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.[4]

Horcher faced Mike Medrano at CFFC 30: Sterling vs. Roberts on November 2, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

Horcher faced Gabriel Miglioli at CFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili on April 26, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Horcher was expected to face Gil de Freitas at CES 25 on August 8, 2014. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons.[7]

Horcher faced Alex Ricci at CFFC 40: Horcher vs. Ricci on August 23, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Horcher faced Jordan Stiner for the vacant CFFC Lightweight Championship at CFFC 45: Stiner vs. Horcher on February 7, 2015.[9] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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 11–1 Jordan Stiner TKO (head kick and punches) CFFC 45: Stiner vs. Horcher February 7, 2015 3 3:45 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won vacant CFFC Lightweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Alex Ricci Decision (unanimous) CFFC 40: Horcher vs. Ricci August 23, 2014 3 5:00 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Gabriel Miglioli Decision (unanimous) CFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Mike Medrano Decision (unanimous) CFFC 30: Sterling vs. Roberts November 2, 2013 3 5:00 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–1 Phillipe Nover Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Chris Liguori Decision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 E.J. Brooks KO (punch) Bellator 77 October 19, 2012 1 0:21 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Reserve Bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 George Sheppard KO (punches) CDMMA: Complete Devastation 5 July 14, 2012 2 2:36 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Won Complete Devastation Lightweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Jon Washington Decision (unanimous) Pennsylvania Fighting Championship 6 November 19, 2011 3 5:00 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Terrell Hobbs Submission (kimura) Pennsylvania Fighting Championship 5 March 25, 2011 2 3:34 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 William Metts TKO (punches) PFC: PA Fighting Championships 4 November 20, 2010 1 4:40 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Steve Franklin TKO (punches) Fight Night in the Cage 1 September 10, 2010 1 0:48 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

References

  1. "Darrell Horcher vs. E.J. Brooks". sherdog.com. October 19, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  2. "Darrell Horcher vs. Chris Liguori". sherdog.com. December 7, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. "Darrell Horcher vs. Phillipe Nover". sherdog.com. April 4, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  4. "Mike Bannon vs. Darrell Horcher". tapology.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  5. "CFFC 30 - Sterling vs. Roberts". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  6. "Darrell Horcher vs. Gabriel Miglioli". tapology.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  7. "Gil de Freitas vs. Darrell Horcher". tapology.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  8. "Darrell Horcher vs. Alex Ricci". tapology.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  9. Keith Mills (January 31, 2015). "Stiner vs. Horcher for vacant LW title, Good vs. Harshbarger for interim WW belt at CFFC 45". adcombat.com.